Erasmus Mundus Master Scholarships 2026

The Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM) are elite, international master’s programmes co-funded by the European Union. They are designed to train the next generation of global leaders, innovators, and professionals through academic excellence, cultural exchange, and mobility.

Every year, thousands of students receive fully funded scholarships to pursue master’s studies in two or more European countries and sometimes beyond Europe.

If selected, you will receive one of the most generous master’s scholarships in the world:

• Full tuition coverage – no fees during the programme.
   
• Monthly stipend (~€1,400) to cover living expenses, accommodation, food, and study materials.
   
• Travel allowance for mobility between universities.
   
• Installation allowance to help you settle in your first host country.
   
• Comprehensive health insurance during your studies.
   
• Joint or multiple master’s degree awarded by top universities.
   

To apply, you must generally:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree (or be in your final year and graduate before the programme starts).
   
• Show excellent academic performance in your field of study.
   
• Provide English proficiency proof (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent – some programmes accept other tests or exemptions).
   
• Submit strong motivation and recommendation letters.
   
• Not have previously received an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarship.
   

• Duration: 1–2 years (60–120 ECTS credits depending on the programme).
   
• Mobility requirement: Study in at least two different countries (one must be in the EU).
   
• Degree type: You will graduate with either a joint degree (single diploma signed by multiple universities) or multiple degrees (separate diplomas from each institution).
   

Here are some highlighted EMJM programmes where scholarships are expected to be available:

• Focus: Photonics, laser technologies, imaging sciences.
   
• Mobility: Finland, Belgium, France, Japan.
   
• Careers: Research, high-tech engineering, innovation.
   

• Focus: Law, economics, and business policy.
   
• Mobility: Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Austria.
   
• Careers: Policy, consulting, international organisations.
   

• Focus: Global security, intelligence analysis, conflict studies.
   
• Mobility: UK, Ireland, Czech Republic, Spain.
   
• Careers: Diplomacy, defense, think tanks, NGOs.
   

• Focus: Global economic policy, sustainable development, transition to green economies.
   
• Mobility: France, Italy, South Africa.
   
• Careers: International organisations, academia, policy analysis.
   

• Focus: Dance as cultural heritage, anthropology of performance.
   
• Mobility: France, Norway, Hungary, UK.
   
• Careers: Arts, heritage management, research.
   

(Over 150 Erasmus Mundus programmes exist in fields such as Engineering, Health, IT, Environmental Sciences, Energy Systems, Social Sciences, and Humanities.)

• Browse the Erasmus Mundus programme catalogue.
   
• Select up to three master’s programmes for scholarship application.
   

• Degree certificate / final transcript.
   
• Detailed CV (Europass format preferred).
   
• Motivation letter (tailored to each programme).
   
• Two or more recommendation letters.
   
• English language certificate.
   
• Passport copy.
   

• Apply directly on the programme’s portal (not through a central Erasmus office).
   
• Each programme sets its own deadline (usually October – January).
   

• Shortlisting based on academic excellence, motivation, and references.
   
• Final selection announced March–April 2026.
   
• Programme begins September 2026.
   

• Prestige: One of the world’s most competitive and respected scholarships.
   
• Global exposure: Live and study in multiple countries.
   
• Career boost: Employers and universities worldwide recognise Erasmus graduates.
   
• Network: Join an international alumni network spanning over 150 countries.
   
• Fully funded: All major costs are covered, making education accessible to all.
   

• Applications for 2026–2028 intakes open in late 2025.
   
• Deadlines vary by programme (October 2025 – January 2026).
   
• Highly competitive: Start preparing documents early.
   

👉 This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gain world-class education, cultural experience, and career advancement — all on a fully funded scholarship.