Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships for students worldwide
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are attractive because they combine international mobility, prestigious consortia and the possibility of full scholarships. The important detail is that students apply directly to the institution running the chosen programme.
Key facts before you decide
- Students from all over the world are welcome.
- Programmes are jointly designed and delivered by groups of higher education institutions.
- Full scholarships are available for the best-ranked students worldwide.
- Applications are normally handled by each master’s programme.
Most applications are submitted between October and January for courses starting the following academic year.
What makes Erasmus Mundus different
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are international master’s programmes jointly designed and delivered by a group of higher education institutions. The official Erasmus+ page explains that they involve at least three institutions from at least three different countries, with periods of study, research, traineeship, thesis preparation or defence. This is not a single university scholarship; it is a programme-based opportunity.
Scholarship coverage
Masters may offer full scholarships to the best-ranked students worldwide. The official page states that scholarships cover participation costs and contribute to travel, visa and a living allowance. The exact offer depends on the programme, so students should not assume that every master has the same budget, number of awards or selection schedule.
Who can apply
Students from all over the world are welcome. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or be in their last year of bachelor studies and graduate before the master’s programme starts. It may also be possible to apply with an equivalent level of learning if officially recognised according to national legislation and practices in the degree-awarding country.
When and where to apply
The European Commission indicates that a new batch of selected Erasmus Mundus Masters is added each year and that, in most cases, applications are submitted between October and January for courses starting the following academic year. Students should search the official course catalogue, open the chosen programme website and follow that programme’s specific instructions.
Application preparation
A strong application usually requires academic transcripts, degree certificate or proof of expected graduation, language evidence, CV, motivation statement and sometimes references or programme-specific documents. Because Erasmus Mundus applications are competitive, applicants should compare course requirements before writing a generic motivation letter.
Common mistakes
A common mistake is looking for one central Erasmus Mundus application form. Another is missing the fact that each master has its own deadline and entry requirements. Students should also verify whether they are applying with or without scholarship, because some programme sites separate those tracks.
Read the official Erasmus Mundus page and programme catalogue before preparing an application.
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