Erasmus Mundus and EU scholarships

Europe funds international students more openly than most regions. Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are fully funded and studied across multiple countries — and there are national schemes behind them worth applying to.

Erasmus Mundus

What an EMJM actually is

An Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) is a single master’s degree delivered by a consortium of universities in at least two European countries. You study in each, and the scholarship is genuinely full — not a partial fee waiver.

Fully funded

Covers tuition in full, plus a monthly living allowance and a contribution to travel and installation costs.

Study in two or more countries

Mobility between consortium universities is built into the programme structure.

One joint or multiple degree

You graduate with a joint degree, or degrees from each participating university.

Highly competitive

Selection is international and demanding — a strong academic record and a specific motivation letter matter.

How to apply

The EMJM application in practice

Find the right consortium

Each EMJM has its own subject focus, partner universities and entry requirements. Applying to a poorly matched programme is the most common mistake.

Check the deadline

Most consortia close applications between October and January for the following September intake. Deadlines are firm.

Prepare the documents

Transcripts, degree certificate, English proof, CV, two references and a motivation letter written specifically for that consortium.

Apply directly to the consortium

Applications go to the consortium, not to Erasmus+ centrally, and each has its own portal and format.

Scholarship selection

Consortia rank applicants and nominate scholarship holders. You may be admitted without funding, so plan a fallback.

Visa and mobility planning

Because you move between countries, visa and residence planning is more involved than a single-country degree.

National schemes

Other funding worth applying for

DAAD (Germany)	German government scholarships for master's and doctoral study, with a monthly stipend, travel allowance and insurance.
Eiffel Excellence (France)	French government funding for master's and PhD students in sciences, engineering, economics, law and political science.
Swedish Institute Scholarships	Full funding for master's study in Sweden, covering tuition, living costs, insurance and travel.
Stipendium Hungaricum	Hungarian government scheme covering tuition, accommodation contribution, stipend and medical insurance.
Holland Scholarship	A first-year grant for non-EU students starting at a participating Dutch institution.
Government of Ireland Scholarships	One-year awards covering fees plus a stipend for master's and research students.
Italian regional DSU grants	Income-assessed regional awards that can cover tuition waiver, accommodation and meals.
University merit scholarships	Partial or full tuition reductions offered directly by universities — often the most winnable option.

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