The Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship is a fully funded award for study across Europe. It funds a joint Master’s degree run by a group of universities, not just one school. Students often study in two or more countries during the same course. Many applicants also compare it with other fully funded routes. For example, some look at the Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarship, another major option in Europe.
Overview
- Host region, Europe, across a group of partner universities
- Level of study, One or two year joint Master’s degree
- Field of study, Over 100 active programmes, across most subjects
- Number of scholars, About 2,000 to 3,000 chosen yearly
- Nationality, Open to applicants from all countries, including within Europe
- Funded by, The European Union, through the Erasmus Plus programme
Benefits of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship
First, scholars get full tuition. Also, they get a monthly living amount. Plus, they get travel and insurance support. In short, the award covers this.
- Full tuition and costs, with no charge to scholarship holders
- An EU contribution of about 1,400 Euro per month, for up to 24 months
- Support toward travel costs, between partner countries
- Support toward visa and insurance costs
- A joint, double, or multiple degree, recognized across the group
Who Should Apply
This award suits students who want a real cross border experience. They do not want one fixed campus. Meanwhile, students who want a single school path instead may prefer the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Scholarship. That program funds study at one German school.
Eligibility Requirements
Overall, applicants must meet these general points. Each programme may add its own rules too.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree, or at least 180 ECTS credits, from an accredited school
- Meet any subject specific rules set by the chosen programme
- Show strong academic results in past study
- Meet the English or other language rules set by the group
- Apply directly through the chosen programme’s own portal
No Single Application Portal
Notably, there is no single central form for every programme. Instead, you apply directly to each programme’s own portal. This programme by programme system is close to the setup used for the Weidenfeld Hoffmann Scholarships, where course level rules also shape the process.
Required Documents
- Completed application through your chosen programme’s portal
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates, officially certified
- A personal statement or motivation letter
- Letters of recommendation
- Proof of language skill, as set by the group
How to Apply
First, browse the official catalogue and pick a programme that fits your field. Next, check that programme’s own deadline and entry rules closely, since these vary widely. Then, submit your application directly through that programme’s own portal. This programme specific approach is close to the process used for the Schwarzman Scholars program, where one clear portal also guides the whole process.
Application Deadline
There is no single fixed deadline for this program. In July 2026, the European Commission picked 37 new joint Master’s programmes for the 2027 intake. These are set to open for applications in autumn 2026. Across the wider catalogue, most existing programmes set their own deadlines in December 2026 and January 2027. So, always confirm the exact date on your chosen programme’s own page, since timing shifts from one programme to the next.
Final Thoughts
Overall, this scholarship offers rich, flexible funding for study across Europe. However, if you prefer one fixed campus instead, check other options too. For instance, the Gates Cambridge Scholarship funds postgraduate study at a single school in the United Kingdom.
