When do Erasmus Mundus applications open?
There is no single central deadline. The European Commission says that in most cases students apply between October and January for courses beginning the following academic year.
How much is the scholarship?
The 2026 Erasmus+ Programme Guide calculates the Erasmus Mundus student scholarship at €1,400 per month for the duration of the master’s programme. Participation costs are covered and support contributes toward travel, visa and living expenses.
Who can apply?
Students from all over the world may apply. Each consortium sets its own academic prerequisites, language requirements, document list and scholarship selection process.
How do students apply?
Choose a programme from the official catalogue and apply directly to the consortium. There is no universal Erasmus Mundus student application form covering every programme.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters can award full scholarships to the best-ranked students worldwide. The 2026 Erasmus+ Programme Guide calculates the student scholarship at €1,400 per month for the master's duration, while programme funding covers participation costs and contributes to travel, visa and living expenses.
Other verified benefits
Participation costs are covered and scholarship support contributes to travel, visa and living expenses.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
Exact personal costs and programme-specific expenses vary by consortium. Applicants should read the selected master's funding terms.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants from all countries may apply to eligible Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters. Academic prerequisites, language requirements and document lists are set by each consortium.
Students apply directly to the institution or consortium running the chosen Erasmus Mundus Joint Master. Each programme publishes its own academic prerequisites, language rules, deadlines and supporting documents.
Eligible countries
Students from all over the world may apply, subject to the entry rules of the selected joint master's programme.
Language requirements
Set by each Erasmus Mundus consortium; English or other language evidence may be required.
Which documents should you prepare?
- Passport/ID
- Degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Motivation letter
- Two reference letters
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- English test certificate
- CV or résumé
- Statement of purpose
What should you do next?
- Search the official Erasmus Mundus course catalogue.
- Choose a joint master's programme that matches your background.
- Read that consortium's scholarship, admission and language requirements.
- Prepare the programme-specific documents.
- Apply directly to the consortium before its own deadline.
Frequently asked questions
Is Erasmus Mundus fully funded?
Full Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available to the best-ranked students. The EU scholarship supports participation costs and provides monthly support that contributes to living, travel and visa expenses. Applicants should still check the selected consortium's exact financial terms and scholarship places.
What is the Erasmus Mundus application deadline?
There is no single deadline for every Erasmus Mundus Joint Master. The European Commission says most student applications are submitted between October and January, but each consortium publishes its own opening date, closing date, admission requirements and scholarship procedure.