{"id":15546,"date":"2026-09-30T03:14:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T07:14:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scholarlink.ai\/blog\/?p=15546"},"modified":"2026-09-30T03:14:36","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T07:14:36","slug":"erasmus-mundus-scholarship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scholarlink.ai\/blog\/erasmus-mundus-scholarship\/","title":{"rendered":"Erasmus Mundus Scholarship: Joint Master Programs, Funding & How to Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship<\/strong> offers international students the opportunity to pursue a joint master\u2019s degree through participating universities in Europe and, in some cases, other countries. These Erasmus Mundus joint master programs<\/strong> are designed around international mobility and collaboration between higher education institutions, allowing students to study in different academic and cultural environments as part of the same degree program. Depending on the program and scholarship conditions, Erasmus Mundus funding for international students<\/strong> may contribute to tuition and participation costs, travel, installation, living expenses, and other eligible costs. This guide explains how Erasmus Mundus scholarships work, who can apply, what funding may be available, and how to prepare a competitive application.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>What Is the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship<\/strong> supports students applying to Erasmus Mundus joint master programs<\/strong>, which are high-level master’s programmes jointly designed and delivered by an international consortium of higher education institutions. An Erasmus Mundus Joint Master involves at least three higher education institutions from three different countries and includes integrated study periods across multiple countries. Students may study at different partner institutions as part of the same master’s programme, depending on the mobility structure of the specific course.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Scholarship vs. Self-Funded Admission<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are highly competitive, and each programme sets its own admission and scholarship requirements. Selected students may receive an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, while programmes may also have places for students who are admitted without an Erasmus Mundus scholarship. Scholarship availability, eligibility criteria, and application procedures can vary by programme, so applicants should check the official website of their chosen Joint Master for current details.<\/p>\n

<\/span>How the Joint-Program Structure Works<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Each Erasmus Mundus Joint Master is delivered through a consortium of participating higher education institutions. The programme follows an integrated curriculum, with study periods at different partner institutions forming part of the same master’s degree. The specific courses, mobility pathway, academic requirements, and degree arrangements depend on the individual programme.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Studying in Multiple European Countries<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

International mobility is a core feature of Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters. The current Erasmus+ framework requires each programme to include at least two study periods in two different countries, and these countries must be different from the student’s country of residence at enrolment. Each of the two mandatory study periods must normally correspond to at least one academic semester, or 30 ECTS credits. The exact countries and mobility route vary by programme.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Duration and Degree Structure<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

An Erasmus Mundus Joint Master typically lasts one to two academic years<\/strong>, corresponding to 60, 90, or 120 ECTS credits<\/strong>. Depending on the programme and its consortium arrangements, graduates receive either a joint degree<\/strong>, issued on behalf of two or more higher education institutions, or multiple degrees<\/strong> issued by participating institutions. The specific degree structure is defined by each Joint Master.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Programs<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

<\/span>How Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Work<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Erasmus Mundus joint master programs<\/strong> are developed and delivered by international consortia of higher education institutions. Each programme has its own curriculum, study locations, mobility pathway, admission requirements, and administrative arrangements. While programmes follow the Erasmus Mundus framework and relevant European quality standards, their academic structure and student experience can vary significantly.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Fields of Study<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters cover a broad range of academic disciplines, with programmes available in areas such as:<\/p>\n