Erasmus Mundus Guide: Joint Masters Across Europe

Erasmus Mundus Guide: Joint Masters Across Europe

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are among the most generous scholarships in the world: full tuition, €1,400/month living allowance, travel and installation costs — for a Master's degree studied across 2-4 European countries.

How it works

Each Erasmus Mundus consortium (a group of universities running one joint program) handles its own admissions. You apply directly to the program, not to the EU.
There are 100+ programs covering everything from data science to public health. Browse the official catalogue and shortlist 2-3 that fit your background.
You can apply to a maximum of 3 programs per year.

Eligibility

A Bachelor's degree (or final year) in a related field. Each program sets its own GPA and subject requirements — read them carefully.
English proficiency (IELTS 6.5+ typically). No separate scholarship form — admission application doubles as scholarship application.

Timeline and tips

Deadlines: December-February for programs starting that September. This is the single biggest filter — most people discover Erasmus too late.
Motivation letter matters most. With thousands of applicants per program, your letter must explain why *this specific consortium* and what you'll do with a multi-country degree.
Apply to all 3 allowed programs to triple your chances. A rejection from one says nothing about the others.