Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Scholarships 2027-2028 (EU, Multi-Country) – Deadlines From October 2026
The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) programme is EU-funded, but it does not work like a typical single-university scholarship. Instead, each EMJM is a joint Master’s degree run by a consortium of at least three universities in different countries, so students study at two or more institutions and graduate with a joint or multiple degree. Over 100 EMJM programmes are currently active, spanning fields from engineering and public health to human rights and the performing arts, and a fresh batch of 37 new EMJM programmes was just selected under the 2026 call for 2027 intake.
What it covers: Full tuition fees, a travel and installation allowance, mandatory health insurance, and a generous monthly living allowance (the exact figures are set per consortium but are among the most generous in EU-funded education). Scholarships are awarded to non-EU applicants first, though EU citizens may apply for a smaller number of places.
Deadline: There is no single EMJM deadline — each consortium sets its own dates, and most 2027–2028 intake deadlines cluster around January 2027, with some programmes opening applications as early as October 2026. Newly announced 2027-intake programmes are expected to publish their specific deadlines from autumn 2026 onward.
Detailed Eligibility Checklist
- Open to Master’s-level applicants of any nationality, with no age limit
- A relevant Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) meeting the specific consortium’s entry requirements
- You may apply to up to three different EMJM programmes in the same academic year
- Applicants who have lived in an EU programme country for more than 12 months in the past 5 years are classified differently for funding purposes, but remain eligible to apply
- Language requirements vary by programme — many are taught fully in English
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Browse the official Erasmus Mundus Catalogue and filter by field of study, country, and duration to shortlist genuinely relevant programmes.
- Narrow down to 2–3 strong-fit consortia rather than applying broadly — each application requires a tailored motivation letter.
- Visit each consortium’s own website to check its specific entry requirements, required documents, and application deadline, since there is no central EMJM application portal.
- Apply directly through each consortium’s own online system, submitting transcripts, a motivation letter, a CV, and reference letters as required.
- Indicate your interest in the EMJM scholarship as part of the application — admission and scholarship funding are usually assessed together, but check whether your target programme handles them separately.
- Track each application’s own timeline — decisions are typically communicated several months after each programme’s deadline.
Why This Scholarship Is Competitive
Because EMJM funding decisions happen at consortium level rather than through one centralised EU committee, a well-targeted application to a smaller, specialised consortium can be considerably less competitive than applying to a large, well-known one — yet the funding package and degree recognition are identical. Applicants who research each consortium’s specific research strengths and tailor their motivation letter accordingly consistently outperform those submitting a generic application across multiple programmes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there one application I can submit for all Erasmus Mundus programmes? No — there is no central EMJM application; you apply separately, directly, to each consortium’s own portal.
How many EMJM programmes can I apply to at once? Up to three different programmes within the same academic year.
Do all programmes have the same deadline? No — deadlines are set independently by each consortium and mostly fall between October 2026 and January 2027 for 2027–2028 intake, so check your chosen programme’s page directly.
