Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJMs) are prestigious, fully-funded, integrated master's programmes delivered by consortia of universities across at least three countries, funded by the European Commission under Erasmus+. There are ~280+ such programmes spanning the sciences, engineering, humanities, social sciences, and professional fields. Each EMJM is mobility-based: students study at two or more partner universities in different countries over the ~1–2 year programme and receive a joint, double, or multiple degree recognised across Europe. The Erasmus Mundus scholarship covers tuition, a monthly living allowance, and travel/installation costs — a total package typically worth ~€40,000–€49,000 for a two-year master's. Because each programme runs its own admissions, applicants choose up to three EMJMs that fit their background and apply directly to each consortium, ticking the scholarship option. Selection is competitive and based on academic excellence and fit with the programme.
Choose up to three EMJM programmes from the official Erasmus Mundus Catalogue and apply directly to each consortium through its own admissions system, indicating that you wish to be considered for the scholarship.
Each EMJM consortium runs its own admissions and deadline. Scholarship rules (number of awards, EU/non-EU balance) are set per programme within the EU framework.
Any country
Each EMJM consortium runs its own merit-based selection: academic record, fit with the programme, motivation, and (where relevant) research interests or work experience. Consortia rank applicants and nominate scholarship holders within their EU-allocated quota, typically balancing places across regions.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ programme and delivered by consortia of universities across multiple countries. The scheme promotes excellence and internationalisation in European higher education, offering integrated, mobility-based master's degrees and scholarships to top students worldwide.
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Fully-funded, integrated master's programmes run by consortia of universities across at least three countries, funded by the European Commission under Erasmus+. There are ~280+ programmes across most disciplines.
Students of any nationality with a relevant first/bachelor's degree (or about to complete one) who meet the specific programme's academic and English-language requirements.
Tuition (up to the EMJM contribution), a ~€1,400/month living allowance, travel and installation lump sums, and insurance — a two-year package typically worth ~€40,000–€49,000.
You can apply to up to ~3 EMJM programmes per cycle, but you may hold an Erasmus Mundus scholarship for only one.
Yes — mobility is mandatory. You study at two or more partner universities in different countries and receive a joint, double, or multiple degree.
They vary by consortium, but many scholarship deadlines fall between ~December and mid-January (est.) for an autumn start. Always check each programme's page in the Erasmus Mundus Catalogue.
Directly to each consortium through its own admissions system — not through a central EU portal — indicating that you want to be considered for the scholarship.
Competitive and programme-dependent; popular EMJMs receive many applicants for limited scholarships. Selection is on academic merit and fit with the programme.
A joint, double, or multiple master's degree awarded by the partner universities, fully recognised across the European Higher Education Area and widely internationally.
Most EMJMs are taught in English, though some include or require additional languages. Check each programme's language requirements.
No — EMJM scholarships have no age limit. Eligibility is based on holding a relevant first degree and meeting programme requirements.
In the official Erasmus Mundus Catalogue on the EU's EACEA site, which lists all current EMJMs with their fields, partners, and application details.