Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters 2027‑28

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM) are master’s-level programmes delivered by an international consortium of universities, and the European Union funds them under Erasmus+. The EU provides individual mobility for every student taking part, with EU-funded scholarships for the best students who apply.

Your course takes you to at least two countries. Students apply directly to the institution running their chosen programme. The scholarship is for the 2027-28 round, which opens for courses starting in September 2027. Under the usual pattern, the 2026-27 round closed by early 2026.

What you get

The scholarship contributes to the costs of travel, visa, installation and subsistence. It is paid monthly. The 2026 Erasmus+ Programme Guide sets the rate at EUR 1,400 a month, and the scholarship covers the entire duration of the Master programme, which is 12, 18 or 24 months. The scholarship can only be paid in full, and only to full-time students.

Courses cannot charge scholarship holders tuition fees or other mandatory costs for taking part. Selected courses cannot charge student application fees. The funding to each course covers full insurance for enrolled students.

Students with disabilities can get extra support for their needs. The guide lists ten fixed amounts, from EUR 3,000 to EUR 60,000. This is a contribution, and it is not intended to fully cover the actual costs.

Who can apply

• The scholarships are open to students from all over the world.
• You need a bachelor’s degree, or you must be in your last year of bachelor’s study. A qualification from outside the country where you study may count if the awarding country officially recognises it as equivalent.
• The course is at master’s level only. The guide places no limit on the subject area.
• Students who have already had an EMJM scholarship cannot get another one.
• Scholarships are for full-time enrolment only (see What you get).
• The official sources do not publish an age limit, a family income limit, a minimum mark or a category quota for students. Each master’s website sets out its entry requirements.

How to apply

1. Search the course catalogue on the EACEA website for programmes in your subject area.
2. Open the website of each course. It has the details of the course, the list of participating universities, the entry requirements and all the steps of the application process, with and without a scholarship.
3. Check the degree rule before you apply. You need a bachelor’s degree or to be in your last year of study.
4. Apply to the university running the course. Students apply directly to the institution running their chosen programme.
5. If you want funding, follow the scholarship steps on that course’s website.
6. Submit before the deadline. In most cases, applications run between October and January for courses starting the following academic year.

Documents you need

The official sources do not give one list of documents for every course. Each course’s own website sets out what to send. Once you enrol, you and the consortium must sign a Student Agreement.

How students are selected

Each consortium is solely responsible for selecting and enrolling its students. Selection must be transparent, impartial and fair. Being admitted does not guarantee a scholarship. Only a number of the admitted students may receive one. No more than 10% of a course’s scholarships can go to students of the same nationality. The official sources do not publish the scoring used for individual applicants.

Renewal

The official guide does not describe a yearly renewal. Once awarded, the scholarship runs for the whole course. If prior learning is recognised, the scholarship can be shorter, but never less than one academic year. Students who have already had an EMJM scholarship cannot get another.

Important dates

• 16 July 2026: The Erasmus+ call selected 37 Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters and 50 Erasmus Mundus Design Measures.
• Autumn 2026: The 37 new Masters open for student applications, for courses starting in September 2027.
• Usual window: October 2026 to January 2027 for courses starting in 2027-28, in most cases.
• Course deadlines: each course sets its own. The official sources do not give one date for all students.
• 12 February 2026: the deadline for universities applying for the 2026 grant call. It is not a student deadline. Applicants had to submit their grant application by 12 February at 17:00 Brussels time.

The Design Measures projects help universities build future master’s courses. They are a separate lot from the Joint Masters. They are not places for students to apply to now.