Applications for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship 2027 intake are opening programme by programme this autumn, and several deadlines fall between December and January. There is no central application. According to the European Commission’s Erasmus+ page, students apply directly to the institution running their chosen Joint Master’s, and each programme’s website lists its own steps, requirements and dates. That makes the next few weeks the time to build a shortlist.
In this guide
- How the scheme works
- What the scholarship covers
- Deadlines to expect
- Who can apply
- A practical plan
- Erasmus Mundus questions
How Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters work
An Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s is a degree delivered by a consortium of universities in several countries, so students typically study in at least two of them. The Commission says some programmes offer full scholarships to the best-ranked students worldwide, covering participation costs and contributing to travel, visa and living costs. Not every student on a programme receives one. You can read the Commission’s own announcement of the latest 87 selected projects.
What the scholarship covers
The Commission page does not state amounts. Two guides published this year, which are not official sources, give a rate of EUR 1,400 a month for up to 24 months and say that cost contributions depend on programme conditions. Scholarships Central describes this as a contribution toward eligible costs rather than a guaranteed lump sum. Treat these figures as indicative and confirm the amount on the programme page before you rely on it. Students who have previously held an Erasmus Mundus scholarship cannot receive another, according to the same guide.
Deadlines to expect
The Commission says applications usually open between October and January for courses starting the following academic year. VisaWise Travel reports that most programme deadlines for the 2027-28 intake fall between December 2026 and January 2027, many around mid-January, with a few in February or March, and that some close earlier. A second guide says the newly selected 2027 programmes were expected to open in autumn 2026 for a September 2027 start. Because no central calendar exists, the only reliable date is the one on each programme’s own page.
Who can apply
You need a bachelor’s degree or be in your final year and graduate before the master’s begins. Applicants with equivalent learning can apply if the degree-awarding country recognises it. Each programme adds its own academic, language and mobility requirements, and some ask for work experience or a research proposal. Typical documents include transcripts, a motivation letter, references, a CV and an English test score unless waived.
A practical plan
Consider a hypothetical applicant. Amina is a Pakistani graduate in public health. She lists six programmes, notes each portal’s deadline, and asks her referees for letters in October instead of December. Because the guides do not set a limit on the number of applications, she applies to several but writes a separate motivation letter for each. She also checks visa rules for each study country. If you want to compare other awards, see our reports on the Commonwealth Master’s scholarships and the Gates Cambridge scholarship. Our visa eligibility checker can help with the study-country visa side.
Erasmus Mundus questions
Is there one Erasmus Mundus application?
No. You apply directly to the institution running each Joint Master’s programme, according to the European Commission.
When are the deadlines?
They vary. One guide reports most fall between December 2026 and January 2027, but the only reliable date is on each programme’s website.
How much is the scholarship?
The Commission page gives no figure. Unofficial guides cite EUR 1,400 a month for up to 24 months, so confirm with the programme.
Who can apply?
Applicants with a bachelor’s degree, or in their final year and graduating before the master’s starts, subject to each programme’s own criteria.
Can I apply to more than one programme?
The guides we read set no universal limit, but individual programmes may have their own rules.
Does admission guarantee funding?
No. Scholarships are competitive, and admission to a programme does not guarantee one.
Sources
- European Commission — Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters for students. https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/opportunities/individuals/students/erasmus-mundus-joint-masters
- European Commission — 87 projects selected under Erasmus Mundus. https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/whats-new/news/87-projects-selected-under-erasmus-mundus-in-latest-call-for-proposals
- Scholarships Central — Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters 2027 guide. https://www.scholarshipscentral.com/blog/erasmus-mundus-joint-masters-2027-fully-funded
- VisaWise Travel — Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s 2027-2028 guide. https://www.visawisetravel.com/blog/erasmus-mundus-joint-masters-scholarship-2027-2028-guide