Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarships
European Union (Erasmus+)
- Where you study
- Several European countries · You study in at least two European countries
- Study level
- Master's
Most programmes open applications between October and January for study starting in autumn 2027; each programme sets its own deadline on its own website.
Based on the usual yearly schedule. The official dates for the next round are not announced yet; check the official page.
Why: The EU programme rules say scholarships are open to students from all over the world; Somali graduates apply to the programme of their choice.
Students from all over the world; each joint master's programme selects its own scholarship holders. You cannot receive a second Erasmus Mundus scholarship.
In short
The European Union’s Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarships fund Master's study across several European countries. They are fully funded, and Somali applicants are eligible to apply to a programme of their choice.
How competitive
Highly competitive
A few scholarships per programme and applicants from every country.
English requirement
The university decides
Fields of study
Many joint master's programmes in all fields (engineering, health, environment, business, social sciences and more)
What it covers
It covers programme participation costs, including insurance, and pays €1,400 per month towards travel, visa, installation and living costs. Funding lasts for the programme, which runs for 12, 18 or 24 months.
- Tuition feesIncluded
- Living allowanceIncluded
- TravelIncluded
- Health insuranceIncluded
- Visa costsIncluded
- AccommodationNot stated
- FamilyNot stated
The scholarship covers the programme's participation costs (including insurance) and pays a contribution of €1,400 per month for travel, visa, installation and living costs, for the whole programme (12, 18 or 24 months).
Only what the official source states. "Not stated" means we could not confirm it, not that it is excluded.
Who can apply
Students from any country can apply for a relevant Master's programme. You need a relevant Bachelor's degree, or be in its final year; each programme chooses its own scholarship recipients.
- Students from all countries may apply.
- You need a relevant Bachelor's degree or be in its final year.
- Each programme selects its own scholarship recipients.
- You cannot receive a second Erasmus Mundus scholarship.
- Each programme sets its own English requirement.
- Academic requirement
- A bachelor's degree (or being in the final year of one) relevant to the programme you choose.
- Selection
- Each programme's consortium ranks the applicants; scholarships go to the top-ranked, with at most 10% from the same nationality.
English requirement
The university decides
The scholarship itself does not set an English test requirement. Each programme sets its own rule; many ask for IELTS or TOEFL, while some accept other proof of English.
Each programme sets its own English requirement: most ask for an IELTS or TOEFL result, some accept other proof of English.
Never assume IELTS is needed. Only the official page and the university you apply to decide.
Documents you will need
- Passport (or national ID)
- Degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- CV
- Motivation letter / personal statement
- Recommendation (reference) letters
- English test result (IELTS or TOEFL)
A typical list; each programme publishes its own.
How to apply
- 1Read the official Erasmus Mundus information and explore the programme catalogue.
- 2Choose a programme that matches your Bachelor's degree and study interests.
- 3Check that the programme offers a scholarship and read its own eligibility rules.
- 4Check the programme website for its deadline and application instructions.
- 5Prepare the documents listed by your chosen programme.
- 6Submit your application through the programme's own application process.
- 7Wait for the programme consortium to rank applicants and announce its decisions.
Prepare well
- Start early because each programme sets its own deadline and application process.
- Check the exact document list on the programme website; the common list may differ.
- Ask for recommendation letters early and give referees enough time.
- Write a clear motivation letter that explains why you fit the chosen programme.
- Check the programme's English rules before booking a test.
Important notes
- Deadlines differ by programme. Most applications open between October and January for study starting in autumn 2027.
- You apply to the programme directly; it selects and ranks applicants.
- Only a limited share of scholarship holders can have the same nationality.
- The scholarship is highly competitive, with a few awards per programme and applicants from many countries.
Official source
ZitTalent explains; the official website decides. Always check the official page before you apply, and apply only there.
Official page last checked 27 September 2026
The explanation was written by AI from the verified facts and the official page, then checked by fixed rules: any amount, date, score or document the source does not state is removed.