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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
Deadline varies by course or university · current round counted until 31 March 2027

Most programmes open applications between October and January for study starting in autumn 2027; each programme sets its own deadline on its own website.

Apply on the official websiteView official scholarship
Somali applicants: Eligible

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

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarships are funded by the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme. You study a Master’s in at least two European countries. The scholarship is fully funded, and Somali applicants are eligible.

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

The scholarship covers programme participation costs, including tuition and insurance. It also pays €1,400 per month for travel, visa, installation and living costs, 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 all countries can apply for a relevant Master’s programme. You need a relevant bachelor’s degree or be in its final year; each programme selects its own scholarship holders.

  • Students from all countries may apply; Somali applicants are eligible.
  • Have a bachelor’s degree relevant to the chosen programme, or be in its final year.
  • Each programme selects its scholarship holders; applicants cannot receive a second Erasmus Mundus scholarship.
  • Each programme ranks applicants; no more than 10% of awardees may share one nationality.
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; most 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

  1. 1Browse the Erasmus Mundus Catalogue and choose a relevant programme that offers scholarships.
  2. 2Check the programme’s own website for its eligibility rules, scholarship availability and deadline.
  3. 3Prepare the typical documents: passport, degree certificate, transcripts, CV and motivation letter or personal statement.
  4. 4Also prepare recommendation letters and an IELTS or TOEFL result if that programme requires them.
  5. 5Follow the application instructions on the programme’s website and contact its consortium if you need details.
  6. 6Submit before that programme’s deadline; most applications open between October and January.

Prepare well

  • Start early, because each programme sets its own application dates and deadlines.
  • Check that the chosen programme offers a scholarship; not every listed programme may have one.
  • Ask people who will write your recommendation letters early, and check each programme’s document list.
  • Make your motivation letter clearly explain why your background fits the programme you chose.
Apply on the official website

Important notes

  • Deadlines vary by programme. Most open between October and January for study starting in autumn 2027.
  • The typical document list may differ; check the programme’s own website.
  • The scholarships are highly competitive, with only a few per programme.

Official source

ZitTalent explains; the official website decides. Always check the official page before you apply, and apply only there.

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Official page last checked 9 November 2026

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