Apply for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship in 2024

Are you looking for a way to pursue your master’s degree in Europe and beyond? Do you want to experience different cultures, languages, and academic systems? Do you want to get a full scholarship that covers your tuition fees, travel costs, and living expenses?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you might be interested in the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, a prestigious and competitive programme that allows you to complete your master’s degree in two or more European countries or the US and Australia.

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In this article, we will explain what the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship is, what are the benefits, eligibility criteria, application requirements, and tips to increase your chances of getting selected. We will also provide you with some examples of Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters programmes that you can apply for in 2024.

What is the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship?

The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship is a fully-funded programme that supports high-quality international master’s programmes, jointly designed and delivered by a group of higher education institutions from different countries. The programme aims to enhance the quality of higher education and promote intercultural dialogue and understanding.

The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship covers the following expenses for the selected students:

• Participation costs (tuition fees, library and laboratory costs, etc.)
• Travel costs and installation costs
• Monthly allowance for living expenses
• Insurance costs

The scholarship duration varies from 12 to 24 months, depending on the length of the master’s programme. The scholarship holders will study in at least two different countries, and will receive either a joint degree (one single degree certificate issued by at least two institutions) or multiple degrees (at least two degree certificates issued by two institutions).

What are the benefits of the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship?

The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship offers many benefits for the students, such as:

• Access to high-quality education and research facilities in different countries
• Exposure to diverse cultures, languages, and academic systems
• Development of professional and personal skills and competencies
• Networking opportunities with peers, academics, and employers from different sectors and regions
• Enhanced employability and career prospects in the global market

What are the eligibility criteria for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship?

To be eligible for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must have a bachelor’s degree (first degree), or be in your last year of bachelor studies and graduate before the master’s programme starts
• You may also apply if you demonstrate a bachelor’s equivalent level of learning, officially recognised in the degree awarding country
• You must not have benefited from another EU-funded scholarship scheme to follow the same Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programme
• You must not have resided nor carried out your main activity (studies, work, etc.) for more than 12 months in the past five years in any of the programme countries (EU member states plus Iceland, Norway, and Turkey)
• You must meet the specific requirements of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programme that you apply for, such as language proficiency, academic background, etc.