September 9, 2026

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJMs) are international master’s programmes funded through the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme. EMJMs are delivered by consortia of higher education institutions in different countries and are open to students worldwide. Selected students may receive competitive Erasmus Mundus scholarships that cover the programme’s participation costs and contribute to travel, visa, installation and subsistence costs. For Bangladeshi students, EMJMs offer an internationally delivered master’s degree through a programme involving multiple countries and institutions. Bangladesh’s eligibility status is explained under Eligibility below. This guide explains what EMJMs are, who can apply, what the scholarship covers, what applicants need to prepare, and how to apply for the 2027 intake. What Is the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship? The official programme is Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM), an Erasmus+ action supporting integrated international master’s programmes delivered by higher education institutions from different countries. An EMJM consortium must include at least three higher education institutions from at least three different countries, of which at least two must be from an EU Member State or a third country associated with the Erasmus+ Programme. EMJMs must include compulsory physical mobility for all enrolled students, consisting of at least two study periods in two different countries, of which at least one must be in an EU Member State or a third country associated with the Erasmus+ Programme. An EMJM awards either a joint degree (one degree certificate issued on behalf of at least two institutions) or multiple degrees (at least two-degree certificates issued by institutions in the consortium). There is no single application form covering all EMJMs. Students apply directly to the institution or consortium running the programme they want to join. The official catalogue changes as new Erasmus Mundus programmes are selected and as programmes become available or stop accepting applications. Applicants should rely on the current official catalogue and the individual programme website rather than on a fixed number of programmes. What Does the Scholarship Cover? Tuition and participation costs Erasmus Mundus scholarship holders cannot be charged tuition fees or other mandatory costs related to participation in the EMJM. Selected EMJM projects also cannot charge student application fees. Monthly scholarship The scholarship is calculated as EUR 1,400 per month multiplied by the duration of the master’s programme. The scholarship is awarded to full-time students and normally covers the full duration of the master’s programme. If prior learning is formally recognised, the scholarship duration may be reduced, but it cannot be shorter than one academic year. Travel, visa, installation and living costs Under the current Erasmus+ funding rules, travel, visa, installation and subsistence costs are incorporated into the €1,400 monthly scholarship calculation; they are not described as a separate universal travel grant. Insurance Full insurance for enrolled students is funded through the programme’s institutional-cost contribution, a separate unit cost paid to the consortium, and is not deducted from the student’s monthly scholarship. Scholarship availability Admission to an EMJM does not automatically guarantee a scholarship. Scholarships are competitive, and each consortium conducts its own student selection process within the applicable Erasmus+ rules. Why Choose an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master? An EMJM combines master’s-level study with compulsory international mobility: every enrolled student, scholarship holder or not, completes at least two study periods in two different countries, and may also undertake research, traineeships and other integrated activities. Programmes span a wide range of academic fields; the Commission does not limit EMJMs to a particular discipline. Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Eligibility Nationality EMJMs are open to students from around the world. Bangladesh is listed by the European Commission as a third country not associated with the Erasmus+ Programme and is included in Region 5 (Asia). Academic qualification Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree, or be in the final year of bachelor’s studies and graduate before the master’s programme begins. Applicants may also qualify by demonstrating a bachelor’s-equivalent level of learning officially recognised under the relevant national legislation and practices. Work experience There is no general EMJM-wide work-experience requirement. A specific programme may set this as an additional admission requirement, but it is not a universal condition. English-language proficiency There is no single Erasmus Mundus-wide IELTS, TOEFL or other English-language score requirement. Language requirements are set by individual programmes. Age The European Commission does not specify a general maximum age limit for EMJM applicants. Applicants should nevertheless check whether their chosen programme has any programme-specific eligibility conditions. Previous Erasmus Mundus scholarship A student who has previously obtained an EMJM scholarship is not eligible to receive an additional one. Targeted top-up scholarships for Region 5 (Asia) The EU also provides additional scholarship funding for students from certain regions outside the Erasmus+ Programme. Under the 2026 Erasmus+ rules, Region 5 (Asia), which includes Bangladesh, has an indicative allocation of 21% of the available NDICI budget for this action, with priority given to least developed countries. These additional scholarships are separate from the standard EMJM scholarship pool, and the 10% nationality-balance rule does not apply to them. Availability depends on the funding awarded to individual EMJM consortia. Not every EMJM receives additional funding for targeted regions, so applicants from Bangladesh must check the individual programme’s scholarship information. Important Scholarship and Eligibility Points Admission and Scholarship Selection Meeting an EMJM’s admission requirement does not guarantee a scholarship. Admission and scholarship selection are separate. Scholarships are competitive, and each EMJM consortium uses its own admission, selection and scholarship rules under the Erasmus+ framework. Bangladesh and Region 5 Bangladesh is part of Region 5 (Asia). This may make Bangladeshi applicants eligible for additional NDICI-funded scholarships when an EMJM receives funding for targeted regions. However, Region 5 status does not guarantee a scholarship. An EMJM may receive up to 18 additional NDICI-funded scholarships for targeted regions during the full Master’s project period. These scholarships are not reserved for Bangladeshi students. The 2026 Erasmus+ rules give priority to least developed countries in Region 5. Bangladesh is scheduled to leave the UN least developed country (LDC) category on 24 November 2026. The effect of this change on future EMJM selection