Eligibility for Erasmus Mundus Scholarships

Eligibility

Students from all over the world holding a first degree are eligible for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.

The European Union distinguishes between scholarships for Erasmus+ partner country nationals and for Erasmus+ programme country nationals.

Applicants with more than one nationality may choose under with category they want to apply (Erasmus+ programme country or partner country).

All students who have previously received an Erasmus Mundus scholarship for degree-seeking purposes will automatically be disqualified for the scholarship.

All students who are awarded an Erasmus Mundus scholarship will be provided with a scholarship contract. 

Mandatory Mobility: During the Master’s programme all students need to have two mandatory mobility periods of one semester in countries different than their home country/ country of residence at the moment of application. This also applies for the optional term at one of the non-European partner universities. 

Selection

Selection is based on the basis of predefined country slots.

On this basis, the EMGS Consortium’s Study Purposes and Selection Committee ranks applicants for Erasmus Mundus scholarships and submits the list to the European Commission. The Selection Committee ranks applications based on merit, together with the additional criteria according to the defined country quota, according to the following criteria:

  • academic excellence
  • academic potential
  • level of language skills
  • quality/recognition of home institution that awarded the first degree
  • motivation letter
  • recommendations
  • work experience/professional qualifications