5. Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters and short programmes

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

• What: a Master's programme of 1 to 2 years (60, 90 or 120 ECTS) designed and taught together by at least 3 universities from at least 3 countries. You get a joint degree or several degrees from the universities taking part.
• Who: students from all over the world with a Bachelor's degree – or in the last year of Bachelor's studies, graduating before the Master's starts.
• Scholarship: 1,400 euros a month for the whole programme, covering travel, visa, settling in and living costs. Scholarship holders pay no tuition fees.
• How to apply: directly to the university consortium that runs the programme, not to the EU. Most programmes take applications between October and January for courses starting the following academic year.
• Where to look: the official catalogue currently lists 218 programmes (October 2026). Erasmus Mundus catalogue (EACEA) »

Blended intensive programmes – Erasmus in 5 to 30 days

If a whole semester abroad is not for you, ask about blended intensive programmes: short courses organised together by at least 3 universities from at least 3 countries.

• A stay abroad of 5 to 30 days plus a compulsory online part, in which students from different countries work together.
• At least 3 ECTS credits.
• You get an Erasmus+ grant for the days abroad; you apply through your own university.

For doctoral candidates

Doctoral candidates can go abroad for short periods of 5 to 30 days (for example to a lab, an archive or a summer school) or for 2 to 12 months.

Tip: looking for a Master's or a doctorate abroad? See our Master's studies in Europe and Doctoral studies in Europe.

Sources: European Commission – Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters · Erasmus+ Programme Guide – Erasmus Mundus action · EACEA – Erasmus Mundus catalogue · Erasmus+ Programme Guide – mobility of higher education students. Checked: 1 October 2026.