The Erasmus+ programme has selected 37 new Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM) for the latest call for proposals, creating new opportunities for students from around the world to pursue international master’s-level education.
According to the European Commission, the newly selected programmes will be added to the Erasmus Mundus catalogue and are expected to open for student applications in autumn 2026. The programmes will begin in September 2027.
The Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are delivered by international consortia of higher education institutions and other organisations. The programmes are designed to provide students with interdisciplinary academic training while offering international study and collaboration opportunities.
Fully Funded Erasmus Mundus Scholarships
EU-funded full scholarships will be available for eligible students participating in the new Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters. These scholarships are intended to support talented students from across the world, including applicants from outside the European Union.
The Erasmus Mundus programme promotes excellence and international reach in higher education. Its joint master’s programmes allow students to develop specialised knowledge and interdisciplinary skills relevant to careers in specific professional and research fields.
Because individual programmes determine their own admission requirements and scholarship arrangements, prospective applicants will need to review the specific conditions for each master’s programme when applications open.
37 New Master’s Programmes
The 37 newly selected Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters cover a wide range of academic and professional disciplines. Examples highlighted by the European Commission include:
- Water Vulnerability Engineering in Spatial Sciences
- Medical Image Analysis
- Semiconductor Chips Integration and Innovation
- System-level, Sustainable, and Artificial Intelligence-aided Structural Design
- Chemical Nano-Engineering
- European Master in Animation
- Advanced Microscopy with Artificial Intelligence
- Law, Data and Artificial Intelligence
- Nuclear Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation
- Large Scale Accelerators and Lasers
- Infectious Diseases and One Health
These programmes demonstrate the broad range of fields covered by the Erasmus Mundus initiative, including artificial intelligence, engineering, environmental sustainability, health, law, science and creative industries.
International Study Opportunities
The selected Erasmus Mundus programmes are being developed by consortia involving organisations from 33 different countries, while associated partners from another 57 countries are represented across the selected projects.
The consortia designing and delivering the programmes involve an average of 28 participating organisations, including associated partners, per proposal.
This international structure gives students the opportunity to study within collaborative academic environments that involve institutions and partners from multiple countries.
Depending on the programme, students may study at more than one university or location as part of their joint master’s degree. Applicants should check each programme’s individual catalogue entry for information about study locations, duration, academic requirements and mobility arrangements.
Who Can Apply?
The new Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters will be open to students from across the world, including applicants from outside the European Union.
However, eligibility requirements are determined at the individual programme level. Students interested in applying should therefore check the specific master’s programme for requirements relating to academic qualifications, language proficiency, professional experience, application documents and other admission conditions.
Applicants should also distinguish between admission to a programme and eligibility for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, as scholarship requirements may include additional conditions.
Application Opening and Deadline
The European Commission states that the 37 new Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters will open for student applications in autumn 2026.
The programmes are scheduled to commence in September 2027.
There is no single application deadline stated on the announcement for all 37 programmes. Each master’s programme may establish its own application timetable and deadline.
Prospective students should therefore monitor the official Erasmus Mundus catalogue once the new programmes are published and check the individual programme websites for exact application deadlines.
How to Apply
Interested students should first identify a suitable programme from the official Erasmus Mundus catalogue. They should then review the programme’s eligibility requirements, scholarship information, application documents and deadline.
Applicants should prepare their academic transcripts, qualifications, CV, motivation statement, references and other documents where required by the selected programme.
Applications should be submitted according to the instructions provided by the individual Erasmus Mundus Joint Master.
Key Details
Opportunity: Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters 2027
New programmes: 37
Scholarships: EU-funded full scholarships available
Study level: Master’s
Eligibility: Students from across the world, subject to individual programme requirements
Application opening: Autumn 2026
Programme start: September 2027
Application deadline: Varies by programme
Fields: AI, engineering, health, environmental sciences, law, science, sustainability and more
Delivery: International joint master’s programmes
Official Source and Application
The European Commission has confirmed that the 37 new Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters will be added to the official Erasmus Mundus catalogue and will begin accepting student applications in autumn 2026.
Students should regularly check the official catalogue and individual programme websites for the opening dates, eligibility requirements, scholarship conditions and application deadlines.
VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY
Applicants should verify all programme-specific information directly through the official Erasmus+ and Erasmus Mundus sources before submitting an application.
