Erasmus Mundus

The main objective of Erasmus mundus is cooperation and mobility programs in the field of higher education to improve the quality of European higher education. In addition to the objective of European Union, erasmus mundus was set up to promote a center of excellence for learning and intercultural understanding with third world countries.

Erasmus Mundus is an university cooperation program funded by the European Commission started in 2004 and continued until 2013 to 2014. Erasmus Mundus became part of Erasmus+ fundraising program, which continue until 2020.

The Erasmus+ program has been extended from 2021 to 2027. The number of participants is expected to increase although currently the Erasmus Mundus Joint PhD Degrees no longer exist, but the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) program is still offered under the Erasmus umbrella.

Erasmus mundus Scholarship

The Erasmus mundus degree has earned a reputation for providing international student the access to competitive master’s degree across euro currently as well as doctorate degree which cease to exist for now. the program is a kind of joint master or multiple degrees at it conclusion of a successfully completed program because it offers students the chance to study at least two European top universities or countries.

Erasmus +

Erasmus+ is an European Union’s programme aim at providing support for education, sport, youth and training in Europe. Erasmus have an estimated budget amounting of £2.6 billion. This amount which is dedicated to priority activities  such as digital education plan, European education area in general as well as European skill set.

Benefit of scholarship

Its  enables Master’s students to follow and benefit from a structured educational training program tailored to their field of studies as well as being supervised and enjoy the facilities of the partnered institutions from at least 3 European countries (including non-EU countries).

This includes university partners (not degree conferees) who undertake to supervise the thesis and participate in related activities. Other partners may be research centers or industrial partners offering internships or internships. see also scholarship loans

Eligibility countries for Erasmus mundus Scholarship

 All European Union members states takes part in Erasmus scholarship as well as third countries  as mention in article 16 of the Erasmus regulation. Article 17 of Erasmus constitution also stated the conditions for other third countries not stated in the regulations to be eligible for Erasmus mundus program.

 The countries that can participate for Erasmus Mundus program were categories into the following heading;

Member States of the European Union (EU)

Third countries associated to the Programme

Third countries not associated to the Programme

Third countries not associated to the Programme

Western Balkans (Region 1)

Neighborhood East (Region 2)

South-Mediterranean countries (Region 3)

Russian Federation (Region 4)

Region 5 Asia

Region 6 Central Asia

Region 7 Middle East

Region 8 Pacific

Region 9 Sub-Saharan Africa

Region 10 Latin America

Region 11 Caribbean

Region 12 US and Canada

Region 13

Region 14

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How to apply for Erasmus mundus  scholarship 2023

After the first phase of eramus mundus that ended in 2020, eramus launch another eramus  mundus program which will be between 2021 to 2027 and will be focusing on climate change, green and digital transition as well as promoting young peoples participation in democratic life.

applicant eligible to partake in Erasmus mudus Scholarship 2023 must first apply through the individual partner university. SEE LIST OF INDIVIDUAL UNIVERSITY

Identify the right programme for you (subject area and participating universities.

Find out what the application guidelines and selection criteria are.

 Find out about scholarships.

Make sure you fulfill the academic requirements.

Apply online (via the programme application form or the lead university’s).

NOTE: If you are successful, you may also need to formally apply for a place to study at the university.

ERASMUS MUNDUS REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

As part of your online application, you must submit the following supporting documents which includes:

• A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)
• A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained
• Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)
• A copy of your CV
• Evidence of your English Language ability (if your first language is not English)
• A copy of the photo page of your passport
• Two reference letters (at least one must be academic and, if appropriate, the other from the student’s most recent employer).

Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2023 Deadline

Most consortia require submission of applications to be done  between October and January for courses beginning the following academic year. Sometimes students are advice to contact the related consortium directly for information on application procedures, courses, as well as scholarships availability.

Erasmus Mundus Website

To go to Erasmus official website click the link below;

See also Commonwealth fully funded scholarship for international student