The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship funds a full joint master’s degree in Europe — tuition, travel, insurance and a monthly living allowance — for students from all countries, including Pakistan. It is one of the most valuable scholarships in the world, and applications for the 2027 intake open in late 2026.
There is no single deadline. Each master’s programme (called a consortium) sets its own deadline, most falling between October 2026 and January 2027. You apply directly to the programme, not to a central Erasmus office.
What the Scholarship Covers
- Full tuition and university fees across all host universities
- A monthly living allowance (the standard Erasmus Mundus allowance is €1,400 per month — confirm the exact amount on your chosen programme’s page)
- Travel and relocation costs between your home country and the host institutions
- Comprehensive health and accident insurance
- Study in two or more European countries over 12 to 24 months, earning a joint or multiple degree
The exact funding package is set by each programme’s consortium, so always confirm the details on the programme’s own page before applying.
Who Can Apply
- You must hold a bachelor’s degree (or be in your final year, if the programme allows it)
- Open to all nationalities, including Pakistan — there is no age limit
- You must meet the programme’s own academic and English requirements (usually IELTS or TOEFL)
- You cannot receive a second Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarship if you have already held one
- Some programmes require a specific degree background (for example, engineering for a smart-cities programme)
How to Apply — Step by Step
- Browse the official Erasmus Mundus catalogue at erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu and shortlist 1–3 programmes that match your degree and interests.
- Read each programme’s own page carefully: deadlines, eligibility, required documents and funding details all differ by programme.
- Prepare your documents: passport copy, bachelor’s degree and transcripts, CV in English, English language certificate, two reference letters, and proof of residence. Some programmes ask for a motivation letter or publications.
- Apply through the programme’s own application portal before its scholarship deadline — not the later self-funded deadline.
- Wait for the result. Scholarship results typically come out between December 2026 and May 2027, depending on the programme.
Example Deadlines for the 2027 Intake (Confirm on Each Programme Page)
- NOHA International Humanitarian Action: scholarship deadline 15 December 2026
- EMABG: 15 January 2027
- E-PiCo (Electric Vehicle Propulsion): 31 January 2027
- SMACCs (Smart Cities): 1 February 2027
- ILSPSD (International Law): 4 January 2027
These are examples only. Your chosen programme’s deadline is the only one that matters — check it on the programme’s official page.
Common Mistakes
- Missing the scholarship deadline and applying for the later self-funded deadline instead — scholarship and self-funded deadlines are different.
- Applying to programmes that do not match your degree background.
- Uploading weak or generic reference letters — ask referees who know your academic work.
- Submitting without an English certificate when the programme requires one.
- Applying at the last minute — portals get slow and documents take time to arrange.
Official Sources
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters catalogue: erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/opportunities/opportunities-for-individuals/students/erasmus-mundus-joint-masters-scholarships
- Your chosen programme’s own official page (linked from the catalogue)
Facts last verified: 14 October 2026. Deadlines and funding details vary by programme — confirm them on the programme’s official page before applying.
Related guides
- Ready to apply? Browse the official Erasmus+ programme site for the 2027 programme catalogue and calls.
- HEC degree attestation guide — how to get your Pakistani degree attested for use abroad.
- IBCC equivalence certificate — how to get your foreign qualifications recognized in Pakistan.
- How to spot scholarship scams — check whether an offer is genuine before you share documents or pay any fee.