Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship At German Universities 2027 in Germany | Fully Funded — European Commission (Erasmus+ Programme)
Few funded master’s routes offer as much built-in international exposure as Erasmus Mundus. Dozens of these joint degree programmes include a German university among their teaching partners, giving scholarship holders a genuinely multi-country European education funded almost entirely by the European Union.
About the Scholarship
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s degrees are designed and taught jointly by a consortium of universities across different European countries, with students typically studying at two or three of them over the course of the programme. German institutions such as those in Berlin, Munich, Heidelberg, and Bonn feature regularly as consortium partners across fields ranging from engineering to environmental science and the humanities.
Each programme runs independently with its own application process, though all share the same EU-funded scholarship structure and open application to students of any nationality.
Scholarship Benefits
- A monthly living allowance of around 1,400 euros for the duration of the programme
- Full tuition fee coverage across all consortium universities involved
- Travel and installation costs covered for the move between countries
- Insurance coverage throughout the programme
- Built-in international exposure through study at two or more universities
- A strong, globally recognized network of Erasmus Mundus alumni
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to applicants of any nationality worldwide, with no exclusion based on citizenship
- A completed bachelor’s degree relevant to the chosen joint master’s programme
- Strong academic record, since Erasmus Mundus programmes are highly competitive
- English language proficiency, since most programmes are taught in English even when hosted partly in Germany
- Willingness and ability to relocate between two or more countries during the programme
Fields of Study Covered
Erasmus Mundus programmes with German university partners span engineering, data science, environmental and sustainability studies, public health, linguistics, cultural studies, and many specialized interdisciplinary fields that do not fit neatly into a single traditional department.
Required Documents
- Online application through the specific joint programme’s own portal, not a single central Erasmus Mundus system
- Letter of motivation tailored to the specific programme and its consortium universities
- Curriculum vitae
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcripts
- Two academic letters of recommendation
- English language proficiency test results
- A research or study proposal, where the specific programme requires one
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Browse the Erasmus Mundus catalogue and identify joint programmes that include a German university partner in your field of interest
- Read each programme’s specific entry requirements and mobility structure carefully, since they vary significantly
- Prepare a tailored motivation letter explaining why that specific joint programme, not just Germany, fits your goals
- Submit the application directly through the programme’s own portal before its deadline, generally in autumn or winter
- Apply to two or three programmes if your profile fits multiple options, since competition is intense
- Respond promptly to any interview requests from the consortium’s selection committee
Selection Process
Each consortium runs its own selection committee, drawing on faculty from all partner universities. Academic merit, relevant background, and a genuine fit with the programme’s specific focus area are the main criteria. Interviews are common for competitive programmes, sometimes conducted jointly by staff from more than one partner institution.
Tips to Improve Your Chances
- Apply to joint programmes where your undergraduate background closely matches the stated entry requirements, rather than the most prestigious name
- Reference specific courses or research strengths of the German partner institution in your motivation letter
- Apply early in the cycle, since some programmes review applications on a rolling basis
- Prepare clear answers about your mobility plans, since consortium interviewers often ask how you will manage moving between countries
- If you want funding tied to a single German university rather than a multi-country programme, compare this with the RWTH Aachen Scholarship for International Doctoral Candidates for a sense of how differently single-institution and joint programmes are structured
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I apply to Erasmus Mundus directly or to each programme separately?
You apply directly to each joint master’s programme through its own portal, not through a single central Erasmus Mundus application system.
Will I study only in Germany if a German university is a partner?
No, most joint programmes require mobility between at least two partner countries, so German study is usually combined with time elsewhere.
Is Erasmus Mundus only for European applicants?
No, it is open to students of any nationality worldwide, and in fact actively recruits a global cohort each year.
How many Erasmus Mundus programmes include German universities?
A significant number of the roughly two hundred active joint programmes include at least one German partner institution, spanning many academic fields.
Is the scholarship need-based or purely merit-based?
Selection is primarily merit-based, focused on academic record and fit with the programme, rather than financial need.
Can I apply if I am not currently living in Europe?
Yes, applicants from outside Europe are common and welcomed, as long as they meet the academic and language requirements.
What happens if I cannot complete the full mobility schedule?
Mobility between partner universities is generally a core, non-negotiable part of the programme structure, so applicants should be confident about relocating before applying.
Are PhD-level Erasmus Mundus programmes available too?
Yes, a smaller number of Erasmus Mundus joint doctorates exist alongside the more common joint master’s programmes, though they follow a separate application track.