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Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM) are prestigious two-year postgraduate programmes delivered by a consortium of at least three universities in different European countries. You study in two or three countries during the programme, and graduate with a joint, double, or multiple degree. The European Commission funds the scholarships — covering tuition, a generous monthly stipend, travel, and insurance — making EMJM one of the most competitive and most rewarding scholarships available to Sri Lankan students.

Open for 2027/28 entry — programme-specific deadlines, most close between January and March 2027. Dates follow the same annual pattern — confirm the current round before applying.

European Commission

External Organization-funded

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Monthly Stipend

€1,400 (~LKR 483,000)

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Duration

2-Year Joint Master's

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Mobility

Study in 2–3 EU Countries

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This is a separate, highly competitive application

Awards from external organisations like this one run their own selection round against applicants from across the world, and success rates are usually in the low single digits. Lanka Scholar does not administer it and cannot submit it for you. Treat it as a bonus on top of a funded study plan — never as the plan itself.

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Who awards it

European Commission — not Lanka Scholar. We are not the awarding body and cannot grant, reserve or guarantee this award.

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How you are considered

Through a separate application round run by the funder, with its own forms, deadlines and shortlisting. You submit it yourself — it is not part of a university admission application.

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What it covers

Fully Funded 2-Year EU Master's. Read the terms carefully: even fully-funded awards rarely cover every cost, and any shortfall is yours to fund.

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Where we come in

We help you judge whether this award is worth your time, and build a realistic admission plan that works whether or not you win it.

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Bachelor's Degree

Hold (or be in your final year of) a Bachelor's degree relevant to the chosen Joint Master's programme. Each programme sets its own academic threshold — most expect a strong 2:1 or first-class equivalent.

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Open to Sri Lankans

Erasmus Mundus is open to applicants from anywhere in the world. Programme Country and Partner Country applicants compete on equal terms, though some programmes have geographic quotas — typically reserving at least 75% of awards for non-EU applicants.

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English Proficiency

IELTS 6.5–7.0 (most programmes) or TOEFL iBT 90+ is standard. A few programmes also require basic proficiency in a second European language for the mobility year.

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Single Application

You can apply to a maximum of three Joint Masters programmes in any given cycle. You cannot already hold an Erasmus+ scholarship for a Master's.

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Search the EMJM catalogue

Browse the official catalogue at erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/opportunities to find a programme matching your field. Around 180 Joint Masters are active across disciplines.

Apply directly to the consortium

Each programme runs its own application — you do not apply to the EU centrally. Most consortia ask for a CV, motivation letter, transcripts, two references, English certificate, and a 2–3 page research interest statement.

Meet the programme deadline

Deadlines vary widely. Most close between January and March 2026 for September 2026 entry, but some programmes close in October–December of the previous year. Check each programme separately.

Selection and notification

Consortia review applications jointly in spring 2026 and rank candidates for the limited EU scholarship slots. Results are typically announced April–May, with conditional offers first and final confirmations in June.

Why Erasmus Mundus?

EMJM is the gold standard for studying in multiple European countries on a single funded programme. Graduates emerge with three networks (one per host country), a joint degree, and the right to apply for the EU Blue Card to work anywhere in the EU after graduation.

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Active Joint Masters

€49k+

Avg. Total Value Over 2 Years

40+

EU + Partner Countries Involved

Looking for a scholarship because of the cost?

Then start here instead. Scholarships are competitive, usually partial, and decided by someone else — they are the least reliable way to make studying abroad affordable. Your destination and course choice move the number far more, and both are entirely within your control.

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