The EMMIR Erasmus Mundus scholarship for the 2027–2029 intake is open. The two-year European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations offers a limited number of merit-based Erasmus+ scholarships worth €1,400 per month for 24 months. Apply through the official eMundus portal by 20 December 2026 at 23:59 CET (Germany time). The programme includes study across its Europe, Africa and Asia consortium; check the academic and language requirements before applying.
EMMIR Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027: quick facts
| Programme | European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations (EMMIR), Edition 14 |
|---|---|
| Intake and duration | September 2027; two years (2027–2029) |
| Scholarship | €1,400 a month for 24 months; health insurance and university registration/student service fees covered |
| Deadline | 20 December 2026, 23:59 CET (Germany time) |
| Application | Official eMundus online application |
| Study field | Migration and intercultural relations |
Funding and costs
EMMIR says Erasmus+ scholarship holders receive €1,400 monthly for 24 months, a total of €33,600 in monthly payments. Their health insurance, university registration and student service fees are covered. Scholarship recipients must pay mobility costs such as travel, visas, vaccinations and residence permits from the monthly stipend: there is no separate travel or installation payment. The number of scholarships is very limited, and selection is merit-based.
The programme also has non-fee-paying self-funded places, which cover participation-related costs but not living or travel, and fee-paying self-funded places at €4,500 per semester plus living and travel. Mark the funding options you want considered in the application; do not confuse admission to a self-funded place with a scholarship offer.
Who is eligible?
Applicants need a first degree, such as a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, in a field related to migration studies. EMMIR lists social sciences, history, cultural studies, educational sciences, law, economics, development studies and journalism as examples. The final grade should be at least C+ or equivalent, with a finalised first degree documented by the scholarship deadline. Applicants also document knowledge of migration studies, intercultural relations and empirical methods through coursework or other evidence. Relevant professional experience can strengthen an application.
If your most recent degree is over five years old, explain your return to study in the statement of purpose. A previous master’s degree does not automatically bar admission, but requires a convincing justification. Someone who has already received an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarship cannot receive another EMMIR Erasmus+ scholarship. EMMIR welcomes suitably qualified applicants without a nationality restriction stated on its entry-requirements page; eligibility still depends on its academic and language rules.
English and other language requirements
Applicants whose native language is not English or whose undergraduate instruction was not in English must provide evidence of English proficiency by the application deadline. EMMIR describes possible evidence from English-medium higher education or professional work, as well as language tests, and lists waiver circumstances. It may verify language skills later. Its entry-requirements page says language certificates are valid for two years. Native English speakers must show proficiency in a second language relevant to migration studies. Check the official page’s test-score image and waiver rules directly; do not assume a particular score or exemption.
Documents to prepare
- Clear copy of a valid passport and a CV.
- A one- to two-page statement of purpose explaining your motivation for EMMIR.
- First-degree diploma and transcript, plus other relevant degrees; evidence of a finalised first degree and final grade is required for scholarship consideration by the deadline.
- Documentation of language proficiency and any other relevant evidence.
- Email addresses for professional or academic referees. Do not upload reference letters: EMMIR contacts referees itself when needed.
Upload supporting documents as PDFs in English or with official English translations. Certified paper copies are requested only from applicants who receive an offer; those applicants have ten calendar days after notification to send the specified documents and proof of dispatch.
How to apply
- Read the official entry requirements, funding rules and application procedures.
- Register on the official eMundus application manager linked from the EMMIR procedures page.
- Complete the English-language form carefully, documenting your academic background, field knowledge and chosen funding options.
- Upload the required PDFs, enter referee email addresses, and review names and dates against your passport and documents.
- Submit before 23:59 CET on 20 December 2026 and keep the confirmation email. EMMIR recommends submitting at least 48 hours early.
Apply Now via the official EMMIR instructions
Deadline and time zone
The scholarship and non-fee-paying self-funded deadline is 20 December 2026 at 23:59 CET, the German winter time (UTC+1). That is 01:59 on 21 December in Türkiye (UTC+3), though applicants should work to the official German deadline. The later fee-paying deadline, at most 15 July 2027 while places remain, does not extend scholarship eligibility. EMMIR says late database timestamps are not considered for the scholarship. Admission decisions are expected from early April 2027.
Practical applicant notes
Use your short field-knowledge answer to show relevant modules, essays, research methods or professional work, rather than a generic interest in travel. Explain how the programme’s multi-country structure fits your specific migration-related goals. Budget for required mobility from the stipend, because the scholarship does not add a separate airfare allowance. Prepare translations and possible certified copies early, but send paper documents only if you receive the notification requesting them.
Frequently asked questions
Is EMMIR fully funded?
The Erasmus+ scholarship pays €1,400 a month for 24 months and covers the listed insurance and registration costs. Travel, visa and living expenses are paid from the monthly award; they are not separately reimbursed.
Can I apply before graduating?
For a scholarship or non-fee-paying place, EMMIR requires documentation of a finalised first degree and final grade by 20 December 2026. Its procedures allow a preliminary transcript stating completion and final grade, with the diploma presented by enrolment.
Do I need to upload recommendation letters?
No. Enter the referees’ email addresses; EMMIR says it may contact them.
Can a previous Erasmus Mundus scholar apply?
A person who already benefited from an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarship is ineligible for an additional EMMIR scholarship, according to the programme’s rules.
Official sources
- EMMIR 2027–2029 application status
- Deadlines, documents and application steps
- Funding and self-funded costs
- Entry and language requirements
Related scholarships
- IMSISS Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
- MARIHE Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
- Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2027/28
- DAAD EPOS Scholarships 2027
Verified against official EMMIR pages on 4 October 2026. Recheck the application portal before submitting.
