Erasmus Mundus EMMIR Scholarship 2027/2028

Applications are now open for the European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations (EMMIR) 2027 to 2029, an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programme in Migration Studies and Intercultural Relations. The programme is coordinated by the University of Oldenburg in Germany and taught across partner universities in Europe, Africa, and Asia. It is open to international students from any country who hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

The Erasmus+ scholarship is fully funded and includes a monthly stipend of 1,400 euros for 24 months, plus health insurance and university fees. Scholarship places are very limited, so EMMIR also offers non fee paying and fee paying self funded places. The deadline for the scholarship and non fee paying places is 20 December 2026 at 23:59 CET. Fee paying places stay open until they are filled, or until 15 July 2027 at the latest. The official website does not mention any application fee, so applying appears to be free. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: Master’s
• Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
• Host Countries: Germany (main host), Norway, Slovenia, Czech Republic, Ghana, Uganda, and India, depending on your mobility path
• Funding Type: Fully funded
• Open to All Nationalities: Yes
• Application Fee: None
• Scholarship Application Deadline: 20 December 2026 at 23:59 CET

What This Scholarship Offers:

• A monthly stipend of 1,400 euros for 24 months
• Full health insurance
• Coverage of university registration and student service fees
• A Master’s degree from an international consortium of universities
• Study in multiple countries
• Access to Erasmus+ mobility funds
• Extra disability support

Please note that scholarship holders must pay for travel, visa, vaccinations, and residence permit fees from their stipend. No extra payments are made for travel or installation.

Non Fee Paying Self Funded Place

• You pay no participation costs
• Health insurance, registration, and student service fees are covered
• You pay your own living and travel costs

Fee Paying Self Funded Place

• The participation cost is 4,500 euros per semester, which is about 18,000 euros over four semesters
• This cost covers all compulsory programme activities, health insurance, and university registration and student service fees
• You pay your own living and travel costs

Your funding choice does not affect how your application is rated.

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Eligibility Criteria:

• Hold a first degree, such as a Bachelor’s, or an equivalent qualification
• Have a final grade of at least C+ (or equivalent), proven by certificates
• Show documented knowledge of migration studies, intercultural relations, and empirical methods, through completed modules, papers, essays, or exam results
• Have obtained your last degree within the past 5 years.
• If you already hold a Master’s degree, explain convincingly why you want to study another one
• For the scholarship and non fee paying places, show proof of a finished first degree by 20 December 2026. A transcript showing you completed all exams and your final grade is accepted
• Prove your English proficiency if English is not your native language (see below)
• Not have received an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarship before, if you are applying for the scholarship

Relevant work or research experience gives you an advantage. Applicants from unrelated fields are welcome if they explain convincingly why they are changing direction.

English Language Requirements

Accepted tests and minimum scores:

• TOEFL paper based: 570
• TOEFL computer based: 230
• TOEFL internet based: 88
• IELTS: 6.5
• APIEL: 3.0
• MELAB: 85
• Cambridge English Proficiency: C or C1
• Cambridge English Advanced: C

Language certificates are valid for two years. You may request a waiver if you come from a country where English is an official language, completed your undergraduate degree in an English speaking country (Australia, Canada, Ireland, the UK, the USA, or New Zealand), or have at least two years of work experience in an English language workplace. Native English speakers must show proficiency in a second language relevant to migration studies.

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Programs Available:

EMMIR accepts applicants with a first degree in any of these fields:

• Social Sciences
• History
• Cultural Studies
• Educational Sciences
• Law
• Economics
• Development Studies
• Journalism

The Master’s degree you will study is Migration and Intercultural Relations.

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Important Dates:

• 1 October 2026: Applications open
• 20 December 2026: Deadline for scholarship and non fee paying applications
• End of March 2027: Selection Board meets
• April 2027: Notification letters sent
• May or June 2027: Reserve list notifications sent
• 15 July 2027: Final deadline for fee paying applications
• 1 September 2027: Edition 14 begins

Documents Required:

• A clear copy of your valid passport
• Your CV
• A Statement of Purpose explaining your motivation (1 to 2 pages maximum)
• Your first university diploma and transcript, plus any other relevant degrees
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Any other relevant documents

Documents not in English need an official English translation. Do not upload reference letters. You only enter the email addresses of your references, who can be academic or professional.

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After You Are Selected:

• Successful applicants receive a notification letter from early April 2027.
• You have 10 calendar days to send hard copies of your documents by a tracked courier service and email the tracking number to the EMMIR team.
• Your documents must be certified true copies, with an official stamp, date, and signature, not scans or photocopies of certified copies.
• After verification, you receive your official admission letter and can apply for your student visa.
• Students who need a visa must show about 11,904 euros (992 euros per month) for the first year, for example through a blocked bank account. Do not apply for a non fee paying or fee paying place if you cannot access this amount.

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How to Apply:

1. Visit the official EMMIR website and open the Applications page.
2. Register on the eMundus application platform with your name and email address. Use Gmail or Yahoo, because Outlook and Hotmail emails do not work well with the university system.
3. Fill in the online application form in English. You can save your progress and return later.
4. Enter your full name exactly as it appears in your passport.
5. Complete the “knowledge in the field” section (maximum 480 characters).
6. Choose your funding option.
7. Upload all required documents as PDF files.
8. Submit your application before 20 December 2026 at 23:59 CET (Germany time).
9. Check your inbox for the confirmation email.

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