Erasmus Mundus EMMIR Scholarship 2027 in Europe | Fully Funded
The Erasmus Mundus EMMIR Scholarship 2027 is an international study opportunity for outstanding students who want to pursue a master's degree in Migration and Intercultural Relations in Europe, Africa, and Asia. EMMIR stands for the European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations and is a two-year Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's programme offered by an international consortium of partner universities.
The programme examines migration, intercultural relations, social transformation, and the political, economic, and cultural factors that shape migration experiences. Students benefit from interdisciplinary teaching, international mobility, research opportunities, and practical learning through a project-based internship.
The 2027–2029 edition is scheduled to begin in September 2027. Erasmus Mundus scholarship recipients receive €1,400 per month for 24 months, while health insurance, university registration fees, and student service fees are also covered. The scholarship is competitive and awarded on merit.
Applications for Erasmus Mundus scholarships and non-fee-paying study places must be submitted by 20 December 2026 at 23:59 Central European Time. Applicants must have completed their first university degree by this deadline to be eligible for scholarship consideration.
Degree Level
The EMMIR Scholarship is available for a master's degree.
Degree: Master of Arts (MA).
Duration: Two years.
Programme structure: Four semesters.
Academic workload: 120 ECTS credits.
Intake: September 2027–2029.
The programme combines classroom learning, international mobility, a project-based internship, and independent master's thesis research.
Host Institutions
EMMIR is delivered through an international consortium coordinated by the University of Oldenburg in Germany.
The consortium's partner institutions are located in:
Germany
Norway
Czech Republic
Slovenia
Ghana
Uganda
South Africa
India
Students begin the programme in Oldenburg, Germany, and continue the second semester in Stavanger, Norway. During the later semesters, students follow a specialisation and mobility path at a partner institution, undertake a project-based internship, and complete their master's thesis.
The exact mobility path depends on the selected focus module, research topic, and available partner options.
Available Subjects
The European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations focuses on interdisciplinary migration studies. Relevant academic fields include:
Migration Studies
Intercultural Relations
Social Sciences
Sociology
History
Cultural Studies
Educational Sciences
Law
Economics
Development Studies
Journalism
Political and Social Research
International Relations
Applicants should demonstrate relevant academic knowledge of migration studies, intercultural relations, and empirical research methods. Previous coursework, academic papers, essays, examinations, and relevant professional experience may help demonstrate this background.
Eligible Nationalities
The EMMIR programme welcomes applications from candidates around the world. Applicants from different nationalities may compete for the limited number of Erasmus Mundus scholarships if they meet the academic, language, and application requirements.
Applicants should note that Erasmus Mundus scholarships are merit-based and highly competitive. The consortium also offers non-fee-paying and fee-paying self-funded study places, which have different funding conditions.
Benefits
The Erasmus Mundus EMMIR Scholarship offers the following benefits:
Monthly scholarship of €1,400 for 24 months.
Total scholarship allowance of €33,600 over the two-year programme, subject to the applicable award conditions.
Coverage of health insurance.
Coverage of university registration and student service fees.
Coverage of the programme's participation costs for scholarship recipients.
Opportunity to study through an international network of partner institutions in Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Multidisciplinary education in migration studies and intercultural relations.
Project-based internship and practical learning opportunities.
Academic supervision and support for master's thesis research.
Opportunities to build an international academic and professional network.
The monthly scholarship is intended to support students during their studies. Travel, visa, vaccination, residence permit, and other mobility-related expenses must be paid from the monthly allowance. The consortium does not provide separate additional payments for travel or installation expenses.
Eligible Nationalities
The EMMIR programme welcomes applications from candidates around the world. Applicants from different nationalities may compete for the limited number of Erasmus Mundus scholarships if they meet the academic, language, and application requirements.
Applicants should note that Erasmus Mundus scholarships are merit-based and highly competitive. The consortium also offers non-fee-paying and fee-paying self-funded study places, which have different funding conditions.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the programme's academic, language, and documentation requirements.
Academic qualifications
Hold a bachelor's degree or an equivalent first university degree in a field related to migration studies.
Have a final degree grade equivalent to at least C+.
Provide official documentation of the completed degree and final grade by 20 December 2026 to be eligible for scholarship consideration.
Demonstrate knowledge of migration studies, intercultural relations, and empirical methods.
Have a relevant academic background in fields such as social sciences, history, cultural studies, education, law, economics, development studies, or journalism.
The programme states that the last degree obtained should generally not be more than five years old. Applicants whose last degree is older should explain in their statement of purpose why they wish to return to university.
Applicants who already hold a master's degree must convincingly justify why they want to pursue another master's degree.
English-language requirements
Applicants whose native language is not English, or whose undergraduate studies were not conducted in English, must document their English proficiency by the application deadline.
Accepted evidence may include:
A recognised English-language proficiency test.
Official proof that previous higher education was completed in English.
Evidence of professional work in an English-language environment, where accepted under the programme's rules.
English-language test certificates are generally considered valid for two years. Applicants should consult the official language requirements for accepted tests and any applicable exemptions.
Applicants whose native language is English must demonstrate proficiency in a second language relevant to migration studies.
Scholarship-specific requirements
Applicants must have completed their first university degree by the scholarship application deadline.
Applicants who have previously received an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's scholarship are not eligible for another Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's scholarship.
Applicants must submit a complete online application and all required supporting documents by the relevant deadline.
Scholarship selection is based on merit, including academic qualifications, relevant experience, motivation, and language proficiency.
Required Documents
Applicants must upload the required application documents in PDF format. These include:
A clear copy of a valid passport.
Curriculum vitae (CV).
Statement of purpose explaining the applicant's motivation for studying EMMIR, normally one to two pages maximum.
Bachelor's degree certificate or equivalent qualification.
Academic transcript showing the final degree grade.
Documentation of English-language proficiency or an accepted exemption.
Relevant documents demonstrating knowledge of migration studies, intercultural relations, and empirical research methods.
Other relevant supporting documents, where applicable.
Documents that are not originally in English must be accompanied by an official English translation.
Applicants should not upload reference letters unless the current application instructions specifically request them. EMMIR's published procedure asks applicants to provide the email addresses of academic or professional references who may be contacted by the consortium.
Successful applicants will later be required to submit certified true hard copies of their application documents for verification.
How Winners Are Selected
The EMMIR Selection Board evaluates applications based on academic and personal suitability for the programme.
The main selection criteria include:
Relevance and level of academic qualifications.
Knowledge of migration studies, intercultural relations, and empirical methods.
Relevant research or professional experience.
Motivation for pursuing the programme.
Language proficiency, including additional language skills where relevant.
Completeness and accuracy of the application documents.
Scholarships are awarded on merit, and the number of awards is limited. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission or scholarship funding.
Application Procedure
Step 1: Visit the official EMMIR website
Read the programme information, entry requirements, funding options, and application instructions.
Step 2: Register on the eMundus platform
Create an account using your name and email address. Use your full name exactly as it appears in your passport because the information will be used in official admission documents.
Step 3: Complete the online application
Fill in the application form in English. Provide accurate information about your education, academic background, research interests, motivation, and relevant experience.
You will also need to document your knowledge of migration studies, intercultural relations, and empirical methods.
Step 4: Select the funding option
Indicate that you wish to be considered for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship. The programme also offers non-fee-paying and fee-paying self-funded study places.
The choice of funding category must be recorded in the application form. The consortium states that this choice does not affect how the academic application is rated.
Step 5: Upload the required documents
Upload your passport, CV, statement of purpose, degree certificate, transcript, English-language evidence, and other relevant supporting documents in PDF format.
Ensure that any document not issued in English includes an official English translation.
Step 6: Submit the application before the deadline
Submit the completed online application by 20 December 2026 at 23:59 CET. The consortium recommends submitting at least 48 hours before the deadline to avoid technical problems.
Step 7: Wait for the selection decision
The EMMIR Selection Board evaluates applications and determines admissions and scholarship awards. Notifications are expected to begin in early to mid-April 2027.
Applicants who receive a notification offering a study place must submit certified true hard copies of their documents within the specified 10-calendar-day period and provide proof of dispatch.
Step 8: Complete enrolment
After the consortium verifies the documents, successful candidates receive their final admission information and proceed with the registration and enrolment process.
Application Deadline
The deadline for the Erasmus Mundus EMMIR Scholarship 2027–2029 is:
Scholarship applicants: 20 December 2026 at 23:59 CET.
Non-fee-paying self-funded applicants: 20 December 2026 at 23:59 CET.
Fee-paying self-funded applicants: Applications may remain open until places are assigned or 15 July 2027, whichever comes first.
The programme is scheduled to begin on 1 September 2027.
Applicants seeking an Erasmus Mundus scholarship should submit their complete applications before the December deadline and ensure that their first university degree has been completed by that date.
