What it pays
€1,400 a month for up to 24 months, with participation costs covered and a contribution to travel and visa.
European Union · Erasmus+ · master's
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are EU-funded master's programmes run by at least three universities in three countries. The best-ranked applicants worldwide, Bangladeshis included, can win a scholarship of €1,400 a month for up to 24 months that also covers participation costs and contributes to travel and visa. You apply directly to each programme, mostly between October and January.
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| Funded by | European Union (Erasmus+) |
|---|---|
| Level | Master's only: joint master's of 60, 90 or 120 ECTS |
| Scholarship | €1,400 a month, for up to 24 months |
| Covers | Participation costs, plus a contribution to travel, visa and living costs |
| Who can apply | Students from any country with a bachelor's, or in the final year of one |
| Programmes | 215 projects in the EACEA catalogue (selected 2018–2026) |
| Deadlines | Mostly October–January, for the next academic year |
From the European Commission's Erasmus+ pages and the EACEA catalogue · Last verified
The basics
Yes. Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are open to students from all over the world. You study in at least two countries, earn a joint or multiple degree, and the best-ranked applicants receive an EU scholarship.
€1,400 a month for up to 24 months, with participation costs covered and a contribution to travel and visa.
Anyone with a bachelor's, or in the final year of one, who graduates before the master's starts.
Directly to each programme's consortium, using the EACEA catalogue; each sets its own entry rules and deadline.
Not every programme has scholarships. The EACEA catalogue says many programmes offer Erasmus Mundus scholarships and some do not, so check each programme's website before you apply.
Sources: European Commission: Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters · Erasmus+: scholarships for students · EACEA Erasmus Mundus catalogue. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
What it covers
Your participation costs and €1,400 a month, with a contribution to travel, visa and living costs. It runs for the length of the programme, up to 24 months.
| Item | What the EU funds |
|---|---|
| Monthly amount | €1,400 a month |
| Duration | Up to 24 months |
| Participation costs | Covered |
| Travel, visa and living costs | A contribution |
Sources: European Commission: Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters · Erasmus+: scholarships for students. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Who can apply
Students from any country with a first degree. Each programme then sets its own academic and English requirements.
Sources: Erasmus+: scholarships for students. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
How the programmes work
Each programme is run by a group of universities in different countries. You move between them during the master's and graduate with a joint or multiple degree.
| Feature | Rule |
|---|---|
| Universities | At least 3 institutions from at least 3 countries |
| Study periods | At least two, in two countries other than your country of residence, one of them in an EU Member State or associated country |
| Length | 1 to 2 academic years: 60, 90 or 120 ECTS |
| Degree | A joint degree, or multiple degrees from at least two of the universities |
Sources: European Commission: Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters · Erasmus+: scholarships for students. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
Deadlines
Most programmes take applications from October to January for courses that start the following academic year. Each programme publishes its own exact dates.
Sources: Erasmus+: scholarships for students · EACEA Erasmus Mundus catalogue. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
From Bangladesh
There is no national nomination: you apply straight to each programme. Shortlist programmes that fit your bachelor's, and get your English test and documents ready before October.
Sources: EACEA Erasmus Mundus catalogue · Erasmus+: scholarships for students. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
How to apply
In five steps, straight to the programmes. Start in the summer before, because most deadlines fall between October and January.
Filter the EACEA catalogue by field and duration, and open each programme's website.
SummerDegree, subjects, English score and whether the programme offers scholarships.
Before you applyThe documents each programme lists, such as your transcripts and English result.
September–OctoberThrough the programme's own application system, by its deadline.
October–JanuaryIf selected, accept the offer and apply for the visa for your first country.
Spring and summerWant a second pair of eyes? A Sunrise counsellor can check your eligibility and documents in a free face-to-face consultation in Banani or Sylhet, or on WhatsApp 01611878274. The scholarship board alone decides who wins.
Sources: Erasmus+: scholarships for students · EACEA Erasmus Mundus catalogue. Last verified 11 Nov 2026.
FAQ
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WhatsApp 01611878274Yes. Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are open to students from all over the world, and the best-ranked applicants receive scholarships.
€1,400 a month for up to 24 months, according to the European Commission, with participation costs covered and a contribution to travel and visa.
Yes, if you graduate before the master's starts.
Most programmes accept applications between October and January for the next academic year. Each programme lists its exact dates.
Directly to each programme's consortium, through its website. Use the EACEA catalogue to find programmes.
No. Many do, but some do not; check each programme's website.
No. There is no national nomination; you apply to the programmes yourself.
In at least two countries other than your country of residence, at least one in an EU Member State or associated country.
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