Start your Erasmus Mundus scholarship documents with your transcript, degree certificate or final-year evidence, CV, motivation statement, references, language proof and ID. Then open the current instructions for your chosen master’s. Each consortium specifies what to submit, who uploads it and when it’s due.
If you’re applying to two courses, keep two checklists. You can reuse a transcript that meets both sets of rules. A statement or reference prepared for one course may need to be shortened, reformatted or submitted through a different route.
Who can apply for an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master?
Students worldwide can apply for these joint master’s programmes. The European Commission says you need a first degree or a recognized equivalent. You can apply while in your final undergraduate year if you graduate before the master’s begins. Check your course’s subject prerequisites, language rules and evidence requirements separately. European Commission guidance for students
Apply directly to the institution or consortium running the master’s. Use the official catalogue to find the programme website and check whether scholarship funding is available for your intake. EACEA Erasmus Mundus Catalogue
Erasmus Mundus scholarship documents checklist
Mark each item as required, conditional or unnecessary for your course. Add a column for who provides it and the date you need it. Put slow items such as transcripts and translations near the top.
| Document | What to check |
|---|---|
| Degree certificate or final-year evidence | Ask which interim document is accepted and when the final certificate must arrive. |
| Transcript | Check which degrees and semesters to include, whether the grading scale is needed and what certification is accepted. |
| CV or résumé | Check any template or page limit. Select relevant study, work, research and projects. |
| Motivation letter or statement of purpose | Record the prompt, limit and track. Explain how your preparation and goals relate to that curriculum. |
| References | Record how many letters are needed, who can write them, whether signatures or letterhead are required, and how they’re submitted. |
| Language evidence | Check accepted tests, score thresholds, validity, exemptions and the deadline for providing results. |
| Passport or ID | Check accepted identification, expiry rules and any evidence of residence requested. |
| Programme-specific forms | Check for track selections, scholarship forms, declarations, portfolios or other materials. |
Academic records and translations
Ask your university how long it takes to issue your records. If you’re in your final year, check whether the consortium accepts an enrolment letter with an expected completion date. When a translation is required, confirm who can provide it and whether to submit it alongside the original.
Language evidence and exemptions
Look for the rule that fits your circumstances. If your previous degree was taught in English, check whether the course accepts a medium-of-instruction letter and whether there are additional conditions. Before paying for a test, confirm the accepted test type, minimum scores and deadline.
GLOCAL and Mundus MAPP have different document rules
These examples show how the same document category can lead to different work. The requirements below were checked on 7 November 2026. Reopen the current application page before submitting.
| Requirement | GLOCAL | Mundus MAPP |
|---|---|---|
| CV | Any format accepted. Europass is preferred. | Any format accepted. Include publications if applicable. |
| Statement | Supporting personal statement with a 1,200-word limit. | Statement of purpose with a 500-word limit. Identify your study track. |
| References | Two references on headed paper with specific submission rules. At least one should be academic. | Two referees entered in the form. They receive links to upload their letters after submission. |
| Scholarship consideration | Use the scholarship form if applying for funding. The consortium lists a different form for self-funded applicants. | Indicate scholarship interest in the admissions form. |
Check the exact reference dates and approved email or upload route before contacting your referees. A 700-word draft would fit GLOCAL’s stated word limit and exceed the one for Mundus MAPP. GLOCAL application instructions · Mundus MAPP admissions checklist · Mundus MAPP application process
How to prepare and submit your application in eight steps
- Shortlist by academic fit. Compare the course content, tracks and entry requirements before deciding where to apply.
- Record the rules for each course. Save the official URL, application deadline and time zone, funding route, file types and size limits.
- Request academic records early. Allow time for certification, translations and any final-year evidence.
- Confirm the language requirement. Verify whether your existing evidence will be accepted.
- Brief your referees. Send the course instructions, your CV and the date and method for submission.
- Tailor your CV and statement. Connect your experience to the specific curriculum and track.
- Check the upload package. Open every scan. Verify names, dates, signatures, page counts and any scholarship selection.
- Submit and save the receipt. Check the portal for outstanding reference submissions or follow-up requests.
For your statement, choose an example from your studies or work and explain why it makes this course a sensible next step. For a reference request, tell the referee whether to expect a portal email. Scholarship motivation letter guide · Recommendation request email guide
A four-week preparation example
Hypothetical schedule. In week one, shortlist two programmes and record their rules. In week two, request transcripts and confirm your referees. In week three, draft a statement for each course and check your language evidence. In week four, review the files, submit and check that references are on track. Start earlier if you need a new test, passport or certified translation.
Does an Erasmus Mundus scholarship cover every cost?
The European Commission describes full scholarships as covering participation costs and contributing to travel, visa and living expenses. The EACEA catalogue also explains that some listed courses do not offer scholarships. Check the consortium’s current award terms for the amounts, payment dates and costs you might need to cover before funding arrives. European Commission scholarship guidance · Compare funding and upfront costs
Common Erasmus Mundus application mistakes
- Using an old form or applying through an unofficial portal.
- Assuming a catalogue listing guarantees a funded place.
- Using the same statement when track prompts or length limits differ.
- Checking your own deadline but missing the referee deadline.
- Uploading an unreadable scan or leaving out an original required alongside a translation.
Open the application from the programme website linked by the official catalogue before sending records or ID. Opportunity verification checklist
Frequently asked questions
Is there one Erasmus Mundus document list for every course?
Each consortium publishes its own checklist. Use the general categories above to start collecting documents, then follow the instructions for your course and intake.
Can I apply before receiving my bachelor’s degree?
Final-year undergraduates can generally apply if they will graduate before the master’s begins. Ask the consortium what to submit in place of the final degree certificate and when the certificate is due.
Is IELTS or Europass required for every programme?
Check the individual course’s language and CV rules. A course may accept other language tests or an exemption, and CV requirements range from a preferred format to a specific template.
Do I need a separate scholarship form?
That depends on the programme. Mundus MAPP asks about scholarship interest in its admission form, while GLOCAL lists a funding-specific form. Check which option applies before submitting.
When should I start preparing?
Work backward from your programme’s published deadline and allow time for documents, tests and references. The EU catalogue says many programmes accept applications between October and January for the following academic year. Check the consortium’s actual dates. EACEA catalogue guidance
Official sources and review date
Sources checked on 7 November 2026. Confirm current admission, funding and document rules on your consortium’s website.
- European Commission Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters guidance
- EACEA Erasmus Mundus Catalogue
- GLOCAL application requirements
- Mundus MAPP admissions checklist and application process
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