Erasmus Mundus Euroculture Scholarship 2027–29

Euroculture is a two-year, 120 ECTS Erasmus Mundus Joint Master focused on European politics, culture and society in a global context. It brings together an international consortium of universities and combines perspectives from history, political science, law, sociology, cultural studies and related humanities and social-science disciplines.

For the 2027–29 intake, Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available to selected applicants. Scholarship recipients receive €1,400 per month for the full 24-month programme, a waiver of programme participation fees and health insurance.

International mobility is a central part of Euroculture. Students begin at one consortium university and move to another partner university for their second semester. Scholarship recipients' first and second universities are determined by the consortium, normally taking their stated preferences into account.

Core European partners are located in Göttingen, Groningen, Udine, Strasbourg, Olomouc, Kraków and Uppsala. The wider Euroculture network also includes non-European partners in India, Canada, Mexico and Japan for selected academic-track opportunities.

The programme combines interdisciplinary study with research and professional development. Students progress from foundational European Studies to specialised courses, research or professional experience and a final Master’s thesis.

• Meet the Euroculture programme admission requirements.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent by the scholarship deadline.
• Have an academic background relevant to Humanities or Social Sciences.
• Relevant fields include International Relations, European Studies, History, Sociology, Political Science, Cultural Studies and related disciplines.
• Other academic backgrounds may be considered if they include sufficient Humanities or Social Sciences content.
• Submit an academic writing sample of at least 2,000 words.
• Meet the English-language requirement through an accepted test or exemption.
• No fixed minimum GPA is stated, but academic performance is considered.
• Submit a complete scholarship application by 15 January 2027.
• Be able to obtain the required study visa where applicable.
• Erasmus Mundus scholars cannot receive another EU grant for the same studies.

• €1,400 monthly living allowance for the 24-month programme.
• Total monthly scholarship allowance of €33,600 across two years.
• Full tuition/participation-fee waiver.
• Health insurance during the programme.
• Study within an international Erasmus Mundus consortium.
• Mandatory academic mobility between partner universities.
• Interdisciplinary Master’s education in European politics, society and culture.
• Opportunities to develop research, academic and professional skills.
• Access to an international network of universities, academics and students.
• Joint degree upon successful completion of programme requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree certificate and certificates for any additional completed degrees, where applicable.
• Academic transcript showing courses and grades.
• Accepted proof of English-language proficiency or documentary evidence qualifying the applicant for an exemption.
• Academic writing sample demonstrating Master’s-level academic writing readiness.
• Curriculum vitae (CV) outlining education, relevant professional experience, activities and achievements.
• Valid passport or national identity card.
• Recent passport-sized digital photograph.
• Contact details for two referees.

The first referee must be an academic referee, such as a professor or lecturer who supervised university-level work.

The second referee may be another academic referee or a professional referee, such as an employer or supervisor.

Applicants do not upload signed recommendation letters under the current 2027–29 process. The Euroculture Secretariat contacts referees directly and asks them to complete an online questionnaire.

• Relevance and quality of the applicant's academic background.
• Academic performance and grades.
• Quality and readiness demonstrated through academic writing.
• Application materials.
• References.
• Motivation for studying Euroculture.
• Performance in the interview for shortlisted applicants.

Additional factors that may strengthen an application include:

• International study, work or mobility experience.
• Relevant professional experience or internships.
• Knowledge of languages other than English.
• Extracurricular engagement.
• Evidence of ability to work in international, interdisciplinary and intercultural environments.

• Study towards a joint Erasmus Mundus Master’s degree.
• Experience academic life at universities in different countries.
• Build specialised knowledge of European political, social and cultural issues.
• Combine interdisciplinary academic study with practical and professional development.
• Develop research, academic writing and cross-cultural collaboration skills.
• Join an international Euroculture and Erasmus Mundus community.
• Access academic and professional pathways related to research, policy, culture and international affairs.