Erasmus Mundus scholarship program is provided by the European Union. It is a fully funded scholarship program and provides students an opportunity to get master’s and doctoral levels scholarships.
The program includes at least three educational institutions from three different countries. The deadline for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship is January 2024.
We have crafted a blog post after doing thorough research on this scholarship, the requirements, eligibility criteria, and much more.
Let’s give them a read one by one, and see what we have got for you!
What are the Benefits of the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship?
We are going to list down some of the key points as benefits of the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship program.
- Tuition fees
- Medical insurance
- Travel allowance
- Living allowance
Whatever degree you choose, until it comes under the umbrella of the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, you will benefit from this scholarship. Aside from that, you will also be provided with medical insurance as well to cover your medical expenses. Also, if you have to travel to go to university, the scholarship will bear the expense of your travel allowance as well. Your accommodation will also somehow get lessened with this scholarship.
What Type of Degrees Would be Awarded to You When You Avail Erasmus Mundus Scholarship?
The following degrees will be awarded to you if you avail Erasmus Mundus Scholarship.
Upon signing a study agreement with the respective Erasmus Mundus Joint Master program at the outset of your studies, you will have the opportunity to specify whether you wish to pursue either:
- A joint degree (where a single degree certificate is provided by a minimum of two higher education institutions)
- Multiple degrees (where you receive at least two-degree certificates from two institutions within the association).
What are the Requirements to Get an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship?
If you are wondering about the requirements to avail of the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship program, then we have got you covered.
We are going to write down the requirement criteria that you will need to fulfill if you want to have this scholarship.
- You should possess a bachelor’s degree if you want to be eligible for the master’s program. If not in the master’s program, you need to be in your final year of undergraduate studies.
- Alternatively, you can showcase an equivalent level of learning recognized officially within the degree-awarding country. This equivalence typically amounts to 180 credits or 180 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) from a well-recognized university or college)
- Besides this, you must possess an experience of almost two years in the field of human rights. It can include regular employment, internships, or voluntary work.
- Last but not least, you must have internationally recognized tests like TOEFL, and IELTS. You must have scored at least 6, or upper secondary level in these tests.
- The specific alternatives may vary annually as outlined in the University of Gothenburg’s call for applications.
What are the English Requirements to Avail Erasmus Mundus Scholarship?
As we are talking about the English language requirement, now we are going to let you know about the different English test requirements in detail.
To avail of the scholarship of Erasmus Mundas, you need to fulfill two different criteria as these are for different purposes.
First would be the criteria of the visa that you need to fulfill, you can go, and visit this website:
Besides this, you also need to take an English-level test to fulfill the requirements of the University, and the program you are getting admission into.
How to Apply for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Program?
This section will cover some of the basic, and mandatory steps that you need to follow if you want to apply for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship.
- The University of Gothenburg handles the application process and checks if you meet the requirements.
- There is a group named the Joint Admission Committee. It is made by the people of Gothenburg. They decide who will get admission on the specific criteria. This committee looks at the following things:
- How well you did in your studies.
- how good your English is.
- Why do you want to join the program?
- Your work experience and what others say about you.
- They add up the scores from these three parts, giving a maximum of 100 points.
- Then they rank everyone from highest to lowest score.
- They also make sure to give everyone a fair chance, especially those from less advantaged backgrounds.
As you have just read the selection criteria of the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship is somehow critical, and you need to get yourself to stand out from the crowd.
We will have a deep dive into the selection criteria in the next section.
What are the Selection Criteria for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship?
You also need to provide the documents below as they are used in the ranking process carried out by the Joint Admission Committee of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Program.
- Official transcript of records in English.
- A well-structured motivation letter in English that is written in clear and concise language.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Two letters of recommendation.
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Closing Remarks!
We hope that you have acquired enough information related to the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship in this blog post. We have tried to cover every important aspect related to this scholarship. For instance, the benefits, the degrees that you will be provided with, the requirements to avail of this scholarship, the application procedure, and the selection criteria.
Besides this, we wish you all the best to avail this golden opportunity so that you can pursue your higher studies in the best ways.
