Programmes span AI, medical imaging, chip technology, and more, with applications opening in autumn 2026 for a September 2027 start
The European Commission has announced the selection of 37 new Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's (EMJM) programmes under this year's Erasmus+ call for proposals, alongside 50 Erasmus Mundus Design Measures aimed at developing future programmes. These fully funded joint degrees, delivered by consortia of European universities, will be added to the official Erasmus Mundus catalogue and open for student applications from autumn 2026, with selected students starting their studies in September 2027.
Key Facts at a Glance
- New programmes selected: 37 Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's (EMJM) programmes, plus 50 Design Measures for future programmes still in development
- Applications open: Autumn 2026 (exact dates vary by programme)
- Programme start: September 2027
- Funding: EU-funded full scholarships are available, historically covering tuition, a monthly stipend, travel, and health insurance — exact terms are set per programme once applications open
- Consortium scale: This year's selected programmes involve organisations from 33 countries as core partners, with 57 additional countries represented through associated partnerships
What the new programmes cover
The 37 newly selected Master's span a wide range of fields, reflecting current global research and industry priorities. Examples include Medical Image Analysis, Semiconductor Chips Integration and Innovation, Advanced Microscopy with Artificial Intelligence, Law, Data and Artificial Intelligence, Chemical Nano-Engineering, Nuclear Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation, Infectious Diseases and One Health, and the European Master in Animation, among others. Each programme is designed and delivered jointly by a consortium of universities across different European countries, with students typically studying at two or more partner institutions over the course of the degree.
What this means for applicants
Because these are newly selected programmes, application portals, exact eligibility criteria, and scholarship quotas are not yet published for most of them — each consortium will release its own admission requirements and deadlines individually as applications open. This is a genuine early-planning opportunity: students interested in a fully funded joint master's degree spanning multiple European countries have several months' lead time to identify a relevant field, prepare language test scores and academic documents, and watch for individual programme announcements later this year.
What you can do
- Shortlist fields of interest now from the newly announced list, since full programme details will be released progressively through autumn 2026.
- Track the official Erasmus Mundus Catalogue directly, as each new programme's dedicated page and application portal go live individually rather than all at once.
- Begin preparing standard joint-master's application requirements early — academic transcripts, English proficiency scores, and statement of purpose — since Erasmus Mundus scholarships are highly competitive.
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