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Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study
Germany, Netherlands, Italy, France, Czechia, Poland, Sweden, India, Canada, Mexico and Japan
Degree already heldRequired
Bachelor’s
Target level
Master’s
Fields of study
All fields
Languages
  • English: level not specifiedRequiredAccepted certificates: IELTS Academic 6.5 (aucune partie sous 6.5), TOEFL iBT <2026 : 93, TOEFL iBT >2026 : aucune partie sous 5.0, Cambridge CAE (C1 Advanced) ou CPE (C2 Proficiency), Pearson PTE Academic 71 (61 en expression écrite), LanguageCert Academic 75
Other conditions
  • Hold a bachelor's degree from a recognised institution in a field relevant to the programme (international relations, European studies, history, cultural or literary studies, sociology, political science, anthropology, philosophy, communication and media, international or European law, theology…).RequiredOrganisation’s wording: To be admitted, you must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized and accredited higher education institution in a field relevant to the programme.
  • Degrees mainly focused on economics, psychology, management, teacher training, social work, business administration, accounting, translation, tourism, engineering or the exact sciences (chemistry, computer science, biology, physics, medicine) are generally not accepted, except multi- or interdisciplinary degrees with substantial arts and humanities coursework.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Degrees primarily focused on the following disciplines are generally not considered suitable for admission:EconomicsPsychologyManagementEducation (teacher training)Social WorkBusiness AdministrationAccountingTranslation and InterpretationTourism StudiesEngineering, or the exact sciences (including Chemistry, Computer Science, Biology, Physics and Medicine)An exception may be made for multi- or interdisciplinary degrees that include substantial coursework in the Arts and Humanities relevant to Euroculture.
  • For the scholarship: have completed your bachelor's degree and upload proof (an official document is enough, the diploma itself is not required) by 15 January.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: For applicants applying for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, proof that the Bachelor’s degree has been completed must be uploaded by 15 January. The diploma itself is not required by this date; an official document confirming that the degree has been completed is sufficient.
  • Submit an academic writing assignment completed during your previous studies (bachelor's thesis, seminar paper or research essay of at least 2,000 words).RequiredOrganisation’s wording: You must have completed an academic writing assignment during your previous studies. You may submit an existing piece of work, such as a Bachelor's thesis, seminar paper or research essay (minimum 2,000 words).
  • Most nationalities are eligible. You must be able to enter the European Union and obtain a study visa for your chosen universities.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Applicants of most nationalities are eligible. Applicants must be able to enter the European Union and acquire a study visa with their chosen universities.
  • Not have previously received certain Erasmus Mundus or Erasmus+ scholarships at joint master's or PhD level. A previous Erasmus+ mobility grant for bachelor's or master's studies does not prevent you from applying.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: You cannot receive an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarship if you have previously received certain Erasmus Mundus or Erasmus+ scholarships at Joint Master or PhD level. Previous Erasmus+ mobility grants for Bachelor's or Master's studies do not prevent you from applying.
  • The English test may be waived if your bachelor's or master's was taught entirely in English, or after one full year of university study (60 ECTS) in a country where English is the primary official language, with documentary proof.Organisation’s wording: You may be exempt from our test requirement if you completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree taught entirely in English or if you completed one full year of continuous university-level study (60 ECTS or equivalent) in a country where English is the primary official language.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Paid
Tuition and insurance
Allowance
€1,400 a month
Length of the funding
24 months
What is left for you to pay
  • Not included in the participation fees: required literature, accommodation and subsistence, travel costs and fieldwork-related costs.
Application fee
Free

Dates

Applications open
15 October 2026 at 00:00 GMT+2, time zone not specified
Applications close
15 January 2027
Results announced
End of March 2027
Studies start
September 2027

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

  1. Step 1: Prepare your documents and tell your two referees: the first must be an academic, the second can be an academic or a professional referee such as an employer.
    With whom
    You and your referees
    Documents to provide
    • Bachelor's degree certificate (certified English translation if needed)
    • Academic transcripts, including the duration of studies
    • Proof of English proficiency or proof of exemption
    • Academic writing sample
    • CV in English
    • Passport or identity card
    • Recent digital passport-sized photograph
  2. Step 2: Submit your application through the Euroculture Online Application Tool (OAT). There is a single procedure, with or without a scholarship.
    With whom
    The Euroculture Consortium Secretariat
    By when
    15 January 2027 — 15 January 2027 (time not stated)
  3. Step 3: Your two referees complete a short online questionnaire sent by the secretariat. Your application stays incomplete until both have responded.
    With whom
    Your two referees
    By when
    Within two working weeks of your application submission
  4. Step 4: If you are shortlisted: take an interview of about 10 minutes. Passing it is required for admission or a scholarship.
    With whom
    A representative of the Euroculture Board of Admissions

Where to apply

Euroculture Consortium (secretariat at the University of Groningen) (opens in a new tab) · Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Euroculture · Euroculture Consortium universities

Official title (in English): Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Euroculture – Erasmus Mundus scholarship

Edition 2027-2029 · Verified on 30 October 2026

Apply on the official website (opens in a new tab)

Official website of Euroculture Consortium (secretariat at the University of Groningen): euroculturemaster.eu

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