Are you dreaming of studying abroad but worried about the costs? What if I told you there’s a scholarship program that not only covers your tuition but also provides a generous monthly allowance to live and study in multiple European countries? Welcome to the Erasmus Mundus scholarship – fully funded scholarships to have an enriching European education!
I will guide you through all the steps and process involved to get this fully funded scholarships – from very beginning of searching the programs suitable for you, to the end of writing well-documented, inspiring motivation letter to preparing for your interview. I am myself an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship awardee for the program CYBERUS for the 3rd cohort 2024-2026 from Nepal. I will tell you from my experience. I was there in your shoes, few years back, and I know there are lots of noise about what is Erasmus Mundus – yet, there is still lacking of clear instructions and step-by-step guide on each phase of application.
Thus, through this series, I will cover each phases of application process in a separate articles, and guide you with in-depth details. I hope, this will serve you as a complete solutions for your Erasmus Mundus journey. Here we begin. C’est parti 😉 (Ahh, you wish to earn Erasmus Mundus scholarship and yet you haven’t even started learning French ? No worries, we have you covered. Learn French with काईलाबा).
Through this Erasmsu Mundus application process series, we will cover following as step-by-step guide:
- Erasmus Mundus program timeline, history, and introduction,
- Searching and sorting the programs
- Application portal and chronological order on how long it takes to get the scholarship
- Preparing Documents – How to create Europass CV
- Preparing Documents – What is Residential Registration form and how to prepare one?
- Preparing Documents – Official proof that you are top 10% in your class.
- HOW TO WRITE AN EFFECTIVE MOTIVATION LETTER – Do’s and Don’ts
- Preparing for your interview for Erasmus Mundus
- Things to do after selection to the Erasmus Mundus Program
- FAQs about Erasmus Mundus – I will share you answers to all of your doubts that I received.
In this article, we will explore about the Erasmus Mundus Program itself – a brief history, and it’s benefits. We will also discuss about common misunderstanding between Erasmus Mundus and Erasmus Exchange.
What Exactly is Erasmus Mundus? 🤔
The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMD) program is Europe’s most prestigious international scholarship initiative. Unlike regular study abroad programs, Erasmus Mundus offers fully funded joint master’s degrees where you study in at least two different European countries over two years.
Imagine this: spending your first semester in Spain, your second in Italy, the third in Germany, and completing your thesis in France – all while someone else pays for your adventure! Sounds like a dream, right? Well, it’s very real, and thousands of students make this dream come true every year.
Erasmus vs. Erasmus Mundus: Understanding the Key Differences ⚖️
Erasmus Program is originally established by the European Union in 1987 to promote closer cooperation between universities and higher
education institutions across Europe. Erasmus Program has only one objective – the Education. Later on, Erasmus program expanded to include education, training, youth and sport and it become Erasmus+. Erasmus+ offers various programs for student for their education, as well as training, and supports in youth and sports. While, Erasmus Mundus is a part of Erasmus+ program, which offers Joint Masters Degree – known as Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree (EMJMD).
It’s name came from a leading leading scholar and inspiring lecturer during the Renaissance period who travelled extensively in Europe to teach and study at a number of universities, Erasmus of Rotterdam. It has the Acronym of The European Community Action Scheme for
Mobility of University Students. Thus, it is also known as Erasmus Mobility program.
We often have misunderstanding regarding the Erasmus Exchange – a short-term cultural exchange program with Erasmus Mundus program. So, I have tabulated key differences between them.
| Feature | Erasmus Exchange | Erasmus Mundus |
| Duration | Short-term (semester or year) | Full master’s degree (2 years) |
| Institution | Single university | Multiple universities (joint degree) |
| Focus | Language/academic exchange | Specialized, interdisciplinary programs |
| Scholarship | Limited support | Comprehensive funding (tuition, travel) |
| Outcome | Transcript credit | Dual or joint master’s degree |
Why Erasmus Mundus?
Here’s what makes this scholarship absolutely irresistible:
Financial Freedom 💰
- Full tuition fee coverage (€10,000-€20,000+ value)
- Monthly living allowance of €1,000-1,200
- Insurance coverage throughout your studies
Career Boost 🚀
- Joint degrees from prestigious European universities
- International network of alumni and professionals
- Multilingual skills developed through immersion
- Global employability that employers love
Personal Growth 🌱
- Independence and self-reliance
- Cultural competence and adaptability
- Lifelong friendships across continents
- Confidence that comes from conquering challenges
So then, what is needed to apply for it? Very first step is to find the program suitable for your background, your domain, and your interest. Head over to ……
Watch my detail explained video on this topic here:
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