Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s

The Erasmus Mundus programme aims to enhance the quality of higher education and promote dialogue and understanding between people and cultures through mobility and academic cooperation.

The University of Copenhagen participates in a number of Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programmes in cooperation with universities outside of Denmark. The Erasmus Mundus programmes are initiated by the European Commission to enhance and promote European higher education throughout the world. 

The programmes are highly competitive and aim to attract academically outstanding students.

Read more at the European Commission's website

What is an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s?

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programmes are international master’s programmes, jointly designed and delivered by a group of higher education institutions.

They involve at least 3 institutions from at least 3 different countries, and multiple associated partners from the academic and non-academic world.

All Erasmus Mundus programmes at the University of Copenhagen are 2 years master’s programmes of 120 ECTS.

The programmes are funded by the European Commission.

How do I apply for admission?

Applications must be submitted directly in the application portal available on the relevant programme website. 

The admission criteria vary between programmes.

Please visit the relevant programme website for detailed information about:

  • Admission requirements
  • Application procedures and deadlines
  • Required documentation
  • English language requirements
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Partner universities
  • Programme structure and mobility pathways

Frequently asked questions

Regrettably, the University of Copenhagen does not offer pre-assessment of your educational background to determine whether you qualify for admission. 

The assessment process only begins once we have received your application. You can prepare by comparing your courses with the admission requirements.

You can read about the English language requirements for each programme on the programme websites. 

We only accept the documentation listed on the programme sites. We do not offer language requirement waivers.

There is no application fee when applying for the Erasmus Mundus programmes at the University of Copenhagen.

Please note that an application fee is required when applying for any of the other master’s programmes offered by UCPH.

Therefore, if you wish to apply for both an Erasmus Mundus programme and other master’s programmes at UCPH, you must submit two applications in the application portal.

You must upload proof of your current residence to confirm your eligibility for admission and for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship.

You must download and use our Proof of Residence Form as proof of your current residence. The document must be in English and be newly issued – no earlier than 8 weeks from submitting your application. The template and guide can be found on each programme's website.

The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship is only awarded to the best students based on academic excellence, relevant work experience, and/or personal motivation. 

You can read more about the highly competitive assessment process for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship on each programme's website.

The Erasmus Mundus scholarship amounts to 33,600 EUR in total which equals 1,400 EUR per month for up to 24 months.

The scholarship is considered a contribution to living expenses while enrolled in the programme.

It is not possible to defer your study start. 

You will have to apply for admission again for the following intake. Having previously been admitted to the programme does not give you any advantage, and your application will be assessed on the same terms as all other applications.

Erasmus Mundus programmes