Kenyan students have an opportunity to apply for the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship, a fully funded program offered by the European Union.
The program allows successful candidates to pursue master’s degrees across multiple universities in Europe.
Erasmus Mundus scholarship is open to students from around the world and is designed to promote academic excellence, cultural exchange, and international exposure through joint study programs delivered by partner universities in different countries.
What the Erasmus Mundus Program Offers
The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s is a highly competitive international scholarship that enables students to study at a consortium of at least three universities in three different countries.
The program is jointly designed and delivered by higher education institutions and may also include partnerships with non-academic organizations.
Successful candidates benefit from studying in diverse academic environments, undertaking research, and internships.
They further complete thesis work at different institutions before graduating with either a joint degree or multiple degrees from participating universities.
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Scholarship Benefits and Eligibility Requirements
Successful applicants may receive full financial support, including tuition fees and a monthly living allowance of approximately €1,400.
The scholarship also covers travel costs, visa assistance, and accommodation assistance during the study period.
The program also offers the opportunity to study in multiple European countries while earning internationally recognized qualifications.
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or be in their final year of undergraduate studies and must complete their degree before the master’s program begins.
Candidates with equivalent academic experience may also be considered, provided their qualifications are officially recognized in their country of study.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to apply directly through the specific Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s program of their choice. Each program has its own application process, entry requirements, and deadlines.
Applicants are advised to search for available Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programs in the official course catalog and review the list of participating universities and program details.
They are also required to check the eligibility criteria and required documents, and submit an application directly to the coordinating university for the selected program.
Interested candidates should apply within the application window, which typically runs from October to January for programs starting the following academic year.
Each program provides detailed guidance on whether applications are considered with or without scholarships.
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For Erasmus+ funding in general, applications are typically submitted by organizations either through their National Agency or through the European Education and Culture Executive Agency.
Individuals who wish to apply are usually required to go through their organization, institution, or educational establishment, which handles participation in Erasmus+ programmes.
The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programs typically last between one and two academic years, equivalent to 60, 90, or 120 ECTS credits. The structure includes coursework, research, internships, and thesis preparation across multiple institutions.
