Erasmus Mundus
The Erasmus Mundus Programme supports academic excellence and the attractiveness of Europe's higher education worldwide, and fosters cooperation with targeted third countries with the objective of contributing to their development. The total programme budget for the period 2009-2013 is approximately 1 billion EUR.
The programme offers:
- Joint masters and doctoral programmes, including a scholarship scheme
- Mobility flows of students and academics between European and non-European higher education institutions
- Promotion of the excellence and attractiveness of European higher education worldwide
How does it work?
The European Commission informs potential applicants about funding opportunities through a programme guide and regular calls for proposals published on the Erasmus Mundus website:
- Higher education institutions, research centres and other organisations active in the field of higher education should submit proposals in accordance with the programme guide and calls
- Students and academics should apply directly to the selected Erasmus Mundus universities
For more information:
Information and advice is also available from Erasmus Mundus National Structures in EU countries and EU Delegations in non-EU countries. The contact details for your country can be found on the Erasmus Mundus website.
European countries referred to include Member States of the EU and the European Economic Area, and countries which have concluded agreements for their participation in the programme.
See the brochure