What the funding covers
- €1,400 a month for 24 months.
- Health insurance, university registration and student service fees.
- There are no separate travel or installation payments: travel, visas, vaccinations and residence permits come out of the monthly stipend.
What you will still pay
| Cost | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Participation costs | Covered for scholarship holders |
| Living costs | €1,400 a month for 24 months |
| Travel, visas and residence permits | Paid from the stipend |
| Self-funded, fee-paying | €4,500 a semester |
Who can apply
- Applicants of every nationality.
- A first degree, such as a bachelor's, in a field related to migration studies, with a final grade of at least C+ and no more than five years old.
- To apply for a scholarship, the degree must be completed by 20 December 2026. EMMIR makes no exceptions.
- Relevant professional experience is preferred. Anyone who has held an Erasmus Mundus scholarship before cannot get another.
Which nationalities can apply
Every nationality can apply.
Documents you will need
- Passport copy
- CV
- Statement of purpose, one to two pages
- First degree certificate and transcript
- English proficiency documents or proof of exemption
How to apply
- Apply online for Edition 14 (2027–2029). Applications opened on 1 October 2026.
- Upload as PDFs your passport, CV, a one- to two-page statement of purpose, your degree certificate and transcript, and your English documents.
- Submit by 20 December 2026, 23:59 CET. The selection board meets at the end of March 2027 and tells applicants in April.
- If you are admitted, send the signed application and certified copies of your documents within 10 calendar days.
Before you apply: things to know
- You do not need an English test if you come from a country where English is an official language. Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda and South Africa are on EMMIR's list.
- The first semester is in Oldenburg, Germany, where non-scholarship students must show €11,208 in a blocked account for the first year.
- Third-semester partners include the University of Ghana, Mbarara University of Science and Technology in Uganda, the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, Charles University in Prague and the University of Nova Gorica.
- Self-funded students who pay fees are charged €4,500 a semester.
Common questions
When is the EMMIR scholarship deadline?
20 December 2026 at 23:59 CET, for Edition 14, which starts on 1 September 2027.
Is the University of Ghana part of EMMIR?
Yes. The University of Ghana's Centre for Migration Studies joined the consortium as a partner in 2026.
Does EMMIR pay for flights?
No. Travel and visa costs come out of the €1,400 monthly stipend.
A working timeline
Counting back from the next deadline (Dec 20, 2026). Steps marked NOW are already due if you start today.
Sep 27, 2026 · NOWResearch the route in depth: confirm eligibility, costs and every required document
Oct 11, 2026 · NOWAsk your referees (for a PhD, email potential supervisors with a short, specific pitch)
Oct 25, 2026 · NOWWrite the first full draft of your motivation letter or statement of purpose
Nov 8, 2026 · NOWOrder transcripts and certified translations · book any language test
Nov 22, 2026Second draft: get feedback from someone who reads critically
Dec 6, 2026Finalise every document and complete the online form
Dec 13, 2026Submit, but never on the last day
Dec 20, 2026Deadline