What the funding covers
- A full waiver of tuition fees for both years. Self-funded non-EU students pay €9,000 for the first year and €12,000 for the second.
- €1,400 a month for up to 24 months.
- Free health and liability insurance.
What you will still pay
| Cost | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Tuition | Waived for scholarship holders |
| Living costs | €1,400 a month for scholarship holders |
| Self-funded tuition, non-EU | €9,000 (year 1) and €12,000 (year 2) |
Who can apply
- Applicants of every nationality.
- A bachelor's degree of at least three years of full-time study, with above-average grades. Final-year students can apply and send proof by 1 August.
- At least three months of documented full-time journalistic work; internships and unpaid work count.
- English at C1 unless you are a native speaker. Exemptions depend on the second-year university and are mostly country-based; Ghana and Nigeria are not named.
Which nationalities can apply
Every nationality can apply.
Documents you will need
- Signed application form
- CV, two pages maximum
- Transcripts and certificates, translated if not in English
- Employer statement and three work samples
- English test or exemption evidence
- Two signed references, one academic and one professional
- Passport copy
How to apply
- Apply online between 1 November 2026 and 10 January 2027 at 13:00 CET.
- Combine into one PDF, in order: the signed application form, a CV of up to two pages, transcripts and certificates, an employer statement with three work samples, your English evidence, and two signed references (one academic, one professional).
- Upload a copy of your passport separately.
- Results come out on 1 March 2027, and offers must be accepted by 15 March.
Before you apply: things to know
- Holders of a two-year master's after a three-year bachelor's, and past Erasmus Mundus scholarship holders, cannot get a scholarship.
- Plan for an English test such as IELTS if your second-year choice does not exempt you.
- Self-funded second-year students may receive an Erasmus+ stipend of up to €6,000, which is separate from the scholarship.
Common questions
When is the Mundus Journalism deadline?
10 January 2027 at 13:00 CET. Applications opened on 1 November 2026.
Do I need journalism experience?
Yes: at least three months of documented full-time journalistic work. Internships and unpaid work count.
How many Mundus Journalism scholarships are there?
The programme expects to offer 10 to 15 Erasmus Mundus scholarships for 2027–2029.
A working timeline
Counting back from the next deadline (Jan 10, 2027). Steps marked NOW are already due if you start today.
Oct 18, 2026 · NOWResearch the route in depth: confirm eligibility, costs and every required document
Nov 1, 2026 · NOWAsk your referees (for a PhD, email potential supervisors with a short, specific pitch)
Nov 15, 2026Write the first full draft of your motivation letter or statement of purpose
Nov 29, 2026Order transcripts and certified translations · book any language test
Dec 13, 2026Second draft: get feedback from someone who reads critically
Dec 27, 2026Finalise every document and complete the online form
Jan 3, 2027Submit, but never on the last day
Jan 10, 2027Deadline