What the funding covers
- A full tuition waiver. Self-funded students pay €13,000 a year.
- €1,400 a month for 24 months, up to €33,600, meant for travel, visa, settling in and living costs.
- Health insurance bought by the consortium.
- A degree from both universities on your track: CEU and IBEI, CEU and York, ISS and IBEI, or ISS and York.
What you will still pay
| Cost | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Tuition (€13,000 a year) | Waived for scholarship holders |
| Living costs | €1,400 a month for 24 months |
| Study visit and winter school | You: €600 to €1,000 each |
| Application fee | None |
Who can apply
- Applicants of every nationality.
- A bachelor's degree of at least three years, with at least an upper second (2:1) where classes apply and a GPA of at least 3.17 out of 4.0 or equivalent.
- Bachelor's degrees in the natural sciences or engineering are not eligible; social science degrees are preferred.
- Work experience is not required, but relevant experience is preferred. Applicants who already hold a master's come second for scholarships.
Which nationalities can apply
Every nationality can apply.
Documents you will need
- The online form for your chosen track
- A full CV
- A statement of purpose of up to 500 words
- English translations of your bachelor's transcript and diploma, or proof that you will finish by 15 August 2027
- Proof of English, or your English-taught degree from a listed country
- Two recommendation letters, within 7 days of applying
How to apply
- Choose one of the four tracks and complete that track's online form, ticking that you want to be considered for a scholarship. There is no separate scholarship application.
- Upload a full CV, a statement of purpose of no more than 500 words, English translations of your transcript and diploma, and proof of English.
- Two recommendation letters must arrive within 7 days of your submission.
- Submit by 1 December 2026, 23:59 CET. Decisions, scholarships included, are announced on 14 April 2027.
Before you apply: things to know
- Citizens of Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa and the other countries on Mundus MAPP's list with an English-taught degree need no English certificate. Others need IELTS Academic 7.0, TOEFL iBT 95, Duolingo 130, PTE 76 or a Cambridge C1 or C2.
- There are no extra travel payments: flights and visas come out of the monthly allowance, and the study visit and winter school cost €600 to €1,000 each on top.
- Scholarships are few. One Institutional Scholarship per track gives a 50% tuition waiver with no stipend.
- There is no application fee.
Common questions
When is the Mundus MAPP scholarship deadline?
1 December 2026 at 23:59 Central European Time, for the cohort that starts in 2027.
Can engineers apply to Mundus MAPP?
No. The programme says bachelor's degrees in the natural sciences or engineering are not eligible.
Do Ghanaian applicants need IELTS?
Not if their degree was taught in English: Ghana is on the programme's list of countries whose English-taught degrees count as proof.
A working timeline
Counting back from the next deadline (Dec 1, 2026). Steps marked NOW are already due if you start today.
Sep 8, 2026 · NOWResearch the route in depth: confirm eligibility, costs and every required document
Sep 22, 2026 · NOWAsk your referees (for a PhD, email potential supervisors with a short, specific pitch)
Oct 6, 2026 · NOWWrite the first full draft of your motivation letter or statement of purpose
Oct 20, 2026 · NOWOrder transcripts and certified translations · book any language test
Nov 3, 2026 · NOWSecond draft: get feedback from someone who reads critically
Nov 17, 2026Finalise every document and complete the online form
Nov 24, 2026Submit, but never on the last day
Dec 1, 2026Deadline