The EMMIR Erasmus Mundus Scholarship route supports the two-year European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations. Applications for Edition 14 (2027–2029) are open, and scholarship applicants must submit by 20 December 2026, 23:59 CET. The target programme start is 1 September 2027.
EMMIR combines study in Oldenburg, Germany, and Stavanger, Norway, with an individual mobility semester at a partner institution in Europe, Africa or Asia. The degree totals 120 ECTS credits across four semesters. The programme is co-funded by the European Union and offers scholarship, non-fee-paying and fee-paying places.
EMMIR Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Details
EMMIR is coordinated by the University of Oldenburg and managed through the eMundus application system. Semester 1 runs at Oldenburg with an intensive phase on global migration, methods and theory. Semester 2 follows at the University of Stavanger.
In semester 3, students follow an individual mobility path with a project-based internship, one focus module and dissertation proposal work. Semester 4 is for thesis completion, with a mandatory proposal colloquium in December at Oldenburg. The official site notes that the EU awarded approximately €4.6 million to support EMMIR for another five years.
Programme / vacancy | EMMIR Erasmus Mundus Scholarship (Edition 14) |
|---|---|
Official host | EMMIR consortium, coordinated by the University of Oldenburg |
Location | Germany, Norway and an individual mobility partner in Europe, Africa or Asia |
Level / route | Joint master’s degree (Erasmus Mundus) |
Duration / start | 2 years, 120 ECTS; Edition 14 (2027–2029) |
Verified support | Erasmus+ scholarship: €1,400 monthly for 24 months; non-fee-paying places have different terms |
Deadline | 20 December 2026, 23:59 CET (scholarship and non-fee-paying places) |
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EMMIR Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Benefits
The EMMIR Erasmus Mundus Scholarship provides €1,400 per month for 24 months to selected scholarship holders. Health insurance, university registration and student-service fees are also covered. Travel, visa and other mobility costs must be paid from the stipend; no extra travel or installation payment is provided.
Non-fee-paying students receive participation-cost exemption and covered insurance and university fees, but fund their own living and mobility expenses. Fee-paying students pay €4,500 per semester plus living and mobility costs. Compare the three routes on the official costs and funding page. The scholarship route also offers:
Applicants who prefer another joint master can compare the Erasmus Mundus NOHA Scholarship. Its subject, requirements and funding terms are separate from EMMIR.
EMMIR Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Eligibility
Applicants need a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field such as social sciences, history, cultural studies, educational sciences, law, economics, development studies or journalism. The minimum final grade is C+ or equivalent, shown by official transcripts.
The degree should generally be no more than five years old, and exceptions must be explained in the statement of purpose. Applicants who already hold a master’s degree must justify a second one. The official criteria are:
Applicants whose background fits a different field can review the GLOCAL Erasmus Mundus Scholarship. Check its own eligibility rules before you choose between the routes.
Requirements and Documents
The online application is completed in English on the eMundus platform. Gather the files below before you start, because every mandatory field must be filled.
Reference letters are not uploaded; you enter the email addresses of your referees instead. Selected applicants later send certified hard copies within 10 calendar days of notification. The online documents are:
How to Apply
Applications are made through the eMundus portal at emmir.tchooz.app. The official applications page lists the deadline for each funding type.
After submission you receive a confirmation email, and the Selection Board evaluates applications in late March 2027. Notification letters follow from early to mid April 2027. Follow these steps:
Application Deadline
Scholarship and non-fee-paying applications close on 20 December 2026 at 23:59 CET. Fee-paying applications close on 15 July 2027 at 23:59 CEST, or earlier if all places are assigned.
The Selection Board meets in late March 2027, and the target for preliminary admission completion is 30 April 2027. Applicants considering other timelines can also review the Erasmus Mundus CLMCE Scholarship and Erasmus Mundus EACH Scholarships.
Frequently Asked Questions
These answers cover the main funding, eligibility and application questions about EMMIR. They follow the official programme pages.
Scholarship, non-fee-paying and fee-paying places have different financial terms. Check both the application procedures and costs page when choosing your funding route.
What is EMMIR?
EMMIR is a two-year Erasmus Mundus master’s degree in Migration and Intercultural Relations. It totals 120 ECTS credits.
When is the scholarship deadline?
Scholarship and non-fee-paying applications close on 20 December 2026 at 23:59 CET.
Where do students study?
Semester 1 is at the University of Oldenburg and semester 2 at the University of Stavanger. Semesters 3 and 4 follow an individual mobility path at partner institutions.
How much is the scholarship?
Scholarship holders receive €1,400 monthly for 24 months, with insurance and university fees covered. Mobility costs come from the stipend, with no separate travel or installation allowance.
Do I upload reference letters?
No. You provide only the email addresses of your references in the online form.
Can fee-paying students apply later?
Yes. Fee-paying applications close on 15 July 2027 at 23:59 CEST, or earlier when all places are assigned.
Conclusion
The EMMIR Erasmus Mundus Scholarship suits graduates in the social sciences and related fields who want a two-country foundation and a mobility semester. Its structure links study in Germany and Norway with research and an internship at a partner institution.
Prepare your statement of purpose and degree evidence early and apply by 20 December 2026 at 23:59 CET for the scholarship route. Budget mobility expenses from the monthly stipend and check the distinct conditions if considering a self-funded place.
