The Erasmus Mundus Master's in Journalism, Media and Globalisation expects to offer 10–15 Erasmus Mundus Scholarships for its 2027–2029 programme, open to applicants of all nationalities. Each scholarship waives all tuition for both years and pays €1,400 per month for up to 24 months. Applications close on 10 January 2027 at 13:00 CET. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the programme's admissions, funding, selection and application pages and set out every step below.
Mundus Journalism at a Glance
🎓 Degree: two-year Erasmus Mundus Master's in Journalism, Media and Globalisation
🗞️ Intake: 2027–2029 programme
🇩🇰 Course start: 1 September, in Aarhus, Denmark
🧭 Second year: a specialisation at the university you select during your application
🗣️ Language of teaching: entirely in English
💶 Scholarship: full tuition waiver, €1,400 per month for up to 24 months, free health and liability insurance
🪙 Other support: an Erasmus+ stipend of up to €6,000 for the second year
🗓️ Application period: 1 November 2026 to 10 January 2027 (13:00 CET)
📨 Results: 1 March
What the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Pays For
An Erasmus Mundus Scholarship covers both your tuition and your living costs for the full Mundus Journalism programme. New to this type of degree? Our guide on what Erasmus Mundus is explains how the joint masters work. Scholarship holders receive:
🧾 Tuition: a complete waiver of all tuition fees for both years of the programme.
🏠 Monthly payment: €1,400 per month for up to 24 months, which you can use for housing, food, travel, visas and any other costs related to studying and living in Europe.
🩺 Insurance: free health and liability insurance.
How Many Scholarships Are Available
For the 2027–2029 programme, the consortium expects to offer 10–15 Erasmus Mundus Scholarships. They go to the 10–15 highest-ranking candidates based on the official selection criteria, which include academic performance, relevant journalistic or media experience and the quality of the Application Reflections section of the Application Form.
The Erasmus Mundus Scholarships are funded through the European Union's Erasmus+ programme. The selection criteria page notes that the Grant Agreement with the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) is being finalised.
How Competitive Is It?
The consortium admits around 80–90 students each year. The programme's own pages quote between 400 and 700 applications a year, which makes both admission and scholarship awards highly competitive. As the number of scholarships is limited, most admitted students enrol as self-funded students.
Who Can Receive the Scholarship, and Who Cannot
Erasmus Mundus Scholarships are open to applicants of all nationalities. You must also meet the formal admission requirements of the programme. Under the applicable legislation and Erasmus Mundus scholarship rules, you are not eligible for the scholarship if, by the start of the programme, you:
🚫 have already completed a master's degree of two years or more, following a three-year bachelor's degree
🛑 have previously received an Erasmus Mundus scholarship
If either of these conditions applies to you, you are still very welcome to apply for admission as a self-funded student.
The Erasmus+ Stipend for Second-Year Studies
Applicants who are not awarded an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship are expected to qualify for an Erasmus+ stipend of up to €6,000, providing financial support for the second year of study. All Mundus Journalism students can apply for this stipend, and so far all eligible students have received it. Our comparison of scholarships and Erasmus+ grants sets out how the two forms of funding differ.
Due to the nature of the Erasmus+ programme, the stipend supports the second year of studies at the specialisation university. Information, assistance and step-by-step guidance on the stipend come from the Erasmus+ Office at Aarhus University after course start.
What Happens If Erasmus+ Funding Runs Low
Aarhus University applies for EU funding every academic year, and occasionally it does not receive enough to cover all Erasmus+ students going abroad. If it anticipates that funding will not reach all students for the full mobility period, these criteria apply:
🔁 students who have previously received the grant will not receive it again
✈️ students going to the UK, Japan, USA or China will not receive the grant
🏡 students going to their home country will not receive the grant
❗ further criteria might apply in case of an unexpected lack of funding
Tuition Fees for Self-Funded Students
The programme describes its fee as among the lowest compared with other European master's degrees of similar international scope. You are not required to pay the full amount upon admission, as tuition is invoiced in instalments before each semester. For the 2027–2029 programme:
1️⃣ First year: €9,000 (non-EU students)
2️⃣ Second year: €12,000 (EU/EEA and non-EU students)
For EU/EEA students, tuition is charged only for the second year, as there is no tuition fee for the first year under Danish legislation. Due to Danish legislation, Danish students must check with the SU Office whether they have enough SU available for a two-year programme, in order for the Udlandsstipendieordning to cover the tuition fee.
The Two-Country Study Rule
The EU requires students on Erasmus Mundus programmes to study in a minimum of two different countries, neither of which should be their country of permanent residence. In practice:
🌐 Students with permanent residency in the Netherlands, Czechia, Germany or the UK must choose a second-year specialisation in a country other than their country of permanent residence.
📘 Studying in Denmark for the first semester is compulsory for all students, so Danish students and students with permanent residency in Denmark must take the second semester of their first year at one of the Study Abroad partner universities. Their second year then takes place at the specialisation university of their choice.
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What You Get Beyond the Funding
🧰 Career-ready skills: each university in the consortium offers career guidance resources, including one-on-one counselling, workshops and networking events.
💬 Advisory Board input: graduating students receive insights and advice from the Advisory Board, and new initiatives connect students and alumni across regions and career paths.
🛡️ Coverage for all students: free health and civil liability insurance throughout the entire two-year programme.
🛂 Post-graduation options: graduates are eligible for a work visa in both Denmark and their second-year host country, offering flexibility to gain professional experience in Europe.
🏅 Degree: a strong international degree that prepares you for a career in journalism, media and communication in a global and cross-cultural context.
Bachelor's Degree Requirement
The programme welcomes candidates from around the world who will have completed a bachelor's degree before the start of the programme. You may apply even if you have not yet graduated, but you must be able to document completion of your bachelor's degree by 1 August, one month before the course starts.
How Applications Are Assessed
Each application is reviewed by the Erasmus Mundus Selection Committee, composed of academics from the degree-awarding universities. Applications are assessed in detail by the university hosting your chosen second-year specialisation.
Priority goes to academic merit, and candidates must demonstrate above-average academic performance in their undergraduate studies. The Committee carries out a holistic review. For scholarships, the Selection Committee conducts the primary assessment, and the Head of the programme's Advisory Board adds a further layer of fairness and quality assurance when reviewing the strongest applications shortlisted.
The Three Selection Criteria
📊 Academic background: your academic documents, transcript of records, academic reference and any awards or distinctions, showing your readiness for advanced interdisciplinary study.
🎙️ Journalism experience: professional experience in journalism, media or communications, assessed on its relevance, quality and trajectory, including the journalistic reference. You are expected to demonstrate at least three months of journalistic experience or its equivalent.
✍️ Application reflections: a section of the Application Form that shows your critical thinking, motivation and clarity of expression.
The programme asks applicants not to use AI tools for the reflection tasks. Submitting AI-generated content will weaken your application, as the Committee values originality and your personal perspective.
Key Application Rules
🔒 You must select your Year 2 specialisation during the application process. This choice is binding and cannot be changed after final submission.
📂 All required supporting documents must be included in your Application Package at final submission. Missing documents may make your application ineligible, and only complete applications submitted before the deadline are considered.
🧷 Your Application Package must follow the required document order and file-naming instructions.
🪪 If you hold more than one citizenship, follow the instructions on citizenship status and the naming of your Application Package carefully.
🔤 Review the language requirements of your chosen Year 2 specialisation before applying, as requirements and accepted documentation may vary.
🛃 Scans of your passport(s) must be uploaded during the application process.
🤝 Admission and consideration for an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship are handled through the same process, so no separate scholarship application is required.
📝 A separate motivation letter is not required. Your motivation should be reflected in the Application Reflection section of the Application Form.
Two Forms, Two Different Things
The Online Registration Form is an online Microsoft Form where you fill in and submit information and upload the required documents: your Application Package and a scan of your passport(s).
The Application Form is a PDF you can access through a link when you open the Online Registration Form. You download, complete and sign it, and include it as the first document in your Application Package. It asks for basic personal and academic information, your preferred Year 2 specialisation and short reflection questions about your journalistic experience, academic background, research experience, career aspirations and motivation for joining the programme.
How to Apply, Step by Step
Step 1: Create or Reactivate Your AU Account
Create or reactivate your AU Account at Aarhus University (AU ID). You need it to access both the Online Registration Form and the Application Form. Download the step-by-step user guide before you begin. Once you have created your AU ID, activation takes 30 minutes. If you proceed earlier, the system may generate an error message and you will not reach the submission system.
Step 2: Review Both Forms and Prepare a Draft
Familiarise yourself with both forms before you begin. The programme recommends preparing a draft submission of the Online Registration Form by completing it and uploading placeholder documents. Tick "send me an email with my responses" and click the very last "Save response to edit" button. If you do not click it, you will not be able to return to your draft to make changes or replace placeholder documents.
Step 3: Prepare Your Application Package PDF
Gather all required documents and put them in the required order, as listed in the next section, and name the PDF according to the file-naming instructions.
Step 4: Finalise and Submit
Finalise the Online Registration Form, upload your Application Package and passport copy or copies, then press Submit. After submission, you may return and edit the form, including replacing your uploaded files, at any time before the deadline. Only the final version submitted before the deadline is made available to and evaluated by the Selection Committee.
What Goes in Your Application Package, in Order
1. Application Form
Download and complete the Erasmus Mundus Journalism Application Form (PDF), found once you have logged into the Online Registration Form. It must be the first document in your package and gives the Selection Committee an overview of your personal, academic and journalistic background and your motivations.
The Application Reflections are relatively short, but they are carefully evaluated not only for content but also for the quality, clarity and style of writing.
2. Curriculum Vitae
Your CV must be no more than 2 pages. For inspiration on the structure, the programme points to the Europass CV, and our guide on how to make a Europass CV walks through it. Include key dates and details of your:
🏫 educational background and achievements
💼 work and internship experience
🏆 awards, prizes and scholarships
🌱 volunteering, civic engagement and community involvement
⚽ participation in societies, clubs, sports or other extracurricular activities
💻 language, IT and other relevant skills
Civic engagement and extracurricular activities are important parts of the evaluation and should be included where relevant.
3. Academic Documents
Include official graduation certificates (if you have already graduated) and transcripts of records from all previous university and college studies. Transcripts should clearly show the degree awarded, if applicable, and the grades received for each course, unit or module.
All transcripts and academic records must be official documents issued in the original language. Documents not in English must come with an English translation. Diplomas, certificates and transcripts must be translated into English and certified by either the issuing institution or a certified translator.
4. Journalistic Documents
🖊️ Proof of experience: a signed statement from your current or former employer confirming the nature and duration of your employment. This information may also be included in your journalistic reference letter.
📎 Work samples: three examples of your journalistic work, preferably in English. If your work is online, you may provide links instead. Do not submit more than three samples or their equivalent.
🈯 Samples not in English: include a brief summary in English, which you may prepare yourself.
📻 Radio, podcast, television or multimedia work: if samples cannot be included in a PDF, provide detailed information about them and include links where possible.
In exceptional cases, the consortium may request additional material or ask you to submit work samples separately.
5. Language Documents
You must demonstrate English proficiency at CEFR C1 level or above, unless exempt under the rules of your chosen Year 2 specialisation. Your package must include one of the following:
🗺️ Automatically exempt applicants: each specialisation university keeps its own list of countries whose nationals count as native English speakers and are exempt from an English test. This is assessed on the nationality documented in your passport(s), and no additional language document is required if you qualify.
📄 Test takers: a copy of your English language test score report.
✅ Waiver holders: official documentation from your Year 2 specialisation university confirming that your waiver request was approved.
🏛️ Exemption requests under Charles University (Prague): supporting documents showing why you should be exempt, for example official confirmation that your previous degree was taught entirely in English. These requests are assessed individually, and submitting documents does not automatically result in an exemption.
Applications without the required English language documentation for the chosen specialisation cannot be considered for admission or for a scholarship.
6. Academic and Journalistic Reference Letters
Two reference letters are required: one academic reference from a university official acquainted with your work (for example a former professor, department head, dean or faculty advisor) and one professional reference from a current or former employer.
📌 The letters must be addressed to the Erasmus Mundus Journalism Consortium.
🈂️ Letters not in English must come with a translation certified by your home institution or a certified translator.
🖋️ Letters must be on official letterhead and signed. Unsigned letters will not be considered.
📬 The programme prefers letters to be included in the package. If your referees want the reference treated in confidence, they can send it as an email attachment to Bettina Andersen at Aarhus University, whose address is in the Links section below.
What to Tell Your Referees
The programme asks referees to provide, where possible, the following details.
Academic Referees
☎️ your contact details
🎒 your position within the academic institution
🤔 your knowledge of the applicant, including how long and in what capacity you have known them
💡 the applicant's motivation and intellectual capacity for the programme
📈 the applicant's ability relative to other students in the same year
🔭 the applicant's potential for postgraduate study
➕ any other relevant information that would assist the Committee
Academic referees are not asked to assess the applicant's journalistic skills, as these are considered in the professional reference.
Employers and Referees from the Professional Field
📇 your business contact details
🏢 your position within the company or organisation
🕰️ your knowledge of the applicant, including how long and in what capacity you have known them
🎬 the applicant's role within the company or organisation
📅 the duration of the applicant's employment
⚖️ the applicant's ability relative to other employees
🔥 the applicant's motivation and capacity for the programme
🧩 any other relevant information that would assist the Committee
How to Compile and Name Your Files
The Application Package PDF
Combine all documents from sections 1 to 6 into one PDF file with a maximum size of 100 MB, making sure everything is included, readable and in the correct order. Name it in this format: First name Surname – City – EU/EEA citizenship OR Non-EU citizenship, where City is the city of your Year 2 specialisation.
If you hold both EU/EEA and non-EU citizenship, use "EU/EEA citizenship" in the file name for administrative purposes. Examples given by the programme:
🏷️ Ana Aurelia - Prague - EU-EEA citizenship
🔖 Leonardo Luongo - Munich - non-EU citizenship
📑 Mario Martinez - London - non-EU citizenship
🗂️ Petra Pavlova - Amsterdam - EU-EEA citizenship
The Passport File
Upload a copy of your passport, for all nationalities, separately in the Online Registration Form. The maximum size is 10 MB, and the copy must be complete, clear and legible. It must:
🟢 be valid at the time of application
📷 clearly show your photograph and personal details
📤 be uploaded as a separate file
🚷 not be included in your Application Package PDF
Example file names: Leonardo Luongo - Argentinian - Passport, Ana Aurelia - Portuguese - Passport, Marit Olsen - Norwegian - Passport. With multiple passports: Mario Martinez - Bolivian - Passport and Mario Martinez - Spanish - Passport.
Avoiding Upload Problems
The programme strongly recommends submitting your final application at least 24 hours before the deadline. Upload times vary, and the system closes automatically once the deadline has passed. Most upload issues come from unstable internet connections, which may produce a "Bad Gateway" or similar error. These steps have helped previous applicants:
🖥️ try a different browser or another computer
🔄 try again later when your connection may be more stable
📱 use your phone's internet connection, either as a hotspot or by uploading directly from your phone
🗜️ reduce the size of your PDF files
After You Submit
You will receive an email from the consortium on 1 March with the outcome of your application. If you are offered admission, you must confirm your acceptance by 15 March. Applicants nominated for an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship are informed of the scholarship outcome in the same communication. The response deadline is short because the consortium must report admission and scholarship decisions to the European Union within a strict timeframe.
All admitted students must sign a Student Agreement before starting their studies. It sets out important information about the programme, student responsibilities and the conditions of participation, and the programme makes it available to read before you apply.
Candidates' data may be used to evaluate the programmes, manage projects and produce statistics. It could be made available to EACEA, the European Commission, European External Action Service staff and other Erasmus+ stakeholders, including National Agencies, National Erasmus+ Offices and the Erasmus Mundus Student and Alumni Association.
Looking for other funded degrees? Browse the scholarships section of Youth Works Hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a separate application for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship?
No. Admission to the programme and consideration for an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship are handled through the same application process. You submit one application by 10 January 2027 at 13:00 CET.
Can I apply before I finish my bachelor's degree?
Yes. You may apply if you have not yet graduated from your current bachelor's programme. You must be able to document completion of your degree by 1 August, one month before the course starts.
How much journalism experience do I need?
Applicants are expected to demonstrate at least three months of journalistic experience or its equivalent. The Selection Committee assesses the relevance, quality and trajectory of your work, including your journalistic reference.
What does the scholarship pay?
It gives a complete waiver of tuition for both years, €1,400 per month for up to 24 months, and free health and liability insurance. The monthly payment can be used for housing, food, travel, visas and other costs of studying and living in Europe.
Can I change my Year 2 specialisation after submitting?
No. You must select your specialisation during the application process, and the choice is binding after final submission. Check the language requirements for your chosen specialisation before you apply.
Do I need to write a motivation letter?
A separate motivation letter is not required. Your motivation is reflected in the Application Reflections section of the Application Form, which the Selection Committee assesses for content, quality, clarity and style. The programme asks you not to use AI tools for this section.
What English level is required?
The programme is taught entirely in English, and applicants must demonstrate CEFR C1 level or above, unless exempt under the rules of their chosen Year 2 specialisation. Without the required language documentation, an application cannot be considered for admission or for a scholarship.
Can I still study if I do not get the scholarship?
Yes. Most admitted students enrol as self-funded students, and those who are not awarded the scholarship are expected to qualify for an Erasmus+ stipend of up to €6,000 for the second year. Tuition is €9,000 for the first year (non-EU students) and €12,000 for the second year.
I already had an Erasmus Mundus scholarship. Can I apply again?
You are not eligible for another Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, but you are welcome to apply for admission as a self-funded student. The same applies if, by the start of the programme, you have completed a master's degree of two years or more following a three-year bachelor's degree.
When will I hear back?
The consortium emails applicants on 1 March with the outcome. Admitted applicants must confirm their acceptance by 15 March, and the course starts on 1 September in Aarhus, Denmark.
Deadline
⏳ 10 January 2027
Links
🔗 Application process: https://mundusjournalism.com/admissions/application-process
🖇️ Admissions: https://mundusjournalism.com/admissions
🏵️ Tuition, stipends and scholarships: https://mundusjournalism.com/admissions/tuition-stipends-and-scholarships
🪜 Selection criteria: https://mundusjournalism.com/admissions/selection-criteria
🔎 Programme website: https://mundusjournalism.com
📩 Confidential reference letters (Bettina Andersen, Aarhus University): band@au.dk
