RE:ANIMA, the European Joint Master in Animation, offers Erasmus Mundus scholarships that cover the total tuition fee and guarantee a monthly allowance of €1,400, for a maximum of 24 months. Applications are open to European and non-European students until 27 January 2027 at 23:59 WET. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the programme's requirements, fee and scholarship pages and set out every rule below.
RE:ANIMA at a Glance
🎞️ Programme: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in animation and the creative arts, four semesters
🌏 Open to: European and non-European students
👥 Places: a maximum of 21 students per intake
🏅 Scholarships: between 15 and 18, variable between intakes
💶 Scholarship value: total tuition fee plus €1,400 per month
🧾 Tuition fee without a scholarship: 15,000 Euro for the whole study period
🗓️ Deadline: 27 January 2027 at 23:59 (WET)
What the Master Explores
RE:ANIMA is an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in the area of animation and the creative arts. The programme thoroughly explores all fields of animation, from narrative and non-narrative storytelling to experimental uses of animation in expanded fields.
The programme has secured four additional intakes, and its website reports that Lights, Haze has received an EMILE Awards nomination.
The Three Schools Behind the Degree
🏫 Universidade Lusófona, through its Film and Media Arts Department
🎓 IADT, the Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology
🖌️ LUCA School of Arts, Campus C-mine
If you are new to these programmes, our guide on what Erasmus Mundus is explains how the joint masters work.
Where You Study, Semester by Semester
1️⃣ 1st semester: Genk
2️⃣ 2nd semester: Dublin
3️⃣ 3rd semester: Lisbon
4️⃣ 4th semester: one of the consortium schools
Travel is also required for the graduation ceremony.
Who the Programme Is Looking For
RE:ANIMA is open to European and non-European students with a BA degree related with animation and film production. Diplomas in different study areas are accepted for applicants with relevant professional experience in animation.
The programme seeks candidates who already possess advanced skills in animation and have a passion to both deepen and broaden their knowledge.
What the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Covers
The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship covers the total tuition fee and guarantees a monthly allowance of €1,400 for the duration of the academic activities and/or a maximum of 24 months, to cover installation, travel and subsistence costs.
The number of scholarships varies between intakes, between 15 and 18. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of excellence.
Scholarship Eligibility Rules
🎒 Candidates must have obtained a primary higher-education degree or be able to demonstrate a recognised equivalent according to national legislation and practices of the degree awarding country.
🚫 Students who have already obtained an EMJM scholarship or an Erasmus Mundus Master Course / Joint Doctorate scholarship are not eligible to apply for an additional scholarship under the EMJM action.
🔒 Erasmus+ scholarship holders cannot benefit from another EU funded scholarship scheme to follow the same EMJM course. This holds for the entire period of the course.
Tuition Fees and What They Include
The participation costs and tuition fees for the whole study period of four semesters are 15,000 Euro. They include:
📚 Participation in all classes offered within RE:ANIMA's curriculum
🏥 Emergency and accident insurance according to the minimum requirements of the Erasmus+ Programme
🗄️ Support in administrative and organisational issues by the consortium partners
🏛️ Costs for enrollment at the consortium partner's institutions
📝 All examinations and issuing of the final diploma
🎥 A budgeted sum for costs related with the thesis film production
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What the Fees Do Not Cover
🧳 Travel costs from your country of origin
🚆 Travel costs required for the mobility and for the graduation ceremony
🛂 Travel documents such as passports and visas
🏠 Accommodation and living expenses
📎 Other costs, for example study books, stationery and photocopies
The programme estimates that students will need between 600-1000€ per month in living expenses for the 24-month duration of their studies.
A Loan Option Through the EU
The EU's Skills and Education Guarantee enables students to seek financial assistance for their Master's studies abroad. Participating banks and student loan organisations provide loans on advantageous terms, including interest rates below market levels and a grace period of up to two years after graduation before repayment begins.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the online Application Form, complying with the imposed deadlines. No applications sent by regular mail will be accepted. The package must include the items set out in the sections below.
Identity Documents and Photo
🪪 Passport or identification card: a copy of an official identification document including a photograph and personal data such as first name, surname and date and place of birth. This data should be described in English, as in passports. The programme recommends that the expiration date covers the duration of the entire master.
📸 Photo: a recent head-shot photograph.
Your Previous Diploma
Submit the final university diploma from your previous degree(s): a BA or Master with minimum National Framework Qualifications level 8 or European Qualifications Framework level 6. This can be in animation or related disciplines.
If the diploma is in a language other than English, an additional official certified English translation is obligatory, and it should also contain the University stamp.
Your CV and Motivation Letter
💼 Curriculum vitae: must provide your professional qualification(s), experience, job(s), task(s) and professional skills in animation. Our guide to making a clear Europass CV can help with the structure.
✉️ Letter of motivation and expectations: expresses your interest in studying at RE:ANIMA, in a maximum of 1500 characters. See our advice on writing a scholarship motivation letter before you draft it.
Your Project Concept
As a RE:ANIMA student, you will make a short film (fiction, documentary or experimental) or an expanded animation project (for example augmented or virtual reality) in an animation style of your choice. This production will present your view on certain aspects of society, and there are no restrictions regarding the format you can work in.
Describe your first idea for this film or expanded animation project in a maximum of 400 words, and upload no more than two images for this concept created by you. The text description should inform the committee about:
🧩 The subject or subjects you want to tackle
✏️ Your preferred animation techniques
🖼️ The visual style, genre and atmosphere
💞 The emotions you want to evoke
📖 Artistic references
Portfolio and Showreel
🗂️ Portfolio: a PDF document with a maximum of 12 pages, covering previous films and animation projects.
📺 Showreel: a maximum of 2 minutes, where credited work is identified with English subtitles, shared through an unlisted link with no password.
English Language Requirements
You must provide certified copies of an English language certificate. The minimum required level is B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference. You can prove your proficiency in one of the following ways.
🅰️ IELTS 6.0
🅱️ TOEFL iBT 79, CBT 213 or PBT 550
🎧 TOEIC Listening + Reading 605, Speaking 160, Writing 150
🧪 ACT English 20 + Reading 20
🆎 Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), grade A, B or C
📘 First Certificate in English (FCE), grade A, B or C
🦉 Duolingo English Test, minimum score 110
The Inner Circle Diploma Route
Instead of a certificate, you can provide an English-language higher educational diploma from an institute of higher education in one of these places:
🦘 Australia
🍁 Canada (except Quebec)
🏝️ Caribbean Islands
☘️ Ireland
🥝 New Zealand
🦁 South Africa
🎡 United Kingdom
🗽 United States of America
For Visiting Scholars
RE:ANIMA also welcomes applications from teachers who have significant publications or teaching experience in film, or outstanding professional or creative experience in the field.
Applications will not be accepted unless they are indicative of teaching that fits closely with the curriculum. They should be sent to the consortium leader and must include a full CV, and a portfolio or show reel if applicable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the RE:ANIMA Erasmus Mundus scholarship?
The scholarship covers the total tuition fee and guarantees a monthly allowance of €1,400 for the duration of the academic activities and/or a maximum of 24 months. The allowance is meant to cover installation, travel and subsistence costs.
How many RE:ANIMA scholarships are available?
The number varies between intakes, between 15 and 18 scholarships. RE:ANIMA selects a maximum of 21 students per intake.
Can non-European students apply?
Yes. RE:ANIMA is open to European and non-European students with a BA degree related with animation and film production.
Can I apply with a degree that is not in animation?
Yes, if you have relevant professional experience in animation. Diplomas in different study areas are accepted for these applicants.
What must my motivation letter look like?
It is a letter of motivation and expectations that expresses your interest in studying at RE:ANIMA. It can be a maximum of 1500 characters.
What should the project concept describe?
Describe your first idea for a short film or expanded animation project in a maximum of 400 words, with no more than two images created by you. The text should cover your subject, preferred animation techniques, visual style, genre and atmosphere, the emotions you want to evoke and your artistic references.
How long can my showreel be?
Your showreel can be a maximum of 2 minutes, with credited work identified with English subtitles. Share it through an unlisted link with no password.
Which cities will I study in?
The mobility covers Genk for the 1st semester, Dublin for the 2nd semester and Lisbon for the 3rd semester. The 4th semester takes place at one of the consortium schools.
Can I hold another EU scholarship at the same time?
No. Erasmus+ scholarship holders cannot benefit from another EU funded scholarship scheme to follow the same EMJM course, and this holds for the entire period of the course.
Can I get this scholarship if I had an Erasmus Mundus scholarship before?
No. Students who have already obtained an EMJM scholarship or an Erasmus Mundus Master Course / Joint Doctorate scholarship are not eligible to apply for an additional scholarship under the EMJM action.
What will living costs be?
The programme estimates that students will need between 600-1000€ per month in living expenses for the 24-month duration of their studies. Accommodation and living expenses are not included in the participation fees.
Deadline
⏳ 27 January 2027
Links
🔗 Apply online: https://mundus.ulusofona.pt/
🖥️ RE:ANIMA website: https://www.reanima.eu/
🧿 Application requirements: https://www.reanima.eu/application/application-requirements
🏦 Tuition fees: https://www.reanima.eu/application/tuition-fees
🎟️ Scholarships: https://www.reanima.eu/application/scholarships
🌐 Skills and Education Guarantee information: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu
