The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in European Politics and Society (EPS), also known as the Vรกclav Havel Joint Master Programme, is offering scholarships for the 2027-2029 study period. Scholarship holders get full tuition coverage and a living allowance of โฌ1,400 per month for up to 24 months, and applications close at midnight CET on 28 February 2027. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the programme's admission and scholarship pages and set out every amount, document and date below.
What Is the EPS Vรกclav Havel Joint Master Programme?
EPS is a multidisciplinary two-year Erasmus Mundus Joint Master degree that links these fields:
๐๏ธ European politics
๐ Contemporary history and culture
๐ Economy
๐ International relations
๐งฉ Policymaking
The programme gives its students the chance to acquire high-profile pluridisciplinary knowledge and skills. Its first goal is to prepare a new generation of managers, policymakers and research leaders.
Why the Programme Focuses on Contemporary Europe
The programme centres on the societal, political, economic and cultural processes that have formed contemporary Europe and its role in the international environment. It also fosters exchange among diverse European and non-European cultures, and it offers a learning experience to both EU and non-EU students.
The EPS Consortium in Numbers
๐ซ 4 partner universities
๐ค 21 associated partners
๐ญ 4 extra-curricular activities
๐ 55 home countries of EPS students
Where You Can Study: Prague, Leiden, Krakow and Barcelona
The programme's practical information covers four cities, each with its own EPS Chair:
๐จ๐ฟ Prague, Czechia (Charles University): Prof. Ivo ล losarฤรญk
๐ณ๐ฑ Leiden, Netherlands: Dr. Joost Augusteijn
๐ต๐ฑ Krakow, Poland: Prof. Zdislaw Mach
๐ช๐ธ Barcelona, Spain: Prof. Javier Arregui
Dr. Eliลกka Tomalovรก is the EPS Consortium Director.
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How Many EPS Scholarships Are Available?
The EPS programme was selected for new funding from the European Commission. In 2026-2031, the programme can give more than 50 scholarships to the best students worldwide. In the 2025-2027 cohort, 6 students received scholarships.
What the EPS Scholarship Covers
The scholarship fully covers all the activities during the EPS study period of four semesters, including classes and guest lectures. Part of the scholarship also goes towards these services:
๐ Teaching and guest lectures
๐ก๏ธ Insurance scheme, covered by the EPS Consortium for scholarship holders
๐ Organisation of extra-curricular activities, covered by the EPS Consortium
๐๏ธ Team-building events
๐ Help with the visa procedure
๐๏ธ Help with administrative issues in the countries of the consortium
For extra-curricular events, students pay only for their own expenses connected with those events, mainly travelling.
Programme Country Scholarship: Amounts and Eligibility
๐ Full coverage of the Tuition Fee: โฌ11,000
๐๏ธ Total value of the Scholarship for the two years of study: โฌ11,000 (โฌ2,750 for each semester of study)
๐ถ Living Allowances for up to 24 months: โฌ1,400 per month (โฌ33,600)
To be eligible, you must meet at least one of these conditions before the final submission deadline for the scholarship:
๐ You are a national of an Erasmus+ Programme Country
๐ You are ordinarily resident in any Programme Country
๐งณ You have carried out your main activity (studies, training or work) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in any Programme Country
Partner Country Scholarship: Amounts and Eligibility
๐ Full coverage of the Tuition Fee: โฌ18,000
๐๏ธ Total value of the Scholarship for the two years of study: โฌ18,000 (โฌ4,500 for each semester of study)
๐ถ Living Allowances for up to 24 months: โฌ1,400 per month (โฌ33,600)
To be eligible, all of these conditions must apply before the final submission deadline for the scholarship:
๐ You are not a national of an Erasmus+ Programme Country
๐ You are not ordinarily resident in any Programme Country
๐งณ You have not carried out your main activity (studies, training or work) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in any Programme Country
How Tuition Is Paid in Practice
Each semester, the Tuition Fee is automatically deducted from the Scholarship by the Institution. In practice, the student does not receive this scholarship money, and at the same time does not pay any Tuition Fee.
Who Can Apply to the EPS Programme?
๐ Students holding a Bachelor degree in the relevant subject area who fulfil selected criteria
๐ Candidates who answer the supplementary questionnaire, showing their interest in the EPS Programme
๐งญ Candidates who indicate their choice of study strand and their preferences for the destination in the second semester and the second year
๐ฃ๏ธ Non-native English speakers who provide evidence of the required level of English proficiency
๐ซ Only students who have not previously received another EMJMD scholarship or an Erasmus Mundus Master Course/Joint Doctorate scholarship can apply for the EPS Scholarship
Documents You Need for Your Application
๐ Translated copy of a diploma showing completed Bachelor's or Master's studies, or confirmation of ongoing studies in the academic year that those studies will be completed
๐ Copy of a second diploma (second completed Bachelor's OR High School diploma)
๐ Copy of passport
๐ Proof of place of residence issued within 12 months before the submission deadline (for example ID, driving licence, any other document listed on the PRADO website, or a certificate from your place of work, study or training issued by the employer or institution)
๐ Translated transcript of marks and academic results from both of the previous studies
๐งพ Curriculum vitae
โ๏ธ Motivation letter
๐ 2 letters of recommendation
๐ฃ๏ธ Test results or certificate of the required level of English proficiency for non-native English speakers
๐ Completed supplementary questionnaire indicating study track preferences
Motivation Letter Format
The programme sets a precise format, so check it before you start writing your scholarship motivation letter:
๐ Length limited to 1-1.5 pages
๐ค Calibri font, size 11
โ๏ธ 1.5 line spacing
๐ Margins of 2.5 cm
English Language Requirement
Non-native English speakers must show one of these levels:
๐ C1
๐ CAE
๐ IELTS 7.0
๐ TOEFL 95
The programme also accepts a language confirmation or a passed language course of the required level issued by a university. This provision is valid for all admission processes since 2021.
Application Timetable for 2027-2029
๐ข 1 November: opening of the admission window
โฐ 28 February 2027, midnight CET: deadline for scholarship applications
๐ 1 March 2027: opening of the admission window for self-funding students
๐ฌ 30 April: announcement of non/acceptance decisions and scholarships
๐ 30 April 2027: end of the second admission window for self-funding applications
Scholarship Round or Self-Funding Round?
All applications received by midnight CET on 28 February 2027 are automatically considered scholarship applications. The second admission window, from 1 March to 30 April 2027, serves for self-funding applications only. Applications submitted after midnight CET on 28 February are not included in the first round of the admission procedure, which is the scholarship selection.
How to Apply
๐ฅ๏ธ Submit your application through the university's online application form
๐ Include every document on the list above
๐ Complete the supplementary questionnaire with your study track preferences
๐ There is no application fee
If You Want to Appeal the Decision
You can appeal within 2 weeks against the decision of the Selection Committee by writing an official letter to the EPS Programme Board. The Board then re-assesses your evaluation and rules on the appeal.
Life Beyond the Classroom at EPS
Students and graduates describe these parts of the programme on its website:
๐ฐ The European Waves magazine
๐ถ Walking tours to learn the history of the cities where they study
๐ฃ๏ธ Volunteering at Forum 2000
๐ง๐ช A study trip to Brussels
๐ Europaeum events, such as a Winter School in Morocco
๐ค Conferences, guest lectures and civil society projects
๐ Internal awards, with 2026 calls for an Excellence and Leadership Award and a Best Thesis Award for second-year students
What EPS Students and Graduates Say
Students repeatedly highlight the range of cultural backgrounds in the group, the interdisciplinary courses and the experience of living in three different countries during the two years. One graduate did their mandatory internship at the OECD in Paris. Another says the experience gained is highly valued on the job market in Brussels.
The programme's website also carries feedback from participants of the Prague Summer University, who mention the learning environment, the cultural activities and the field trips.
Where EPS Graduates Have Gone
The programme says alumni can bolster their value on the job market within state institutions or private companies. Examples from its graduates and students include:
๐๏ธ Community Development Facilitator in Moldova through the Peace Corps
๐๏ธ Young European Ambassador to the Western Balkans with the EU Regional Communication Programme
๐ข Managing Director at Landesfrauenrat Thรผringen e.V.
๐ Project manager at the Association for International Affairs
๐ Assistant Program Officer for Cultural Vistas' Edmund S. Muskie Internship
๐ซ Public school teacher and co-author of Putin's Totalitarian Democracy (2019)
Rights, Obligations and Personal Data
For the specific rights and obligations of a student candidate and the EPS consortium, the programme refers applicants to its model Student Agreement. If you are selected, your data may be used for evaluating the programmes, managing the projects efficiently and producing statistics. It could be made available to EACEA, European Commission and European External Action Service staff, and to other Erasmus+ stakeholders such as National Agencies, National Erasmus+ Offices and the Erasmus Mundus Student and Alumni Association.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the EPS Erasmus Mundus scholarship worth?
The scholarship fully covers the Tuition Fee, which is โฌ11,000 for Programme Country holders and โฌ18,000 for Partner Country holders. Both groups also receive Living Allowances of โฌ1,400 per month for up to 24 months, or โฌ33,600 in total.
Is there an application fee for the EPS Joint Master?
No, there is no application fee. Applications received by midnight CET on 28 February 2027 are automatically treated as scholarship applications.
Can I apply if I already had an Erasmus Mundus scholarship?
No. Only students who have not previously received another EMJMD scholarship or an Erasmus Mundus Master Course/Joint Doctorate scholarship can apply for the EPS Scholarship.
What English level do I need for the EPS programme?
Non-native English speakers need C1, CAE, IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 95. A language confirmation or a passed language course of the required level issued by a university is also accepted.
Can I still apply after 28 February 2027?
Yes, but only as a self-funding student. The second admission window runs from 1 March to 30 April 2027 and does not include the scholarship selection.
Does the scholarship cover insurance and travel?
The EPS Consortium covers insurance for scholarship holders and also covers the organisation of extra-curricular activities. For those events, students pay only for their own expenses, mainly travelling.
When are the results announced?
Non/acceptance decisions and scholarships are announced on 30 April. You can appeal within 2 weeks by writing an official letter to the EPS Programme Board.
Deadline
โณ 28 February 2027
Links
๐ Online application: https://is.cuni.cz/studium/eng/login.php?do=prijimacky&fak=11230&jazyk=ENG&druh=N&fst=D&obor=NP_EPS&beh=1&skr=2027
๐ Programme website: https://epsmaster.eu/
๐ Admissions: https://epsmaster.eu/admissions/
๐ Scholarships: https://epsmaster.eu/admissions/scholarships/
โ๏ธ Admission procedure questions: eps@fsv.cuni.cz
๐ ๏ธ Technical details of the admission procedure: admissions@fsv.cuni.cz
