Erasmus Mundus EMMIR Scholarship 2027–2029 : Amazing Scholarship in Europe
One EMMIR application can lead to three very different outcomes: a scholarship of €1,400 a month, a study place with no participation costs and no stipend, or a place that costs €4,500 per semester. The Erasmus Mundus EMMIR scholarship 2027–2029 is the first of these, and it is the hardest to get, because EMMIR says only a very limited number of scholarships exist. Applications for Edition 14 opened on October 1, 2026 and close for scholarships on December 20, 2026 at 23:59 CET.
EMMIR is the European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations, a two-year Erasmus Mundus master’s degree run by eight partner institutions in Europe, Africa and Asia. EMMIR names no excluded nationalities, so Pakistani graduates can apply, and Pakistan appears on EMMIR’s own list of countries where English is an official language, which matters for the language rule. As of October 10, 2026, the scholarship deadline is about ten weeks away. This guide explains the money honestly, because the monthly figure looks generous until you see what it has to cover.
EMMIR Edition 14 at a Glance
| Degree | European Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations (EMMIR), an Erasmus Mundus joint master’s |
| Length | Two years, four semesters, 120 ECTS (30 ECTS per semester) |
| Consortium | 8 partner institutions across Europe, Africa and Asia. The University of Oldenburg coordinates applications |
| Start | September 1, 2027 (orientation day and intensive phase) |
| Entry level | A first degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in a field related to migration studies |
| Scholarship deadline | December 20, 2026, 23:59 CET. This also applies to non-fee-paying study places |
| Fee-paying deadline | Until places are assigned, or July 15, 2027 at the latest |
| Scholarship value | €1,400 per month for 24 months, plus health insurance, registration and student service fees |
| Teaching language | English. The application form must be completed in English |
| Contact | emmir (at) uol.de. EMMIR answers common questions in its application webinars, not by individual reply |
Three Funding Options Compared
EMMIR says you choose a funding option in the application, you do not need to justify the choice, and it does not affect how your application is scored. These are the three options in EMMIR’s own terms.
| Erasmus+ scholarship | Non-fee-paying self-funded | Fee-paying self-funded | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selection | On merit, a very limited number | On merit | Until places are assigned |
| You pay | No participation costs | No participation costs | €4,500 per semester |
| You receive | €1,400 per month for 24 months | No stipend | No stipend |
| Covered | Health insurance, registration and student service fees | Health insurance, registration and student service fees | Health insurance, registration and student service fees (inside the €4,500) |
| You also cover | Mobility costs: travel, visa, vaccinations, residence permits, from the stipend | Living costs and travel for the whole mobility path | Living costs and travel for the whole mobility path |
| Deadline | December 20, 2026 | December 20, 2026 | July 15, 2027 at the latest |
As our own arithmetic, a full scholarship stipend adds up to €33,600 over 24 months (1,400 × 24), and four semesters of participation costs for a fee-paying student add up to €18,000 (4,500 × 4). Neither figure includes living costs or visa expenses, and neither is an official EMMIR total.
What Living Costs Look Like Across the Partner Cities
Your stipend does not change when you move countries, but the cost of living does. These are EMMIR’s own monthly estimates for cities on its pages, and EMMIR says they exclude visa-related costs.
| City | EMMIR estimate per month |
|---|---|
| Oldenburg, Germany | €992 (minimum) to €1,000 |
| Stavanger, Norway | About €1,200 |
| Prague, Czech Republic | €900 to €1,200 |
| Nova Gorica, Slovenia | About €750 |
| Accra, Ghana | About €700 to €1,000 |
| Kolkata, India | About €500 |
| Mbarara, Uganda | About €450 to €500 |
The scholarship is a flat sum, and the study plan decides where it is tight. Semester 1 is in Oldenburg and semester 2 is in Stavanger, and by EMMIR’s own estimates they cost about €1,000 and €1,200 a month. As our own subtraction, that leaves only about €200 to €400 of the €1,400 stipend each month, before any travel. Scholarship holders must also pay mobility costs for the compulsory path out of the stipend, and EMMIR says there are no additional payments for travel and installation. So the stipend is workable, but it is not a comfortable surplus, particularly in the first year. Plan your first-year budget around Oldenburg and Stavanger, not around the cheaper semester 3 options.
How the Two Years Work
EMMIR combines group mobility in the first year with individual mobility in the second. The programme says it offers five focus areas: knowledge production and power, gender and diversity, development and climate, education and citizenship, and policy analysis with digitisation and AI.
| Stage | Where and when for Edition 14 |
|---|---|
| Orientation and intensive phase | September 1 to 30, 2027, Oldenburg |
| Semester 1 | October 1 to December 22, 2027, University of Oldenburg, Germany |
| Semester 2 | January 2028 to May or June 2028, University of Stavanger, Norway |
| Semester 3 | Project-based internship from June or July to November 2028, plus a focus module at a partner you choose in March of semester 2 |
| Semester 4 | Proposal colloquium in December 2028 at Oldenburg, then thesis writing until the June 30, 2029 submission |
| Graduation | First Friday of September 2029 |
All admitted students are expected in Oldenburg on or before September 1, 2027. EMMIR says it teaches in person and does not offer an online start, with only limited hybrid exceptions in the first semester for force majeure cases such as visa delays.
Who Can Apply
- First degree: a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a field related to migration studies, such as social sciences, history, cultural studies, education, law, economics, development studies or journalism.
- Grade: a final grade of at least C+ or the equivalent, proven by certificates. EMMIR does not publish a conversion table for national grading systems.
- Finished degree: to apply for a scholarship or a non-fee-paying place, you must document a finalised degree by the deadline. A transcript showing you took all required exams and your final grade is accepted. EMMIR says there are no exceptions to this rule.
- Knowledge of the field: you must document knowledge of migration studies, intercultural relations and empirical methods, through modules, papers, essays or exam results. Relevant professional experience is preferred.
- Recent degree: your last degree should not be older than five years. If it is, explain in your statement of purpose why you are returning to study.
- Existing Master’s: if you already hold one, justify why you want another. Applicants who have already had an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarship cannot apply for another scholarship.
Selection looks at the relevance and level of your academic qualification, your research or professional experience, your motivation, and your proficiency in a second or third language. The Selection Board makes the final decisions, and scholarships go to the candidates with the top application scores, although many others also qualify.
English language rules
If English is not your native language or the language of your undergraduate teaching, you must show proficiency by the application deadline. A recognised test is one option, and certificates count as valid for two years. You can also request a waiver. One waiver category covers applicants from countries where English is one of several official languages, and EMMIR’s published list includes Pakistan. A waiver is something you request, and the Consortium Committee can still ask for evidence later.
EMMIR’s entry requirements page shows a last update of July 2024, while the rest of its Edition 14 pages are marked September 2026. Check the language rules again on the live page when you apply.
How to Apply
- Register in eMundus, EMMIR’s application platform, using your name and email address. Use Gmail or Yahoo, not an Outlook or Hotmail address. EMMIR says the University of Oldenburg system is not compatible with the Outlook family.
- Complete the form in English, with your name exactly as in your passport. You can save and return to it. Once submitted, you cannot change it.
- Document your knowledge of the field in the 480-character section. EMMIR suggests reflecting on your interests rather than writing an academic text.
- Upload PDF documents: a valid passport, your CV, a one-to-two-page statement of purpose, your first degree diploma and transcript, proof of English where needed, and any other relevant documents. Documents not in English need an official translation.
- Give reference emails, not letters. EMMIR asks only for the email addresses of referees it may contact, who can be academic or professional.
- Submit at least 48 hours early. EMMIR counts only the time stamp in its database, and a submission after 23:59 CET on December 20 is not considered for scholarships or non-fee-paying places.
As our own calculation, 23:59 CET (UTC+1) on December 20, 2026 is about 03:59 on December 21 in Pakistan (UTC+5). The portal lists its time zone as Europe/Paris.
EMMIR application portal (eMundus)
Dates After You Apply
| Step | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open | October 1, 2026 |
| Scholarship and non-fee-paying deadline | December 20, 2026, 23:59 CET |
| Selection Board meets | End of March 2027 |
| Notification letters begin | Beginning of April 2027 |
| Hard copies of documents due after an offer | 10 calendar days after the notification letter |
| Preliminary admission aim for scholarship and non-fee-paying students | April 30, 2027 |
| Reserve list offers | May or June 2027, if places become free |
| Programme starts | September 1, 2027 |
Only applicants who receive an offer send paper documents, and they have just 10 calendar days to send certified true copies by a tracked courier service, with proof of dispatch emailed to EMMIR. EMMIR does not move this date for national or religious holidays. It asks for certified true copies, not photocopies or scans of certified copies, and says discrepancies or fraudulent documents can cancel your admission and bar future applications. If non-compliance is found later, scholarship payments you received may have to be fully repaid.
Certified true copies need an official stamp with date and signature. EMMIR accepts certification by a local embassy, the police, a notary public or a municipal administration office. It tells applicants to find out which authority does this in their own country. If you take a non-fee-paying or fee-paying place and need a German student visa, you must also pay €11,208 into a blocked bank account for your first year of living costs, according to EMMIR. EMMIR tells applicants without access to that amount not to apply as non-fee-paying or fee-paying students.
Notes for Pakistani Applicants
EMMIR’s pages describe no Pakistan-specific route and do not mention HEC attestation by name. What they do say is practical. Pakistan is on the list of countries where English is an official language, so you can request an English waiver. Certified true copies by a notary public, embassy, police or municipal office are accepted, so you can start collecting them before you hear anything. Courier time from Pakistan to Germany must fit inside the 10-day window after an offer. EMMIR gives no grade conversion for Pakistani degrees, so if your grading system is unusual, state your final grade clearly in your documents. Questions go to emmir (at) uol.de, and EMMIR replies in webinars, not individually.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. EMMIR asks you not to upload reference letters. You give the email addresses of references that EMMIR may contact, and they can be professional or academic.
EMMIR says many students find part-time work, often in physically demanding jobs such as factories or warehouses, and that visa rules limit working hours. Jobs rarely appear in the first semester, and many students find work in the third or fourth.
Yes, but you must give convincing reasons for a second Master’s in the application form. If you have already received an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarship, you cannot apply for another one.
No. EMMIR says you must state your funding option, you do not need to justify it, and it does not affect how your application is rated.
Official Sources
- EMMIR: Applying for EMMIR (Edition 14 deadlines and notices)
- EMMIR: Application procedures (steps, documents, notification timeline)
- EMMIR: Costs and funding (participation costs, scholarship, living costs)
- EMMIR: Entry requirements (degree, grade, language, selection)
- EMMIR: Structure and timing (mobility path and Edition 14 dates)
- EMMIR: Applications for Edition 14 are now open (announcement, October 5, 2026)
- EMMIR: List of countries where English is an official language (PDF) (waiver list)
- EMMIR application portal (eMundus) (opening and closing times)
Information in this guide was checked against the official pages above on October 10, 2026.
Scholarship requirements, deadlines, and funding details can change. Always verify current information directly with the official provider before applying.
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