Question 1

Can the deadline for scholarship application be extended?

Accepted Answer

The deadline of 3 January 23:59 CET for Erasmus scholarship application for partner countries cannot be extended. Applicants from programme countries, can send in their application until 7 February.

Question 2

How many Erasmus Mundus scholarships are you providing?

Accepted Answer

On average around 15 EMJMD scholarships per year will be awarded.

Question 3

How many applications do you receive every year?

Accepted Answer

In previous years we received around 450 applications.

Question 4

I have double nationality (programme as well as partner country): for which scholarship should I apply?

Accepted Answer

You have to indicate the nationality under which you wish to be considered for scholarship. For the one that you indicate in your application form you will be considered for scholarship.

Question 5

Is it necessary to have English tests done at the moment of applying? Or can I take the test after review of my application or being admitted to the program?

Accepted Answer

You can submit your application without a proof of English language proficiency if you do not have it available before the scholarship application deadline.  If you wish to be considered for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship and your application is received before the scholarship application deadline (3rd January for partner and 7th February for programme countries), you can still upload your English test results until 1st February 2027. If your English test results meet the minimum requirements, your application will be considered for a scholarship. You are requested to register for an English test that meets the requirements as soon as possible. Experience is that test dates are quickly fully booked, so that you run the risk that you cannot submit your test results in time.

Question 6

I am not a native English speaker from one of the countries listed under the list of countries for which a language certificate is not required. But I have followed several years of education in English. Do I still need to present you with a TOEFL or IELTS test result?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If your country is not among the countries in the exemption list you are requested to do the English test. The only exception that we make is if you did your BSc study in a country that belongs to the list for which a language certificate is not required.

Question 7

I have not yet completed my bachelor degree. Can I apply?

Accepted Answer

Students in their last year of BSc study can also apply. They need to show proof of their studies with a duly signed and stamped statement that declares that they are currently in their last year. They need to include the transcript of records showing all courses completed and all uncompleted courses for which they are enrolled. The statement should mention in which month they are expecting to obtain the diploma. A valid bachelor diploma (a temporary diploma is acceptable for last year students) will be required before 15 August.

Question 8

I have completed my studies but don't have a transcript of records (yet).

Accepted Answer

your application is not valid and cannot be accepted without a full transcript of records including grades obtained and showing the average mark and an explanation of the grading system used in your country.

Question 9

Can I send my documents in another language than English?

Accepted Answer

Communication and all the official documents including BSc diplomas / transcripts of records/ certificates etc., should be in English. This does not count for passports. If you cannot arrange translation of the documents before the application deadline, you can submit an unofficial English translation for the time being. Should you be selected for a scholarship, we need to receive your BSc documents translated by a certified (sworn) translator. At that moment, you need to send us a certified copy of the original document (in the language that is not English) with an original stamp, and a certified copy of the translation.

Question 10

What are certified copies?

Accepted Answer

Authenticated or certified copies are copies with an official stamp to verify that the copies are true copies of original documents. This official stamp may be from one of the following: a solicitor/notary, the educational institution from where you gained the diplomas or the local council/local authority/local government office.

Question 11

To whom should motivation and recommendation letters be addressed?

Accepted Answer

Motivation and recommendation letters can be addressed to the coordinator of the programme, or "To whom it may concern".

Question 12

Can the recommendation letters be sent it anonymously?

Accepted Answer

If required by the referee, the recommendation letters can be sent anonymously by the referees to the email address erasmusregistration-frm@un-ihe.org. In such a case a letter with a brief statement indicating this preference can be submitted instead of the recommendation letter in the online submission form.

Question 13

When can I expect the outcome of my application?

Accepted Answer

We expect to inform all applicants who have applied for a full Erasmus Mundus scholarship in the first week of April about the outcome of their application for admission and scholarship. In case you will not be selected for a scholarship, you may consider to pay the cost by other means of apply for a scholarship with reduced fees.

Question 14

What are the costs of the programme, if I wish to pay by other means than Erasmus scholarship?"

Accepted Answer

Tuition fee payable: € 18,000.00 (excluding VAT) for 2-year programme.
Other costs:​​Insurance: € 46.50 per month (if you are from Europe you may already have a European Health insurance card, valid in the countries where you are studying and additional insurance may not be required)Cost for visa if applicableIn addition, we estimate that a student may need on average between €1,000 -  €1,400 per month to cover costs of living and travelling between partner institutes.

Question 15

What does the scholarship include?

Accepted Answer

This information can be found here.

Question 16

If I wish to pay for the programme by other means, what is the deadline to pay?"

Accepted Answer

The deadline to make your payment is 15 May if you are from outside Europe and 31st July, if you are from Europe and do not need a visa for Germany. Please note that we can only admit a limited number of students as self-payers. It is first come, first serve. The available places will be filled with the applicants who have first confirmed their participation and whose payment has been received first.

Question 17

Can I apply for more than one Erasmus Mundus programme and scholarship?

Accepted Answer

You are kindly requested to apply to one Erasmus Mundus programme only in a particular year. Although it is not forbidden, please limit your application to the programme for which you stand a fair chance of being selected. Applicants who apply for more than one programme are considered to be less motivated for a specific programme and may score lower during the scholarship selection.

Question 18

When does the programme officially start?

Accepted Answer

Students are expected to arrive  around 15 September for registration. Thereafter during two weeks period statistics and GIS will be taught. The official semester will start mid-October.

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