The admission process is designed to ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of all applicants. 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 the applicant’s chosen second-year specialisation.
To ensure that the strongest candidates are admitted, priority is given to academic merit. Candidates must demonstrate above-average academic performance in their undergraduate studies. The Committee conducts a holistic review of each application in accordance with the Selection Criteria detailed below, ensuring that candidates are a strong fit for the programme’s academic profile and international learning environment. Based on this evaluation, the strongest applicants are selected, allowing us to welcome approximately 90 students at the start of the course.
Selection for Erasmus Mundus Scholarships
We are thrilled to once again offer Erasmus Mundus Scholarships for the 2026–2028 programme and the following three intakes. These prestigious scholarships are awarded to the 10–15 highest-ranking applicants in accordance with the general Selection Criteria. The Selection Committee conducts the primary assessment, and the Head of the Programme’s Advisory Board provides an additional layer of fairness and quality assurance when reviewing the strongest applications shortlisted for scholarship consideration.
Each year, we receive up to 600 applications, making both admission and scholarship awards highly competitive.
Please note: The Erasmus Mundus Scholarships are funded through the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme. We are currently in the process of finalising the Grant Agreement with the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).
To guide applicants, the Selection Committee evaluates each candidate against the following criteria:
This includes your academic documents, transcript of records, academic reference, and any awards or distinctions. It demonstrates your readiness for advanced interdisciplinary study.
Professional experience in journalism, media, or communications is considered. The Selection Committee assesses the relevance, quality, and trajectory of your work, including the journalistic reference, to gauge your potential to contribute to and benefit from an international journalism programme. As part of this assessment, applicants are expected to demonstrate at least three months of journalistic experience or its equivalent.
Within the Application Form you will find a section called Application reflections. The Application Reflections section allows you to demonstrate your critical thinking, motivation, and clarity of expression. This helps the Committee understand your potential to thrive in an international and interdisciplinary learning environment.
Please do not use AI tools to complete your reflection tasks. We genuinely want to hear your own voice and authentic reflections. Submitting AI-generated content will weaken your application, as we value originality and your personal perspective.
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