The Erasmus Mundus programme offers scholarships to some students. Alternative sources of funding of fees and living costs exist.
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship
The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship is awarded to the best students admitted each year to the programme from all over the world.
The scholarship amounts to a maximum of 33,600 € (1400 € per month for up to 24 months).
All scholarship holders are granted a tuition fee waiver.
To be eligible for the scholarship you must
- comply with the Erasmus Mundus Mobility Rules
- be a full-time student on the programme.
Erasmus Mundus Mobility Rules
All Erasmus Mundus Scholarship must comply with the Erasmus Mundus Mobility Rules throughout the course of the 2-year programme.
Read about the Erasmus Mundus Mobility Rules here.
The first instalment
If you are selected for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, the first instalment is transferred upon arrival to the University of Copenhagen – expected disposal by the end of September.
The scholarship cannot be paid in advance nor be deferred for later admission.
Every scholarship holder will get more information on what to do to receive the scholarship before study start.
How to apply for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship
You apply for Erasmus Mundus Scholarship when you apply for admission.
In the application portal you will be asked if you want to apply for the scholarship. You can still apply for admission if you do not wish to apply for the scholarship.
You cannot apply for the scholarship:
- without applying for admission to the programme.
- if you have previously obtained an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship.
Read about how to apply for admission (and the scholarship) here.
Other funding sources
Erasmus Mobility Grant
If you have not been selected for an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, you may apply for the Erasmus Mobility Grant.
The grant will expectedly amount to 450-500 EUR per month – the monthly rate depends on your mobility track.
You may apply for the grant during the first semester of your studies at the University of Copenhagen. You can apply for 10-12 months of grant.
The grant cannot be granted for the first semester at the University of Copenhagen.
You will get more information on how to apply for the Erasmus Mobility Grant when you start your studies at the University of Copenhagen.
ITTO Fellowship Programme
Read more here: https://www.itto.int/fellowship/
World Bank Scholarships Program
Read more here: https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/scholarships
European funding guide
Read more here: https://www.european-funding-guide.eu/
