Fully Funded Erasmus Mundus Scholarships 2026

The Mundus MAPP is a prestigious two-year Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Programme in Public Policy. Delivered by a consortium of four elite European universities—CEU (Austria), ISS (Netherlands), IBEI (Spain), and the University of York (UK)—it combines cross-cultural training, immersive academia, and policy immersion.

Mobility Tracks & Study Structure

Choose one of four tailored tracks:

• CEU–IBEI: Global Public Policy
• CEU–York: European Public Policy
• ISS–IBEI: Political Economy & Development
• ISS–York: Governance & Development

Typical study sequence:

• Year 1: CEU (Austria) or ISS (Netherlands)
• Year 2: IBEI (Spain) or York (UK)

Outstanding Benefits & Scholarships

1. Erasmus Mundus (EMJM) Full Scholarship

• €1,400 monthly stipend (up to €33,600 total)
• Full tuition waiver
• Contribution toward travel, visa, installation, and subsistence costs
• Health insurance provided for study period and buffer phases

2. Institutional Scholarship (One per Track)

• 50% tuition waiver—no stipend included

3. Additional Perks

• Mandatory internship at top international organizations
• No application fee, no need to contact professors, and English proficiency may be waived for candidates from specified regions
• High graduate employment: 94% employed within 6 months

Eligibility & Required Documents

• Open to all nationalities with a bachelor’s degree (social sciences preferred)
• Strong academic record, personal statement, CV, recommendations, and proof of English (if required)
• No work experience required—statement of purpose is critical

Application Timeline & Deadlines

• 10 December 2025 – Deadline for scholarship applicants and early self-funded applicants
• 15 April 2026 – Non-EU/EEA applicants without funding request
• 1 July 2026 – EU/EEA applicants without funding

How to Apply

• Apply via the Central European University (CEU) portal, centrally administered by CEU PU
• Select one mobility track, complete the online form, and upload required documents
• Indicate interest in scholarships in your application—no separate scholarship application needed

Why Mundus MAPP Stands Out

• Unmatched interdisciplinary public policy training across multiple countries
• Fully funded: stipend, tuition, insurance, travel & living support
• Proven high employability rates and an academic excellence-driven curriculum
• Global, diverse alumni network and real-world internship experience
• Recognized by the European Commission as an “Erasmus Mundus success story“