About this opportunity
EMMIR is an Erasmus Mundus joint master's programme on migration and intercultural relations, run by a European consortium that takes students through three countries over two years. The programme accepts applicants from any country, including Nigeria and other African states, with no nationality restriction on who may apply, and Edition 14 opened for applications in October 2026.
There are three routes into the programme. Scholarship applicants compete for a small number of Erasmus+ scholarships worth EUR 1,400 per month for 24 months, with health insurance and the host universities registration and student service fees covered. Non fee paying self-funded applicants are also selected on merit, pay no participation cost and have insurance and registration covered, but must show funds for living costs when applying for a student visa. Fee paying self-funded applicants pay a participation cost of EUR 4,500 per semester plus living expenses, with insurance and registration included.
Everyone who wants a scholarship or the non fee paying route must register on the official EMMIR application platform and submit a complete application before 20 December 2026 at 23:59, with notifications in April 2027. Fee paying students apply on a first come first served basis and at the latest by 15 July.
Entry asks for a relevant bachelor's degree in fields such as social sciences, history, cultural studies, educational sciences, law, economics, development studies or journalism, and applicants should expect to explain their motivation clearly in the required application documents on the official EMMIR portal.
What you receive
- Erasmus+ scholarship of EUR 1,400 per month for 24 months for merit selected scholarship holders
- Health insurance, university registration and student service fees covered for scholarship and non fee paying students
- A two year joint master's studied across three European countries with the EMMIR consortium
- A cohort of peers from around the world working on migration and intercultural relations
- No application fee on the official EMMIR application platform
Who can apply
- Open to applicants of any country, with no requirement to belong to a particular nationality or continent
- A completed bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field such as social sciences, history, cultural studies, educational sciences, law, economics, development studies or journalism
- Applicants from related fields may be considered where their academic background fits the programme
- Scholarship and non fee paying applicants must submit a complete application by 20 December 2026
Who should not apply
- Applicants who have already benefited from an Erasmus+ scholarship are not eligible for the Erasmus+ scholarship route
- Anyone without a relevant first degree cannot be considered under the stated entry requirements
Documents to prepare
- The completed online application on the official EMMIR application platform
- Your bachelor's degree certificate and academic transcript
- A CV, motivation letter and the additional documents listed in the application form
- Proof of English proficiency if required by the admission rules
How to apply
- Register on the official EMMIR application platform linked from the EMMIR website
- Complete the online application for Edition 14 with your degree documents and motivation statement
- Choose scholarship, non fee paying or fee paying self funded as your application type
- Submit before 20 December 2026 at 23:59 if you want the Erasmus+ scholarship or the non fee paying route
Selection process
- Applications are assessed on merit by the consortium
- Notifications for scholarship and non fee paying applicants arrive in April 2027, beginning to mid April
- Fee paying applications submitted from March are answered within 30 days and at the latest by 15 August
Sources and verification
Related opportunities
- EMMIR Edition 14, Erasmus Mundus Master in Migration and Intercultural Relations
EMMIR Edition 14 is a two year Erasmus Mundus master's degree in Migration and Intercultural Relations run by eight partner institutions across Europe, Africa and Asia, with Erasmus Mundus scholarships open to applicants of any nationality and applications closing on 20 December 2026.
Questions applicants ask
Can Nigerian and other African students apply?
Yes. The official entry requirements place no country, nationality or continent restriction on applicants.
What does the Erasmus+ scholarship pay?
EUR 1,400 per month for 24 months, with health insurance and university registration and student service fees covered. Scholarship holders cover their own travel, visa and residence costs from the stipend.
What is the deadline?
Scholarship and non fee paying self funded applications must be submitted by 20 December 2026 at 23:59. Fee paying applications run first come first served until places are assigned, at the latest 15 July.
Is there an application fee?
No. Registration and application happen on the official EMMIR platform free of charge.
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