About this opportunity
Two years of a master's degree taught entirely in English, at least two European universities and a scholarship that covers tuition and pays you to live while you study. The Mundus Journalism degree has been running since 2005 and its whole frame is journalism, media and globalisation read as one connected subject rather than three separate ones.
Year one is fixed in Denmark at Aarhus University and the Danish School of Media and Journalism. Year two is where you specialise, choosing between Cultures and Contexts at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Politics and Communication at the University of Amsterdam, Authoritarianism and Transition at Charles University, or Crisis and Conflict at City St George's, University of London. Admission wants a bachelor's degree based on at least three years of full-time study and at least three months of journalistic experience, because the programme sits in media and journalism studies rather than basic skills training.
The scholarship is what makes this competitive. Between 10 and 15 Erasmus Mundus awards go to the highest-ranking candidates out of up to 700 applications, while roughly 80 to 90 students are admitted in total, so most admitted students enrol as self-funded. Each scholarship waives tuition for both years, pays EUR 1,400 a month for up to 24 months and includes free health and liability insurance. On top of that every Mundus Journalism student can apply for an Erasmus+ stipend toward second-year study, and the provider notes that all eligible students so far have received it.
Applicants of all nationalities are eligible, subject to two rules: you cannot hold an Erasmus Mundus scholarship if you have already completed a master's of two years or more after a three-year bachelor's, or if you have previously held an Erasmus Mundus scholarship. Either of those still leaves admission as a self-funded student open. The application period runs from 1 November and closes on 10 January 2027 at 13:00 Central European Time, results arrive on 1 March and the course starts in Aarhus on 1 September.
What you receive
- Complete waiver of all tuition fees for both years for scholarship holders
- EUR 1,400 per month for up to 24 months, for housing, food, travel, visas and living costs
- Free health and liability insurance
- Study at Aarhus University in Denmark, then specialise at one of four partner universities
- Every student can apply for an Erasmus+ stipend supporting second-year study
- A curriculum built on an analytical and critical lens on journalism, media and globalisation
- A network of peers and colleagues across the globe, built since 2005
Who can apply
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent based on at least three years of full-time study, completed before the programme starts on 1 September
- At least three months of journalistic experience
- Proof of English language proficiency at application stage through an accepted test, unless exempt
- Open to applicants of all nationalities
- Application submitted by 10 January 2027 at 13:00 Central European Time
Who should not apply
- No Erasmus Mundus scholarship if you have already completed a master's degree of two years or more following a three-year bachelor's degree
- No Erasmus Mundus scholarship if you have previously received an Erasmus Mundus scholarship
- Either rule still allows admission as a self-funded student
Documents to prepare
- Application Package compiled and named as a PDF, following the provider guide
- Passport copy or copies documenting your nationality
- Bachelor's degree documentation and academic transcripts
- Proof of English language proficiency, unless exempt
- Academic and journalistic reference letters
- Curriculum vitae, with the provider pointing to the Europass format
- The Application Reflections section of the online form, which the Selection Committee scores directly
How to apply
- Create or reactivate your Aarhus University account for Erasmus Mundus Journalism.
- Open your Online Registration Form and complete the personal and academic sections.
- Compile your Application Package as a named PDF and keep your passport copies ready.
- Upload the Application Package and passport copies into the Online Registration Form.
- Press Submit, since only the final version received before the deadline reaches the Selection Committee.
- You may return and replace uploads any time before 10 January 2027, and the provider recommends finishing at least 24 hours early.
Selection process
- The Selection Committee conducts the primary assessment for admission
- The Head of the Programme Advisory Board adds a second layer of review for the strongest applications shortlisted for scholarship consideration
- Scholarships are awarded to the 10 to 15 highest-ranking candidates on academic performance, relevant journalistic or media experience and the quality of the Application Reflections
- Up to 700 applications arrive each year and around 80 to 90 students are admitted
- Notification of results on 1 March, course start in Aarhus on 1 September
Sources and verification
Related opportunities
- IJP Southern African Journalists' Fellowship Programme 2027
A two month work exchange in Germany for up to five young journalists from Southern Africa, with a fixed bursary of EUR 3,500, offered through the Horst Köhler named programme of the International Journalists’ Programmes.
- Continental Reinsurance Pan-African Re/Insurance Journalism Awards 2027
The 12th edition of Africa’s leading insurance and reinsurance journalism awards is open to journalists based in any African country, with cash prizes up to USD 2,000 and recognition at the April 2027 ceremony.
Questions applicants ask
Is this open to African applicants?
Yes. Erasmus Mundus scholarships are open to applicants of all nationalities, subject to the formal admission requirements and the two scholarship exclusion rules.
What does the scholarship cover?
A complete waiver of tuition fees for both years, EUR 1,400 per month for up to 24 months and free health and liability insurance.
What if I am admitted without a scholarship?
You can enrol as a self-funded student. Tuition for the 2027 to 2029 programme is EUR 9,000 for the first year for non-EU students and EUR 12,000 for the second year, invoiced in installments before each semester rather than all at once.
Can I change my application after submitting?
Yes. You may return to the Online Registration Form and replace your Application Package and passport copies until the deadline, but only the final version submitted before it is evaluated.
Where do I study?
Year one is at Aarhus University and the Danish School of Media and Journalism in Denmark. Year two is at one of the four specialisation partners in Germany, the Netherlands, Czechia or the United Kingdom.
Is there an application fee?
The provider does not publish an application fee for the Online Registration Form.
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