What if your journalism degree came with five cities, one global classroom, and a fully funded ticket to Europe?
That is exactly what the Mundus Journalism Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2026–2028 is offering: a chance to turn your passion for storytelling into a global career, while you live and study in some of the most exciting media hubs in the world – Aarhus, Amsterdam, London, Munich, and Prague.
Turn Your Passion for Journalism into a Global Journey
Imagine starting your master’s in Denmark, debating media, democracy, and globalization with classmates from every continent. A few months later, you are in London, Amsterdam, Munich, or Prague, working on advanced journalism projects, specializing in your chosen track, and building a network that stretches across Europe.
Mundus Journalism is not just another master’s degree. It is a joint Erasmus Mundus programme that has just secured fresh funding for the next five years, with around 10–15 Erasmus Mundus scholarships per intake. In other words: the programme is growing, the support is solid, and this is your moment to step in.
Fully Funded: Focus on Learning, Not on Bills
Here is the hook that changes everything: if you win an Erasmus Mundus scholarship through Mundus Journalism, the financial burden of studying abroad is lifted from your shoulders.
The scholarship is designed so you can concentrate on classes, projects, and reporting – not on how to pay your rent. It typically covers your tuition fees for the entire two-year programme, adds a monthly living allowance, includes support for travel and setup costs, and gives you insurance for your time in the programme.
Instead of juggling multiple jobs or worrying about fee deadlines, you can spend those hours writing better stories, interviewing more sources, polishing your portfolio, and building the career you really want.
Five Cities, One Global Classroom – Why This Programme Stands Out
Ask yourself: do you want a local degree or a global perspective?
Mundus Journalism is built around the idea that modern journalism cannot be understood from just one viewpoint. That is why the programme is proudly based in five universities across five cities: Aarhus, Amsterdam, London, Munich, and Prague. You start in Denmark and then move to your specialization track in year two.
You do not just learn about media systems, political contexts, and global challenges; you experience them. You see how journalism operates in different countries, how newsrooms respond to crises, how audiences consume information, and how digital platforms are shaping public debate.
This constant movement – across borders, languages, and cultures – makes you more adaptable, more resilient, and more employable in a world where journalism is changing fast.
Who Is This Scholarship Really For?
If you recognize yourself in this description, Mundus Journalism is calling your name:
You care about truth, fairness, and impact. You want to investigate, explain, and connect. You follow global events not just as a hobby but as a responsibility. You want to move beyond surface-level headlines and understand the deeper forces shaping our world.
Academically, you will usually need a strong bachelor’s degree in journalism, media, communication, political science, international relations, or a related field, plus solid English skills. But beyond grades, selectors look for something else: curiosity, critical thinking, international outlook, and genuine commitment to journalism and media.
Your internships, student media work, freelance pieces, community projects, or even activism can all help tell the story of who you are as a future journalist.
The Dates: Your Countdown Starts Now
Opportunities like this do not stay open forever. For the Mundus Journalism 2026–2028 intake, the application window runs:
From 1 November to 10 January, 23:59 (CET).
The last date to apply for the Mundus Journalism 2026–2028 programme and Erasmus Mundus Scholarship is 10 January at 23:59 (CET). Miss that, and you wait another year.