Mundus Journalism Master Scholarships 2027 Step by Step Process

Mundus Journalism will accept applications for its 2027–2029 master’s programme from 1 November 2026, with Erasmus Mundus scholarships offering full tuition coverage and €1,400 per month for up to 24 months. The application round is upcoming as of 6 October 2026. If you already have journalistic experience and want to study how media, politics and global change interact, this is the time to prepare your evidence.

Your first check is whether you meet both the academic and journalism requirements. Your next decision is the second-year specialisation: it shapes your study route and English requirements, and you must choose it when applying.

Can your degree and journalism experience qualify?

You need a relevant bachelor’s degree based on at least three years of full-time study, above-average academic performance and documented journalism experience. Arts, humanities and social sciences are normally relevant; other degrees are assessed individually.

Journalistic internships and unpaid work can count if they establish the required experience. A job title alone is less useful than evidence showing what you reported, produced or edited and for how long.

Final-year students may apply, but degree evidence must reach Aarhus University by 1 August before enrolment. For Munich, bachelor’s graduates from China, India and Vietnam also need an APS certificate.

Before approaching referees, prepare a short record of your reporting responsibilities, dates and strongest work. This will help them write specific recommendations instead of general statements about your enthusiasm.

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What does the Mundus Journalism scholarship pay?

Selected Erasmus Mundus scholars receive a complete two-year tuition waiver, €1,400 monthly for up to 24 months, and free health and liability insurance. The monthly allowance can support housing, food, travel and visas; do not assume separate flight or visa reimbursements.

Admission does not guarantee funding. Approximately 10–15 scholarships are available, while the programme admits around 80–90 students.

There is an important scholarship exclusion: the programme states that applicants who have already completed a two-year master’s degree, or previously received an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, cannot receive this scholarship. They may still seek self-funded admission.

Without the scholarship, published 2027–2029 tuition is €9,000 for year 1 for non-EU students and €12,000 for year 2 for EU/EEA and non-EU students. EU/EEA students pay no first-year tuition under Danish legislation. Living costs are additional. A possible second-year Erasmus+ stipend is a separate funding route and should not be treated as guaranteed full funding.

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Which country and specialisation should you choose?

You begin in Aarhus, Denmark, then follow one of four second-year specialisations. The programme combines journalism studies, political science and media science, with an emphasis on research and critical analysis.

Choose carefully: your admitted specialisation cannot be changed. Compare the track with the questions you want to investigate, rather than selecting a city first and trying to fit your interests around it.

TOEFL and Cambridge qualifications are also accepted under track-specific rules. Test formats, validity and exemptions differ, so an English-taught degree does not automatically waive the test. Amsterdam excludes IELTS Online and One Skill Retake.

Mobility rules also matter: students permanently resident in a second-year destination must choose another country. Students permanently resident in Denmark must spend the second semester of year 1 at a study-abroad partner.

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How do you submit a strong Mundus Journalism application?

One online application covers admission and Erasmus Mundus scholarship consideration. Prepare one PDF, no larger than 10 MB, containing:

• The programme application form, followed by a CV of no more than two pages.
• Academic records and certified English translations where required.
• Journalism experience evidence and exactly three work samples; add English summaries for non-English samples.
• English evidence, one signed academic reference, one signed professional reference and passport copies for all nationalities held.

Your Application Reflections replace a separate motivation letter. Selection considers academic background, journalism experience and these reflections. Write them yourself: the consortium explicitly asks applicants not to use AI tools to complete the reflection tasks.

1. Verify eligibility. Check the admission and track-specific English requirements.
2. Complete the form. From 1 November, use the official application-process page to download it and follow the package order and filename instructions.
3. Submit online. Use that page’s Online Registration Form, upload your PDF and retain the confirmation email.
4. Monitor your inbox. Respond to any interview request and accept an offer within its stated response period.

For your own review, check that the work samples, CV and reflections tell a consistent story. Explain your reporting choices and what you want to understand more deeply through this master’s.

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When should you apply for the 2027–2029 intake?

Applications open on 1 November 2026, and the published annual schedule places the closing date at 10 January 2027, 23:59 CET. Admission and scholarship consideration use the same application.

The standard timetable lists results on 1 March and studies starting on 1 September. The application page still contains an older 2026 deadline sentence, so confirm the 2027 closing date in the live form when the round opens. Prepare your language evidence, work samples and references now so that you can submit well before the final day.

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