Erasmus Mundus MAPP Scholarship 2027/29 – Fully Funded Master’s in Europe

The Erasmus Mundus MAPP Scholarship 2027/29 offers an opportunity to study a two-year Master’s degree in Public Policy across four leading European universities.

The Erasmus Mundus Master in Public Policy (MAPP) is an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree funded by the European Union. Students will study in four European countries and gain international academic and professional experience.

The program is open to applicants from around the world.

Scholarship Details

Program: Erasmus Mundus Master in Public Policy (MAPP)
Degree Level: Master’s
Duration: 2 years
Study Locations: Austria, Spain, the Netherlands and the UK
Funding: Fully funded Erasmus Mundus scholarship
Eligible Applicants: International students
Application Deadline: December 1, 2026

Key Features

No application fee
Mandatory internship opportunities with international organizations
Study at four European universities
No need to contact a professor before applying
English language test exemptions available for eligible applicants
International academic and professional experience
Strong employment outcomes after graduation

Financial Benefits

Selected Erasmus Mundus MAPP scholars may receive:

Full tuition fee coverage
Travel costs
Visa costs
Health insurance
Installation allowance
Subsistence allowance
Monthly scholarship stipend
Coverage of other mandatory program-related costs

Participating Universities

The two-year program is jointly delivered by four universities:

Central European University (CEU), Austria
Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals (IBEI), Spain
International Institute of Social Studies of Erasmus University Rotterdam (ISS), Netherlands
University of York, United Kingdom

Program Structure

Students spend each semester at a different participating university:

Year 1

Semester 1 – Austria
Semester 2 – Netherlands

Year 2

Semester 1 – United Kingdom
Semester 2 – Spain

This structure gives students the opportunity to study in multiple European countries during the same master’s program.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants should:

Be eligible to study in the Erasmus Mundus MAPP program regardless of nationality.
Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
Have a strong academic record.
Demonstrate proficiency in English or qualify for an exemption.
Have an academic background relevant to the program. Applicants with degrees in social sciences or related fields may receive preference.
Submit a strong personal statement.
Meet all other admission requirements of the program.

Work experience is not required.

English Language Requirements

Some applicants may be exempt from submitting an English language test.

Applicants who completed a bachelor’s degree taught in English in countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa, the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Zambia, Rwanda, Liberia, Malawi, Namibia, Gambia and other eligible countries may qualify for an exemption.

Citizens of certain English-speaking countries and European countries may also be exempt, subject to the program’s official requirements.

Applicants who need to provide proof of English proficiency can submit one of the accepted tests, including: