Mundus MAPP Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027–2029: Master's in Public Policy

Applications are open for the 2027–2029 cohort of Mundus MAPP, an international master's programme focusing on public policy, governance and political and economic transformation.

The programme is designed for graduates who want to understand how public policies are developed, implemented and evaluated across countries and international institutions.

Applicants from Nigeria and other countries can apply. The programme offers a limited number of Erasmus Mundus scholarships and institutional scholarships to eligible candidates.

Scholarship Benefits

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Scholarship

Successful Erasmus Mundus scholarship recipients can receive:

A contribution of €1,400 per month for up to 24 months, with a maximum stated scholarship amount of €33,600.

A full tuition-fee waiver.

Financial support intended to assist with living expenses, travel, visa and installation costs.

Health insurance arranged by the consortium for enrolled students under its applicable conditions.

Opportunities to study at partner institutions in different countries.

The scholarship is awarded competitively to the highest-ranked eligible applicants.

The scholarship does not cover every cost associated with the programme. The consortium identifies certain study visits, winter schools and travel between the student's home country and consortium countries as expenses that may remain the student's responsibility.

Institutional Scholarships

The consortium also offers one institutional scholarship per study track, providing a 50% tuition-fee waiver at the first- and second-year institutions.

These institutional scholarships do not include a living stipend.

The number of awards is limited, so applicants should not assume that admission guarantees financial assistance.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must generally:

Hold a bachelor's degree comprising at least three years of study at a recognised university or higher-education institution.

Have achieved at least an Upper Second Class degree or equivalent.

Have a GPA of at least 3.17 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.

Demonstrate strong motivation and an interest in European and international public policy.

Meet the programme's English-language requirements or qualify for an exemption.

Satisfy the compulsory international mobility requirements.

The programme normally gives preference to applicants with backgrounds in the social sciences or equivalent disciplines.

Important programme-specific restriction: Applicants with bachelor's degrees in natural sciences or engineering are not eligible under the published academic requirements.

Applicants who already hold a master's degree must also satisfy the specified academic requirements for that qualification. The programme notes that scholarship priority is given to candidates who have not previously had the opportunity to study at master's level.

English-language requirements for Nigerian applicants

Nigerian citizens may be exempt from submitting an English-language test certificate if their bachelor's or master's degree was taught exclusively in English.

Applicants who do not meet the exemption conditions must provide an accepted English-language test result. The programme lists tests including IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge English qualifications, Pearson PTE Academic and Duolingo English Test, with specific minimum scores and validity periods.

Candidates should consult the official requirements before deciding whether a language test is necessary.

Required Documents:

Applicants should prepare:

Curriculum vitae or résumé.

Statement of purpose of no more than 500 words.

Bachelor's degree certificate.

Academic transcripts.

Evidence of English proficiency or eligibility for an exemption.

Other supporting information required by the online application.

Applicants should identify their preferred study track and explain their academic interests, relevant experience and future career plans in the statement of purpose.

Application Deadline:

1 December 2026

How to Apply

Visit the official Mundus MAPP website.

Review the admission requirements and available study tracks.

Prepare your academic documents, CV and statement of purpose.

Complete the online application through the designated admissions platform.

Indicate your interest in financial assistance in the application.

Submit the complete application before 1 December 2026.

Official application information:

https://www.mundusmapp.org/how-to-apply/

Admission requirements:

https://www.mundusmapp.org/admissions-requirements/

Scholarship and funding details:

https://www.mundusmapp.org/financial-aid/

Admissions calendar:

https://www.mundusmapp.org/admissions-calendar

Important Information:

Applicants seeking financial assistance must submit their applications by 1 December 2026.

Mundus MAPP is an academic programme in public policy, not a general scholarship for every postgraduate discipline.

Applicants must meet the academic requirements and select a study track that fits their background. In particular, candidates with undergraduate degrees in engineering or natural sciences should not apply, because these backgrounds are excluded under the published admission requirements.

Applicants do not need to pay the CEU application fee when applying to Mundus MAPP alone. Different conditions may apply if they also apply to other CEU programmes.

This deadline applies to applicants seeking financial aid, including Erasmus Mundus scholarships, and to early applications from self-funded candidates.

Later deadlines are available for some self-funded applicants who are not seeking financial assistance. However, those later deadlines do not extend the scholarship application deadline.

Physical mobility is compulsory. Students must complete study periods in two different countries, subject to the programme's mobility rules.