Brazilian students can apply for Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters and compete for scholarships offered by participating courses. Applications go directly to the institution running the chosen course. There is no single scholarship deadline for all programs: most applications fall between October and January for study beginning the following academic year.
Official sources checked: October 3, 2026. Independent guide by Excelsior Scholarships; applications go to the official sponsor.
What an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master involves
The European Commission’s student guidance describes international master’s programs lasting one or two academic years. They are jointly delivered by higher education institutions and involve studying across participating locations. Applicants from around the world are eligible to apply.
| Degree level | Joint master’s |
|---|---|
| Application destination | Institution or consortium running the course |
| Typical application season | October–January; exact dates vary |
| Academic entry point | Bachelor’s degree or qualifying final-year study |
Final-year undergraduate applicants must graduate before the master’s starts. Each course adds its own subject, academic and language conditions. Treat the general eligibility description as the first check, then read the course’s actual admissions rules.
Find a course in the official catalogue
Use the official Erasmus Mundus catalogue to locate relevant courses and follow through to their own websites. Confirm whether the intake you want is recruiting and whether scholarships are available for that intake. A catalogue entry alone is not confirmation of an open funded application.
Compare the curriculum with your previous study and career objective. Look at where students spend each semester, which specializations are offered and how the dissertation or placement works. A course with a familiar title may still require prior training that differs from your degree.
Understand admission and scholarship selection
Full scholarships are available to selected applicants and cover participation costs, with contributions toward travel, visas and living expenses under the program rules. Read the specific course’s scholarship information before estimating the funding you would receive.
Keep admission and funding decisions separate in your planning. Ask whether a single application covers both, how the scholarship ranking is determined and whether an admission offer can arrive without an award. Calculate the affordability of that situation before accepting an unfunded place.
Prepare academic and language evidence
Make a checklist from the selected course’s requirements. Record the transcript format, degree evidence, language documentation, references and statement instructions. Ask your Brazilian university about issuing academic records and any translation arrangements required by the receiving course.
Write your motivation around that curriculum. Explain which parts build on your existing preparation and which skills you need for your next step. Use a concrete example from coursework, employment or research to demonstrate readiness, rather than repeating the course description.
Build a course-specific deadline tracker
- Shortlist courses that match your academic background.
- Check the current intake and scholarship availability.
- Record the exact deadline and time zone for each.
- Request documents and references well before submission.
- Submit through the official course application system.
A useful tracker separates document delivery dates from final submission dates. Reference writers and issuing offices need their own lead time. If different courses request different formats, keep a clearly labeled folder for each so that an otherwise strong application does not contain the wrong statement.
Plan for a degree across several locations
Read the mobility sequence before committing. Consider housing transitions, arrival arrangements and how academic support works at each institution. Ask the course team which practical matters are handled centrally and which you will manage yourself.
For other overseas options, compare our Chevening Brazil guide, DAAD fine-art scholarships and scholarship routes for Brazilians. Choose by subject, degree level and application fit.
Frequently asked questions
Are Brazilian citizens eligible?
The general program accepts applicants worldwide. Individual course requirements still apply.
Is there one deadline for every course?
No. The course’s own website supplies the controlling deadline.
Can I apply before completing my bachelor’s?
Final-year applicants can apply under the general rules but must graduate before the master’s begins.
Does course admission guarantee a scholarship?
No. Confirm the course’s funding selection process and your individual award outcome.