Mundus Journalism 2027: 15 Full Scholarships, Due 10 Jan
Fully funded Master scholarship in Denmark for International students 2027
Apply now: full tuition, EUR 1,400 a month and insurance for a two-year journalism master's taught across five European cities.
Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree completed by 1 August 2027
- At least three months of documented journalism or media work
- English proficiency at postgraduate level
- Applicants of all nationalities are eligible
- Study in at least two countries, neither being your country of residence
- Residents of NL, CZ, DE or UK must choose a different second-year country
Mundus Journalism is the rare European master's where the funding question has a clean answer. For the 2027–2029 intake the consortium expects to offer 10 to 15 Erasmus Mundus scholarships, open to applicants of every nationality, and each one covers the whole two years: tuition waived in full, EUR 1,400 a month for up to 24 months, and health and liability insurance thrown in.
The application window opened on 1 November 2026 and closes on 10 January 2027 at 13:00 Central European Time. Notification comes by 1 March and the programme starts on 1 September. Between 400 and 500 people apply for 80 to 90 places, which tells you two things at once: the odds of admission are decent by elite-programme standards, and the odds of a scholarship are roughly one in thirty.
What the award actually covers
The Erasmus Mundus scholarship is the full package, not a discount. Tuition for both years is waived, the monthly allowance is paid for up to 24 months and is meant to cover housing, food, travel and visa costs, and the insurance is provided by the programme rather than bought by you.
There is a second tier that most applicants never read about. If you are admitted but not awarded an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, the programme says you are expected to qualify for an Erasmus+ stipend of up to EUR 6,000, aimed at supporting the second year of study. That is not full funding, but it changes the arithmetic for a self-funded applicant who is deciding whether to accept a place.
The structure is what you are really being funded for. Everyone spends the first year in Aarhus, then specialises in the second year at one of four partner cities: Amsterdam, London, Munich or Prague. Five cities, one cohort, and a curriculum built around journalism, media and globalisation rather than around one national media system.
Who can apply, and the eligibility self-check
The programme welcomes applicants from anywhere in the world who will have completed a bachelor's degree before the course starts. You may apply while still finishing your degree, but you must be able to document completion by 1 August, one month before teaching begins.
Ask yourself:
Do you hold, or will you hold by 1 August 2027, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field — journalism, media, communication, or a social science with media experience?
Can you show at least three months of journalism or media work, with a contract, payslip or editor's reference as evidence? This is the requirement that filters out most applicants.
Is your English strong enough to write and be assessed at postgraduate level in it?
Are you ready to live in at least two countries, neither of which is your country of permanent residence? The EU requires it, and the programme enforces it.
If you are resident in the Netherlands, Czechia, Germany or the UK, have you chosen a second-year city other than your own country? The rules are explicit about this, and Aarhus is compulsory for everyone in the first semester.
That fourth question is not a formality. It is the condition that makes an Erasmus Mundus degree an Erasmus Mundus degree, and applicants who cannot move are not eligible however strong their file.
Deadline and what happens after you submit
The single deadline that matters for funding is 10 January 2027, 13:00 CET. Admission and scholarship are decided through the same application — you do not apply twice, and there is no separate scholarship form to forget.
Results are notified by 1 March. If you are shortlisted, expect the consortium to check your documents carefully, because a scholarship holder's file is audited by the EU. Offers usually carry a short acceptance window, so do not disappear in March.
How to apply, step by step
Read the step-by-step application guide on the programme site before you open the form. It lists the documents in the order the portal asks for them.
Prepare your degree documents and your journalism evidence first. The media-experience proof is the item most applicants underestimate.
Write the motivation statement around a reporting or research interest, not around Europe. The selection committee reads hundreds of statements that could be sent to any journalism school.
Submit early enough that a reference or an upload failure on 10 January does not end your application. The 13:00 CET cut-off is mid-afternoon in Kabul and mid-morning in New York — an unusual deadline shape that catches people out.
https://mundusjournalism.com/admissions/application-process
Documents checklist
Bachelor's degree certificate, or a letter from your university confirming the completion date.
Transcripts with the grading scale explained.
Evidence of at least three months of journalism or media work: contract, payslips, or a letter from an editor.
English proficiency test results, if your degree was not taught in English.
A CV that lists publications, broadcasts or bylines rather than duties.
A motivation statement tied to the specialisation you want in year two.
Two referees, briefed on the deadline in their own time zone.
Common mistakes that cost applicants the award
Applying without the three months of media experience and hoping professional interest counts. It does not; the programme asks for documented work.
Choosing a second-year city that is your own country of residence. The mobility rule is a hard requirement.
Treating the scholarship as a separate application. It is not — but neither is it automatic, so the statement has to make the case.
Sending a general statement about wanting to study in Europe. The programme is about journalism in a globalised world; a statement that never mentions a story, a beat or a question reads as uninterested.
Leaving the English test until the last week. Score reporting is not instant.
Tips that actually move the needle
Lead with one piece of work you are proud of and explain the reporting decision behind it. That is what a journalism admissions panel remembers.
Name the specialisation and the city, and say why that combination. It shows you understand the structure rather than just the brand.
If your media experience is freelance, document it properly: published clips with dates and outlets beat a letter that says you are a frequent contributor.
Apply in November or early December. Portals and referees both slow down in the first week of January.
Where this fits if you are applying from Afghanistan
Very few fully funded journalism master's degrees exist, and this one is taught across five European cities with a scholarship that covers living costs rather than only fees. For an Afghan or Pakistani reporter who has been working in a newsroom or freelancing, the three-month media requirement is an advantage rather than an obstacle — it is the one part of the application that a strong portfolio can carry on its own.
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If you want a second opinion on your motivation statement or your evidence of media work before 10 January, an OEAC advisor can review it with you.
Last updated: 12 November 2026
Source: https://mundusjournalism.com/admissions
Always confirm the deadline and eligibility on the official page before you apply. Scholarship dates change between rounds, and this listing is a summary — the provider's own page is the authoritative source. OEAC Network lists scholarships for free and is not an agent for any university or funding body.
