r/EMJM

Need some expert advice right here. I (an international student from SEA) have worked 70% of the way towards joining my Master's in Italy, then I got an offer from a program I really like and am interested in joining. Here is the thing: it would have been easy if the EMJM mobility also started in Italy, but it starts in Germany. Unfortunately, German visa appointments from my home country are impossible to get within this short period of time(no priority given for Erasmus scholars).

So here is what I am planning: I will join the Italian University this August, get the residence permit, and then apply for a German visa from Italy (let me know if it's possible or if I'm delusional). Funny thing is, my second semester will be in Italy for the EMJM program. Tbh, this now seems to be the only viable way for me to join my dream EMJM program. just need experts, or someone experienced who transferred from a general master's in EU to EMJM.
I need to know if I join my general masters in Italy in Early to mid august, can I join the EMJM in Germany by mid September with all the paperwork done and no issues with visa in either of the two countries? I believe there are German consulates in Milan and Rome.

I will get downvoted for this. This space is frequently posts with What are my odds? Can you guide me? Is my profile good for acceptance? Help I’m anxious what to I do? Should I apply??

This is not a personal attack to anyone. But it needs to be stated that NO ONE can tell you your odds or chances. People here are not on any admissions team (unlike there are secret lurkers here xD).

People are stressing trying to find their “odds” but no one knows this besides the people reading ALL the applications. It is not only your application that matters. It is the ENTIRE GROUP.

Save your stress and energy. Put it to make a good application. Read the programmes correctly. Use the information online. You can find so much.

Apply and wait for the decision like the rest of people. If applying and reading information online gives already a lot of anxiety, European bureaucracy and visas will be 5x worse.

Try your best guys. Don’t overthink (yes I know easy to say and harder to do).

Hi everyone,

I wanted some honest opinions about my chances for Erasmus Mundus/global scholarship programs (100% funded). For GLOCAL PROGRAM TRACK A/B

I’m from India and I’m interested in applying for international master’s programs, but I’m worried because I have a gap after 12th and also around a 2-year gap after graduation, with no formal full-time work experience.

My academics are:

- Class 10th: 89%

- Class 12th: 90.2%

- Graduation (BBA): 8.44 CGPA

One thing that makes my profile a little unconventional is that I’ve been involved in creative work outside academics. I’m passionate about singing/content creation and I have original covers and social media work online. I’ve spent a lot of time building creative skills and putting myself out there publicly instead of following a completely traditional path.

I know Erasmus and other fully funded scholarships are extremely competitive, so I genuinely wanted realistic opinions:

- How much do study gaps hurt for these scholarships?

- Is no work experience a major disadvantage?

- Do extracurriculars, creative achievements, or social media presence help at all?

- Can a strong SOP and IELTS score compensate for gaps?

I’m trying to understand whether I still have a realistic shot before investing months into applications, SOPs, IELTS prep, etc.

Would really appreciate honest advice from people who’ve applied/gotten in.

Thank you :)

if anyone wants to chat you can text me!

My question is for those who had an ongoing master’s degree and left it to pursue Erasmus: did you mention your ongoing master’s in your visa application or interview? If yes, did they ask for any proof or additional documents regarding it?

As the title suggests. I got into an Erasmus program and want to ensure my expectations are in check so I wanted to ask current students and alumni:

1. Generally how rigorous are Erasmus master's?

2. How many hours a week would you say you spend on self study?

3. How hard is it to get good grades?

4. How much are you able to travel and socialise etc along with your studies?

Thank you.

I have a degree in AB International Studies Specializing in EU Studies graduated last 2024, I currently work as a legal assistant in a litigation firm in the UAE. The only experiences I had were fellowships in college and some MUN's and worked with NGO's. And coming from a 3rd world country Visa's are a pain in the ahh. Just turned 25 this month also :> , please tell me im not running out of time??? Do I still need to gain more experience? Im planning to move back home to volunteer for NGO's/ SDG fellowships.

I posted here a while ago with my profile and rejection from MAPP. I also applied to RePIC (track 4). Yesterday I emailed the RePIC team to ask why I hadn't heard back yet, and they said it was a technical error.

If you also haven't heard back from RePIC, it's safe to assume you were rejected.

Below is my profile from my MAPP post:

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Hey guys! I always wished people would post their profiles with their results when I was researching EMJMs, so here is mine.

\- Applied in the last year of undergraduate, so no full time work experience

\- Political Science Major, Public Policy concentration

\- 4.0 GPA w/ Honors Thesis

\- 1 year part time data analysis for education policy

\- 2 years part time on a paper about city policy, not yet published

\- 2 research conference presentations

\- 2 years leadership in a student organization

\- 250 hours volunteering at an animal shelter

\- Miscellaneous awards for academics and sports

\- Research interests in globalization and democracy

\- Future career plan to work as a public official

I applied for the ISS-IBEI track and was rejected.

Hope this is helpful for someone!

Hi everyone,
I want to apply to IMLEX but i dont think i am good enough. I need your recommendations to level up my profile. I really want to improve myself so that i can get accepted.

I’m an Electrical & Electronics Engineering student (gpa:3.3) and also pursuing a double major in Computer Engineering (gpa:3.2). For one semester i was in Poland as an Erasmus+ student and this summer i am going to work as a research intern in Austria its also an Erasmus+ programme. The main topic i will be working on is PINN's.

I also completed internships in aerospace/defense and energy transmission sectors but these are short summer internships.

I recently became a co-author of a biotechnology-related research publication. I will attend an international conference to present one of our project. (its in Prague but i will attend online)

I attended 2 ideathons but couldnt get any degree. I have certificates in the field of ai, data science etc.

Which skills I should improve next? I really want to get accepted to IMLEX. I have 1 or 2 years to improve myself. What should i do???

Thank you so much for your time and feedback!

I applied to the Erasmus Mundus ECT+ program this cycle and passed the first evaluation round, but was rejected in the second/final stage.

Recently I came across an overseas education consultancy that claims to help with Erasmus Mundus applications. They shared profiles of students who received admissions, including some fully funded scholarships and some partial scholarships. Their service fee is around ₹80k.

I wanted to ask honestly whether consultancy support is actually useful for Erasmus Mundus applications, especially for improving SOPs, CV presentation, and overall application strategy. Has anyone here used such agencies for Erasmus Mundus programs? Did it genuinely help, or is self-application usually enough with proper preparation?

Would really appreciate hearing experiences from past applicants.

Has anyone else received the ARURCOHE scholarship? I received an email from them on Friday and I’m curious to know if others got it too.

IPCVai, no fee waiver, non-EU student

I got the opportunity of a lifetime to study!

But I don’t know how much the total expense would even be - how much loans I need to take out, if I even get approved for them. 18,000 for the tuition/fees/insurance. ????? for living expenses, travel, and visas.

Does anyone have any advice?

Thank you!

Hey guys, I am looking for people who have had good experiences post 2 years of emjm as a non eu student. Like what internships you did? Were you able to survive the eu job market ( too much negativity around ).

I wonder with so much negativity around is emjm just for an experience of European culture at this point? Do people not aim for good job opportunity? I’m hoping to see some positive experiences here….looking for motivation : )

I recently got accepted to an EMJM programme thankfully. My institution accepts CIMEA or the DOV, the latter is cheaper but it would take some time (legalise, authenticate, then translation) however, I'm leaning towards it because I'd still need to process my non-academic documents. I'm generally a bit confused on which is better to get an Italian student visa, especially with how strict the rules can be for my country. Was anyone able to submit CIMEA to the consulate successfully and was approved? What non-academic documents did you translate?
I'd appreciate any and all insights, thank you!

Hi!

I was wondering if anyone here has applied to the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programme in Multilingualism and Cultural Diversity (MultiDiverse). I’ve been trying to find discussions about it online, especially on Reddit, but I haven’t come across much yet.

I am creating a guide on ways to improve your application. Part one is ready.

If you would like access, please let me know via DM. I cannot post 🔗 in this space. I have a CV guide too.

It is free of course. No paid product or service. Just an alum who has been through the process and is helping others.

Good luck 😊

Edit: There is no scam. A rule of this subreddit is no external links. I have spent hours on this resource. Assumptions are not helpful. Thanks.

Hello guys, I have been awarded the full Erasmus Mundus scholarship. However, my first university's country is not represented in my country -- there is no embassy. I could travel to the nearest country that hosts the embassy but it is too far. Can I attend the embassies of the second or third semester country, please? Will that TRP be sufficient, is there any risk involved in this pathway?

I hope you are doing well. I will soon start my studies in Nantes, France, and I would like to ask a few brief questions regarding student life there.

Approximately how much would I need monthly excluding rent (food, transportation, daily expenses, etc.)?

My accommodation is around 5 km from the university. Is it practical to rely mainly on a bicycle for transportation in Nantes?

I heard that student meals at university restaurants can cost around 1 euro. Would Erasmus Mundus students be able to benefit from this?

Regarding CAF housing support, after the recent changes expected from July 1st, would international Erasmus Mundus students still be eligible, or is it still unclear whether the decision will apply to us?

I am drafting my SOP as of now. And I am a bit confused about the tone of it. Some say keep emotion out of SOP totally and only focus on creating relevance with your research work/interest. While some say its okay to put emotional sentiments in there.

I am just confused. What is the standard? If anyone can advice from there experience I would be really greatful.
Thank you.