SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
The GEM programme has approximately 15 full scholarships per intake from Erasmus +, but candidates may also apply for other types of funding/scholarships to enter the GEM programme. For self-funded students we refer you to the financial information mentioned below.
ERASMUS+ SCHOLARSHIP
UPDATE: UNFORTUNATELY, THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THE ERASMUS+ SCHOLARSHIP HAS PASSED FOR THE INTAKE OF 2021!
SELF-FUNDED CANDIDATES CAN STILL APPLY BUT NEED TO ADHERE TO THE DEADLINES MENTIONED ON THE REGISTRATION PAGE OF OUR WEBSITE.
If you wish to apply for an Erasmus+ (EMJMD) scholarship, please note the following:
If you apply online before 15th March 2021, your application will automatically be considered for an Erasmus+ scholarship.
Candidates who have applied for an Erasmus+ fellowship will be provisionally notified of the outcome by 1st May 2021. Following approval by the EU, the final outcome will be confirmed by 31st May 2021.
Note that Erasmus+ adhere to the following clauses regarding their scholarship funding:
- The scholarship holder declares not to have benefited from a previous EMJMD scholarship or an Erasmus Mundus Master Course/Joint Doctorate scholarship.
- The scholarship holders commits not to benefit from another EU funded scholarship scheme to follow the same EMJMD course and this for the entire period of the course.
- The financial suppport shall be repaid by the scholarship holder in case of fraud or false declaration.
OTHER TYPES OF FUNDING
Candidates who wish to apply for alternative scholarships (for example, Netherlands Fellowship Programme, World Bank, etc.) may have to observe early deadlines and an early application is recommended.
Some other scholarship options can be found here, but note that each scholarship provider has its own requirements and may not necessarily be suitable for you/your study.
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW FOR Scholarship STUDENTS
Approximately 15 Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) Scholarships are offered each year. EMJMD scholarships will offer funding for the duration of a maximum of 24 months and provide the following:
**Please use the Distance Calculator
Below a visual overview for more clarity:
The difference between a partner and programme country is explained more in detail here
Financial overview for Self-funded Students
Self-financing
If you apply for the GEM Master's on a self-financing basis, you must meet the hosting university's deadline.
- For self-funded students from non-EEA (VISA) nationalities, the deadline for application can vary:
For the University of Lund and the University of Twente-ITC: The deadline for self-funded student from non-EEA(VISA) nationalities is 1st May. For Self-funded European nationalities the deadline for applications is 1st July. - For University of Tartu: the deadline for applications for all nationalities (European aswell as non-European) is 15th March 2021.
Non-EU students (self-funding) | |
|---|---|
Tuition fee whole course 24 months | € 18,000.00 |
Additional costs | € 400.00 |
Insurance whole course 24 months Having ahealth insurance is mandatory. The calculation is based on AON ICS Complete+insurance. Please see the minimum requirement for the Health and AccidentInsurance Coverage of EMJMD students here. | € 1270.00 |
Living allowance for 24 months (incl. housing) | € 21.541.44 |
Total | € 41,211.44 |
EU students (self-funding) | |
Tuition fee whole course 24 months | € 18,000.00 |
Additional costs | € 400.00 |
Insurance whole course 24 months | € 1270.00 |
Total | € 19.670.44 |
* Fees are in euros and are subject to change.
** Living expenses are estimated at approximately € 850.00 per month, but may be slightly higher or lower depending on the country where you study.
* For EU students: for an estimation of monthly living costs, we refer you to the Student services page where you may find information about the living costs per partner country
Special remarks:
- For all student contracts, self-funding students should note that any costs for fieldwork, (international/local/ inter-European) travel are at the students own expenses.
- For student contracts with EU students: Please ensure that you have sufficient means of financial support (approximately € 850.00 per month to cover costs of living and accommodation. As an EU citizen these costs do not need to be paid in advance.
- For non-EU Living allowance for 12 months (including housing): Living allowance for 12 months has to be paid because of the residence permit procedure in the Netherlands for non-European students. This monthly allowance will be transferred to the bank account of the student on a monthly basis.
- Payment in installments: Payment in installments is not possible for non-EU students because of the rules for residence permit in The Netherlands. For EU students payment in installments is possible.