Ladoscholar: Mundus MAPP is a master’s programme with scholarship funding built in. It’s an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s in Public Policy, running since 2007 and delivered by universities in Austria, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom. You study in at least two of those countries, earn a joint degree and get hands-on policy experience through internships.
The scholarship is the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM) award from the European Union. Selected students receive tuition coverage, health insurance and a tax-free living allowance of €1,400 per month for up to 24 months. That adds up to around €33,600 over the programme.
There’s no separate scholarship application. It’s integrated into the main admission application. You apply for the programme, tick the financial aid option, and the committee considers you for funding.
The programme is competitive, and an admission offer doesn’t guarantee funding.
Eligibility
- Degree: A bachelor’s or equivalent worth 180 ECTS credits, completed after at least three years of study in the social sciences or a related field. Subjects such as political science, economics, international relations and public policy are well fit.
- Nationality: Open to students of all nationalities, EU and non-EU.
- Degree timing: Applicants should expect to complete their degree by 15 August 2027. Final-year students can usually apply.
- English: You’ll need to show proof of English.
- Scholarship rules: The EMJM scholarship has its own EU conditions, and some students may qualify for separate institutional scholarships instead. Institutional funding isn’t the same as EMJM funding.
How to Apply
1. Read the programme and track details first. You choose from the study tracks on the official Mundus MAPP website which is provided below. Each track has different universities and mobility paths.
2. Register on the application portal. Applicants register through the CEU application system and complete the online form.
3. Indicate your interest in funding. Tick the financial aid option inside the CEU admission form, and meet the earliest deadline.
4. Request your reference letters. Ask your referees to submit through the portal, and remind them before the deadline.
5. Submit before 1 December. Don’t wait for the last evening.
How to stand out:
- Show real interest in policy: internships, research, volunteering, campaigns or work with institutions.
- Explain why a joint, multi-country programme suits you, not just why you want Europe.
- Be specific about the policy area you care about, such as climate, migration, health or governance.
- Link your past experience to your future plans in a clear, believable story.
Key Dates
- 1 December 2026, 23:59 CET: Deadline to be considered for scholarships.
- 14 April 2027: First-round admission and EMJM scholarship results.
- 15 April and 1 July 2027: Later deadlines for self-funded applicants outside and inside the EU/EEA.
- September 2027: Programme starts.
Documents Needed
The official checklist is on the application portal, so prepare early. Expect to prepare:
- CV or resume
- Motivation statement
- Academic transcripts and proof of your degree or expected completion
- Proof of English proficiency
- Reference letters, submitted by your referees through the portal
- Passport or ID
- Any programme-specific documents the portal requests
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Hunting for a separate scholarship form. There isn’t one. Funding is part of the main application.
- Missing the funding deadline. If you apply later as a self-funded student, you won’t be considered for the scholarship.
- Forgetting to tick the financial aid option. You must indicate your interest in the form.
- Assuming admission means funding. A place on the programme isn’t a scholarship offer.
- Leaving referees until the last minute. Late letters can weaken or sink your application.
- Writing a generic motivation statement. If anyone could write it? Just rewrite it.
Application Link
Who This Is Best For: Bachelor’s graduates in the social sciences or related fields who want an international, two-country master’s in public policy and have a clear interest in governance, development or policy work. Not for anyone who needs a one-year degree or who prefers to stay in a single country.
