No. Maximum 3, strictly enforced. The EC cross-references all applications. Applying to a 4th disqualifies you from all of them. Choose wisely — see our Programme Selection guide.
2–5% for the scholarship. Admission rate (self-funded) is higher. Compared to Fulbright (~20%) and Chevening (~6%), Erasmus Mundus is the most competitive. See Success Rate.
Technically yes — tuition, €1,400/month, travel, insurance. Practically, the stipend doesn't cover rent in Amsterdam (€2,000+) or Paris. Budget €2,000–5,000 in savings. See Living Costs and Scholarship Amount.
Depends on each country's visa rules. Netherlands: 16hr/week, Germany: 120 days/year, France: 964hr/year. But the course load is intense and you move every semester. Don't build finances around work income. See During Scholarship.
You get a self-funded place — same programme, you pay tuition (€9,000–33,600). You cannot apply for the scholarship later. See Self-Funded Option.
Main list: February–May. Reserve list? Possibly until September with zero updates. See After Selection.
Usually no. The mobility track is fixed. You commit to wherever the consortium sends you. Research tracks carefully before applying. See Programme Selection and Living Costs.
Depends on the programme. Some award a joint diploma (one certificate), others multiple degrees from 2+ universities. Distinction matters less than the names — employers and PhD committees understand the format. Check for recognition in your target country.
No official age limit. Students in their 30s and 40s have been selected. Older applicants often write stronger motivation letters. Practical considerations (family, mortgage) are personal, not eligibility barriers.
Yes, no limit on reapplications. Many scholars succeeded on their 2nd or 3rd try. Between attempts: gain experience, improve your motivation letter, get stronger references.
Yes. But your motivation letter must clearly explain why a second Master's. Best cases: clear career pivot or need for multi-country expertise only Erasmus Mundus provides.
New visa for each country. Processing times: 2 weeks to 4 months. The #1 stress source per EMA survey. The consortium provides letters, but the process is on you. See Visa Guide.
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