Application Step-by-Step
Click through each step. There is no single portal — each programme has its own system.
1. Research & Shortlist Programmes
Browse the Erasmus Mundus Catalogue. Filter by subject, country, duration. Shortlist exactly 3. Research each consortium's mobility track, partner universities, and alumni experiences.
2. Check Each Programme's Requirements
Visit each programme's own website. Note: motivation letter word count, required documents, specific language tests, CV format, portfolio needs. These differ for every programme.
3. Prepare Your Documents
Transcripts, degree certificates, language test scores (valid!), CV, passport copy. Get translations if needed. Some require certified copies.
Full document checklist →4. Write Your Motivation Letter(s)
One for each programme — tailored, specific, personal. This is the most important document. Budget 2–4 weeks minimum.
Motivation Letter guide →5. Secure Reference Letters
Ask 2–3 professors/supervisors who know you well. Give them 4–6 weeks. Brief them on the programme and share your CV.
References guide →6. Register & Submit
Register on each programme's portal. Upload everything. Double-check formats, sizes, file names. Submit 48+ hours before deadline — servers crash on the last day every year.
7. Wait for Results
Main list: February–May. Reserve list: could be until September. You cannot contact programmes to ask about status. Be prepared for months of waiting.
After Selection guide →