Choosing Your 3 Programmes
You can apply to a maximum of 3. Choose wrong, and you waste all your effort.
Start here: Official Erasmus Mundus Catalogue — filter by subject, country, and duration.
What to Evaluate
Does it match your background?
Check required undergraduate fields. If you're from engineering, don't apply to a pure humanities programme hoping for a stretch. Also check if your specific sub-field matches — "environmental science" programmes vary wildly in focus.
Where will you actually live?
The mobility track is usually fixed. A programme in Amsterdam + Paris + Reykjavik means €2,000+/month cities. One in Lisbon + Ghent + Warsaw is far more affordable. The track also affects your visa situation and language needs.
Who runs the programme?
Look at the lead university's reputation in your field. Check faculty research. Google alumni — where do they work now? A well-connected consortium opens more doors than a prestigious name alone.
Can you afford the gap?
Even with the €1,400 stipend, expensive cities create funding gaps. Factor in the cost of moving 2–4 times. A "dream programme" in costly cities may cause genuine financial hardship. See Living Costs.
Strategic Selection
Your top choice. Best fit academically. Apply here with your strongest effort.
Good match with slightly better odds. Maybe fewer applicants or a newer programme.
Niche programme with lower competition. Still genuinely interests you — never apply to a programme you wouldn't attend.