ERASMUS MUNDUS JOURNALISM MASTER’S PROGRAMME

Application Period: 1 November, 2026 – 10 January, 2027 13.00 CET

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Journalism, Media and Globalisation is a two-year international joint master’s degree programme that combines academic media research with practical journalism training across global contexts. Admission is highly competitive and in addition to meeting the formal requirements, all applications are carefully assessed according to specific selection criteria to ensure that candidates are a strong fit for the programme’s academic profile and international learning environment.

ELIGIBILITY:

Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) based on at least three years of full-time study

When commencing the Mundus Journalism programme by the 1st of September, students must have completed a bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject. The bachelor’s degree must be a degree approved by both Aarhus University and by the university chosen for the second-year studies*. Applicants who have not yet graduated from their bachelor’s degree at the time of application, can, however, still apply. 

All applicants need to include a transcript of records of all the courses completed within the application package. Applicants who have received their bachelor’s certificate must include this as well. Applicants who are yet to graduate, must forward documentation of a bachelor’s degree to Aarhus University no later than the 1st of August to complete the enrolment process prior to course start.

Subjects within bachelor’s programmes in Arts/Humanities and Social Sciences are by default considered to be relevant. Applicants who have completed other programmes, but whose qualifications are deemed by the Consortium to be relevant and adequate, may also be offered admission.

To ensure that the best candidates are admitted, the Consortium has decided to give priority to academic merit; candidates will only be admitted if they have an above-average bachelor’s degree (a minimum of an above-average class mark/GPA is expected).

Students holding a Bachelor degree from China, India and Vietnam need to present an APS Certificate for admission to LMU Munich. APS Certificates are issued by the Cultural Departments of the German Embassy in Beijing and Shanghai and the Academic Evaluation Centers in Hanoi and New Delhi.

Provide proof of English language proficiency at the application stage through an accepted English language test, unless exempt

The Erasmus Mundus Journalism programme is taught entirely in English. Students are therefore expected to be able to read and understand academic texts, participate actively in lectures and classroom discussions, and complete written assignments and examinations in English. 

The Erasmus Mundus Journalism programme is taught entirely in English. Students are therefore expected to be able to read and understand academic texts, participate actively in lectures and classroom discussions, and complete written assignments and examinations in English.

Because the Mundus Journalism programme is grounded in the field of media and journalism studies rather than basic skills training, applicants must already possess foundational journalistic experience before joining the programme. They therefore require documentation of at least three months of full-time journalism work—ensuring that all students enter with a practical understanding of the profession, which they can then build on through the programme’s academic and analytical focus.

BENEFIT:

Erasmus Mundus Scholarship benefits:

An Erasmus Mundus scholarship covers both your tuition and your living costs for the full Mundus Journalism programme.

Scholarship holders receive:

A complete waiver of all tuition fees for both years of the programme

€1,400 per month for up to 24 months, which you can use for housing, food, travel, visas, and any other costs related to studying and living in Europe

Free health and liability insurance

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QASSIM UNIVERSITY DEANSHIP OF POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

Application Opens: January 27, 2027; Deadline: February 1, 2027

LOCATION: Saudi Arabia

Qassim University provides distinguished opportunities for students wishing to pursue postgraduate studies through a wide range of master’s and doctoral programs, designed to meet the evolving needs of the labor market and achieve the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. These programs also contribute to strengthening national priorities in research, development, and innovation, leading to international leadership.

These programs are supervised by national and international cadres with extensive academic and practical experience, who are keen to transfer their knowledge to students by engaging them in advanced research projects and applied training, which contributes to raising their efficiency and enhancing their innovative skills.

ELIGIBILITY:

Admission to postgraduate studies (Master’s and PhD) is generally subject to the following:

The applicant must have, during or before the application period, a result in the General Abilities Test for Undergraduates, held by the National Center for Measurement and Evaluation.

A passing score for programs that require the STEP English language test

The applicant must be a Saudi national or a non-Saudi resident within the Kingdom. For non-Saudis outside the Kingdom, applications should be submitted via Study in Saudi Arabia Platform

The applicant must have a university degree from a Saudi university or from another recognized university.

A declaration of graduation may be accepted – for doctoral program applicants – provided that the master’s thesis defense is successfully passed, the master’s thesis course grade is recorded in the academic transcript (graduate), and only the graduation certificate remains to be issued.

The cumulative GPA of a bachelor’s degree student expected to graduate from Qassim University or another university must not be less than (4.50) for theoretical specializations and (4.25) for applied specializations.

The application fee is SAR 100 (one hundred Saudi Riyals) (non-refundable).

Documents to be uploaded to the website when filling out the data on the university website:

Bachelor’s degree graduation document for applicants for master’s programs.

Master’s graduation document for male and female applicants for doctoral programs.

Academic record.

Non-Saudis are accepted in external and internal scholarship tracks according to the following conditions and procedures.

External scholarships (non-Saudis from outside the Kingdom)

Applications are submitted via Study Gate Saudi Arabia It includes:

GCC nationals.

Or from outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and do not have valid residency in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Or present in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with valid residency and under the sponsorship of Qassim University or under the sponsorship of one of the universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Applications for postgraduate programs at Qassim University are submitted electronically through the Admission and Registration portal during the period announced in the timeline. The programs are distributed across the university’s colleges at the Master’s and Doctorate levels, with unified general conditions and specific conditions set by each academic department. Admissions and Registration Portal

BENEFIT:

Fully funded

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