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