Erasmus Mundus Design Measures
ERASMUS Lump Sum Grants
Basic Information
- Identifier
- ERASMUS-EDU-2026-EMJM-DESIGN
- Programme
- Erasmus Mundus Design Measures
- Programme Period
- 2021 - 2027
- Status
- Open (31094502)
- Opening Date
- November 18, 2025
- Deadline
- February 12, 2026
- Deadline Model
- single-stage
- Budget
- €3,000,000
- Min Grant Amount
- –
- Max Grant Amount
- –
- Expected Number of Grants
- –
- Keywords
- ERASMUS-EDU-2026-EMJM-DESIGNERASMUS-EDU-2026-EMJM-DESIGN
Description
To reinforce the integration and international dimension of the European Education Area, Erasmus Mundus Design Measures aim to enhance the capacities of higher education institutions in Europe to modernise and internationalise their curricula by developing new master programmes in partnership with different universities.
Developing innovative international master programmes is crucial for universities in Europe. International collaboration brings diverse academic perspectives and teaching methodologies, enriching the curriculum and broadening students' educational experiences. International master programmes also attract students from around the world, thus increasing diversity and the talent pool, as well as enhancing the universities' reputation and competitiveness on the global stage.
By collaborating with institutions from Europe and beyond, universities in Europe can pool resources and knowledge to address pressing global issues such as climate change, digital transformation and sustainable development. In the long run, Erasmus Mundus Design Measures will foster the development of common mechanisms in higher education related to quality assurance, accreditation and recognition of degrees and credits.
Therefore, the main objective of the Erasmus Mundus Design Measures is to encourage the development of innovative, highly integrated new international study programmes at Master level. These international study programmes are planned to be jointly delivered by an international consortium of higher education institutions from EU Member States or third countries associated to the programme. Where relevant, also higher education institutions from third countries not associated to the programme can be involved. Other educational and/or non-educational partners with specific expertise and interest in the concerned study areas/professional domains can also contribute.
Beneficiaries should provide a level of education corresponding to level 7 of the international standard classification of education ISCED 2011.
Eligibility & Conditions
Conditions
1. Eligibility and admissibility conditions:
described in the call document.
Proposal page limits and layout: described in Part B of the Application Form available in the Submission System.
2. Eligible Countries
described in the call document.
3. Evaluation
Evaluation criteria, scoring, threshold and process are described in the call document.
4. Indicative timetable for evaluation and grant agreement
as described in call document.
Publication of the call: 13/11/2025.
Deadline for submitting applications: 12/02/2026 17:00 (Brussels time).
Evaluation period: February-June 2026.
Information to applicants: July 2026
Signature of the grant agreement: October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions About Erasmus Mundus Design Measures
Support & Resources
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