Erasmus Mundus Scholarship for the MITRA Master's in Transnational Migrations 2027-2029 (Lille, Dakar and Partners)

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Apply for the MITRA Erasmus Mundus Master's in migration, with partners in Europe, Brazil and Dakar. EUR 1,400/month scholarship. Apply by 17 Jan 2027.

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Overview

The MITRA Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's in Transnational Migrations is open for the 2027-2029 intake. The University of Lille in France leads the programme.

MITRA is a two-year master's on international migration. Students study at three or four partner universities in different countries. Partners include Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Dakar, Senegal, and universities in Belgium, Brazil, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Poland, Romania, Spain and Turkey.

When you apply, you can also ask for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship worth EUR 1,400 a month for 24 months. Only a limited number of scholarships are available.

Who can apply: Holders of a bachelor's degree in the social sciences or humanities who speak both French and English at B2 level or higher.

Deadline: 17 January 2027, midnight Paris time. The application portal shows the closing as 17/01/2027 at 00:00 (Paris), so submit by 16 January 2027 to be safe.

Requirements

Education

A bachelor's degree in the social sciences and/or humanities, such as sociology, psychology, communication, political science, history or law.

Languages

French at B2 level or higher.
English at B2 level or higher.
A bachelor's degree taught fully in English or French can count as proof of that language.
Your written and spoken French and English are assessed during selection.

Required documents

Academic transcripts and bachelor's degree.
Proof of address (accommodation certificate) or residence permit.
Certificate from your place of work, study or training.
Draft research or internship project for MITRA.
English and French proficiency certificates.
CV in European (Europass) format and a motivation letter.
A short video about yourself.
Passport or ID card, and a photo.

Scholarship eligibility

Eligibility for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship follows the European Commission's list of eligible countries (linked from the MITRA scholarship page).
Incomplete applications are not considered.

Programme Structure and Scholarship Benefits

What MITRA students do

Study at three or four consortium universities in different countries over two years.
Year 1: start in Lille (French track) or Brussels (English track), then spend semester 2 in Poland, Romania or Hungary.
Year 2: choose a professional or research specialisation.
Complete a required internship, often with a partner group such as an NGO or public agency (at least 1 month for the professional track, 3 months for the research track).
Write a research thesis or an advocacy paper and defend it before a jury.

Graduates receive the MITRA diploma from the University of Lille plus degrees from the universities where they studied.

Erasmus Mundus scholarship

EUR 1,400 per month for 24 months.
Meant to cover travel, visa, installation and living costs for the two years.
Awarded by the consortium committee after selection.

How to Apply for the MITRA Erasmus Mundus Master's Scholarship 2027

Read the admission rules on the official MITRA page (Official Notice link below).
Go to the MITRA application platform (Apply Now link below) and click Register to create an account.
Open the campaign "MITRA Master programme 27/29".
Fill in the form and upload all required documents, including your video and language certificates. The form is in English, but you may apply in French.
Ask for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship as part of your master's application.
Submit before the 17 January 2027 (Paris time) deadline.

Shortlisted applicants are invited to Zoom interviews in February 2027. Results are published in April 2027 and classes start in September 2027. Questions go to mitra@univ-lille.fr.

Apply Now: Apply on the Official Website

Official Notice: View the Official Opportunity Notice

About the MITRA Erasmus Mundus Consortium

MITRA (Migrations Transnationales) is a bilingual French-English Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's co-funded by the European Union. The University of Lille in France coordinates it.

The consortium has 11 partner universities on four continents, including Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar, Senegal. It also works with 17 associated partners such as NGOs and public agencies, including groups in Dakar and Rabat.

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Location

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