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FAQ

Application

When is it possible to apply for admission?

It depends on your citizenship: Citizens from a country from outside the EU, EEA or Switzerland can submit their application from 15 November. The deadline is 15 January 23:59 CET.

Citizens of the EU, EEA or Switzerland can submit their application from 16 January. The deadline is 1 March 23:59 CET.

We do not accept applications after the deadline.

How do I apply for the admission?

You apply for admission via the online application portal at the University of Copenhagen. Please follow the instructions carefully and submit all required documentation.

Find the application procedure here to apply for admission.

What are the requirements for the letter of motivation?

The requirement for the letters of motivation is described under Admission requirements and application > Required documentation > Letter of Motivation.

Is it possible to apply to more than one Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programme?

There is no limit to how many Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Programmes you can apply for across universities.

If you wish to apply for three different Erasmus Mundus programmes offered at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH), you must be aware of the specific admission requirements for each programme. Furthermore, you are only allowed to submit a maximum of 3 applications to study programmess across all faculties at the UCPH) for the same intake.

Any additional applications will be cancelled by the UCPH Admission's office.

Being from within the European Union and granted an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, can I be enrolled at a university in my home country for the first or second academic year?

Scholarship holders must successfully complete a minimum of 30 ECTS in two countries which are different from the country in which they resided at the time of application.

This means that if you, e.g. are residing in Italy at the time of application, you must choose a study track with a second-year university that is not located in Italy in order to be eligible for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.


The First academic year must be at the University of Copenhagen. For the second academic year you must choose a study track among the second-year universities.

Is it possible to apply as a part-time student?

No, all Erasmus Mundus students must study full-time.

Can I apply, if I have already graduated from an Erasmus Mundus programme and/or have obtained an Erasmus Mundus scholarship previously?

It is only possible to obtain an EMJM Erasmus Mundus Scholarship once, but you are welcome to apply as a fee-paying student.

Can I apply to an Erasmus Mundus programme if I already hold a master’s degree?

Yes, you can apply for admission. However, to meet the application requirements, you must upload your qualifying bachelor’s transcript and certified diploma. Your master’s degree is not taken into consideration in the assessment for admission

Is it necessary to submit a language proficiency test if English was the language/medium of instruction during my undergraduate studies?

We only accept a completed upper secondary school degree, bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in English from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom or USA, as proof of English language proficiency.

You can read about the language requirements for the programme under Admission requirements and application > Language requirements.

I have previously taken an English test; can I use this as part of my application?

Yes - if you have passed one of the following:

  • IELTS (Academic)

  • TOEFL (IBT, home edition)

  • Cambridge (CPE or CAE pass level of C1 or C2)

The IELTS and TOEFL results are only valid if they are not older than two years counted from the application deadline. There is no limitation for validity for the Cambridge tests.

You can read about the language requirements for the programme under Admission requirements and application > Language requirements.

Can I send the registration for my test as proof of my language proficiency?

No, we only accept an official certificate of your results as proof of language proficiency.

Can I send the language proficiency test results after the submission deadline?

No, the language proficiency test result must be submitted by the application deadline.

I will not receive my bachelor’s diploma before the application deadline. Can I send my diploma after graduation?

Yes, in this case, you must document that you have completed your bachelor’s degree as soon as possible and no later than 20 September.

What kind of certification is required?

Your documents must have an official stamp and a signature, an official digital signature or an online verification link, verifying the True Copy.


Typically, your university can assist you in certifying your documents. Otherwise, we also accept signatures by embassies and official representatives or public offices, e.g. police stations.


When will I get the result of my application?

Non-EU applicants: From March to May.

EU, EAA or Swiss applicants: From late May to June.


You will be informed of the result of your application regarding admission as well as the Erasmus Mundus scholarship through the application portal.

If you receive an offer of admission (and scholarship), you will have 5 days to accept the offer through the application portal.

What is the assessment procedure regarding Erasmus Mundus scholarships?

Each assessment category (i.e. academic excellence, relevant work experience, and personal motivation) is allocated a grade between 1 and 5.

A final application grade is obtained using a weighting system whereby 75% of the final grade is allocated to academic excellence, 15% to work experience, and finally 10% to personal motivation.


You can read more about the assessment process for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship here.

Can I appeal the result of the assessment of my application?

You may submit an appeal pertaining to legal issues such as legal errors and irregularities if you find that the decision does not comply with Danish legislation. You cannot appeal against the assessment of your academic qualifications made by the Assessment Committee.

An appeal must be submitted within two weeks of receiving the result of the assessment to the University of Copenhagen to admissions@ku.dk.

An appeal on grounds of legal matters must be made in writing, and you must state exactly on which grounds you believe that the decision is not in compliance with the applicable legislation. The appeal regulations can be found in paragraph 50 of Ministerial Order no. 35. The Ministerial Order can be found here.

Will submitted documentation be returned to me?

No, we only accept digital documents and not hard paper copies. Any hard copy documents we receive will not be reviewed and will be securely shredded

Will I receive academic feedback on my application?

Due to the high number of applications, we cannot provide academic feedback on your application. However, if rejected you will receive your ranking among all applicants.

What are the important dates and deadlines that I need to be aware of if I am a citizen of the EU, EEA, and Switzerland?

This timeline shows the application procedure from preparing your application to starting your studies if you are a citizen of the EU, EEA, and Switzerland


You can find the timeline here

What are the important dates and deadlines that I need to be aware of if I am a citizen from OUTSIDE the EU, EEA, and Switzerland?

This timeline shows the application procedure from preparing your application to starting your studies if you are a citizen from the EU, EEA, and Switzerland


You can find the timeline here