Erasmus Mundus Masters in Public Health Scholarship 2026

Erasmus Mundus Masters in Public Health Scholarship 2026: Fully Funded Master’s Scholarship in Europe

Applications are now open for the Erasmus Mundus Masters in Public Health Scholarship 2026 (Europubhealth+). This fully funded program, supported by the European Union, offers outstanding international students the opportunity to pursue a two-year master’s degree in public health across top European universities.

The program equips future health professionals with the knowledge and skills to tackle global health challenges through a multidisciplinary and multicultural approach. Students study in two or more European countries, gaining exposure to diverse health systems, policies, and research environments.

Erasmus Mundus Masters in Public Health Scholarship Summary

Host Countries	Belgium, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Poland, UK
Program Name	Erasmus Mundus European Public Health Master’s (Europubhealth+)
Eligible Nationalities	All countries (EU & Non-EU)
Degree Level	Master’s degree
Duration	2 years
Application Fee	None
Deadline	Erasmus Mundus Scholarships: 8 January 2026 Self-Funded Students: 25 March 2026

Benefits

The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship is fully funded and covers:

Full tuition fees
Monthly living allowance (~€1,400/month)
Travel & installation costs (€1,000–€4,000 depending on distance)
Health insurance
Multiple or joint master’s degrees from participating universities
Study in two or more European countries
Internship or placement opportunities
Access to a global alumni network of over 80 countries

For Self-Funded Students

Those not selected for full funding may still receive:

Tuition discounts
Country-based grants
Local housing or living support

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have:

A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent, 180 ECTS credits) in medicine, health sciences, social sciences, management, or related fields.
English proficiency: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, or equivalent.
Additional language skills (Spanish/French) depending on selected universities.
Relevant professional or volunteer experience in the health or social sector is an asset.
Open to students worldwide.

Selection Criteria

Academic Excellence – 40%
Motivation & Program Fit – 30%
International Exposure – 10%
Professional Experience – 10%
References – 5%
Language Proficiency – 5%

Required Documents

Completed online application form
CV (Europass format recommended)
Motivation letter (1–2 pages)
Official transcripts & degree certificates
Proof of English proficiency
Two reference letters
Copy of passport or national ID
(Optional) Proof of additional language skills

All documents must be in English or an officially certified translation.

How to Apply

Review eligibility and select your first- and second-year study pathway.
Prepare required documents in the specified format.
Create an account on the official Europubhealth+ portal.
Submit the application before 8 January 2026 (for scholarships).
Results announced between April–May 2026.
Program begins in September 2026.

Official link: www.europubhealth.org

Program Structure

Year 1 – Foundation in Public Health (60 ECTS)
Study at one of the following:

University of Granada (Spain)
University of Liège (Belgium)
University of Sheffield (UK)
University College Dublin (Ireland)

Core Courses: Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Systems, Policy, Health Promotion, Environmental Health, and Research Methods.

Summer Integration Module (Rennes, France):
A 3-week session at EHESP School of Public Health focusing on European health systems, teamwork, and intercultural collaboration.

Year 2 – Specialization (60 ECTS):
Choose a track such as: