Brief Overview of the Scholarship
The Europubhealth+ programme is a two-year, multilingual and multicultural Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree focused on Public Health in Europe. It is delivered by a consortium of eight European universities and awards a double international degree, recognised since 2006 as a “Master of Excellence”.
Students complete a first year of core public health training across various partner institutions. In the second year, they choose a specialisation among several options, including biostatistics and epidemiology, health promotion, health systems governance, and others.
The programme offers a strong international experience with mobility across several European countries, courses taught in English, French, or Spanish, and opportunities to build a Europe-wide professional network.
Additionally, Erasmus Mundus scholarships (and other funding opportunities) are available for the best applicants, covering participation fees and a monthly stipend.
Overall, Europubhealth+ is an exceptional opportunity for students and young professionals seeking to specialise in public health, develop an international profile, and train within a European environment of excellence.
Scholarship Objective
Main objective: To train internationally competent public health professionals capable of addressing current health system challenges, including health promotion, management, epidemiology, data science, environmental health, and governance.
Type of support: A full Master’s programme with international mobility. The scholarship typically covers tuition fees and may include a monthly allowance.
Target study level: Master (M-level). Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Relevant field: Public Health, including epidemiology, health services management, health promotion, applied social sciences, biostatistics, and environmental health.
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality or residence: Open to candidates from all countries. Some specific scholarship schemes may impose additional conditions.
Academic level: A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as public health, social sciences, or health-related disciplines is required.
Age limit: No age limit is explicitly mentioned.
Language requirements: Courses are taught in English, French, or Spanish, depending on the institution. Applicants must meet the relevant language requirements and provide valid test results.
Socio-economic criteria: Certain forms of financial support (such as fee waivers) may consider the applicant’s financial situation.
Other criteria: Selection is based on motivation, academic performance, relevant experience (volunteering, internships, work), and the ability to adapt to international and multicultural environments.
Benefits Offered
Scholarship amount: Erasmus Mundus scholarships may provide up to €1,400 per month.
Covered fees: Scholarships cover full participation costs (tuition fees) as well as health and accident insurance.
Duration: The programme lasts two years, and the scholarship usually covers the full duration.
Renewal: No renewal process is needed, as the scholarship is granted for both years of the programme.
Application Procedure
Required documents: CV, motivation letter, academic transcripts, diplomas, language test results, recommendation letters (if required), and any additional documents specified by the programme.
Application platform: Applications are submitted online through the dedicated platform (e.g. for the 2026 intake).
Key dates:
– Erasmus Mundus scholarship deadline: 8 January 2026 (12:00 CET)
– Self-funded candidates: 25 March 2026
Interview: A 15-minute online interview is organised for shortlisted applicants.
Recipient Commitments
- Maintain strong academic performance throughout the programme.
- Participate in all international mobility components.
- Some funding schemes may encourage returning to one’s home country (although this is not explicitly stated for this programme).
- Take part in reports, networking activities, or alumni initiatives as required.
Funding Organisation
Name: Europubhealth+ Erasmus Mundus Joint Master.
Funding: Co-funded by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) under the European Commission.
Mission: Since 2006, the programme has provided excellent public health training across partner universities with strong support for international mobility.
Partner universities: University College Dublin (Ireland), EHESP School of Public Health (France), University of Granada (Spain), University of Liège (Belgium), Maastricht University (Netherlands), Jagiellonian University Medical College Krakow (Poland), University of Sheffield (United Kingdom), and University of Bordeaux (France).
Tips to Improve Your Chances of Selection
- Clearly demonstrate why this programme matches your academic and professional goals.
- Highlight your previous training, academic achievements, and any relevant experience (volunteering, internships, work).
- Prepare your language test early to avoid delays.
- Emphasise your capacity for international mobility and adaptation to multicultural environments.
- Apply early, especially if you are aiming for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.
- If you do not receive the main scholarship, consider alternative funding or self-funded options (around 40% of students are not Erasmus Mundus scholars).
- Write a strong motivation letter aligned with the programme’s specialisations, such as biostatistics, data science, or health systems governance.
- Prepare for the interview by practising how to present your background, motivation, and expectations.