Mundus Journalism is a two-year master’s programme in journalism, media and globalisation run by an international university consortium. All students spend the first year at Aarhus University and the Danish School of Media and Journalism in Aarhus.
In the second year, they specialise in Amsterdam, Prague, London or Munich. The programme combines journalism studies, social-science research and practical reflection in an international setting.
Benefits & funding
- The 10–15 highest-ranked applicants per intake receive an Erasmus Mundus scholarship covering all tuition fees, €1,400 per month for up to 24 months, and health and liability insurance.
- Self-funded 2027–2029 students pay €9,000 for year one if they are non-EU students and €12,000 for year two whether they are EU/EEA or non-EU students.
- All enrolled students may apply for an Erasmus+ stipend for second-year mobility, but availability and allocation depend on annual funding and route-specific rules.
Eligibility
- Applicants of all nationalities may apply.
- Applicants need a relevant bachelor’s degree based on at least three years of full-time study and must complete it by 1 September at programme start. Applicants who have not yet graduated at the time of application may still apply, but must send documentation of the completed degree to Aarhus University by 1 August to finish enrolment. Arts, humanities and social-science degrees are relevant by default; other backgrounds may be accepted after consortium review. An above-average academic record is expected.
- Applicants must document English proficiency at CEFR C1 or above unless exempt under the rules of their chosen second-year university. Accepted tests, scores and exemptions vary by specialisation.
- Applicants must document at least three months of full-time journalistic experience. Internships and unpaid journalistic work may count.
- Applicants who already completed a two-year master’s degree or previously received an Erasmus Mundus scholarship cannot receive this scholarship, but may still seek self-funded admission.
- The programme requires study in at least two countries other than the student’s country of permanent residence. Residents of Denmark follow a study-abroad route in the first year; residents of the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Germany or the United Kingdom must choose a second-year specialisation outside their country of residence.
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Application process
- 1Review the language rules and choose a first- and second-choice second-year specialisation; an admitted specialisation cannot be changed.
- 2During the annual application round, complete the application form and assemble one PDF of no more than 10 MB containing the form, CV, academic documents, proof and samples of journalism experience, language documents, two reference letters, passport copies and any relevant special-needs information.
- 3Complete the online registration, upload the application package and retain the confirmation email. The same application covers admission and Erasmus Mundus scholarship consideration.
Program timeline
Most recent application deadline, at 23:59 Central European Time
Jan 10, 2026
Application call opens for the 2027–2029 programme
Nov 1, 2026
Programme starts
Sep 1, 2027