Everything you need to apply for the Erasmus Mundus AISS programme and prepare a strong scholarship application — written from the perspective of someone going through the process, with extra care for Nepali / South Asian applicants.
The whole process takes about 10 months. Most failure happens at step 2: paperwork preparation. Transcripts, recommendations, and translations are solvable if you start early.
Bachelor's degree in CS / IT / related, English proficiency (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent), strong motivation. AISS accepts students from anywhere in the world.
The paperwork phase. Start months in advance — transcripts and recommendation letters take longer than you think.
Applications open ~October, close ~February for the August intake. One application gives you a shot at the Erasmus Mundus scholarship automatically.
Short online interview with consortium faculty. Mostly about your motivation, background, and what you'd bring to the cohort.
Decisions land around April–May. The Erasmus Mundus scholarship is a separate award on top of admission.
After admission, the work shifts from application mode into visa, housing, travel, and onboarding. Keep the offer letter and scholarship confirmation ready.
The EMJMD (Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree) scholarship covers tuition for all four semesters plus a monthly living allowance. You apply once for AISS — the scholarship consideration is automatic.
✦ Figures are the official Erasmus Mundus rates for cohorts beginning 2026. Confirm on the consortium’s site — they update annually.
Working on a one-page printable timeline you can pin above your desk. Until then, keep an eye on the application notes — they update as the deadlines hit.
