[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

November 18, 2025 (Opening) | February 12, 2026 (Deadline)

€3,000,000 total budget for 2026; lump sum grants; single-stage call.

Supports European higher education institutions to design innovative, internationally integrated master programmes through global university partnerships.

--- ## Description This grant aims to enhance the international dimension and integration of the European Education Area by funding the development of new, innovative, and highly integrated international master programmes. The initiative is designed to support consortia of higher education institutions—primarily from EU Member States and countries associated with Erasmus+—in modernising and internationalising their curricula. The goal is to foster collaboration across borders, enrich academic perspectives, diversify student bodies, and increase global competitiveness. The programmes developed should address pressing global challenges such as climate change, digital transformation, and sustainable development, while also promoting mechanisms for quality assurance, accreditation, and recognition of qualifications. --- ## Due Dates - Opening date for submissions: **November 18, 2025** - Application deadline: **February 12, 2026, 17:00 Brussels time** Evaluation period: February–June 2026 Notification of results: July 2026 Grant agreement signature: October 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - **Total budget for this call:** €3,000,000 (2026) - **Funding type:** Lump sum grants (ERASMUS-LS) - **Call structure:** Single-stage The number and size of individual grants will depend on the quality and number of proposals received. See the [call document](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2025-11/programme-guide-2026_en.pdf) for further details. --- ## Eligibility - **Who can apply:** - Consortia of higher education institutions from EU Member States or third countries associated with Erasmus+. - Consortia may include partners from non-associated third countries and other relevant educational or non-educational organisations. - **Programme focus:** - Development of new international master programmes (ISCED 2011 level 7). - **Additional requirements:** - See the [call document](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2025-11/programme-guide-2026_en.pdf) for full eligibility and admissibility criteria. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** - Proposals must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ERASMUS-EDU-2026-EMJM-DESIGN?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate). - **Documentation:** - [Call document](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2025-11/programme-guide-2026_en.pdf) - [Standard application form (ERASMUS LSI)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/erasmus/temp-form/af/af_erasmus-lsi_en.pdf) - [ERASMUS Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/about_en) - [Lump Sum MGA](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/agr-contr/ls-mga_en.pdf) - [Guide for applicants](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/om_en.pdf) - **Evaluation:** - Criteria and process detailed in the [call document](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2025-11/programme-guide-2026_en.pdf). --- ## Additional Information - Proposals must correspond to ISCED 2011 level 7 (Master’s level). - The call supports the creation of new programmes; existing programmes are not eligible. - Both academic and relevant non-academic partners (e.g., from industry or civil society) can participate. --- ## External Links - [Call Details & Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/ERASMUS-EDU-2026-EMJM-DESIGN?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=1&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Erasmus+ Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/erasmus-plus/about_en) - [Call Document (2026)](https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2025-11/programme-guide-2026_en.pdf) - [Guide for Applicants](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/guidance/om_en.pdf) - [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) - [FAQ](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/faq) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact/Link | |----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General call enquiries | EACEA-EPLUS-ERASMUS-MUNDUS@ec.europa.eu | | European Commission | +32 2 299 11 11 | | Online contact form | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | IT Helpdesk | [IT Helpdesk Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) |

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