Scholarships and tuition fees

For intake 2026, the EACH programme offers Erasmus Mundus scholarships, tuition waiver study places, and fee-based study places.

The admission committee of the EACH programme will create an individual ranking of applicants for each admission period (see more information in the Admission Information section). Applicants who applied during admission period 1 (Nov 5, 2025 – Jan 5, 2026) will be considered for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship, tuition waiver study place or fee-based study place. Applicants who applied during admission period 2 (Jan 7, 2026- Feb 5, 2026) will only be considered for the tuition waiver study places or fee-based study places.

The number of Erasmus Mundus scholarships is limited and will be allocated to the best-ranked candidates (who applied during admission period 1). In addition, the EACH consortium offers tuition waiver (TW) study places and self-funded study places for intake 2026. All EU/EEA/Switzerland applicants fulfilling the admission requirements, but not qualifying for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship, will be offered a TW study place.

Erasmus Mundus Scholarship

The Erasmus Mundus scholarship will cover the following:

  • Participation costs of 18000 EUR per programme (incl. tuition fee and full insurance).
  • Monthly allowance of 1400 EUR for up to 24 months (includes allowance for installation, subsistence, travel and visa costs).

Tuition waiver study place

The tuition waiver study place will cover the participation costs of 18000 EUR per programme (incl. tuition fee and full insurance).

Fee-based study place

The cost of tuition for a fee-based student place is 9000 EUR per year (18000 EUR per programme), covering tuition and full insurance.

General rules for Erasmus Mundus scholarships

  • Students who have already obtained an Erasmus Mundus Master Course scholarship are not eligible to apply for any additional scholarships under the Erasmus+ scheme.
  • Students benefiting from an Erasmus Mundus scholarship cannot benefit from another EU grant while pursuing their studies in an Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters programme.
  • Erasmus Mundus scholarship is paid during the study period (including to students in their country of residence) if they are enrolled as full-time students.
  • Erasmus Mundus scholarships are offered to students from all over the world. However, geographical balance applies.

The tuition fee covers:

1. Tuition throughout the programme and essential study materials (including the language courses).
2. Winter School (WS) costs (incl. accommodation costs during WS; travel costs if travelling with the group from the first- or second-year location to the WS and/or back).
3. Orientation course and reception upon arrival to the first- and second-year universities.
4. Ongoing support service and counselling by the international student services by the first- and second-year universities.
5. Assistance with everyday issues like settling in the dormitory, registering for classes, getting medical help, etc.
6. Full insurance, including health insurance, accident insurance, liability insurance, insurance against theft or loss of documents, supplementary assistance insurance, and round-the-clock support service that is valid during studies in the EACH programme.

The tuition fee does not cover accommodation in the dormitory, meals, travel costs required for the mobilities, living expenses, or other costs.

Paying the tuition fee:

Students with a fee-based study place are required to pay the fee for the first semester once they arrive in Tartu (by September 20 at the latest after signing the fee contract, please read more here).

Other scholarship options:

Students who do not have the EU scholarship can apply for some other scholarships: 

Please also see the Frequently Asked Questions section for more information.