Erasmus Mundus EMLE Scholarship 2025-2026: Fully Funded Master’s Program for Aspiring Legal Experts and Economists
The Erasmus Mundus EMLE Scholarship is a popular Master’s program under the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree Scholarship. EMLE stands for "European Master in Law and Economics" and is a one-year, fully funded Master’s scholarship that involves studying at three different universities in Europe and beyond. The scholarship is funded by the European Commission.
Application results will be announced in July 2025, and students who expect to graduate before then are also eligible to apply. The program will start in October 2025, with study locations available in countries like France, the United States, Spain, Belgium, Israel, Germany, India, Italy, the Netherlands, and Poland.
Key Information about the EMLE Scholarship 2025
- Host Countries: France, USA, Spain, Belgium, Israel, Germany, India, Italy, Netherlands, Poland
- Locations: Aix-en-Provence, Arizona, Barcelona, Ghent, Haifa, Hamburg, Mumbai, Rome, Rotterdam, Warsaw
- Duration: 1 year
- Program: European Master in Law and Economics (EMLE)
- Benefits: Fully funded, with 10 scholarships available
- Application Deadline: 15th January 2025
Why Choose EMLE?
The EMLE program offers in-depth training in Law and Economics, supported by an Erasmus+ grant, which highlights it as a top international Master’s program.
Scholarship Coverage
The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship is fully funded, covering:
- Full tuition fees
- Health insurance
- Travel costs
- Visa fees
- Monthly stipend of EUR 1400 for one year
Partner Universities
The EMLE program is offered in partnership with 10 universities across Europe and beyond:
European Universities:
- Erasmus University Rotterdam (Netherlands)
- University of Hamburg (Germany)
- University of Ghent (Belgium)
- Aix-Marseille University (France)
- University of Vienna (Austria)
- Warsaw School of Economics (Poland)
- LUMSA University (Italy)
- Pompeu Fabra University (Spain)
Non-European Universities:
- Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (India)
- University of Haifa (Israel)
Program Structure
The EMLE program lasts one year (divided into 3 terms). Students can choose between two to three locations to complete their studies:
- Term 1: Spain, Germany, or Netherlands
- Term 2: Germany, Netherlands, or Belgium
- Term 3 (Thesis): India, Germany, Israel, Italy, Poland, France, USA
Degrees Offered
Upon completion of each term, students receive official degrees from partner universities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to students from any country
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree (3 or 4 years)
- Final-year students can apply if they will graduate before July
- Preference is given to students with backgrounds in law or economics, though others may apply with a strong motivation letter
Required Documents
- Degrees, certificates, and transcripts
- Motivation letter
- Recommendation letters
- Proof of residence
- Completed application form
- Proof of English proficiency (with exemptions for some countries)
Selection Criteria
- Academic qualifications (40%)
- Quality of motivation letter (25%)
- Relevant studies in Law and Economics (25%)
- Recommendation letters (10%)
Application Process
Apply online, ensuring you meet the program's requirements and understand the study tracks offered.