Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree
Where learners become leaders
This year we are applying again for support from the European Commission in order to be able to provide scholarships to students from all around the world in the future. We will know the decision regarding the support from the European Comission in June.
All applications received by February 28, 2025, are automatically considered a scholarship application. The results of EMJM scholarships might be communicated to accepted applicants in July 2025 and the scholarships will be available only if the European Commission extends its support to the EPS programme.
The EPS Programme gives its students the possibility to acquire high-profile pluridisciplinary knowledge and skills. The first goal of the EPS Programme is to prepare a new generation of managers, policymakers and research leaders. The excellence of the programme is based on a central focus on the societal, political, economic and cultural processes that have formed contemporary Europe and its role in the international environment, the programme also fosters exchange among diverse European and non-European cultures, and offers a unique learning experience to both EU and non-EU students.
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Events
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2025Online Research Seminar 2025
A one-day online research seminar will gather first-year students and academics from all partner universities to provide extensive feedback on students’ MA research proposals on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The event aims to make the MA…
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What our students and alumni say
Kateřina Skalová
For me, the most valuable characteristic of the programme is the wide range of cultural backgrounds we come from; everyone has a unique perspective, which we share. I have learned more than I expected from this. We could participate in many interesting extracurricular activities (the European Waves magazine, walking tours to get to know the history of the cities we study in, or volunteering at Forum 2000, etc.)
Stella Avetisyan
Completing my Master’s degree in EPS was a transformative experience that gave me everything I once dreamed of. Studying in a multicultural environment, conducting research with exceptional resources, and gaining knowledge at three renowned European universities shaped my personal and academic growth. Beyond academics, it helped me grow as a person, giving me confidence and a broader perspective. The skills and knowledge I developed during this program have since opened doors to opportunities in major international companies, where I’ve demonstrated my capabilities and put what I learned into practice. EPS helped me grow and equipped me to excel in a global professional environment
Samanta Sofia Veliz Isla
The EPS program provided invaluable skills that have profoundly shaped my professional journey. I started my studies during the COVID-19 period, and despite the uncertainties, the program maintained its interdisciplinary and high-quality learning experience. EPS's focus on cross-cultural understanding prepared me to work effectively in international and humanitarian contexts. Personally, it has also allowed me to grow—teaching me to adapt, innovate, and lead in dynamic environments. I’m grateful for the experience and highly recommend the EPS program to anyone looking for a diverse academic adventure.
Katarina Marinkovikj
I chose the EPS program to gain a deeper understanding of European politics and to benefit from the unique intercultural experience of studying and living in three different countries. This opportunity has been incredibly enriching, with highlights like the study trip to Brussels and various extracurricular opportunities. The program’s diverse courses and activities have given me valuable knowledge and skills that will undoubtedly support my future career. In addition, I was recently elected to become a Young European Ambassador to the Western Balkans with the EU Regional Communication Programme.
Alváro Fernandez Cruz
In a nutshell, what I appreciate the most about EPS is the myriad of opportunities it offers to engaged students. From studying at renowned universities in 3 different beautiful European cities to doing your mandatory internship at an international organization (in my case, the OECD in Paris), not to forget the extracurricular activities like the Europaeum events (I attended Winter School in Morocco) or the Brussels trip. I believe EPS is as much a challenge as a chance to grow personally and academically. I would definitely do it all over again!
Lennart Paetz
I stumbled across EPS by pure accident while doing an internship after my Bachelor's degree. Still, it was precisely what I had been looking for in a Master's degree: an opportunity to deepen my pre-existing interests, experience different countries in Europe, and meet new friends from all across the world. And it held its promise. Looking back, I could hardly have chosen a better programme. Two years after graduation, I can also assert that EPS is an intense preparation for the job market in Brussels, where the experiences I gained are highly valued and supported me in starting my career.
Emilie Joe Brandt
The EPS programme has profoundly shaped my personal and professional growth. It deepened my understanding of European politics, which, as an American, makes me stand out and prepares me for my career. The knowledge I gained, particularly on Eastern European history and post-Soviet politics during my time in Prague and Krakow, directly contributed to my success in securing a role as a Community Development Facilitator in Moldova through the Peace Corps after graduation.
Stefania-Felicia Pavel
Appealing to applicants worldwide, EPS fellows come from distinct walks of life and bring widely-varying expertise. This will auspiciously expose you to knowledge and insights that seminal books and authoritative journals cannot fully convey. The enriching lectures, followed by thorough individual study sessions will receive the best and most entertaining complement in the stories of your peers.
Irina Percemli
What I appreciate most in the EPS programme is its diversity. I've had a chance to meet and make friends with people from all over the world. Regarding contributions of the EPS programme for my future professional life, I feel like EPS opens doors to many exciting opportunities. Studying at three universities in such a prestigious Erasmus Mundus programme provides me with a high chance of landing a job in a European institution, an NGO or a think-tank. Overall, I am thrilled I chose this programme. It provided me with many opportunities that would otherwise be impossible for me to find.
Kristina Gera
My Programme is a specific one. Since it’s a Joint degree, I was able to travel a lot, which is my biggest pleasure in life! Prague is a magical city, and its atmosphere makes you happy just by taking every day walks downtown. Even coming from Saint-Petersburg, I was enchanted by its architecture. Charles University provides its students with lots of opportunities to explore oneself and find new friends, such as clubs, debates, trips, academic events. Many professors I had were from abroad, thus, the Programme created a really international community, involving all students coming from different parts of the globe in learning this beautiful life together.
Alex Kurki
In my experience, the most beneficial part of the program was interacting with people who bring different perspectives on topics that are often taken as a given. I learned that discourses surrounding democratic transition and EU identity are not as simple as any single, concise definition of the terms would propose, or what I had initially assumed!
Pasha Babayev
The EPS program allowed me to discover my academic interests and make important decisions regarding my future career. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, the online classes remained highly interactive and engaging, with knowledgeable professors and guest lecturers. At the same time, exploring Prague with its beautiful parks and monuments, as well as the nature of the countryside, was a wonderful opportunity.
Friederike Theile
Studying in an international atmosphere and such an interdisciplinary programme was a huge challenge for me. I am glad that I took up this challenge because I learned more than I ever imagined – about politics, Europe, history, universities and people. I grew in self-responsibility and self-confidence, in research and presentation skills. During my last semester, the coronavirus was spreading, so it was a strange time with closed borders and limited opportunities, but also a time, when I felt the support of the EPS community.
Covadonga Solares Morales
What I like most about the programme is not only getting the chance to learn in the classroom but also from my classmates. As we all come from different backgrounds and countries, the international atmosphere we have is incredibly eye-opening and enriching. It has definitely been a priceless opportunity to broaden my horizons! I would definitely recommend EPS to anyone who's interested in International Relations, politics and diplomacy: getting the chance to attend all of the four Universities in the Consortium is an amazing opportunity to advance your career. On top of that, Charles University and Prague are the best possible way to start the adventure.
Niklas Pawelzik
During the two years of the EPS program, I have gained great expertise in European Affairs in numerous seminars and academic talks. Moreover, I have learned even more about Europe from my stays in different countries and my conversations with people with diverse life trajectories.
Anežka Fuchsová
I really appreciate that EPS provided me with an opportunity to meet amazing people from various backgrounds which gave me different perspectives on many (not only political) issues. I had a chance to practise soft skills useful in professional as well as private life. I wish all current and future participants in the programme the best of luck.
Olha Kovalska
I am grateful for being granted a chance to become a part of the EPS, as this experience made me more mature and skilled and widened my perspective. Alongside courses with great professors, I had an opportunity to feel the EU, to see its diversity, marvelous nature and inspiring history. At some point in past, that was my dream - to obtain a high-quality education in the EU, and so now I can say that my dream came true!
Sjoerd Sebastiaan Welmers
The EPS programme has thought me a lot about politics in Europe so far, as well as the process of research and the various methodological and epistemological way of doing so. I like being in Prague and meeting new people, although under the circumstances it can be difficult to do so, however, the nice surroundings and parks help out!
Benedict Mateusz Dziecielski
What I love about the EPS programme are its interdisciplinarity and internationality. EPS provides a huge range of academic and personal development opportunities – after the first semester, you are free to shape your study programme and go into what truly fits epyour research passions. EPS is a unique opportunity to experience the diversity and the beauty of Europe by studying at four leading European universities, free choosing of variety study modules, and meeting masses of great people from all over the world.
Katherine Langdon
The opportunity to live in three different countries over the course of this MA program is remarkable and unique. When you walk the streets of European cities every day, the wonders of the European Union’s unprecedented sociopolitical project—as well as the challenges facing it—come alive. I believe this is the kind of education Václav Havel would have wanted.
Kristin Aldag
The multidisciplinary approach allows students to study Europe from many different angles, historical, economic, political and much more. The programme has allowed me to express myself and explore my academic interests, the professors are always supportive. EPS furthermore allowed me to pursue extracurricular activities which were always encouraged, this has allowed me to participate in various conferences, guest lectures and civil society projects within and apart from the EPS context, further enriching my overall educational experience.
