Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in European Public Health (Europubhealth+)

Overview

Europubhealth+ is an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in European Public Health, supported and recognised as a Master of Excellence by the European Commission. It has run since 2006, which makes it one of the longer-established programmes in this field. Over two years you study at more than one partner university and graduate with a double master's degree from the two institutions where you spend your time.

The programme is deliberately multi-country and multidisciplinary. Eight partner institutions across Ireland, France, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland and the United Kingdom contribute to it, including University College Dublin, EHESP School of Public Health, the University of Granada, the University of Liège, Maastricht University, Jagiellonian University in Krakow, the University of Sheffield and the University of Bordeaux. After a shared first-year foundation, you choose from several specialisation tracks in your second year, covering areas such as biostatistics and epidemiology, health and environment, public health data science, health systems governance, leadership, and health promotion.

Europubhealth+ is built for graduates who want to work on population health, from epidemiology and health policy to health services management. Because it carries an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, selected students study fully funded, and applications are open to candidates from around the world. Teaching can take place in up to three languages depending on your pathway: English, French or Spanish.

Key Facts at a Glance

Eligibility Criteria

Academic Requirements

You need a bachelor's degree, or to be close to completing one, worth around 180 ECTS or equivalent, in a relevant field. Relevant backgrounds include public health, health sciences, medicine, social sciences and life sciences. A solid academic record helps, since scholarship places go to the strongest applicants.

Nationality Requirements

The programme is open to students worldwide. Candidates from any country can apply for both admission and an Erasmus Mundus scholarship through the same process.

Language Requirements

You must demonstrate the language proficiency your chosen pathway needs. English is required across the board, and depending on the specialisation you may also need French or Spanish. The whole application is completed in English, so you need to be comfortable studying and writing in it.

Age & Other Requirements

There is no age limit. The programme welcomes both recent graduates and applicants with some professional experience in health or a related sector.

What the Scholarship Covers

• Your participation costs for the two-year programme.
• A monthly living allowance of €1,400 to support your stay in Europe.
• Travel and installation support tied to the mobility between partner countries.
• Coverage for up to 24 months, the full master's.

Self-funded admission is also possible for applicants who are not awarded a scholarship, with a later deadline than the scholarship round.

How to Apply

1. Pick your track: Review the seven specialisations and the language each requires so you apply to a realistic pathway.
2. Decide which round fits you: Apply in the early-January scholarship round if you want funding, or the later round if you are self-funding.
3. Prepare your documents in English: Translate and certify transcripts and diplomas, and write your CV and motivation letter in English.
4. Create your account on the application portal: Register on the official Krakow-hosted application system.
5. Complete and upload everything: Fill in the form and attach all supporting documents before the deadline.
6. Submit before the cut-off time: The deadlines have a specific time of day, so don't leave it to the final hours.
7. Attend an interview if invited: Top applicants may be invited to an online interview, with results released a few weeks after each deadline.

Required Documents

• Completed online application form.
• CV and a motivation letter setting out your academic and career goals.
• Certified copies of your diplomas and academic transcripts.
• Proof of language proficiency, English plus French or Spanish depending on your pathway.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• A valid identity document, such as a passport or national ID card.

Key Dates & Deadlines

These dates reflect a recent cycle. The exact deadlines move year to year, so verify the current ones on the official application page.

Tips for a Strong Application

What helps

• Apply in the early-January round if you need the scholarship, since that's the only window for funding.
• Match your motivation letter to a specific specialisation and explain why it fits your goals.
• Make sure your language certificates cover your pathway, including French or Spanish if your track needs it.
• Get your two recommendation letters lined up well before the deadline.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Treating the self-funded deadline as your scholarship deadline and missing the funding window.
• Submitting documents in their original language without certified English translations.
• Choosing a track whose language requirement you can't meet.
• Leaving the upload to the last hours and being caught out by the early-afternoon cut-off time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Europubhealth+ Erasmus Mundus scholarship?

It's a full European Commission scholarship that funds selected students through the two-year Europubhealth+ master's in European public health, covering costs, a monthly allowance and travel.

Who is eligible for the Europubhealth+ master's?

Students worldwide who hold, or are about to complete, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as health sciences, medicine, social sciences or life sciences, with the required language proficiency.

Which universities are part of Europubhealth+?

Eight partners contribute, including University College Dublin, EHESP, the University of Granada, the University of Liège, Maastricht University, Jagiellonian University, the University of Sheffield and the University of Bordeaux.

How much does the Europubhealth+ scholarship pay?

It covers participation costs and pays a monthly allowance of €1,400, plus travel support, for up to 24 months.

When is the Europubhealth+ application deadline?

The scholarship round closes in early January and the self-funded round in late March, both with a specific cut-off time. Confirm the current dates on the official site.

What specialisations does Europubhealth+ offer?

Second-year tracks include health services management and digital transformation, biostatistics and epidemiology, health and environment, public health data science, leadership in European public health, governance and economics of health systems, and health promotion and prevention.

What language do I need for Europubhealth+?

English is required for everyone, and some specialisations also require French or Spanish. The application itself is completed in English.

Can I apply to Europubhealth+ before finishing my bachelor's?

Yes, you can apply if you are about to complete your bachelor's, provided you graduate in time to start the programme.

Do I get one degree or two from Europubhealth+?

You graduate with a double master's degree from the two universities where you spend your studies.

What documents does Europubhealth+ require?

An application form, CV, motivation letter, certified diplomas and transcripts, language proof, two recommendation letters and a valid ID document.

Is there an interview for Europubhealth+?

Top applicants may be invited to an online interview, with final results released a few weeks after each deadline.

What careers follow the Europubhealth+ master's?

Graduates work in epidemiology, health policy and management, public health research, international health organisations, NGOs and government health agencies.