Joint Masters Scholarship 2026 by Erasmus Mundus JANUS

JANUS (Joint Master in Applied Security and Defense – Networks for Unified Strategies) is an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programme of excellence in security and defence, coordinated by Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 and delivered by a consortium of five universities in France, Lebanon, Romania, Spain and the United Kingdom.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 6, 2026
• ValueFully Funded
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorErasmus Mundus
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Monthly allowance of €1,400 for 24 months, for a total of €33,600 over the full length of the programme.
• Tuition and other participation costs are financed separately within the overall grant, so scholarship holders do not pay programme fees directly.

Requirements

• Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of higher education (equivalent to at least 180 ECTS for European graduates).
• ?Applicants must hold a relevant degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Economics, History, Security/Defense or a related field.
• Applicants must demonstrate sufficient proficiency in both official languages of the Master’s programme.
• Applicants must submit official translations of all documents. Original copies must also be presented for registration.
• Applicants must have a passport that is valid for at least one year.

Application Documents

Required supporting documents :

• Copy of ID or passport valid for at least one year 
• Diplomas and official translation into English: Applicants must hold (or must be in the process of obtaining) a Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of 180 ECTS, in International Relations, Law, Political Science, European Studies, Security/Defense, or a related field.
• Transcript and official translation into English
• English language certificate: A minimum score of 90 points is required for the TOEFL, 6.5 for the IELTS, or Cambridge C1 (Please note that a TOEFL score of 100 points is required for applicants who choose the UK for the 3rd semester)
• French language certificate: B2 level required
• Spanish language certificate: B2 level required (only required if the applicant chooses Spain for the 3rd semester)

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) written in English
• Essay of 3 pages: 3 questions to answer, two in English and one in French, with a limit of 400 words per question:
  • Why did you choose this program?
  • Describe a current challenge or issue that the European Union is facing in terms of security and defense.
  • What is the difference between security and defense?
• Two letters of recommendation, written either in English or in French, to be sent directly by the referees to the following email address:
  • [email protected]

Check also:
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Application Deadline

March 6, 2026

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Erasmus Mundus on ecandidat.univ-lyon3.fr to apply

1. Review the admission requirements to ensure your eligibility.
2. Gather the required supporting documents
3. Submit your complete application online before the deadline.

For more information, kindly visit JANUS webpage.