Erasmus Mundus Re:Anim Scholarship 2026 | Joint Master in Animation

The Erasmus Mundus Re:Anim Scholarship 2026 is a two-year joint master’s program for students who love animation and want to explore storytelling, experiments, VR, and live animation. You learn from narrative shorts to expanded media like animated documentaries. You study at three top European schools: LUCA in Belgium, Aalto in Finland, and Lusófona in Portugal. The Re:Anim Scholarship program starts in September 2026 and has full scholarships for top students from any country. You may also like to apply for the WE‑TEAM Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2026 | Master in Textile Engineering.

Details About the Erasmus Mundus Re:Anim Scholarship

Feature	Details
Program Name	Re:Anim – European Joint Master in Animation
Duration	2 years full-time (120 ECTS)
Degree Type	Joint master’s degree from LUCA, Aalto, and Lusófona
Host Countries	Belgium, Finland, Portugal
Funded By	Erasmus+ Programme – European Union
Scholarship Deadline	January 2026 (expected)
Self-funded Deadline	May 2026 (expected)
Contact	pedro.caetano@ulusofona.pt
Official Website	https://www.reanima.eu

Host Universities

• LUCA School of Arts (Belgium) – first semester, storytelling and narrative
• Aalto University (Finland) – second semester, experimentation and tech
• Universidade Lusófona (Portugal) – third semester, animated documentary

What Students Learn

• Narrative development and critical animation
• Experimental animation and new technologies
• Animated documentary and social reflection
• Project financing and production
• VR, live animation, and expanded media
• Entrepreneurship in animation
• European heritage in animation

Why Choose the Re:Anim Program

• Only Erasmus Mundus master fully on animation
• Full scholarship covers all costs
• Live in three creative countries
• Build global network of animators
• Small class for more feedback
• Real projects and industry links
• High job rate in film and media
• Joint degree from top art schools

Also See: Erasmus Mundus EMHRPP Scholarship 2026

Study Path and Mobility

1. Semester 1 – LUCA School of Arts, Genk, Belgium Art of storytelling and narrative.
2. Semester 2 – Aalto University, Helsinki, Finland Experimentation and creative approaches.
3. Semester 3 – Universidade Lusófona, Lisbon, Portugal Animated documentary and analysis.
4. Semester 4 – One of the partner schools Master thesis based on your graduation project.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor degree in animation, film, or related (other fields OK with experience)
• Good portfolio and motivation
• English level IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, or similar
• Ready for creative and group work

Documents Required

• Passport or ID copy
• Headshot photo
• University diploma and transcripts (English translation if needed)
• CV with film background
• Two to three recommendation letters
• Motivation letter (max 1000 characters)
• Expectations letter (max 1000 characters)
• Project proposal
• Portfolio or show reel (max 9 minutes)

Scholarship Benefits

• Full tuition fee paid
• Monthly Stipend
• Travel money
• Health insurance
• Installation allowance

Also See: Erasmus Mundus EMMA Scholarship 2026

Application Tips

• Make your portfolio stand out with creative work
• Write motivation about your animation dreams
• Get letters from teachers or filmmakers
• Apply early in October 2025
• Show how you fit the program’s experimental side
• Keep show reel short and strong

How to Apply For Erasmus Mundus Re:Anim Scholarship

1. Go to official erasmus Re:Anim website and Click Apply.
2. Fill online form for LUCA admissions.
3. Upload all documents.
4. Submit by January 2026 deadline.
5. Pass Master Assessment if shortlisted.
6. Results by March–April 2026.

Career Opportunities

• Animator in studios like Disney or Netflix
• VR/AR content creator
• Animated documentary filmmaker
• Freelance animation artist
• Work in advertising or games
• Start your own animation studio
• PhD in animation research
• Teach animation at art schools

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