Erasmus Mundus MITRA Scholarship 2026 | Master in Migrations Transnationales

The Erasmus Mundus MITRA Scholarship 2026 is a two-year joint master’s program that studies transnational migration and its effects on society. You learn how people move across borders, how they integrate, and how migration shapes politics, culture, and conflicts. The program is bilingual (French and English) and interdisciplinary, with tracks in identities and conflicts or cultural diversity. You study in France, Belgium, Romania, and other partners. The Erasmus MITRA program starts in September 2026 and offers full scholarships to the best students from any country.

Details About the Erasmus Mundus MITRA Scholarship

Feature	Details
Program Name	MITRA – Migrations Transnationales
Duration	2 years full-time (120 ECTS)
Degree Type	Double or triple master’s degree
Host Countries	France, Belgium, Romania, and other partners
Funded By	Erasmus+ Programme – European Union
Scholarship Deadline	February 2026
Self-funded Deadline	April 2026
Contact	mitra@univ-lille.fr
Official Website	https://mitra.univ-lille.fr

Host Universities

• Université de Lille (France) – coordinator, strong in migration theory
• Free University of Brussels – ULB (Belgium) – expert in intercultural studies
• Babeș-Bolyai University (Romania) – focus on Eastern Europe migration
• University College Cork (Ireland) – good in policy and research
• University of Szeged (Hungary) – leader in Central Europe
• University of Granada (Spain) – strong in Mediterranean migration

What Students Learn

• Transnational migration and mobility
• Integration and identity in societies
• Conflicts and security issues
• Intercultural mediation
• Human rights and migration policies
• Research methods and fieldwork
• Bilingual skills in French and English

Why Choose the MITRA Program

• Only Erasmus Mundus master on transnational migration
• Bilingual (French & English) training
• Full scholarship pays everything
• Live in at least three countries
• Small class for deep discussions
• Joint or triple degree good for jobs
• Focus on real problems like refugees and borders

Study Path and Mobility

1. Semester 1 – Université de Lille, France Foundational courses in migration studies.
2. Semester 2 – Choose Francophone or Anglophone track • Francophone: Cluj-Napoca (Romania) or other • Anglophone: Brussels (Belgium) or other.
3. Semester 3 – Empirical fieldwork or internship In migration-related organizations.
4. Semester 4 – Master’s thesis At one of the partner universities.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor degree in social sciences, humanities, law, languages, or related (180 ECTS).
• Good grades.
• B2 level in both French and English.
• Interest in migration and intercultural work.

Also See: Erasmus Mundus MSc EF Scholarship 2026

Documents Required

• University transcripts and degree certificate
• CV
• Motivation letter (2 pages)
• Two recommendation letters
• English and French test results
• Passport copy
• Research project proposal (max 10,000 characters)

Scholarship Benefits

• Full tuition fee paid
• Stipend Every month
• Travel money per year
• Installation allowance
• Health insurance

Application Tips

• Write motivation linking your background to migration
• Show any research or work on migration
• Get strong letters from teachers
• Apply in November 2025
• Prepare both French and English skills
• Research project must be clear and relevant

How to Apply For Erasmus Mundus MITRA Scholarship

1. Go to https://mitra.univ-lille.fr and Click Apply.
2. Fill online form.
3. Upload all documents.
4. Submit by February 2026 for scholarship.
5. Oral interview if shortlisted.
6. Results by spring 2026.

Career Opportunities

• Migration policy advisor
• Work in UNHCR or IOM
• NGO worker on integration
• Researcher in migration labs
• Intercultural mediator
• PhD with funding

Average starting salary: €35,000–€55,000 per year in Europe.

FAQs

Official Sources

• Erasmus Mundus Catalogue