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EMLex: European Master in Lexicography (Erasmus Mundus)

Universidade de Santiago de Compostela with consortium partners (Erasmus+) · Multiple

A two-year (120 ECTS) Erasmus Mundus joint master in lexicography and dictionary research, taught in English and German, with a joint summer semester and at least one semester at a partner university. Full partners are Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (Spain, coordinator), Roma Tre (Italy), FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg and Universität Hildesheim (Germany), Universidade do Minho (Portugal), Ilia State University (Georgia), Université de Lorraine (France) and Károli Gáspár University (Hungary). It suits linguistics, languages, translation and information-science graduates.

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Expected deadline

110 days

Tuesday, 2 February 2027

Estimated from the 2026 intake, whose Erasmus Mundus scholarship deadline was 2 February 2026. EMLex received its third EU funding with scholarships from autumn 2024 (normally four intakes, i.e. through 2027), but the 2027-2029 call was not yet published on emlex.eu.usc.gal on 2026-10-10.

What it covers

  • EMJM scholarship: EUR 1,400 per month for up to 24 months (travel, visa and living costs)
  • Participation costs (tuition, health insurance, library) covered
  • About 20 EM scholarships per intake
  • Reduced-tuition places for some shortlisted self-funded students

Who can apply

  • Degree in (computational/applied) linguistics, foreign languages, translation, communication/media, library and information science or related field
  • Receptive skills in both English and German and at least B2 productive skills in one of them
  • Language certificates no older than two years
  • Must not have held an EMJM scholarship before

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How to apply

  1. 1Check the Application page on emlex.eu.usc.gal for the 2027 call
  2. 2Obtain English and German certificates (German at least B1 receptive)
  3. 3Prepare the form, motivation letter, degree, transcript and ID as PDFs
  4. 4Submit before the scholarship deadline (early February)

Tips from successful applicants

  • German is mandatory: Pakistani applicants should start Goethe-Institut Karachi/Lahore or online German courses at least a year ahead
  • English/Urdu linguistics or translation graduates (e.g., NUML, Punjab University) fit well; mention Urdu dictionary or corpus work if you have any

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