The Erasmus Mundus programme is a co-operation and mobility programme in the field of higher education which promotes the European Union as a centre of excellence in learning around the world. It supports European top-quality Masters Courses and enhances the visibility and attractiveness of European higher education in third-countries. It also provides EU-funded scholarships for third-country nationals participating in these Masters Courses, as well as scholarships for EU-nationals studying in third-countries.
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND COUNCIL DECISION:
Establishing a programme for the enhancement of quality in higher education and the
promotion of intercultural understanding through co-operation with third countries
(Erasmus World) (2004-2008)
(presented by the Commission)