The 2027 application period for the Choreomundus Erasmus Mundus Master in Dance and Movement as Practical Knowledge and Heritage has been announced. It is organised by Lithuania’s Vytautas Magnus University and provides 17 scholarships worth €1,400 a month together with tuition reimbursement for a two-year master’s program in Europe.
Application Deadline & Key Dates:
- Application Closing Deadline: 15 January 2027 at 23:59:59 Eastern European Time (EET)
- Online Shortlist Interviews: 14–15 February 2027
- Admission & Scholarship Decisions: By 23 February 2027
- Appeals Deadline: 15 March 2027
- Studies Commence: 1 September 2027
Tell Me About The Program:
Choreomundus – Erasmus Mundus Master in Dance and Movement as Practical Knowledge and Heritage is an international, 2-year (120 ECTS) joint European Master’s program. Coordinated by Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania) alongside partner universities in Greece, France, and the UK, Choreomundus examines dance, movement, sports, rituals, and martial arts as Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) through Ethnochoreology, Movement Analysis, Digital Documentation, and Anthropology.
(Note: Choreomundus is an academic and research-focused degree, not a practical dance conservatory/performance academy).
Which Fields are Eligible:
- Primary Degrees: Humanities and Social Sciences (Dance Studies, Anthropology, Folklore, Heritage Studies, Cultural Studies, Sociology, Drama/Theatre, Music, Sports/Human Movement Studies).
- Alternative Degrees: Health Sciences, Biomedicine, Engineering, Computer Science, and related fields are eligible provided the applicant possesses strong, documented dance/movement experience or equivalent professional experience.
Type:
Fully Funded Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) & European Union Scholarship Scheme
Who can Apply:
- Academic Background: Must hold a Bachelor’s degree (minimum 180 ECTS) or Master’s degree from a recognized higher education institution, with a minimum 60% CGPA (equivalent to grade C in the EU ECTS framework). Candidates with strong movement experience and non-standard backgrounds may be considered under Lifelong Learning Recognition.
- Language Proficiency: Minimum B2 level in English (e.g., TOEFL iBT 87+, IELTS 5.5–6.5, Duolingo 100–125, Cambridge FCE, or official institutional proof of prior degree taught entirely in English). (Note: Final-semester mobility to the University of Roehampton in the UK may require IELTS Academic 6.5 overall upon completing Year 1).
- Movement Experience: Must demonstrate practical experience or expertise in dance or corporeal movement practices (e.g., choreography, teaching, martial arts, sports coaching, physical theatre).
How Applicants Are Selected:
Applications are evaluated by the consortium’s selection committee using a weighted admission score formula ($K = 0.4A + 0.3B + 0.3C$):
- Academic Record (40%): Evaluation of previous university transcripts and diploma supplement.
- Portfolio (30%): CV, two signed letters of recommendation, an online video/film (max 3 minutes) of the candidate’s movement practice, and a 2-page self-written analytical essay evaluating the submitted video.
- Motivation Letter (30%): Personal statement outlining academic fit, career plans, and research interest in Intangible Cultural Heritage.
- Shortlist Interview: Selected candidates participate in a 5-minute online interview.
Which Countries Are Eligible:
Global (Open to international applicants from all continents; no citizenship restrictions).
Where will the Program be Taken:
Multi-country European mobility path across 4 partner universities:
- Semester 1: Vytautas Magnus University (Kaunas, Lithuania)
- Semester 2: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (Greece)
- Semester 3: Université Clermont Auvergne (Clermont-Ferrand, France)
- Semester 4: University of Roehampton (London, United Kingdom) OR Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania)
How Many Fellows / Grantees:
- 17 Fully Funded Erasmus Mundus Scholarships available for the 2027–2028 intake cohort.
- Additional admitted candidates may receive an EU Tuition Fee Waiver without the living allowance (Note: No self-funded/tuition-paying places are offered).
What is the Benefit of the Program:
- Monthly Allowance: €1,400 per month for the entire 24-month duration (€33,600 total allowance).
- Tuition Fee Waiver: Full coverage of all program tuition fees (€18,000 total value).
- Joint Degree: Grants a single Joint Master’s Degree diploma issued jointly by all four European partner universities.
How Long Will it Last:
24 Months / 2 Years (Full-time graduate studies starting September 2027).
Required Application Documents:
- Bachelor’s / Master’s degree certificates and academic transcripts (Official transcript must be sent directly by your university to
[email protected]). - Proof of English language proficiency.
- Portfolio Package:
- CV / Resume.
- Two Letters of Recommendation (signed).
- Online Video Link (Max 3 minutes): Demonstrating your personal movement practice or teaching/choreography (included as a link inside a document).
- Analytical Essay (Max 2 pages): Self-written analysis giving contextual information and evaluating the submitted video clip.
- Motivation Letter.
How to Apply:
- Review the official curriculum and portfolio guidelines on the Choreomundus Official Website.
- Select and upload your 3-minute movement video, then draft your 2-page analytical essay analyzing that specific clip.
- Request your university registrar to email your official academic transcript directly to
[email protected]. - Access the VMU DreamApply portal link from the official page, complete all required application fields, attach your portfolio and academic documents, and submit before 15 January 2027 at 23:59:59 EET.
