2026 Erasmus Mundus DocNomads Joint Master Degree

The DOC NOMADS Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) in Documentary Filmmaking is a two-year, full time, European graduate program (120 ECTS) open to the world and delivered by a consortium of three universities in Portugal, Hungary and Belgium. The entire DocNomads programme was assessed by an external international panel in 2019 and found compliant with all the standards and sub-standards of the ‘European Approach for External Quality Assurance of Joint Programmes’ framework.

DocNomads is the first joint master in Europe in the field of FILM that was granted the right to use the Erasmus Mundus brand name and the grant support of the European Commission for the first five editions. This backing was granted again for the course editions in the period of 2020-2025.

DocNomadsPlus is a two-year, full-time, 120-credit Joint Master’s programme providing advanced training for an international cohort of aspiring independent documentary film directors, entirely taught in English. Building on the success of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master DocNomads (2012-2025), DocNomadsplus selects around 24 students each year. These students form a diverse group representing various social, economic and cultural backgrounds, from across the globe.  DocNomadsplus is jointly delivered by a consortium consortium of three leading universities: Universidade Lusófona ( Lisbon, Portugal) the National Film School (KIMO) at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (Vilnius, Lithuania) and LUCA - School of Arts ( Brussels, Belgium). Students proceed through the programme completing three semesters sequentially in Lisbon, Vilnius and Brussels, and return to one of these locations for their fourth and final semester, which is dedicated to the Graduation Film Project.  Our students develop outstanding creative, technical, and critical skills in documentary filmmaking. Education in film theory, history, aesthetics, and cultural studies goes hand in hand with intensive practical training delivered by seasoned professionals including film directors, sound engineers, directors of photography, editors, and many others.  One of the key strengths of DocNomadsplus is its focus on hands-on filmmaking. Students create at least 4 films, both individually and as part of group exercises, all tutored by experienced and passionate mentors. As a result, they graduate with extensive practical experience and an impressive portfolio demonstrating their emerging filmmaking skills.  DocNomadsplus provides students with both practical filmmaking expertise and critical theoretical knowledge, indispensable to navigate and thrive in the versatile professional context, ensuring being qualified and groomed for a wide range of career paths in the documentary and film industries.

• Table of Content
• About Erasmus Mundus
• Erasmus Mundus Masters Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Erasmus Mundus Masters Scholarship
• Requirements for Erasmus Mundus Masters Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Erasmus Mundus Masters Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Erasmus Mundus Masters Scholarship

• There are a selection of Erasmus+ Scholarships available that cover a tuition waver and include a stipend of 1400 EUR / month. Everyone who applies for the program by January 20th is automatically considered for a scholarship. Candidates who apply by April 15th are considered for a self-funded position

Requirements for Erasmus Mundus Masters Scholarship Qualification

• An internationally recognised bachelor’s degree in design with a minimum of 180 ECTS credits.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more information, kindly visit DocNomads webpage.