REPLAY Erasmus Mundus Masters Scholarship: Launch Your Global Career in Game Design & Production (2026–2028) 

Overview

The REPLAY Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Programme is a fully funded international master’s in Game Design & Production, open to students worldwide. The 2026–2028 application cycle opens 15 October 2025 and closes 9 January 2026.
Students gain hands-on training across Europe (Lisbon, Genk, Helsinki) and graduate with advanced skills in game creation, design, and production.

Eligibility

• Open to students from any country.

• Applicants with Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Diploma + relevant professional experience in game design/production.

• Must provide all required documents in English or with certified translations.

• English proficiency required (see section below).

• Applicants must meet the minimum academic qualification:

  • EQF level 6 / NFQ level 8 (Bachelor’s degree equivalent).

Benefits

For Scholarship Awardees (Erasmus Mundus):

• Full tuition fee coverage (15,000 EUR).

• 1,400 EUR monthly allowance for up to 24 months.

• Covers:

  • Living expenses

  • Travel support

  • Installation support

Programme Benefits

• Study in 3 countries across 4 semesters.

• Emergency & accident insurance.

• Support for administrative and academic processes.

• Access to consortium partner institutions.

Program Components

• Semester 1: Lisbon

• Semester 2: Genk

• Semester 3: Helsinki

• Semester 4: Thesis in one of the partner schools

• Includes practical game projects, mentorship, team production work, and a final graduation ceremony.

Application Requirements

Mandatory Documents

• ✔️ Online Application Form (no postal submissions)

• ✔️ Identification Document (passport/EU ID card)

• ✔️ Recent Photograph

• ✔️ Bachelor’s or Master’s Diploma + Transcripts

  • Must be legalized for international use (apostille or notarization)

• ✔️ CV (Europass recommended)

• ✔️ Motivation Letter (max 3,000 characters)
  Address:

  • Topics you want to explore

  • Preferred project types

  • Career goals

  • Experiences you want to create

• ✔️ Post-Mortem Analyses (max 2 projects, 2,000 characters each)

• ✔️ Portfolio (PDF, max 7 pages) following the REPLAY structure

• ✔️ Showreel (max 3 min)

  • First 30s: introduce yourself

  • Next 1:30–2:30: showcase projects with subtitles

• ✔️ English Proficiency Proof (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, etc.)

• ✔️ Residence Certificate (showing your full address)

Note: All documents MUST be complete; incomplete submissions may be disqualified.

Selection Criteria

Applicants are evaluated based on:

• Academic performance

• Motivation letter strength

• Portfolio, post-mortem, and showreel quality

• Professional experience in game design or production

• English language competence

• Top applicants will be invited for an online interview.

Application Process

1. Prepare all documents in English or include certified translations.

2. Follow the official portfolio template strictly.

3. Submit your application online between:

   • 15 October 2025 – 9 January 2026

4. Wait for evaluation and possible interview invitation.

5. If selected, you will receive an admission + scholarship offer.

Important Dates

• Application Opens: 15 October 2025

• Application Deadline: 9 January 2026

• Appeal Deadline: Before 5 April (only for procedural errors)

• Programme Duration: 2026–2028 (24 months)

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the REPLAY Erasmus Mundus Masters Scholarship: Launch Your Global Career in Game Design & Production (2026–2028)