This State of Play report consolidates the main factors influencing the overall sustainability of EM joint master’s programmes. The aim is to provide background knowledge and support expert-level discussions among participants during the annual conference ‘The Sustainability of Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Programmes’ held in Brussels (Belgium) on November 20th and 21st, 2025. Specifically, the report explores how relevant actors define a sustainable EM Master’s programme; identifies key financial, institutional and academic models; analyses the factors influencing long-term sustainability; and highlights good practices to ensure the sustainability of their programmes.
Erasmus Networks Platform
