How to Apply to the EMJM Janus?
Applications for the 2026-2028 cohort are closed.
The 2027-2029 call for application will open in October.
Application Steps
Step 1:
Review the requirements to ensure your eligibility.
Make sure you meet all the criteria listed to qualify for the EMJM Janus Master on the Who Can Apply page.
Step 2:
Before starting your application, prepare the documents listed below in PDF format and contact your referees.
Step 3:
Fill in and submit the online application form, before the deadline (see the time lime)
The online application form will become available when the call for applications opens.
Step 4:
Make sure you have received the confirmation email after submitting your application.
List of required documents
Copy of valid passport
You must provide a copy of your valid passport.
- If you require a visa, your passport must remain valid for at least one year after the start of the programme.
Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Resume in English
Your CV must be written in English and should highlight your educational background, as well as any relevant work experience, skills, or achievements.
Essay
2 questions to answer, one in English and one in French, with a limit of 500 words per question:
1) Why did you choose this programme?
2) Describe a current challenge or issue that the European Union is facing in terms of security and defence.
Degrees
Applicants must hold, or be in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 180 ECTS in International Relations, Law, Political Science, European Studies, Security/Defence, or a related field.
If the diploma has not yet been awarded, an official proof of enrolment and the most recent transcript of records must be provided.
- Conditional admission is available for final-year students, provided that the Bachelor’s degree is completed before administrative enrolment in the JANUS programme.
- Students who fail to obtain their degree will not be allowed to enrol.
Accepted languages: French or English.
Documents issued in another language must be accompanied by a translation into English. Admitted candidates may be required to provide an official translation as part of the registration process.
Language certificates
- English language certificate: A TOEFL score of 90 or higher , an IELTS score of 6.5, or a Cambridge B2 First is required. (Please note that a TOEFL score of 100 points or Cambridge C1 is required for applicants who choose the UK for the 3rd semester)
➡️ Obtained within the last two years
- French language certificate: A minimum of B2 proficiency in French is required (TEF, TCF or DELF certificate accepted)
- Spanish language certificate: B1 level required (only required if the applicant chooses Spain for the 3rd semester)
Transcript of records
You must submit your bachelor’s degree transcript of records.
Accepted languages: French or English.
Documents issued in another language must be accompanied by a translation into English. Admitted candidates may be required to provide an official translation as part of the registration process.
Recommandation letters
In your application form, you will be asked to fill in the name and email address of your two referees.
Once you have submitted your application, each referee will receive an email with a personal link to an online recommendation form, which they must complete by the end of the call for applications.
Please contact your referees before applying so they expect the email, and ask them to check their spam folder. Choose referees who know you well, such as a professor or a supervisor.
Application Rules
- Applications sent via different channels other than the online form will not be taken into account.
- Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be taken into account.
- All completed applications will be systematically recorded and archived to ensure transparency in the selection process.
- It is important to note that the programme is committed to promoting equality and preventing discrimination. All applications are impartially evaluated, regardless of gender, ethnicity, nationality, disability, or any other characteristic.
