TELME MASTER TEaching foreign Languages in a Multicultural Environment
Teach languages.
Shape futures.
TELME is a two-year Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programme in Teaching, Learning and Multilingual Education — delivered by 5 leading European universities across 5 countries. Earn two national degrees. Study abroad in two different countries. Join a global cohort.
Applications open 3 October 2026 Scholarship deadline 3 January 2027
🇫🇷 Université Rennes 2
🇫🇮 Åbo Akademi
🇮🇪 University of Limerick
🇪🇸 Universidad de Burgos
🇵🇱 Adam Mickiewicz University
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5
partner
universities |
6
language
tracks |
~12
EU scholarships
per cohort |
120
ECTS — Bologna
recognised |
2
national degrees
at graduation |
2026 cohort
· 23 students enrolled
· 14 EU scholarship holders
· 9 self-funded
· 19 nationalities
· 410 applications received
Why TELME?
Six reasons to choose TELME.
1
Two degrees. One programme.
You graduate with two national Master’s degrees — one from each of your host universities — co-branded by all 5 TELME institutions and recognised across Europe under the Bologna Process.
2
EU scholarship — highly selective
The Programme awards circa 12 full EU scholarships per cohort (€1,400/month for 24 months), selected from hundreds applicants. Not selected? National, bilateral and private funding can cover your fees. See all options →
3
6 language tracks. You choose.
English+French, English+Spanish, English+German — or French+Spanish, German+French, German+Spanish. Six mobility pathways, each combining 2 partner universities in 2 different countries.
4
A multilingual profile employers want
You graduate certified in at least two languages at B2+ level. This multilingual profile opens doors at the British Council, Alliance Française, UN agencies, universities and more worldwide.
5
Real research from day one
Every TELME student contributes to a live, open-access cohort research project — a different theme each year, co-supervised by faculty from all 5 universities. You become a researcher before you graduate.
6
A global cohort, a lifelong network
The 2026 cohort brought together 23 students from 19 nationalities — selected from 410 applicants across 6 continents. Your classmates are your future colleagues from day one.
Funding your studies
EU scholarship or self-funded — we support both.
The Programme awards circa 12 full scholarships per cohort — a highly competitive process. If you are not selected, many national, bilateral and private programmes can cover part or all of your fees. Full insurance is included for all students at no extra cost.
€1,400/mo
EU scholarship · up to 24 months
Other funding available
Eiffel · Fulbright · CSC · national grants
All funding options →
💡 Scholarship not required to join TELME. Only circa 12 EU scholarships are available per cohort (from 410 applicants in 2026 — a 3.4% selection rate). Self-funded places are open to all admitted students, and some successfully secure funding through national programmes or private foundations. Discover all funding sources →
50,000+ jobs for TELME graduates
Language teachers, learning designers, training managers — global demand has never been higher.
Careers →
Curriculum & academic content
Applied linguistics, inclusive pedagogy, digital tools — 120 ECTS across 5 research cultures.
Programme →
