Erasmus Mundus Geo-Information Science Scholarship 2027

The Erasmus+ Master of Science Degree (MSc) Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation for Environmental Modelling and Management (GEM) Programme is a fully funded master's scholarship for international students from around the world to study in Europe. Graduates of the Erasmus+ Master of Science Degree (MSc) Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation for Environmental Modelling and Management (GEM) Programme will be awarded a double degree (in English). The aim of GEM is to deliver top-class graduates from the EU and around the world, with the skills and networks to better manage socio-ecological systems for sustainable and equitable growth.

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

About Erasmus Mundus

The European Union's Erasmus Mundus programme aims to enhance quality in higher education through scholarships and academic co-operation between the EU and the rest of the world. The three main objectives of the programme are linked to the internationalisation of students, staff, curricula and research; ensure an influence on the development of practice in SEN and inclusive education; and to develop international collaborative networks, projects and research Erasmus Mundus supports Joint Programmes (Masters Courses and Joint Doctorates) that are operated by consortia of higher education in... continue reading

Erasmus Mundus GEM Scholarship

Application Deadline	15 Jan 2027
Country to study	Belgium, Estonia, Netherlands, Sweden
School to study	Lund University, University of Tartu, University of Twente
Type	Masters
Sponsor	Erasmus Mundus
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Erasmus Mundus GEM Scholarship

The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) scholarship provides comprehensive financial support for selected students. It includes: 

• Full tuition fee waiver 
• Student insurance including emergency assistance, medical and dental expenses, accidents, social & medical repatriation, liability, legal assistance, home contents and luggage.
• Monthly allowance of €1,400 for up to 24 months 

The monthly contribution is intended to cover: 

• Accommodation and living expenses 
• Travel costs
• Visa and residence permit expenses 
• Study materials and laptop costs 
• Other personal expenses 

Requirements for Erasmus Mundus GEM Scholarship Qualification

• Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent first-cycle higher education qualification from a recognised higher education institution.
• Applicants must have achieved a First Class or Upper Second Class (2.1) Bachelor’s degree, or an internationally recognised equivalent.
• The Bachelor’s degree must provide an academic background relevant to the objectives and content of the GEM programme and the GEM tracks.
• Applicants who are not eligible for an exemption must demonstrate a high level of proficiency in academic English by submitting one of the approved English-language tests.

Documents Required for Application

Please prepare all required documents before starting your application.

Academic documents
Upload:

• First Class or Second Class Upper Division Bachelor's degree certificate (or equivalent qualification)
• Official transcript of records
• Certified English translations (if applicable)
• Additional degree certificates and transcripts (where applicable)

English language certificate
Applicants must submit a valid English language test that meets the programme requirements.

Please note:

• The test must be completed before the application deadline.
• Results obtained after the deadline will not be accepted.
• Official scores can take several weeks to be issued. Plan accordingly.

Passport
Upload a copy of a valid passport.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Use the official GEM CV Template.
Maximum length: 2 pages

Applications submitted without the required template or exceeding the maximum length may be declared inadmissible.

Your CV should include:

• Academic background
• Professional experience
• International experience
• Language skills
• Relevant strengths and achievements

Financial plan
Applicants must provide information about how they intend to finance their studies during the two-year programme.
You are not required to upload a separate financial plan or proof of funds.

Please:

• Use Euros (€)
• Use an official currency conversion tool where necessary

Important application rules

• There is no application fee.
• All required documents must be submitted before the application deadline.
• Do not upload documents that have not been requested.
• Incomplete applications or applications that do not comply with the document requirements may be declared inadmissible.

The University of Twente may verify educational credentials directly with the issuing institution.

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline

January 15, 2027

How to Apply

Before you apply

Check your eligibility
Before starting your application, please review the admission requirements on the Admission and Eligibility page. As the first step in our application portal DreamApply, you will complete a mandatory eligibility screening. Only applicants who meet the admission requirements can proceed to the full application form.

Important: Applications that do not meet the admission requirements will not be considered.

Choose your study track
You must select one study track when applying:

• Track 1: Geospatial Planner
• Track 2: Geospatial Analyst
• Track 3: Geospatial Developer
• Track 4: Geospatial Modeller 

Applications are assessed based on suitability.

Please note:

• You may apply to one track only.
• Changing tracks after admission is not permitted.

Funding your studies
Before applying, please review the tuition fees and estimated study costs on the Finance page.

Erasmus+ scholarships
Applicants who submit a complete application before the application deadline are automatically considered for an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Scholarship.
**No separate scholarship application is required**

External scholarships
Applicants who intend to apply for external funding are advised to carefully review the scholarship provider's eligibility requirements and deadlines. Because the time between provisional admission and payment deadline is short you may have to request for a deferral of your scholarship to next year.

A provisional admission letter may be used to support applications for scholarships, sponsorships, or other funding opportunities.

Submit your application

Applications must be submitted through the online application portal no later than: 15 January 2027 (23:59 CET)

After submission, applications are reviewed for:

• Completeness
• Eligibility
• Compliance with programme requirements

Applications may also be screened for plagiarism.

Admission and Scholarship selection

The GEM Joint Programme Board, representing all consortium partners, is responsible for the selection of students.

Step 1: Eligibility review
Applications are reviewed to determine whether applicants meet all academic and administrative requirements.
Educational qualifications may be verified using recognised verification procedures.
Applicants who do not meet the requirements will not proceed to the next stage.

Step 2: Academic evaluation
Eligible applications are independently evaluated by consortium partners.

The assessment may consider:

• Academic achievements
• Relevance of previous education
• English language proficiency
• Curriculum Vitae
• Motivation and suitability for the selected track

Following the academic evaluation, the highest-ranked applicants for each track may be shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process.

Step 3: Scholarship interview stage
To support the allocation of Erasmus Mundus scholarships, the highest-ranked applicants may be invited to participate in a recorded online interview.

A limited number of the highest-ranked applicants in each track will be invited for a recorded online interview.

Approximately the top 25 applicants per study track will be invited for an interview.

Only applicants who are invited to and complete the interview will remain eligible for consideration for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.

Applicants who are not invited to interview may still be considered for admission to the programme, but will not be eligible for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.

Interview invitations will normally be sent in February. Interviews are expected to take place in February and March. Applicants who are invited to an interview will receive further instructions by email.

The interview will assess factors such as:

• Motivation for the programme
• Understanding of the selected study track
• Academic and professional goals
• Communication skills
• Overall suitability for the programme

Interview recordings will be reviewed by members of the GEM Joint Programme Board as part of the scholarship selection process.

Interested and qualified? Go to Erasmus Mundus on utwente.dreamapply.com to apply

• Before you apply, check eligibility.
• Choose your study track
• Review finance & funding

For more information, kindly visit Erasmus Mundus GEM Scholarship webpage.