Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Animal Biodiversity and Genomics Scholarship 2026

Are you interested in animal biodiversity? Do you have a passion for genomics? Do you enjoy working in a truly international environment? 

The EMABG MSc course is open for motivated students with a background in Animal Sciences, biology or related fields, who would like to specialise in the field of Animal Breeding, Biodiversity and Genomics. EMABG welcomes applicants of any nationality, economic or social background who meet the admission requirements.

 

• Table of Content
• About Erasmus Mundus
• Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Animal Biodiversity and Genomics Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Animal Biodiversity and Genomics Scholarship
• Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Animal Biodiversity and Genomics Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Animal Biodiversity and Genomics 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 Joint Master in Animal Biodiversity and Genomics Scholarship

Application Deadline	15 Jan 2026
Type	Masters
Course to study	View courses
Sponsor	Erasmus Mundus
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Animal Biodiversity and Genomics Scholarship

• Tuition fees and insurance are covered by programme.
• Accommodation
• Travel costs and visa
• Monthly stipends – 1400 Euro.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Animal Biodiversity and Genomics Scholarship Courses

• Animal Biodiversity and Genomics

Requirements for Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Animal Biodiversity and Genomics Scholarship Qualification

• Academic Bachelor of Science Degree (minimum 180 ECTS) in animal science.
• For graduates of other relevant bachelor’s programmes, mastery of the following learning outcomes is required for admission:
  • Knowledge and skills in the basics of agricultural sciences, i.e. chemistry, physics, mathematics or statistics, zoology or anatomy and physiology of farm animals, botany, microbiology, genetics and economics.
  • Knowledge and skills in the basics of animal production, i.e. animal breeding, animal nutrition, animal husbandry, crop production or pasture management.
• Language Proficiency: A good knowledge of English is a prerequisite for an application.
• Students are required to pass a language proficiency exam meeting the

TOEFL IBT: at least 92 (minimum of 23 in the sub-score “speaking”)

• TOEFL paper based or ITP cannot be accepted
• TOEFL IBT Special Home Edition can be accepted but students might have to take another test for their second year university.

ACADEMIC IELTS: at least 7 (minimum of 6.5 in the sub-score “speaking”)

• IELTS online test and IELTS One Skill Retake are not accepted

CAMBRIDGE CAE/C1 Advanced: score between 180-210, Grade C

CAMBRIDGE CPE/C2 Proficiency: score between 180-230 or Grade C

The language proficiency certificates should have been taken no longer than two years before the application deadline.

Documents Required for Application

• Diploma/Certificate of degree

• Curriculum Vitae

• Transcript of records

• Scan of passport

• Certificate of current residence

• Two Letters of recommendation

• As a mandatory part of the application, you are required to create a 1- to 2-minute video explaining why you would like to be part of this programme. 

• Copy of an official language certificate attesting language skills in English

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Application Deadline

January 15, 2026

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Erasmus Mundus on emabg.boku.ac.at to apply

Students interested in applying for the EMABG must submit the required documents via the EMABG application database.

Only documents submitted via the application database and only complete applications will be considered.

For more details, visit Erasmus Mundus Animal Biodiversity and Genomics Scholarship webpage