Erasmus Mundus EMABG Scholarship 2027 – Fully Funded

The European Commission is funding a fully covered route into one of Europe's most distinctive joint Master's programmes: the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Animal Biodiversity and Genomics (EMABG). Open to applicants from anywhere in the world, the scholarship covers the full cost of a 2-year Master's degree delivered across six universities in the Netherlands, Austria, Sweden, France, Germany, and Norway, with no application fee.

The programme is built around a genuinely international, multi-country study structure — students must complete study at three or more universities across three or more different countries during the course, giving graduates a level of exposure and network few single-institution Master's programmes can match.

About the Programme

EMABG is an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) programme addressing real scientific, practical, and societal challenges in animal breeding, biodiversity, and genetics. The programme's stated aim is to develop future leaders equipped to tackle biodiversity depletion and global food security, extending beyond academia into industry and wider society. As part of the application process, the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) collects and processes certain personal information from candidates, as is standard for Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters programmes.

Affiliated Universities

• Wageningen University (WU), Netherlands
• University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences (BOKU), Austria
• Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Sweden
• Paris Agro Tech, France
• Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Germany
• Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Norway

Program Structure

Candidates must be enrolled at a minimum of three separate universities in three distinct countries over the course of the programme — this mobility requirement is central to how the degree is delivered.

Who Can Apply

• Open to applicants of all nationalities
• Must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Must hold a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with at least 180 ECTS, or, if your degree is in a different discipline, demonstrate a solid foundation in both animal production (e.g. animal breeding and nutrition) and basic sciences (e.g. genetics and statistics)

English proficiency (test score must be no older than 2 years):

• TOEFL iBT: minimum 92 (speaking minimum 23)
• Academic IELTS: minimum 7 (speaking minimum 6.5)
• Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency also accepted

English proficiency exemption: not required if you hold a bachelor's or master's degree from Canada (excluding Quebec universities), Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or the United States.

Documents Required

• Online application form
• Academic transcript
• Recommendation letter
• Up-to-date CV/résumé
• Copy of current passport

Financial Benefits

• Travel costs
• Accommodation
• Full tuition fees
• Full insurance
• Other mandatory costs
• Visa costs
• Installation and subsistence costs
• Monthly stipend

Application Deadline

15 January 2027.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted entirely online through the official EMABG application portal. Given the multi-university, multi-country structure of the programme, applicants should read the full course and mobility requirements carefully before applying.

OFFICIAL LINK