Erasmus Mundus scholarship for the FIPDes joint master's degree (2027-2029)

Why it fits you

Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study

France, Italy, Sweden and Ireland

Degree already held

Bachelor’s

Target level

Master’s

Fields of study

All fields

Languages

• English: level B2Required

Other conditions

• Students cannot be directly admitted to the FIPDes M2 (i.e., 2nd year of FIPDes Master programme). They must first successfully complete the FIPDes M1 (i.e., 1st year of FIPDes Master programme). Students can only apply to the FIPDes M1.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Students cannot be directly admitted to the FIPDes M2 (i.e., 2nd year of FIPDes Master programme). They must first successfully complete the FIPDes M1 (i.e., 1st year of FIPDes Master programme). Students can only apply to the FIPDes M1.
• International mobility to at least 2 out of the 5 FIPDes Higher Education Institutions is compulsory: 2 study periods in 2 countries (min. 1 EU Member State or country associated to Programme), each min. 30 ECTS, both different from the country of residence of the student at enrolment stage.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: International mobility to at least 2 out of the 5 FIPDes Higher Education Institutions is compulsory. "2 study periods in 2 countries (min. 1 EU Member State or country associated to Programme), each min. 30 ECTS; both different from the country of residence of the student at enrolment stage.
• A student can benefit only once from an Erasmus Mundus scholarship. In the case that the applicant is selected for more than one EMJM, he/she must decide which one he/she wants to follow.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: A student can benefit only once from an Erasmus Mundus scholarship. In the case that the applicant is selected for more than one EMJM, he/she must decide which one he/she wants to follow.
• Please note that incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration. NO DOCUMENT may be sent by post or email at that stage. Your applications must be validated (last thumbnail of the online application tool) to be considered.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Please note that incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration. Read carefully the list of documents and make sure you attached everything to your application, including translations. NO DOCUMENT may be sent by post or email at that stage. Your applications must be validated (last thumbnail of the online application tool) to be considered.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Number of places

30 places

Dates

Applications close

25 January 2027 at 14:00 GMT+1, time zone not specified

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

1. 1
   Step 1: Fill in the online application with the online application tool and select the 'FIPDes' choice on the drop-down menu when you log in for the first time.

   With whom

   The applicant

   By when

   25 January 2027 at 14:00 GMT+1, time zone not specified — 25 January 2027, 14:00 (CET)

   Official link

   Open the official page (opens in a new tab)

2. 2
   Step 2: Upload the required documents in the online application tool: completed application form, scan of passport, CV, letter of motivation addressed to the FIPDes Consortium, copy of BSc-degree or equivalent, translation of diploma if applicable, transcripts of academic records for each year of the BSc, two reference letters in English, proof of English proficiency (B2) and proof of place of residence.

   With whom

   The applicant (the referents upload the recommendation letters themselves)

   By when

   25 January 2027 at 14:00 GMT+1, time zone not specified — 25 January 2027, 14:00 (CET)

   Documents to provide

   • Completed application form (using the provided online tool)
   • Scan of Passport (with photo, date of expiry and personal details / ID can be accepted for European students only)
   • Curriculum Vitae (if possible in European Format)
   • Letter of Motivation addressed to the FIPDes Consortium (usually 1 to 2 pages)
   • Copy of BSc-degree or equivalent (Scan of the official degree or temporary certificates required)
   • Translation of Diploma (if applicable, official translation in English or one of the languages of the Partner Universities: French, Italian, Swedish)
   • Transcripts of academic records for each year of the BSc degree or equivalent (official signed and stamped transcripts with explanation of the grading system)
   • Two reference letters in English (signed and stamped, if possible use the FIPDes form)
   • Proof of English Proficiency: TOEFL ITP at minimum level 575, Internet-based TOEFL at minimum level 90, IELTS (Academic) at minimum level 6.5, Cambridge Certificates (FCE, CAE, CPE), or English as mother tongue, or higher education degree with English as medium of instruction, or stay of more than a year in an English-speaking country
   • Proof of your Place of Residence: a residence certificate or a certificate from your place of work, study or training, in English (or officially translated into English) and not older than 12 months

   Official link

   Open the official page (opens in a new tab)

3. 3
   Step 3: Eligibility check of the applications.

   With whom

   The FIPDes consortium

   By when

   January-February 2027

4. 4
   Step 4: Selection step.

   With whom

   The FIPDes consortium

   By when

   End of March 2027

5. 5
   Step 5: All candidates are informed about the results of the selection process (at the latest in April).

   With whom

   The FIPDes consortium

   By when

   April 2027 at the latest

Where to apply

Prepare your departure

• Country guide: France