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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
Belgium, Austria, Germany and Denmark
Accepted nationalities
All nationalities
Degree already held
Bachelor’s
Target level
Master’s
Fields of study
Sciences, Environment, Agriculture and Engineering
Languages
  • English: level C1RequiredAccepted certificates: TOEFL iBT (at least 4.5/6 or 90/120), IELTS (overall 6.5, at least 6 in all sub parts), Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE)
Minimum grade
Very good or excellent bachelor degree grades (usually first class or within the top 30% of their cohort) to be eligible for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.
Other conditions
  • Bachelor degree (minimum 180 ECTS credits or equal) in pure or applied sciences (e.g. chemistry, biology, geology, physical geography, geo-ecology, civil or agricultural engineering, environmental or agricultural sciences, etc.) or an equivalent level from a recognised university or engineering college.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Academic bachelor degree* (minimum 180 ECTS credits or equal) in pure or applied sciences (e.g. chemistry, biology, geology, physical geography, geo-ecology, civil or agricultural engineering, environmental or agricultural sciences, etc.) or an equivalent level from a recognised university or engineering college.
  • The bachelor degree must contain at least 40 ECTS credits or equal in natural sciences, covering at least four of the following disciplines: physics, chemistry, mathematics, ecology, biology, geology, physical geography, environmental sciences and agricultural sciences.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: The obtained bachelor degree must contain at least 40 ECTS credits or equal in natural sciences, covering at least four of the following disciplines: physics, chemistry, mathematics, ecology, biology, geology, physical geography, environmental sciences and agricultural sciences.
  • Applicants who are nationals of European Economic Area (EEA) countries are exempted from having obtained the bachelor degree before the deadline of 28 February 2027 and can apply for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship based on a proof of enrolment in their last bachelor year and a transcript of records of earlier bachelor years.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Applicants who are national of European Economic Area (EEA) countries (all EU countries + Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) are exempted from having obtained the bachelor degree before the deadline of 28 February 2027 and can apply for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship based on a proof of enrolment in their last bachelor year and a transcript of records of earlier bachelor years.
  • Only holders of a previous higher education degree obtained in Australia, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Canada, Gambia, Ghana, Guyana, Hongkong, India, Ireland, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Malta, Namibia, New-Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States of America, Zambia or Zimbabwe can be exempted from providing an English Language Test Certificate.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Only if you have obtained your previous higher education degree in: Australia, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Canada, Gambia, Ghana, Guyana, Hongkong, India, Ireland, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Malta, Namibia, New-Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States of America, Zambia or Zimbabwe, you can be exempted to provide an English Language Test Certificate.
  • Scholarships are awarded by evaluating the applications based on previous academic achievements, relevance of the diploma and academic background, CV, and motivation.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Scholarships are awarded by evaluating the applications based on previous academic achievements, relevance of the diploma and academic background, CV, and motivation.
  • IMSOGLO offers financial contributions to students with special needs, for enrolled students (with or without Erasmus Mundus scholarship) with disabilities, such as assistance by third persons, adaptation of work environment, additional travel/transportation costs.PreferredOrganisation’s wording: IMSOGLO offers financial contributions to students with special needs. They will be used for enrolled students (with or without Erasmus Mundus scholarship) with disabilities (e.g. long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments), such as those related to the acquisition of special items or services (e.g. assistance by third persons, adaptation of work environment, additional travel/transportation costs).

The real funding

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

Paid
Tuition, housing, plane ticket and insurance
Allowance
€1,400 a month
Length of the funding
24 months
Money to plan before leaving
  • 1,700 EUR per year for nationals of European Economic Area (EEA) countries (programme participation cost, paid yearly prior to enrolment).: €1,700
  • 9,000 EUR per year for nationals of non-EEA countries (programme participation cost, paid yearly prior to enrolment).: €9,000
When it is paid
The programme participation cost must be paid yearly prior to enrolment.

Dates

Applications open
1 October 2026 at 00:00 GMT+2, time zone not specified
Applications close
28 February 2027Erasmus Mundus scholarship applicants and nationals of non-EEA countries applying as self-funding students (intake September 2027)
Other deadlines
  • 31 May 2027Nationals of EEA countries applying as self-funding students (intake September 2026, as written on the page)
  • 31 May 2027Sending scans of the legalised Diploma and Transcript of Records to the International Admission Desk of Ghent University
Results announced
Notification of the scholarship selection outcome by 15 April 2027 at the latest.

Application steps

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

  1. Step 1: Read the IMSOGLO Application Manual and complete the application form in the online application portal.
    With whom
    The applicant
    By when
    Before 28 February 2027 (Erasmus Mundus scholarship) or 31 May 2027 (self-funding, EEA nationals)
    Documents to provide
    • Proof of English (TOEFL iBT, IELTS, Cambridge C1 Advanced) or Language of Instruction Certificate
    • Bachelor degree certificate and transcript of records
    • CV and motivation letter
  2. Step 2: Legalise the BSc Degree Certificate and Transcript of Records according to the correct legalisation method for your country.
    With whom
    The applicant
    By when
    After academic admission, contact in April 2027 and sending by 31 May 2027 at the latest
    Documents to provide
    • Scans of the legalised Diploma and Transcript of Records
  3. Step 3: Apply for a long stay student visa type D (code B35) at the competent Belgian embassy or consulate.
    With whom
    The applicant, after receiving the Letter of Admission
    By when
    As soon as possible after receiving the Letter of Admission
    Documents to provide
    • Letter of Admission and proof of solvency (Award Letter, affidavit of support or blocked account)
  4. Step 4: Sign the IMSOGLO Student Agreement before enrolling to IMSOGLO.
    With whom
    All students
    By when
    Before enrolling to the programme
    Documents to provide
    • IMSOGLO Student Agreement

Where to apply

IMSOGLO (Ghent University) (opens in a new tab) · International Master of Science in Soils and Global Change (IMSOGLO)

Official title (in English): International Master of Science in Soils and Global Change

Edition Intake 2027 · Verified on 31 October 2026

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Official website of IMSOGLO (Ghent University): imsoglo.eu

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