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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
Spain, Belgium and France · Barcelona, Antwerp, Lyon & Saint-Etienne
Accepted nationalities
All nationalities
Degree already heldRequired
Bachelor’s and Master’s
Target level
Master’s
Fields of study
Health and Sciences
Languages
  • English: level C1RequiredAccepted certificates: TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge
Other conditions
  • All international students must send a copy of the photo/data page of their current, valid passport.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: all international students must supply a copy of the photo/data page of their current, valid passport.
  • You must have the equivalent of a European Union secondary school education, about 12 years of formal education starting at age six.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: an equivalent of a EU secondary school education. approximately 12 years of formal education starting at age six.
  • Documents written in a language other than English need a notarized English translation; both the copy in the original language and the notarized English translation are required.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: English and notarized translation of all documents written in a language other than English. Please note that both documents are required: the copy in original language and the notarized English translation.
  • For direct entry to Master 2 you must show an advanced master's level in immunology, immunopathology and infectiology.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: advanced Master level in immunology, immunopathology and infectiology

The real funding

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

Paid
Tuition and insurance
Length of the funding
24 months
What is left for you to pay
  • With the partial IC scholarship you must cover your subsistence costs.
When it is paid
The living costs are transferred monthly to the scholarship holder's bank account after the agent profile is created in the UCBL database and the student's presence in the programme is checked.

Dates

Applications open
18 November 2026 at 00:00 CET (Europe/Paris)
Applications close
20 January 2027 (Europe/Paris)Period #1: applicants from all over the world applying for a scholarship and/or needing a visa
Other deadlines
  • 13 May 2027 (Europe/Paris)Period #2: self-funded applicants from the Schengen area who need no visa
Results announced
March 31, 2027: main and reserve lists published
Studies start
September 2027

Application steps

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

  1. Step 1: Submit your application on the MyLIVE platform during application period #1.
    With whom
    You (the applicant)
    By when
    20 January 2027 (Europe/Paris) — before 20 January 2027
    Documents to provide
    • Copy of the photo/data page of your valid passport
    • Bachelor's degree documents
    • TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge certificate, or proof of studies in English
  2. Step 2: Your referees send their recommendations.
    With whom
    Your referees
    By when
    31 January 2027 (Europe/Paris) — before 31 January 2027
  3. Step 3: Attend the remote video interview if you are pre-selected.
    With whom
    You, if pre-selected
    By when
    19 March 2027 (Europe/Paris) — 17-19 March 2027
  4. Step 4: Send your decision to accept or decline admission.
    With whom
    You, if admitted
    By when
    15 April 2027 (Europe/Paris) — before 15 April 2027

Where to apply

Leading International Vaccinology Education (LIVE) (opens in a new tab) · Master LIVE · Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB), Universitat de Barcelona (UB), University of Antwerp (UAntwerpen), Université Jean Monnet (UJM), Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 (UCBL)

Official title (in English): Leading International Vaccinology Education (LIVE)

Edition Intake 2027 · Verified on 1 November 2026

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Official website of Leading International Vaccinology Education (LIVE): masterlive-vaccinology.eu

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Prepare your departure

Visa, insurance, housing, budget and first steps on arrival: everything is explained in the country guide.