EMerald Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027 | Fully Funded

Want to study in Europe? on fully funded scholarship program?  This Erasmus Mundus opportunity is just open for your bright future. The EMerald Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027 funds a two-year, English-taught program in georesources engineering. It is open to international applicants with a relevant engineering or geology background. Students start in Belgium, continue in France, and then study in Sweden or Germany. The full award covers full tuition fees, provides a monthly allowance and many more. If your previous degree was taught in English, you can apply for this scholarship without IELTS with a medium-of-instruction letter. In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits, eligibility, required documents, and how to apply.

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EMerald Erasmus Mundus Scholarship at a Glance

• Degree - Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Georesources Engineering
• Duration - Two years, full-time, 120 ECTS
• Coordinating university - University of Liège, Belgium
• Partner countries - Belgium, France, Sweden and Germany
• Funding - Fully funded Erasmus Mundus awards for selected applicants
• Current intake - September 2027. Scholarship applications are open.

EMerald Degree Program and Partner Universities

EMerald brings together earth science and engineering. The first year builds skills in mineral processing, resource evaluation and geostatistics. In the second year, you specialize in primary or secondary resources and complete a master’s thesis.

Where Will You Study?

1. Semester 1 - University of Liège, Belgium. Study topics such as process mineralogy, geostatistics and mineral resources.
2. Semester 2 - University of Lorraine, France. Continue with advanced mineral processing and resource modeling. The curriculum also covers the environmental impact of mining.
3. Semester 3 - Sweden or Germany. At Luleå University of Technology, the primary resources route covers mining geology and geometallurgy. At TU Bergakademie Freiberg, the secondary resources route focuses on topics such as recycling and recovering metals.
4. Semester 4 - One of the four partner universities. The thesis topic determines the host university. This semester includes thesis research and an internship.

See the official EMerald course catalog for modules and credits.

“For a program focused on environmental policy, compare the Erasmus Mundus MESPOM Scholarship. For a different engineering route, see the Erasmus Mundus EMIMEP Scholarship.”

Benefits of the EMerald Erasmus Mundus Scholarship

This program awards full Erasmus Mundus Scholarship to its highest-ranked eligible applicants. If you get selected, you receive the following support.

• Program participation costs: Full tuition fees are covered and paid directly to the coordinating university.
• Living Allowance: €1,400 per month for up to 24 months, with a total of €33,600 over the full program.
• The monthly allowance contributes to living costs, travel, visa expenses and settling in as you move between study locations.

Partial Funding and Self-Funded Places

The EIT RawMaterials grant / scholarship is unavailable for the 2027 call. A University of Liège grant may be available as partial funding support. It provides a monthly allowance while registration fees remain payable to the university. The program lists annual fees of €8,000 for non-EU students and €2,000 for EU students. Some self-funded applicants can request a partial fee waiver in the form. Current rates and award terms are on the official EMerald fees and scholarships page.

EMerald Scholarship Eligibility and English Requirements

International students from all over the world can apply. Start with your degree and transcript. EMerald requires at least 22.5 ECTS in university-level mathematics.

• Engineering route - A bachelor’s degree in engineering with basic geology knowledge, normally at least three years or 180 ECTS. Listed fields include minerals, mining, chemical, geological and metallurgical engineering. Materials engineering is eligible when it focuses on metal extraction and processing.
• Geology route - A master’s degree in geology.
• Final-year applicants - If you are still completing a qualifying degree, submit your available transcript and proof of your expected graduation date. Complete the degree before the program starts in September.
• Previous Erasmus Mundus funding - If you have already received an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarship, you are ineligible for a second EMJM award.

Can You Apply Without IELTS?

Yes, you can apply without IELTS for this Erasmus scholarship in Europe. If you can submit another accepted form of English proof to the university. EMerald lists IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 87 and Duolingo 120 as minimum scores.

It also considers other official evidence of English proficiency (English Proficiency Certificate). The program FAQ says graduates of English-taught programs can upload a university letter confirming English as the language of instruction.

For details, consult the official EMerald admission criteria and the program FAQ for the requirements that apply to your degree and language proof.

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Documents Required for the EMerald Application

• A copy of your passport, an ID-format photo and a birth certificate with the required translation.
• Your high school diploma, higher education diploma and academic transcripts. Have these records certified and translated as required by the program.
• For transcripts from a different credit system, add an official ECTS conversion if available. Otherwise, include your university’s official explanation of its grading and credit system.
• A one-page CV in English and a one-page personal motivation letter in English. EMerald asks you to write the letter yourself without AI tools.
• One relevant recommendation letter in English and your accepted English proficiency evidence, where required.
• Official records of your activities over the last five years if you were outside university, where applicable.

Prepare the Required Motivation Video

Record a two-minute video explaining why you chose EMerald and how your background fits the program. Use your own voice and appear on camera. Upload the video as Unlisted on YouTube and paste the link into the application form. Video requirements are listed in the official motivation video instructions.

“Our scholarship motivation letter guide can help you plan what to cover. Write the letter in your own words and use examples from your studies or work.”

How to Apply for the EMerald Erasmus Mundus Scholarship

1. Open the official EMerald application portal and create an account. Follow the instructions in the confirmation email.
2. Choose the application form for the relevant intake and select the Erasmus Mundus scholarship round.
3. Enter your academic details, upload the supporting documents and add your motivation video link.
4. Check that every file opens and your video is accessible with the link. Submit before the scholarship deadline.
5. Check your email on daily basis. For the 2027 round, EMerald plans to interview the 40 highest-rated applicants. Invitees should be ready to discuss their background and a scientific paper supplied before the interview.

Application Deadlines for the September 2027 Intake

• 3 November 2026 - Full scholarship round opened.
• 28 February 2027 - Full scholarship deadline for EU and non-EU applicants.
• 16 April 2027 - Scholarship decisions scheduled.
• 30 April 2027 - Self-funded deadline for non-EU applicants.
• 30 June 2027 - Self-funded deadline for EU applicants.

Applicants seeking full funding must meet the scholarship deadline. Check the portal for any posted cutoff time before submitting. Official information checked 9 November 2026.