The Erasmus Mundus EMerald Scholarship is an Erasmus Mundus and EIT-labelled Master’s program created to establish the right balance between knowledge of resources and process-engineering techniques. The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship amounts to €33,600 awarded as 24 monthly allowances of €1400 and also covers participation costs paid directly to the coordinating University.
Erasmus Mundus EMerald Scholarship 2026 Summary
- Host Country: France | Germany | Belgium | Sweden
- Study Abroad: Study in Europe
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | €1400 Monthly Stipends | Travel Costs
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: March 8, 2026
Erasmus Mundus EMerald Scholarship 2026 Details:
- Applications for the 2026 Erasmus Mundus EMerald Scholarships have begun.
- The EMerald master in georesources engineering aims to train a new generation of engineers with an entrepreneurial mind-set, capable of identifying and sustainably managing the mineral and metal resources that are essential for the green energy transition.
- The master, fully taught in English, offers an innovative curriculum from hands-on experiences in the university labs to the use of digital tools. It is jointly organized by 4 top-level European
- Universities, each of which hosts the students for at least a semester and delivers a Degree
Eligibility Requirements for Erasmus Mundus EMerald Scholarship 2026
To be considered for the Erasmus Mundus EMerald Scholarship, you must:
- have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with basic knowledge in Geology (minimum 3 years of study or 180 ECTS credits) or a Bachelor’s Degree in Minerals Engineering, Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering ( if oriented towards metals extraction and processing) or a Master’s degree in Geology.
- The EMerald Master Programme provides an engineering diploma, therefore at least 22.5 ECTS in university level mathematics is required for application eligibility.
Benefits of Erasmus Mundus EMerald Scholarship 2026
- Erasmus Mundus EMerald Scholarship amounts to 33.600EUR awarded as 24 monthly allowances of 1400EUR and
- The scholarship will also cover tuition fees and participation costs paid directly to the coordinating University, and the costs of visa and airfare travel.
Required Documents for Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2026
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- A copy of your passport AND a sworn translation into English of your birth certificate*. Only selected students will have to provide us with a French translation of their birth certificate (this is compulsory to register at a French University)
- A photo (ID format)
- Your up-to-date resume in English (maximum 1 page)
- A personal motivation letter in English
- A copy of your High School Diploma and a sworn translation into English or French*
- A copy of your higher education studies diploma and transcript of records with a sworn translation into English or French*
- An English Proficiency test/document for non-English speakers (TOEFL min.87, IELTS min. 6.5 or any other document stating your English proficiency (B2-C1 min.)
- Official documents highlighting your accomplishments over the last five years (studies, internships, employment)
- A recommendation letter
- An official document issued within 12 months of the submission deadline showing your place of residence.
How to Apply for Erasmus Mundus EMerald Scholarship 2026 (Step by Step)
To apply for the 2026 Erasmus Mundus EMerald Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the button below to visit the program’s webpage.
- Proceed to Apply for the EMerald MSc Programme.
- Fill out the application form and attach all required documents.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited via email for an interview.
- The selection procedure is based on academic qualifications, with a focus on qualitative and quantitative indicators of the applicants:
- Academic background
- Motivation letter
- Language skills
- Work experience