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Summary

• Programme: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Animal Biodiversity and Genomics (EMABG)
• Study level: Master’s degree
• Duration: 2 years
• Language: English
• Study locations: Consortium universities across Europe
• Scholarship: €1,400 per month for 24 months
• Scholarship coverage: Tuition fees and insurance, with the monthly scholarship intended to support food, accommodation, travel and visa costs
• Scholarships available: Around 15 per intake
• Application deadline: 15 January 2027
• Eligible applicants: Applicants of any nationality who meet the admission requirements

About the Erasmus Mundus EMABG Scholarship

The European Master in Animal Biodiversity and Genomics (EMABG) is a two-year Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programme taught in English. The programme is designed for students with academic backgrounds in Animal Sciences, Biology or related fields who want to specialise in animal breeding, biodiversity and genomics.

EMABG is delivered through a consortium of six European universities. Students spend their studies at two of the consortium universities, providing an international academic experience across different European institutions.

The programme is particularly relevant to students interested in areas connecting animal production, genetics, genomics, biodiversity and related quantitative disciplines.

The third intake will begin its application period on 15 September 2026, with applications for Erasmus Mundus scholarships accepted until 15 January 2027.

Scholarship Benefits

Selected EMJM scholarship recipients receive:

• €1,400 per month for 24 months
• Tuition fees covered
• Student insurance covered
• Financial support intended to cover food, accommodation, travel costs and visa expenses.

The official programme currently indicates that there are around 15 scholarships per intake. Scholarship recipients should note that they must pre-finance their travel expenses to the first-year university or Welcome Course location, while scholarship payments are made to a European bank account after arrival. Accommodation costs during the Welcome Course, Summer School and Graduation Event must also be covered by the student.

Who Can Apply?

EMABG welcomes applicants of any nationality who satisfy the programme’s admission requirements. Applicants should generally have:

• A Bachelor of Science degree of at least 180 ECTS in Animal Science, or a relevant bachelor’s degree demonstrating the required knowledge.
• Relevant academic preparation in areas such as agricultural sciences and animal production, mathematics/biostatistics/bioinformatics, zoology, animal anatomy and physiology, biodiversity/breeding, and genetics/genomics.
• The required level of English proficiency where an English-language certificate is required.

Accepted English-language qualifications include TOEFL iBT with at least 92 and a minimum speaking score of 23, Academic IELTS with at least 7.0 and a minimum speaking score of 6.5, or the specified Cambridge qualifications. Certificates generally must have been obtained no more than two years before the application deadline.

The official requirements also contain specific provisions for applicants from African countries regarding English-language evidence, so applicants should carefully review the country-specific guidance before applying.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Step 1: Check the admission requirements
Confirm that your academic background and English-language qualifications meet the official EMABG requirements.

Step 2: Prepare your documents
The application requires documents including your degree certificate, complete academic transcript, passport, proof of current residence, CV, photograph and applicable English-language certificate. Academic documents must meet the programme’s certification and translation requirements.

Step 3: Select your preferred study tracks
Applicants must indicate their preferred three study tracks and explain why they would like to study those tracks. The programme specifically states that this is not a conventional motivation letter.

Step 4: Obtain two recommendation letters
Two recommendations are required from different professors or employers, and the letters must mention the applicant’s name.

Step 5: Prepare the motivation video
A mandatory 1–2 minute MP4 video, maximum 50 MB, must explain why you want to join EMABG. The video file title must contain only your application number.

Step 6: Submit the online application
All required documents must be submitted through the official EMABG application database. Only complete applications submitted through the database will be considered. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format unless otherwise specified.

Step 7: Submit before the deadline
Complete the application and submit it by 15 January 2027 for consideration for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship.

Important Deadline

Application opens: 15 September 2026
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship deadline: 15 January 2027

The official selection timeline indicates selection in February, notification of results at the beginning of March, and the start of the study programme/Welcome Course in August 2027.

Related Opportunities

• GIST University Scholarship 2027 in South Korea
• Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027 in the UK
• Commonwealth Scholarship 2027–28 in the UK

Official Application Link

For the official programme information, admission requirements and application instructions, applicants should also consult the EMABG official website.

Final Note from AK Travels LTD

The EMABG scholarship is a competitive Erasmus Mundus opportunity with a limited number of scholarships available. Applicants should carefully review the official admission requirements, prepare every required document in the specified format, and submit a complete application before the 15 January 2027 deadline.

AK Travels LTD encourages prospective applicants to rely on the official EMABG application portal and programme website for the latest instructions, as requirements and application information may be updated by the consortium.

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