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Summary

• Programme: Erasmus Mundus Master in Plant Health in Sustainable Cropping Systems (PlantHealth)
• Intake: 12th Intake, 2027–2029
• Degree: Two-year international Master’s programme
• Participating Countries: Spain, Italy, Germany and France
• Host Universities: Five partner institutions across the consortium
• Scholarship: Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM) Scholarship
• Scholarship Coverage: Full participation costs and €1,400 monthly stipend for up to 24 months
• Eligible Applicants: EU and non-EU students who meet the academic and language requirements
• Application Opens: 1 October 2026
• Application Deadline: 31 December 2026

About the Erasmus Mundus PlantHealth Programme

The Erasmus Mundus Master in Plant Health in Sustainable Cropping Systems (PlantHealth) is a two-year international Master’s programme designed to train specialists in plant health, crop protection and sustainable agricultural production.

The programme brings together five European partner institutions: Universitat Politècnica de València in Spain, Università di Padova in Italy, the University of Göttingen in Germany, AgroParisTech in France and L’Institut Agro in France.

Students study in at least two different countries during the programme. The first year provides common academic training in areas such as crop sciences, crop protection, population biology, molecular biology and statistics. During the second year, students specialise in areas of integrated pest management and different agricultural systems before completing a Master’s thesis.

The programme is delivered in English at most partner institutions. However, courses at the French partner universities are taught in French during the second year.

The 2027–2029 intake is the programme’s 12th intake. Applications for admission and Erasmus Mundus scholarship consideration are submitted through the same online application system.

Scholarship Benefits

Selected candidates who receive the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship will receive:

• Full tuition coverage: 100% of the programme’s participation costs, including tuition fees and mandatory academic costs.
• Monthly stipend: €1,400 per month for up to 24 months.
• Insurance: Full insurance coverage during the programme.
• Travel and visa support: The monthly stipend is intended to help cover travel, visa, installation and living expenses.

The scholarship is available to EU and non-EU students. However, admission to the Master’s programme does not automatically mean that an applicant will receive an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.

PlantHealth also offers separate consortium scholarships to outstanding candidates, subject to funding availability. These may provide a fee waiver but do not cover travel, accommodation or living expenses. Applicants should therefore distinguish these awards from the fully funded Erasmus Mundus scholarship.

Who Can Apply?

The programme welcomes applicants from different countries, including international candidates, provided they meet the admission requirements.

Applicants must:

• Hold a Bachelor of Science degree equivalent to 180 ECTS in Agronomy, Agricultural Sciences or a related field.
• Have at least 4 ECTS in Plant Health or Crop Protection, or equivalent academic preparation.
• Demonstrate English proficiency at B2 level under the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), unless English is their native language.
• Provide evidence of English proficiency through an accepted certificate or a university letter confirming that their Bachelor’s degree was taught entirely in English.
• Submit a complete application, including two recommendation letters using the official PlantHealth template.

Students in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree may also apply. However, they must have completed the required degree before enrolment.

The scholarship is open to EU and non-EU applicants. The programme does not restrict eligibility to a particular nationality, but all candidates must satisfy the academic and documentation requirements.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Applications must be submitted online through the official PlantHealth application platform.

1. Review the admission requirements: Confirm that your Bachelor’s degree, academic background and English proficiency meet the programme’s conditions.
2. Read the official applicant guidelines: Study the application procedure and document requirements before creating your application.
3. Create an online account: Register on the official application platform with a new username, password and email address.
4. Complete the application form: Fill in the application in English and indicate your preferred mobility pathway.
5. Upload the required documents: These include your CV, degree certificate, academic transcript, English-language evidence, two recommendation letters and declaration on honour.
6. Provide additional supporting documents: Upload relevant documents that may strengthen your application, where applicable.
7. Submit before the deadline: Ensure that all mandatory documents are uploaded. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applicants should note that the two recommendation letters must use the official PlantHealth template and include the referee’s contact details, signature and institutional or company stamp.

Important Deadline

The first application call for the 2027–2029 intake opened on 1 October 2026.

Application deadline: 31 December 2026, before 00:00 CET on 1 January 2027.

Only applicants who submit during this first call can be considered for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships and PlantHealth Consortium scholarships.

A second application round is scheduled for 20 May to 15 June 2027. However, this round is only for self-funded applicants or candidates with external funding. No Erasmus Mundus scholarships will be offered during the second round.

The programme expects to publish the list of accepted candidates and scholarship awardees by the end of February 2027.

Official Application Link

Interested candidates should consult the official programme information and application instructions before applying.

• Programme Information
• Application Procedure
• Scholarship and Financial Support
• Application Calendar
• Online Application Portal

Final Note from AK Travels LTD

The Erasmus Mundus PlantHealth programme offers an opportunity to pursue a specialised Master’s degree across European universities, with a fully funded scholarship available to successful scholarship applicants.

Applicants should pay particular attention to the academic background requirement, especially the minimum coursework in Plant Health or Crop Protection, as well as the English-language requirement.

Remember that admission and scholarship selection are competitive. Submitting an application does not guarantee a scholarship award.

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