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The Erasmus Mundus EMABG Scholarship 2027 is offering international students an opportunity to pursue a two-year master’s degree in animal biodiversity, breeding and genomics at leading European universities. The European Master in Animal Biodiversity and Genomics (EMABG) is an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master programme designed for students interested in animal genetics, genomics, biodiversity, bioinformatics and breeding.
The Erasmus Mundus EMABG Scholarship provides selected students with €1,400 per month for up to 24 months. The programme also covers tuition fees and insurance for scholarship recipients. Around 15 Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available for each intake. The scholarship is intended to help cover living, travel and visa-related costs, although students may need to pre-finance some initial travel expenses.
Applications for the third EMABG intake opened on September 15, 2026, and the scholarship application deadline is January 15, 2027. The programme is taught in English and students study at two of the six partner universities in Europe.
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- Host countries: Austria, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden
- Programme: European Master in Animal Biodiversity and Genomics
- Duration: 2 years
- Language: English
- Scholarship: €1,400 per month for up to 24 months
- Tuition fees: Covered for scholarship recipients
- Insurance: Covered
- Scholarships: Around 15 per intake
- Application opens: September 15, 2026
- Deadline: January 15, 2027
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Participating Universities
The EMABG consortium includes:
- BOKU University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (Austria)
- Wageningen University (Netherlands)
- University of Göttingen (Germany)
- Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (Sweden)
- Norwegian University of Life Sciences (Norway)
- AgroParisTech (France)
Students complete their studies across two partner universities, depending on their selected study track.
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Study Areas
The master’s programme focuses on quantitative, population and molecular genetics related to animal breeding and biodiversity. Students can specialise in areas including:
- Conservation genomics for rare and endangered breeds and species
- Breeding programmes for small populations
- Bioinformatics applied to biodiversity and genomics
- One Health, including human and animal health and welfare
- Understanding biodiversity through integrative biology
The programme carries 120 ECTS credits and combines advanced theoretical and applied study with international mobility.
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Who Can Apply?
Applicants generally need a Bachelor of Science degree with at least 180 ECTS in animal science or an equivalent relevant field. Applicants from related disciplines may also be considered if their previous studies provide knowledge in agricultural sciences, animal production, mathematics, biostatistics, bioinformatics, zoology, anatomy, physiology, biodiversity, breeding, genetics and genomics.
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements. Accepted qualifications include:
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum 92, including at least 23 in speaking
- Academic IELTS: Minimum 7.0, including at least 6.5 in speaking
- Cambridge C1 Advanced: Accepted scores within the specified range
- Cambridge C2 Proficiency: Accepted scores within the specified range
English certificates generally must have been obtained no more than two years before the application deadline.
Applicants who already hold a similar MSc degree cannot be accepted there under the EMABG admission rules.
EMABG Selection Process
The EMABG selection committee evaluates eligible applications using four main criteria:
- Academic record and relevant academic background: 50%
- Motivation video: 20%
- CV: 20%
- Recommendation letter: 10%
The programme requires a short personal motivation video and does not conduct selection interviews. The consortium also states that, in most cases, it can select a maximum of two candidates per country to maintain geographical and cultural diversity.
How to Apply for Erasmus Mundus EMABG Scholarship 2027
- Check the official EMABG admission requirements and confirm that your bachelor’s degree meets the academic requirements.
- Prepare your academic documents, including your degree certificate and transcript.
- Prepare an accepted English language proficiency certificate if required.
- Prepare an updated CV showing relevant academic activities, internships, research or work experience.
- Obtain a recommendation letter.
- Prepare a personal motivation video of a maximum of two minutes in MP4 format and within the specified file-size limit.
- Prepare all required documents in PDF format, where applicable.
- Submit the complete application through the EMABG application database.
- Submit your application by January 15, 2027 to be considered for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship.
- Wait for the selection process, with the selection meeting scheduled for February.
The Erasmus Mundus EMABG Scholarship 2027 is designed for students seeking advanced training in animal biodiversity, genetics, genomics, bioinformatics and breeding while studying at universities across Europe. The official EMABG website should be checked for the latest application instructions and document requirements before submission.
