Academic eligibility & background
Degree requirements: The typical background for applicants is Environmental or Civil Engineering.
Alternative backgrounds: Closely related backgrounds, such as Chemical or Industrial Engineering, will be evaluated by the Committee to see if they align with academic requirements.
Age limits: There is no age limit for applicants.
Final year students: You can apply while finishing your BSc; however, non-EU applicants must obtain their degree by June 30, 2026.
Previous Master’s: You can apply even if you already hold a similar Master's degree, provided you have never received an Erasmus Mundus scholarship before.
English proficiency
IELTS requirements: An IELTS score must be 5.5 or above in every module (reading, listening, writing, and speaking).
Medium of Instruction (MOI): An official MOI declaration from your university is accepted if the whole degree was taught in English.
Test deadlines: English test results must be valid at least until the application deadline has expired.
Referees
Number of referees: You must indicate a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 referees.
The process: Referees are contacted via email with a specific form to fill out once you save their details in the application portal.
Referee type: Referees can be either academic professionals (professors) or current/former employers.
Scholarships & fee reductions
Scholarships: The program offers full Erasmus Mundus scholarships as well as partial fee reductions.
Coverage: Full scholarships are intended to cover travel, installation, and subsistence, but students must arrange their own travel and accommodation.
Partial fee reductions: Candidates receiving a partial waiver must still pay some tuition fees and cover all their own travel, food, and stay expenses.
Geographical distribution: There is no fixed distribution between EU and non-EU scholarships, though no more than 10% of total students can come from the same country across the all programme (4 cycles).
Application details
Video presentation: The introductory video is optional. If you choose to make one, DO NOT SHOW your ID (contrary to what is written in the apply)
CV format: While the Europass format is mentioned, it is not mandatory. There is no specific page limit for the CV.
Edits: You cannot edit your application once it has been submitted.
Interviews: Selection interviews will be conducted live and online
- Academic Background & Eligibility
The EESIC EMJM is mainly an Environmental Engineering course. A solid background in engineering and related fields is a key requirement for successfully completing the programme. Students with a background in Civil or Environmental Engineering will automatically pass the selection stage that takes into account their previous studies, provided they also meet the other non-academic requirements. The Joint Selection Committee will assess the compatibility of candidates' backgrounds, evaluating not only their academic requirements in terms of credits and exams taken, but also their study, research or work experience related to the programme's topics and objectives. At the application stage, we cannot confirm or deny compatibility of your background; the Committee will do so when it evaluates the applications. If you believe that your background in the broadest sense overlaps with the programme's themes and objectives, our advice is to apply.
- English Language Requirements
There are two ways to demonstrate your English language proficiency (at least level B2):
a) Submit an official certificate that is included in the list of accepted certificates (see Admission)
b) Submit an official statement from the school/university where you obtained your diploma, bachelor's or master's degree, explicitly stating that the language of instruction is English
The certificate submitted must be valid (ie not expired), otherwise it will not be considered. If you do not have a valid certificate by the application deadline, your application will not be considered, even if you declare that you will obtain one later.
- Referees
Minimum Number: you can include up to three referees in your application
Professional vs. academic: your referee can either be in the field of academia (senior/expert professors, supervisors, advisors) or in the work/work-related fields (employer, tutor)
System Notification: as soon as you indicate the name and the contact of your referee(s), an automatic message will be sent to her/him/them to explain the procedure to recommend you as a candidate for the programme. The message will be sent within 24 hours from entering referee details in the application. As a candidate, you only need to make sure your referees will submit the form before the deadline expires.
Please note that:
- no Letter of Recommendation will be asked to the referees
- if you upload a Letter of Recommendation as an optional attachment, it will not be considered
- you will not receive any notification that the referees successfully managed to submit the recommendation form. Ask directly your referees to be sure they did everything
- Application Documents & Technical Details
- Motivational Video: the presentation video can be uploaded in the form of a Youtube link set in unlisted mode in the related section of the application form (Optional attachments). Guidelines on how to realize the video are provided in the application form and on our website (Admission)
- CV Format: the Europass format is not a mandatory requirement for the CV. It is simply suggested as a template.
- GPA and Grades: you are not required to convert your average into a GPA score; you simply indicate your grades and your average within the grading system your university normally uses. The Joint Selection Committee will be responsible for converting the grades and the scores.
- Scholarships & Selection Process
- Scholarship Coverage: The EMJM scholarship will cover the entire duration of the Master programme (max 24 months), and should cover all the programme-related costs, including study, research, annual meetings, placement activities, project work, thesis preparation and defence, etc. in line with the requirement of the joint Master.
- Interviews: the best 60 candidates will be invited to an online interview in which they will be asked about their background and motivation to join the EESIC programme. Interviews could allow students to obtain additional points for the final ranking.
- Program Structure & Logistics
Practical questions about the student experience and post-graduation.
- Visas: Each EESIC Partner Institution will provide the student with guidance and support to fulfil the national immigration policies and to obtain any necessary visas and stay/study permits in the respective country. However, the decision regarding the issuance of entry visas and residence permits is the exclusive responsibility of the competent authorities.
- Syllabus: a detailed description of the courses will be provided on the website
Unfortunately, it will not be possible to participate in the programme, even if you have been awarded a scholarship. We recommend that you complete the bureaucratic process in good time, making use of our contacts for any queries or questions you may have.
Yes. During the application process, you will be asked to indicate whether you would accept to enroll even without a scholarship. Once the available scholarships have been allocated, eligible students in the short-list will be able to enrol without a scholarship. Fee-waivers are available for best-ranked students.
No, students who receive the scholarship will not be required to pay any fees.
Yes, you can apply without having a Bachelor's degree. Admission will be conditional upon obtaining the degree within precise deadlines (to be determined).
No, applications that are not submitted via the apply form will NOT be considered.
No, the application is free of charge.
You can verify the eligibility of your qualifications by checking the admission criteria in Admission.
If your degree and background in general do not meet the admission criteria, the chances of your application being considered are lower. You can still submit your application, the Joint Selection Committee will assess if your background and past experience meets the objectives and the focus of the programme.
Unfortunately not, without a valid certificate you will not be able to apply.
In the Admission page, you can find the complete list of accepted certificates. No other certificates will be accepted.
No, if the medium of instruction is in English, you will not need a certificate. Instead, you will need to submit an official certification that your previous education (minimum high school) was taught in English.
No, the programme requires full-time participation in order to be completed.
No, the programme only allows for in-person participation.
No, admission is linked to the academic year to which the application refers.
No, the programme begins in the first semester and is the same for all students.
The contact email for all the information is: eesic@unitn.it
No, the programme is entirely taught in English. You will need to prove English proficiency.
You will obtain three master's degrees, one for each partner country (Portugal, Spain, Italy), as well as a Joint Diploma Supplement.
Yes, participating universities offer local language courses as part of their educational programmes. Students are warmly invited to learn Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.