Applications are open for the Fully Funded Erasmus Mundus EDISS Scholarships in Europe. Apply Below:
Application Deadline:
January 12, 2027 at 3:00 PM Helsinki time (Main Erasmus Mundus & EDISS Scholarship Round; applications open on November 16, 2026). Note: A separate tuition fee waiver round runs from February 25 to March 11, 2027, and a self-funded round runs from April 6 to April 15, 2027.
Tell Me About The Award:
The Engineering of Data-intensive Intelligent Software Systems (EDISS) programme is a prestigious 2-year, 120-ECTS Erasmus Mundus joint master’s degree. It focuses on software engineering, data science, and intelligent systems. Students begin their first year at Åbo Akademi University in Finland and specialize in their second year at one of three partner institutions in Sweden, Spain, or Italy.
Which Fields are Eligible?:
Software engineering, data science, intelligent systems, computer science, mathematics, bioinformatics, electrical engineering, or closely related technical fields with strong computing foundations.
Type:
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree / Fully Funded Scholarship & Tuition Waiver Track
Who can Apply?:
- Applicants of all nationalities holding a relevant bachelor’s degree (or equivalent of at least 180 ECTS).
- Candidates who meet English language proficiency requirements (such as valid IELTS Academic or TOEFL iBT test scores, unless an approved exemption applies).
- Final-year undergraduate students seeking conditional admission with an institutional statement of expected graduation.
How are Applicants Selected?:
Applications are evaluated using a point system prioritizing academic merit (70 points), relevant professional or academic experience (15 points), motivation and motivation video (10 points), and academic recommendations (5 points).
Which Countries Are Eligible?:
Global (International and European students worldwide are eligible to apply).
Where will the Award be Taken?:
Åbo Akademi University (Finland) for Year 1, with second-year specializations at Mälardalen University (Sweden), University of the Balearic Islands (Spain), or University of L’Aquila (Italy).
How Many Awards?:
Unspecified cohort capacity managed across Erasmus Mundus scholarship, EDISS scholarship, tuition waiver, and self-funded tracks.
What is the Benefit of the Award:
- Erasmus Mundus / EDISS Scholarships (Round 1): Participation cost waivers, health insurance, and monthly living stipends (previous cohorts featured up to €1,400/month for Erasmus Mundus scholarships or €800/month in Year 1 for EDISS scholarships).
- Tuition Fee Waiver (Round 2): Covers participation costs and insurance without a monthly living stipend.
How Long Will the Award Last?:
2 years (four semesters, starting August 2027).
How to Apply:
- Prepare required documents, including certified academic records, a passport copy, the mandatory EDISS CV template, two signed academic reference letters, and a 1.5 to 2.5-minute motivation video.
- Submit your application through the Studyinfo platform during the main application window opening on November 16, 2026 and closing on January 12, 2027 (3:00 PM Helsinki time).
- Keep your personal submission link from the confirmation email to make permitted edits before the deadline.
