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SMACCs consortium, coordinated by the University of Mons in Belgium · Application cycle 2027/2028

Erasmus Mundus Scholarship for the SMACCs Master's in Smart Cities and Communities 2027/2028

Applications open Fully funded?

About this scholarship

An EU-funded scholarship for the SMACCs master's in smart cities and communities, a two-year programme at universities in Belgium, Spain, Finland and Greece. The programme has 95 Erasmus Mundus scholarships spread over four intakes, the last of which starts in September 2027.

Funding type

Covers: EUR 1,400 a month for up to 24 months, and no tuition fees. Tuition for students from countries not associated to the programme is otherwise EUR 8,000 a year. The monthly grant is meant to pay for travel, visa, installation and living costs. There is no separate travel payment. The consortium pays health and accident insurance for all students. Students pay themselves: travel and housing for the summer and winter schools, optional language courses, and visa, residence permit and extra diploma fees. There is no application fee.

Tuition fees
Covered
Living costs
Covered
Travel
Covered
Insurance
Covered

Eligibility requirements

Nationalities
All nationalities
Residence condition
No residence condition

Open to all nationalities. No more than 10% of the scholarships can go to one nationality Some scholarships are set aside for named regions, among them Palestine, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and the other Neighbourhood South countries, and the Gulf states, Iraq and Yemen A bachelor's degree of at least 180 ECTS in engineering or science, such as mechanical, electrical, civil, environmental, architectural, computer or energy engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics or computer science Degrees in arts, social science, business or law are not eligible. Architecture or economics with an engineering background are judged case by case Final-year students can apply if the degree is awarded before 15 September 2027 Not open to anyone who already had an EMJM scholarship

Minimum grade
Not stated
Work experience asked for
Not stated
Return condition
Return condition not stated
How to apply
Straight to the provider

Language requirements and exemptions

Language test required IELTS TOEFL iBT TOEIC Cambridge English Waiver possible

IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each part, TOEFL iBT 90, TOEIC 850, or a pass in Cambridge CPE, CAE or FCE. Earlier studies taught in English can count instead, with an official letter from your university. TOEFL scores must be sent by the test centre to the University of Mons, code C194.

University admission details

Admission included in application?

One application covers the programme and the scholarship. Apply on the SMACCs platform by 1 February 2027 and leave the scholarship option in the form ticked. The time of day is not stated. The best admissible applicants are invited to a Teams interview in April 2027. There is normally no second slot if you miss yours. Scholarship applicants get their result in May 2027. Referees upload their letters within 15 days after the deadline. Later letters are not processed. If admitted, you need the University of the Basque Country's approval of your foreign degree, and you show the original documents at registration. Teaching starts in early September in Vaasa or mid-September in Bilbao, depending on your study path.

Required documents

Signed application form (the Word file from the platform) One-page motivation letter Proof of English CV, Europass format recommended Degree certificates and transcripts as certified copies, with sworn English translations if needed Work experience certificates Passport identity page Two reference letters on the programme template, uploaded by the referees

Application steps

Check that your degree is in engineering or science and that your English score is high enough. Download the application form from smaccs-apply.ihu.edu.gr, fill it in, sign it and rank the study paths you prefer. Upload the form and the documents as one zip file before 1 February 2027, with the scholarship option ticked. Send your application ID and the upload link to your two referees. Keep time free in April 2027 for a possible interview.

Requirement checklist

Application on the SMACCs platform Required

You fill in and sign the application form (a Word file) and upload it with the other documents as one zip file, leaving the scholarship option ticked.

Motivation letter Required

One page only.

Two referees Required

At least one from academia. They upload their letters through the link you receive, within 15 days after the deadline.

Proof of English Required

For example IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each part, or TOEFL iBT 90.

Interview on Teams Conditional?

For the best admissible applicants, usually in April.

Scholarship contacts

SMACCs programme office: [email protected]

SMACCs office at the University of Mons: [email protected]

Universities and contacts

University of Mons (UMONS)

Belgium

No official contact email published

University website

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