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2025 Erasmus Mundus Master Degree in Plant Health in Europe

France, Germany, Italy, Spain
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Erasmus Mundus Master Degree in Plant Health in Sustainable Cropping Systems

Eligible Degree

  • Master’s Degree in Plant Health in Sustainable Cropping Systems

Brief Overview

The Erasmus Mundus Master Degree in Plant Health in Sustainable Cropping Systems is a two-year program aimed at educating professionals in plant health management. Students study at two of Europe’s leading institutions in this field and earn a double diploma. The program focuses on sustainable agriculture and Integrated Pest Management (IPM), offering interdisciplinary training through lectures, field trips, and hands-on experience.

Study Countries

  • France: L’Institut Agro, AgroParisTech
  • Germany: University of Göttingen
  • Italy: University of Padova
  • Spain: Universitat Politècnica de València (coordinating institution)

Detail of the Scholarships

  • Program Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS credits)
  • Support Provided:
    • Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM) Scholarships: Available to outstanding students, covering travel, visa, installation, subsistence costs, and full tuition fees.
    • PlantHealth Consortium Scholarships: Available for certain regions.
    • Paid internships during the Master’s thesis period.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a field related to plant health, crop sciences, agriculture, or related areas.
  • English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.).
  • Motivation for contributing to sustainable agricultural systems.

Scholarship Values

  • Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM) Scholarship:
    • Covers full tuition fees, insurance, and other participation costs.
    • Monthly subsistence allowance of €1,400 for up to 24 months.
    • Support for travel, visa, and installation costs.

Required Documents

  • Completed Application Form.
  • Degree certificate and transcripts (for Bachelor’s degree).
  • English language proficiency test scores.
  • Two recommendation letters.
  • Motivation letter.
  • Curriculum vitae (CV).

How to Apply for the Scholarships

  1. Step 1: Access the online application form via the PlantHealth website.
  2. Step 2: Complete the eligibility questions.
  3. Step 3: Fill out the application form with personal, academic, and professional details.
  4. Step 4: Submit all required documents, including transcripts, English test scores, and recommendation letters.

Deadline

  • First Call (Erasmus Mundus Scholarships): Applications open from 1st October to 31st December 2024.
  • Second Call (Self-funded students): To be announced for externally-funded candidates. No Erasmus Mundus scholarships available for this call.