Application Period:
The application period for the second intake will be open from the 15th of September 2025 to the 15th of January 2026.
Costs
EMABG participation costs
The EMABG is a 2-year Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s programme.
EMABG participation costs are €4,500 per year for students from Programme Countries.
For students from Partner Countries, participation costs can vary based on the chosen study track as follows:
• € 10,000 Euro per year for students from third countries not associated to the Programme for study tracks NMBU-BOKU, NMBU-UGOE, and NMBU-APT
• € 19,000 Euro per year for students from third countries not associated to the Programme for study track NMBU-SLU and NMBU-WUR
A limited number of scholarships covering EMABG participation costs are available.
A major part of the EMABG participation costs consists of tuition fees for the universities you will attend, and that is also the main reason for the difference in EMABG participation costs. Most partner universities have higher tuition fees for non-EU than for EU students.
EMABG participation costs cover:
- participation at the introduction course / Welcome Course (accommodation costs are not covered)
- tuition fees to the host university of year 1 (accommodation costs are not covered)
- participation at the summer course (accommodation costs are not covered)
- tuition fees to the host university of year 2 (accommodation costs are not covered)
- participation at the Graduation Ceremony (accommodation costs are not covered)
- student insurance costs (health and liability) for both years of the EMABG programme
Programme Country or Partner Country
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Programme Countries:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and in addition: The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Serbia, Turkey
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Partner Countries:
All other countries
Dual Nationality
Students with dual nationality (of a Partner and of a Programme Country) must specify the nationality under which they submit their scholarship application.
12-months rule
Students who are not residents nor have carried out their main activity (studies, training or work) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in a Programme Country, count as Programme Country students. The five-year reference period for this 12-months rule is calculated backwards as from the submission deadline defined by the consortia of applying for an EMJM student scholarship.
What other costs can be expected? How much it will cost?
The EMABG participation costs do not cover costs for travel, living and stay. An average of €1,400 per month for the total duration of the programme (24 months) should be taken into account, which will be needed for living (food, study books, other expenses), accommodation (room rent during the various parts of the programme), and travel (to and from Europe, travel between location of Welcome Course, first and second host universities).
Why Choose This Program?
- Excellence in Education: By joining this program, you become part of an internationally recognized excellence program that is designed to prepare you for leadership roles in your field. The program is highly competitive and offers a world-class education.
- Specialized Expertise: The program focuses on animal biodiversity and science, equipping you with cutting-edge knowledge and skills that are in high demand in research, conservation, and industry.
- Affordable Excellence: While the tuition fee is €4,500 or € 10,000 per year, it is a small investment for the unparalleled education, international exposure, and career opportunities you will receive in return.
Application for self-paying students
If you are interested in joining the EMABG as a self-paying student, please send an e-mail to the EMABG central office to inform us that you are interested.
Note: The stated deadlines are the dates when your documents need to be in the first year university’s system. You have to submit your complete application documents to the EMABG Consortium at least three weeks before theses dates.
Last updated: 01.10.2025
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