Applications are now open for the Erasmus Mundus Flood Risk Management Scholarship 2027 for international students interested in flood risk management, water resources, climate resilience, environmental science and related fields.
The Flood Risk Management Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (FloodRiskMaster) is a two-year, 120-ECTS international Master’s programme delivered jointly by institutions in Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia.
For the 2027–2029 intake, around 14 Erasmus Mundus scholarships are expected to be available. Selected scholars receive €1,400 per month for up to 24 months, while programme participation costs are also covered.
Applicants from Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana and other African countries are eligible to apply, provided they meet the academic and admission requirements.
Erasmus Mundus Flood Risk Management Scholarship 2027 Overview
Programme: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Flood Risk Management
Degree Level: Master’s
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120 ECTS
Funding: Fully funded Erasmus Mundus scholarship
Monthly Allowance: €1,400
Maximum Monthly Allowance Over 24 Months: €33,600
Study Countries: Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia
Language: English
Programme Start: September 2027
Deadline for African and Other Partner Country Applicants: 3 January 2027 at 23:59 CET
What Is the FloodRiskMaster Programme?
The Flood Risk Management Erasmus Mundus Joint Master is an interdisciplinary programme designed to train specialists capable of understanding, modelling, preventing and managing flood risks.
The programme combines several fields, including:
- Hydrology
- Civil and environmental engineering
- Climate science
- Environmental sciences
- Numerical modelling
- Hydroinformatics
- Spatial planning
- Disaster-risk management
- Socioeconomic aspects of flood protection
Students study at different European institutions during the programme, gaining experience across several academic and research environments.
The four participating institutions are:
- Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden), Germany
- IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, Netherlands
- Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Spain
- University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Erasmus Mundus Flood Risk Management Scholarship Benefits
Students selected for the Erasmus Mundus Flood Risk Management Scholarship 2027 receive substantial financial support throughout the programme.
The scholarship provides:
- €1,400 per month
- Funding for up to 24 months
- Up to €33,600 in monthly scholarship payments
- Full programme participation costs
- Tuition fee coverage
- Library and laboratory costs
- Insurance coverage
- Other mandatory programme-related costs
The €1,400 monthly contribution is intended to help scholars cover living expenses, accommodation, travel and installation costs throughout the mobility period.
Students with certain disabilities or individual needs may also qualify for additional support under applicable Erasmus Mundus rules.
For comparison, self-funded students normally face a programme participation fee of €18,000 excluding VAT. Erasmus Mundus scholarship recipients do not pay this participation fee.
Therefore, the Erasmus Mundus award can appropriately be described as a fully funded scholarship.
Where Will Students Study?
International mobility is one of the defining features of FloodRiskMaster.
Semester 1 – Germany
Students begin their studies at TU Dresden in Germany.
The first semester covers subjects such as:
- Climatology
- Hydrology
- Flood risk management
Depending on their academic background, students may also study areas such as ecology, soils, hydrochemistry, geodesy, hydraulic engineering and hydromechanics.
Semester 2 – Netherlands
Students then move to IHE Delft in the Netherlands.
The second semester places greater emphasis on:
- Hydroinformatics
- Flood modelling
- Decision-support systems
- Water systems
The curriculum also includes applications of artificial intelligence to water systems.
Semester 3 – Spain and Slovenia
During the third semester, students continue their studies at UPC in Spain and the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia.
Subjects include:
- Coastal flooding
- Flash floods
- Debris flows
- Climate change
- Early-warning systems
- River morphodynamics
- Spatial planning
- Socioeconomic assessment of flood protection
Semester 4 – Master’s Thesis
The final semester is dedicated to the Master’s thesis.
Students undertake their research in association with one of the consortium institutions and may also have opportunities to collaborate with research organisations or industry partners.
Who Can Apply for the FloodRiskMaster Scholarship?
Applicants must normally hold a first university degree equivalent to at least an 180-ECTS bachelor’s degree.
Suitable academic backgrounds include:
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Geosciences
- Environmental Sciences
- Geography
- Geology
- Oceanography
- Limnology
- Natural Resources
- Water-related disciplines
- Other sufficiently related fields
Applicants should also demonstrate adequate previous study in mathematics and water-related subjects.
Academic performance is important because Erasmus Mundus scholarships are highly competitive.
Final-year bachelor’s students may also apply if they have successfully completed at least 120 ECTS. However, they must complete their first degree by 15 August 2027 before beginning the programme.
Can Cameroonians and Other African Students Apply?
Yes.
Applicants from Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana and other African countries can apply for the Erasmus Mundus Flood Risk Management Scholarship 2027.
African applicants generally fall under the programme’s Partner Country category. Therefore, the key scholarship deadline for most African applicants is:
3 January 2027 at 23:59 CET
The scholarship is not restricted to European applicants.
English Language Requirements
FloodRiskMaster is taught entirely in English.
Applicants who do not qualify for an exemption must provide an accepted English-language qualification.
Current published requirements include:
- IELTS Academic: 6.0 overall, with at least 6.0 in Writing
- TOEFL iBT: 80 overall, with at least 17 in Writing
- Cambridge C1 Advanced: Grade A, B or C
- Cambridge C2 Proficiency: Grade A, B or C
- Cambridge B2 First: Grade A, B or C, or at least 160
- PTE Academic: Approximately 51.6 overall and 62.2 in Writing
The programme recommends reaching approximately IELTS 6.5 or higher where possible.
English-language certificates normally need to be less than 24 months old.
Certain applicants may qualify for an English-test exemption based on nationality and previous English-medium education.
The published African exemption list includes countries such as Ghana and Nigeria, among others.
However, Cameroonian applicants should not automatically assume that an English-medium university degree qualifies them for an exemption. They should carefully check the current programme requirements.
Applicants who need an English test but do not have their result by the scholarship deadline may currently submit the missing result by 1 February 2027, provided the main application was submitted before the 3 January deadline and the programme’s required procedure is followed.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare the following documents:
- Passport or identity document
- Certified bachelor’s degree certificate
- Certified bachelor’s academic transcripts
- Master’s degree and transcripts, where applicable
- Curriculum Vitae
- Two recommendation letters
- English-language test result, where required
- Responses to the programme’s motivation questions
Documents must be submitted in English.
If an original document is issued in another language, applicants must provide the original document together with an official English translation.
Because certification and translation can take time, applicants should prepare these documents well before the deadline.
How to Apply for the Erasmus Mundus Flood Risk Management Scholarship 2027
There is no separate Erasmus Mundus scholarship application.
Applicants apply for admission and Erasmus Mundus scholarship consideration through the same FloodRiskMaster application process.
Step 1: Check Your Eligibility
Confirm that your bachelor’s degree is in an eligible or sufficiently related field.
Also check whether you have enough previous coursework in mathematics and water-related subjects.
Step 2: Prepare Your Academic Documents
Prepare your degree certificate, transcripts and other required academic documents.
Where necessary, obtain certified copies and official English translations.
Step 3: Prepare Your CV
Prepare an updated curriculum vitae showing your academic background, relevant experience, technical skills and other qualifications.
Step 4: Arrange Two Recommendation Letters
The application requires two recommendation letters.
Contact your referees early enough to avoid delays close to the deadline.
Step 5: Prepare Your English-Language Evidence
If you are not exempt, prepare an accepted English-language qualification.
Applicants using the special February deadline for a missing English result must still submit the main application before the scholarship deadline.
Step 6: Complete the Motivation Questions
Applicants must answer the motivation questions included in the application.
These responses are important because motivation forms part of the scholarship selection process.
Step 7: Select Erasmus Mundus Funding
In the funding section of the application, select:
“Erasmus Mundus scholarship”
There is no need to submit a completely separate Erasmus Mundus scholarship application.
Step 8: Review and Submit
Review your documents and application information carefully before submitting.
For most African applicants, the application must be completed by:
3 January 2027 at 23:59 CET
How Competitive Is the Scholarship?
The Erasmus Mundus Flood Risk Management Scholarship 2027 is highly competitive.
Around 14 Erasmus Mundus scholarships are expected for the 2027–2029 cohort.
The programme indicates that approximately 50–80 scholarship-eligible candidates may be shortlisted for joint evaluation.
Selection considers several factors, including:
- Overall academic performance
- Performance in relevant subjects
- Additional qualifications
- Professional or international experience
- Motivation
- Recommendation letters
Applicants should therefore give significant attention to their motivation responses and recommendation letters rather than treating them as secondary parts of the application.
Reduced Tuition Scholarship
Applicants who receive admission but are not selected for the full Erasmus Mundus scholarship may have another funding option.
A limited number of reduced-fee scholarships can lower the programme participation fee from:
€18,000 to €3,000 excluding VAT
However, this is not a fully funded scholarship.
Recipients must finance expenses such as:
- Accommodation
- Living costs
- Travel
- Visa expenses
- Insurance
- Personal expenses
The deadline for the reduced-fee scholarship is:
15 April 2027 at 23:59 CET
Important Dates for the 2027–2029 Intake
3 January 2027 at 23:59 CET
Erasmus Mundus scholarship deadline for Partner Country applicants, including most African applicants.
1 February 2027
Final date for eligible applicants to provide a missing English-language test result under the programme’s stated conditions.
7 February 2027 at 23:59 CET
Erasmus Mundus scholarship deadline for Programme Country applicants.
Early April 2027
Expected admission and Erasmus Mundus scholarship results.
15 April 2027 at 23:59 CET
Deadline for the reduced tuition fee scholarship.
30 April 2027
Standard application deadline for applicants using other sources of funding.
15 August 2027
Latest date for conditionally admitted final-year students to complete their bachelor’s degree.
September 2027
The FloodRiskMaster programme begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Erasmus Mundus Flood Risk Management Scholarship fully funded?
Yes. Selected Erasmus Mundus scholars receive €1,400 per month for up to 24 months, while programme participation costs are covered.
How much can scholarship recipients receive?
The monthly scholarship can total up to €33,600 over 24 months.
Can Cameroonian students apply?
Yes. Eligible applicants from Cameroon can apply.
Can Nigerian and Ghanaian students apply?
Yes. Eligible applicants from Nigeria and Ghana can apply.
What degree backgrounds are accepted?
Relevant backgrounds include civil engineering, environmental engineering, geosciences, environmental sciences, geography, geology, oceanography, limnology, natural resources and other sufficiently related disciplines.
Can final-year bachelor’s students apply?
Yes, subject to the programme’s conditions. They must complete the required degree before the stated August 2027 deadline.
Is IELTS compulsory?
Not necessarily. The programme accepts several English-language qualifications, and some applicants may qualify for an exemption.
Is there a separate Erasmus Mundus scholarship application?
No. Applicants apply for programme admission and scholarship consideration through the same application process and select the Erasmus Mundus scholarship as their funding option.
What is the deadline for African applicants?
For most African applicants under the Partner Country category, the scholarship deadline is 3 January 2027 at 23:59 CET.
Final Thoughts
The Erasmus Mundus Flood Risk Management Scholarship 2027 is particularly relevant to students and graduates in civil engineering, environmental engineering, hydrology, geosciences, environmental sciences, geography and other water-related disciplines.
Selected scholars receive €1,400 per month for up to 24 months, while programme participation costs are covered. Students also benefit from international mobility across Germany, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia.
Applicants from Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana and other African countries are eligible to compete for the 2027–2029 scholarships.
For most African applicants, the key deadline is:
3 January 2027 at 23:59 CET
Official Links
FloodRiskMaster – Application and Admission:
https://www.floodriskmaster.org/apply
FloodRiskMaster – Scholarships:
https://www.floodriskmaster.org/scholarships
