2026/28 Erasmus Mundus GEM Scholarship

About Erasmus Mundus GEM Scholarship

Master’s scholarship in Europe in the Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation for Environmental Modelling and Management. Erasmus Mundus GEM Scholarship master’s degree program is prepared by four European universities in Belgium. Netherlands, Sweden, and Estonia.

The aim of Erasmus Mundus GEM Scholarship is to deliver top-class graduates from the EU and around the world, with the skills and networks to better manage socio-ecological systems for sustainable and equitable growth.

Management of the Earth’s resources requires easily accessed, up to date, and detailed data and the knowledge to acquire it, process it and generate actionable information from it.

New Earth observation data services, such as the European Union’s Copernicus Programme – provide access to the data. GEM provides the technical knowledge and professional skills to use it, communicate it, and act upon it.

Why choose GEM?

GEM is an innovative, international education programme from four European university partners that:

Builds upon our strategic partnerships between universities and industries so that you become a skilled professional in the use of GI and EO science. As a GEM student, you will use EO data and information services provided by Copernicus, NASA Earth Data, and other sources of diverse geodata to address global challenges.

Bases its innovative teaching approaches on collaborative studies to address real socio-ecological challenges. As a GEM student, you will understand the scientific process and be able to apply it in your future career, both inside and outside academia, to meet sector skill needs.
Brings diverse groups of students, staff, and stakeholders together for interdisciplinary learning. As a GEM student, you will interact with stakeholders in different sectors and be comfortable doing so.
Builds capacity by providing equal access to top-tier education. This diversity increases access to education and develops your language and culture skills, broadening minds to new ways of thinking.

2026/28 Erasmus Mundus GEM Scholarship Summary

Type: Masters scholarship
Countries to study: Belgium. Netherlands, Sweden, and Estonia
Duration: 2 Years
Eligible Countries: All
Funding Type: Fully Funded
Benefits: Full Tuition fees, Full Insurance, Monthly allowance of €1400 for up to 24 months
Deadline: 15th January, 2026

Partner University and Country

University of Twente (Faculty ITC), Netherlands
Lund University, Sweden
UC Louvain, Belgium
University of Tartu, Estonia

Structure of the 2026/28 Erasmus Mundus GEM Scholarship

When you apply, you first choose one of the study tracks. There are four tracks to choose from. Each year is spent at a different university in a different European country, depending on the track you choose.

Track 1: Geospatial Planner
- University of Tartu, Estonia
- University of Twente, Faculty of ITC, the Netherlands

Track 2: Geospatial Analyst
- University of Tartu, Estonia
- UC Louvain, Belgium
Track 3: Geospatial Developer
- Lund University, Sweden
- University of Twente, Faculty of ITC, the Netherlands
Track 4: Geospatial Modeller
- Lund University, Sweden
- UC Louvain, Belgium

2026/28 Erasmus Mundus GEM Scholarship Requirements

Open to all nationals.
You must have a Bachelor’s degree, or be a final-year Bachelor’s student at the time of application.
No specific academic background is required; applicants from technical, social, or computing fields are welcome.
There is no age limit for applicants.
You are welcome to apply even if you already hold a second (Master’s) degree.

It is no longer necessary to provide a motivation letter, reference letters, or a provisional research topic.
Satisfy the English language requirements
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