Erasmus Mundus TROPIMUNDO Scholarship 2027 in Europe | Fully Funded

TROPIMUNDO Scholarship is an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master programme in Tropical Biodiversity and Ecosystems that combines classroom instruction, fieldwork and research across partner higher education institutes.

The programme is EC-funded and excellence-labelled and lists co-financing from VLIRUOS for Mundus tropicalis; the consortium brings together multiple European and non-European partner institutes, with coordinating activity linked to Université Libre de Bruxelles and other consortium members.

TROPIMUNDO Scholarship Benefits

• Tuition fees are 9,000 EUR per year for students from Third Countries not associated to Erasmus+.
• Tuition fees are 4,500 EUR per year for students from EU Member States and Third Countries associated to Erasmus+.
• Self-funded students will receive a restitution of 500 EUR for each 4,500 EUR paid.
• Tuition fees are to be paid to the coordinating institute and include consortium enrolment fees and the insurance cost.
• Mobility within Europe plus a full semester in tropical regions including classroom and field courses.
• Joint Master degree awarded by the European institutes visited by the student.
• Europass Certificate signed/stamped by all participating higher education institutes.
• EC-funded students have additional cost coverage.

TROPIMUNDO Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

• An internationally accepted Bachelor in Science degree equivalent to 180 ECTS with a major in Biology, Natural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Students must be able to demonstrate proficiency in English, or in English plus French and/or Spanish.
• Prospective applicants should check the FAQ to see which BSc are likely to be considered equivalent.
• A personal evaluation of the applications will be done by the Selection Committee composed of all Local Coordinators.

Required Documents

• Online Application Form
• Academic Transcript
• Degree certificates
• Passport Scan Copy.
• Letter of Motivation
• Recommendation Letter
• Up-to-date curriculum vitae/resume

How to Apply for TROPIMUNDO Scholarship

• Create a personal account in the online Application, Information and Management Tool via https://tropimundo.eu/form/register/.
• Complete the online Information and Application Module sections (Welcome, Information, Practical, Manual) via the AIM-tool.
• Submit required documents and information through the online Application, Information and Management Tool as instructed.
• Admissions may be done conditional on obtaining a Bachelor diploma or language proof before the start of the academic year.
• See the FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS – FAQ document linked on the website for additional application details.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are the most frequently asked questions about the TROPIMUNDO Scholarship. These answers cover programme structure, eligibility, tuition, scholarships, and how to apply using the online tool.