Erasmus Mundus International Master of Science in Fire Safety Engineering Scholarship 2026

The International Master of Science in Fire Safety Engineering (IMFSE) programme is a 2-year full-time educational Master programme set up in the Erasmus+ framework offering an internationally recognized joint master degree commonly organized by 11 partners.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 31, 2026
• ValueFully Funded
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorErasmus Mundus
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• EMJM Scholarship has a value of up to €1,400 per month and the tuition fee is waived.

Requirements

1. Academic Requirements
   • A prerequisite for admission is that applicants have a Bachelor (or Master) degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution (minimum 3 years full-time study or 180 ECTS credits) in civil / structural / mechanical / electrical / chemical / industrial engineering, material sciences, chemistry, physics, applied physics, architecture, urbanism and spatial planning or a related discipline.
   • Note: Students in their last year of such a study programme at the time of application will also be considered for admission. It is the applicant's responsibility that the required degree is obtained prior to the start of the IMFSE programme.

2. English Language Requirements

   • The English language requirements are updated regularly. Please always check the last version of the requirements webpage on the website of The University of Edinburgh. There you may also find information on who can be exempt from submitting an English language certificate.
   • The following English language tests must be no more than two years old on the 1st of the month your programme starts, regardless of your nationality: 

     • IELTS Academic / IELTS Academic for UKVI and IELTS Academic Online

       • English requirements must be met in a single test.  

       • We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake, IELTS General, IELTS for UKVI General or IELTS Life Skills for UKVI to meet our English language requirements.

     • TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition)

       • English requirements must be met in a single test.

       • We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.

     • Trinity ISE

     • Oxford ELLT Global and Oxford ELLT Digital

     • Oxford Test of English Advanced 

   • Special Note on exemptions
     • Exemptions always need to be requested and approved by the IMFSE Selection Committee. It is not possible to be exempt just because you have studied a Bachelor degree in English. You need to check the accepted English language qualifications as listed on the website of The University of Edinburgh.

3. Degree Verification

   • As of October 2025, Ghent University will be using a global verification service (Qualification Check), to authenticate academic degrees and documents!
   • Click on the button below and read the info and instructions carefully!
     • Degree Verification
   • Previously, applicants were required to have their documents legalized in order to ascertain the authenticity of your diploma. If for some reason the Qualification Check does not work or you are having issues, visit the website mentioned above to find the appropriate info and contacts.

Application Documents

You will need to submit (online, possibly also in hard copies) the following documents, so start well in advance to collect this documentation:

• Passport photo
• Copy of your passport (or other official identification proof for EEA students)
• (Europass) CV
• Personal Statement
• Your Higher Education (Bachelor/Master) degree and Transcript of Records. If they are not available in English, Dutch, French or German, a sworn translation of these will be required!
• English language certificate*
• 2 reference letters
• Other documentation you deem relevant

The documents need to be submitted before the deadline (see below).

*Note: It is possible to send us your English language certificate after the submission deadline, but definitely before the start of the programme. Possible admission will remain conditional until the file is complete. Also note that without a valid language certificate your application is incomplete and you might have lower chances of receiving a scholarship.

Application Deadline

January 31, 2026

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Erasmus Mundus on oasis.ugent.be to apply

• Determine whether you are eligible for the IMFSE programme by checking the requirements section above.
• When applications are open, fill out and submit the application form prior to the set deadlines.
• Have all the necessary documents ready to complete your application.
• In case your file has been evaluated as positive by the selection committee, you will be invited for an online interview, which is the last phase in the application procedure.

For more information, kindly visit IMFSE scholarship webpage.