The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Flood Risk Management offers scholarships covering tuition fees, library and laboratory costs and full insurance, plus a monthly allowance of โฌ1,400 for up to 24 months. Around 14 scholarships are available for the 2027-2029 intake, which starts in September 2027, and the first scholarship deadline is 3 January 2027 for Partner Country applicants. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the programme's application, scholarship and selection pages and brought every detail together here.
The Flood Risk Master at a Glance
๐ Programme: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Flood Risk Management (FloodRISK)
โฑ๏ธ Length: two years
๐ Start: September 2027
๐๏ธ Universities: TU Dresden (Germany), IHE Delft (Netherlands), Technical University of Catalonia, UPC (Spain) and University of Ljubljana (Slovenia)
๐งช Subjects: science, engineering and socioeconomic topics
๐ฃ๏ธ Language of instruction: English
๐ถ Monthly allowance: โฌ1,400 for scholarship holders, up to 24 months
๐ข Scholarships for 2027-2029: around 14 Erasmus Mundus scholarships
Why Study Flood Risk Management?
The programme points to two facts: 2.3 billion people are affected each year by flooding, and there is a shortage of flood risk professionals. This two-year master's integrates science, engineering and socioeconomic topics through courses taught by leading experts at four European universities.
A former course representative of the programme's third batch, Robert ล akic Trogrlic, puts it this way: for anyone interested in becoming an expert in the topic and living an interesting and adventurous life across Europe, attending the programme "should be a no brainer".
Four Semesters in Four European Countries
Semester 1: TU Dresden, Germany
The programme starts at TU Dresden, where students take either non-engineering or engineering subjects to complement their background and build a solid foundation for everyone. A fieldtrip to flood-prone areas is organised.
Semester 2: IHE Delft, Netherlands
Students join IHE's Hydroinformatics programme, focusing on different types of modelling. On real case studies they learn how to apply and integrate various types of modelling and decision support systems. An international fieldtrip is offered as well.
Semester 3: UPC, Spain and University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Students take more specialised modules, such as Debris Flow and Coastal Flooding, including fieldtrips. The last part of the semester is at the University of Ljubljana, where students study spatial planning and socio-economic and institutional frameworks for flood risk management.
Semester 4: Research Thesis
During the thesis phase students remain associated with one partner and may occasionally carry out the research together with an industrial partner, which may be an Associated Member or not.
Degrees You Will Receive
Successful students graduate with MSc degrees from IHE Delft, TU Dresden, UPC Barcelona and University of Ljubljana. On successful completion of all components, the following degrees are awarded, with one diploma supplement:
๐ MSc degree in Water and Sustainable Development, Flood Risk Management
๐ง Master of Science in Hydro Science and Engineering
๐ Erasmus Mundus Master of Science in Flood Risk Management
What the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Includes
๐งพ The students' participation costs, including tuition fees, library and laboratory costs, full insurance coverage and any other mandatory costs related to participation in the master programme
๐ถ A monthly allowance of โฌ1,400 for the entire duration of the study programme, up to 24 months maximum, covering monthly subsistence, accommodation, travel and installation costs
โฟ Students with disabilities may receive a contribution to individual needs up to a certain maximum if they fulfil the general eligibility conditions set in the grant agreement
If you are new to this type of funding, our guide on how Erasmus Mundus joint master's scholarships work explains the basics.
How Many Scholarships Are Available?
๐ Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarships are available on a competitive basis in the period 2024-2027, for 4 intakes over four years, about 70 scholarships in total.
๐ฏ Around 14 Erasmus Mundus scholarships will be offered for 2027-2029.
๐ Additional scholarships are available for students from targeted regions, responding to the external policy priorities of the EU and taking into account the different levels of economic and social development in the relevant partner countries. The application procedure is the same as for the regular scholarships.
๐๏ธ 4 scholarships are for candidates from IPA countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and Montenegro.
๐บ๏ธ 8 scholarships are for candidates from NDICI countries, as listed in the Erasmus+ Programme Guide.
Scholarships With Reduced Tuition Fee
Besides the full scholarships, there is a limited number of scholarships with a reduced tuition fee:
๐ณ You pay โฌ3,000 (excl. 21% VAT) instead of the fee of โฌ18,000 (excl. VAT).
๐ค They are only available for private or natural persons to whom the invoice is sent, not for employers, governments or other scholarship providers.
๐ฆ You must pay the fees through private means (self-payer, family or friend) and send proof via bank statements that you can pay all additional costs by private means.
๐ All other costs for insurance, visa, travel and 24 months of living and accommodation are not included, and confirmation that funding for these costs is available must be proved by bank statements.
๐จ To be eligible, send an email to the registration address listed at the end of this page. After the selection of Erasmus Mundus scholarships, all applicants are informed about the outcome, and if you have not been selected you can still apply for a reduced fee scholarship before 15 April 2027.
Attending With Other Funding
Apart from the full and reduced fee scholarships, seats are available for students who are not Erasmus Mundus scholarship holders. If you meet the academic admission requirements but were not selected for a full scholarship, you may still attend if you are able to cover the cost of the programme by other means. If you indicated other funding in your application, you will be informed about the outcome within 4 weeks of submitting it.
Students from Taiwan can also look at the national scholarships of the Taiwanese Ministry of Education (MoE), offered to Taiwanese master students who are academically admitted to this programme. You first need to apply for academic admission.
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Partner Countries and Programme Countries
Your category determines your scholarship deadline, and it depends on your nationality.
๐ช๐บ Programme Countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Tรผrkiye
๐ Partner Countries: all other countries
๐ฅ Students with a double nationality (of a Partner and of a Programme Country) must specify the nationality under which they submit their scholarship application and upload both passports as 1 PDF. The nationality filled in on the online application, together with the uploaded passport, decides the category.
๐ซ Students who have benefitted from an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarship before are not eligible for an additional scholarship.
Admission Requirements
๐ A first degree of higher education equivalent to a B.Sc., equal to 180 ECTS
๐ A good final mark: a GPA of at least B/B+ (US system) or a classification of at least 2nd upper (UK system)
๐ฑ A bachelor degree or comparable in civil or environmental engineering, geosciences, environmental sciences, limnology, oceanography, geography, geology or natural resources, or any other similar subject
โ Sufficient academic knowledge of mathematics and water-related subjects
๐ Evidence of qualification in one of the internationally recognised English language tests
The minimum GPA depends on the country of study, as defined by IHE Delft.
Applying Before You Graduate
You may apply before completing your first degree if at least 120 ECTS have been successfully obtained. If you meet all other requirements, admission can be granted on the condition that the degree is obtained no later than 15 August of the year in which the programme starts.
In that case, attach a statement from your university confirming that you are in the last year of your BSc and are expected to graduate before 15 August, instead of a copy of your diploma, together with a transcript showing the subjects followed and the marks and ECTS obtained so far.
Required Documents
Collect these before you start, because incomplete applications will be rejected:
๐ Certified copies of academic diplomas, translated into English if applicable
๐ Certified academic transcripts or mark sheets, translated into English if applicable, including grades obtained and the average mark
๐ An explanation of the grading system used, as part of or attached to the transcript
๐ A Curriculum Vitae including work experience and research record, if any
๐ก Answers to the 5 motivation questions, completed in the application form
โ๏ธ Two letters of recommendation
๐ฃ๏ธ Results of an English language test proving you comply with the language requirements
๐๏ธ Authenticated or certified copies carry an official stamp verifying that they are true copies of the originals. The stamp may come from a solicitor or notary, the educational institution where you gained the diploma, or a local council, local authority or local government office.
๐ Only PDF, Word/Doc and JPEG files with a maximum size of 2 MB per file are accepted.
The 5 Motivation Questions
Your motivation is an important criterion for admission and scholarship selection, so prepare these answers well in advance:
1๏ธโฃ Why are you applying for this programme? (max 600 characters with spaces)
2๏ธโฃ What are the specific challenges, issues or problems (in your country, region or worldwide) that you would like to address once you have completed this study? (max 1000 characters)
3๏ธโฃ How will this programme enable you to address abovementioned challenges, issues or problems? (max 1000 characters)
4๏ธโฃ What are your most relevant qualifications and experiences that make you a suitable candidate for this programme? (max 1000 characters)
5๏ธโฃ Where do you see yourself 5 years after you have graduated? (max 1000 characters)
The programme asks you to use your own words and avoid AI tools such as ChatGPT. It states that it can detect writing with AI tools, will deduct points for obvious use, and keeps the option open to interview candidates in case of doubts or to clarify background and motivation. Our guides on writing a scholarship motivation letter and on the risks of using AI for your motivation text can help you prepare.
Letters of Recommendation: What Counts
๐ Two letters, preferably not older than six months, by two university teachers, two employers, one university teacher and one employer, or by internationally recognised scientists
โ๏ธ The contact details of the referee must be shown on the letter
๐ท๏ธ Letters must include the referee's title and relation to the applicant, including how long they have worked together
๐๏ธ Letters should refer to examples of your work and explain why the referee feels you are a fit for this specific programme
๐ผ Applicants who work need to ask their current or recent employers
๐ซ Senior academic staff at the institution where you studied or performed academic work are also suitable authors
โ Valid referees include managers or mentors in a superior position in the workplace, faculty, deans or professors, academic advisors, immediate supervisors and research project managers.
โ Not accepted: letters older than a year, and letters from family members, close friends or non-superior colleagues.
English Language Requirements
The language of instruction is English, and all students must possess adequate English skills as a requirement for admission.
๐ If your test results are not available before 3 January 2027 and you wish to be eligible for a scholarship, you can still upload them before 1 February 2027 at the latest. After uploading, submit your application again and send an email to the registration address listed at the end of this page.
๐ Citizens from certain countries are exempted from taking an English test.
๐ Candidates from countries where English is the language of instruction in higher education, but which are not on the list of exempted countries, always need to upload test results.
๐ Additional English courses are provided at IHE. A dedicated English teacher tests all students upon arrival and additional courses are organised for those who need them.
๐ Students also have the opportunity to learn Dutch, German, Spanish and Slovenian during their stay in the respective countries.
How to Apply for Admission and the Scholarship
1๏ธโฃ Collect all required documents before starting.
2๏ธโฃ Complete and submit the online application form. There is no separate application procedure for Erasmus Mundus scholarships.
3๏ธโฃ At the question on how you are going to finance your study, select Erasmus Mundus scholarship.
4๏ธโฃ You will receive an automatic notification by email if your application has been submitted successfully.
The programme advises applicants not to wait until the last moment, to avoid unforeseen problems when submitting online.
All Application Dates for the 2027 Intake
๐๏ธ 3 January 2027, 23:59 CET: Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, applicants from Partner Countries
๐ 1 February 2027: last date to upload English test results to remain eligible for a scholarship
๐ช๐บ 7 February 2027, 23:59 CET: Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, applicants from Programme Countries and from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and Montenegro
๐ณ 15 April 2027, 23:59 CET: scholarship with reduced fee
๐งพ 30 April 2027, 23:59 CET: application and financial confirmation for academic admission with other funding
๐ซ 31 July 2027, 23:59 CET: application and financial confirmation if you do not need a visa for Germany
Applications received after the scholarship dates are considered for academic admission only. Later applications for academic admission can be considered under certain circumstances; email the registration address to ask whether seats are still available.
How Applicants Are Selected
The Joint Scholarship Selection Committee (JSSC), with one representative of each partner and chaired by the programme coordinator, is responsible for the selection.
๐ Eligibility check: the student admission office of IHE Delft, as coordinator, performs a first control of eligibility. Legalised documents accepted by the coordinating institution are automatically recognised by the other institutions.
๐ Shortlist: around 50-80 applicants are shortlisted, based on the relevance and grade of the bachelor degree and followed disciplines, relevant work experience, other academic qualifications or activities, the number of applicants per country and the letter of motivation.
๐ค Scoring: the shortlist goes to the four full partners, each applicant is discussed separately at a selection meeting, and each partner provides an individual score.
๐ Ranking: scores are combined into a list from highest to lowest. If there are many candidates from the same country, the lowest scoring candidates of that country may be placed on the reserve list to achieve a good distribution among countries.
๐๏ธ Final lists: signed minutes and the number of available EC grants produce one list of applicants with approved grants and one reserve list.
๐ฌ Invitation: IHE's Admission Office sends an invitation letter to awarded applicants, and once they accept, the other institutions also admit them.
The added value of a scholarship for the applicant and their career is also considered. Applications from those who have already obtained an MSc degree in a related area from a renowned university are carefully analysed on motivation.
The 100-Point Scoring System
๐ฅ Up to 30 points: overall grade of the previous degree (or preliminary grade status at the time of application, minimum 120 ECTS), and importance of the university in the country where the degree was obtained
๐ฅ Up to 30 points: marks of relevant study subjects, other relevant academic or extra-academic qualifications, and/or relevant professional, industrial or international experience
๐ฅ Up to 20 points: motivation, based on your 5 answers: specific reference to the study programme, a clear description of your qualifications and objectives, coherence of your intended career with the programme, and congruence of your motivation with its orientation
๐ต๏ธ Up to 20 points: the two letters of recommendation: scientific and personal potential, relevance of previous studies, and, if applicable, professional qualifications and performance with respect to the scope of the programme
When Results Are Announced
๐ฃ Erasmus Mundus scholarship applicants are informed about admission and scholarship in the beginning of April 2027, with no earlier communication after the automatic confirmation.
๐ช๐บ The final awarding of the scholarship depends on the approval of the European Commission.
๐ฉ Reduced fee applicants are informed in May.
๐๏ธ Applicants who meet the academic admission criteria but do not receive a scholarship are academically accepted and encouraged to search for alternative funding. Self-funded students are admitted if they satisfy the admission requirements.
Appeal Procedure
If you feel the consortium has not handled your application in line with the published procedures, you can appeal within seven days following notification, in a letter sent by email to the registration address, stating why you disagree and providing clear justifications. The Selection Committee analyses the appeal, and if justified the application is re-evaluated. You will be informed of the final decision within 14 days. The programme website also provides a Student Agreement template.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Erasmus Mundus Flood Risk Management scholarship?
The scholarship covers tuition fees, library and laboratory costs, full insurance and other mandatory participation costs. It also pays a monthly allowance of โฌ1,400 for the entire programme, up to 24 months maximum.
When is the scholarship deadline?
The deadline is 3 January 2027, 23:59 CET, for applicants from Partner Countries. Applicants from Programme Countries and from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo and Montenegro have until 7 February 2027, 23:59 CET.
Where will I study in the Flood Risk Master?
You will study at TU Dresden in Germany, IHE Delft in the Netherlands, and UPC in Spain and the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia. The fourth semester is a research thesis, during which you remain associated with one partner.
How many scholarships are offered for 2027-2029?
Around 14 Erasmus Mundus scholarships will be offered for the 2027-2029 intake. There are also several scholarships with a reduced fee, and some places are kept for non-scholarship holders.
Which bachelor's degrees are accepted?
Accepted fields include civil or environmental engineering, geosciences, environmental sciences, limnology, oceanography, geography, geology, natural resources or similar subjects. You also need sufficient academic knowledge of mathematics and water-related subjects.
Can I apply before I finish my bachelor's degree?
Yes, if at least 120 ECTS have been obtained and you meet all other requirements. Admission is conditional on obtaining your degree no later than 15 August of the year in which the programme starts.
Do I need a separate application for the scholarship?
No. You apply for admission and the scholarship through the same online form and select Erasmus Mundus scholarship at the question on how you will finance your study.
How does the reduced fee scholarship work?
Selected applicants pay โฌ3,000 (excl. 21% VAT) instead of the โฌ18,000 fee (excl. VAT). All other costs must be covered privately and proved by bank statements, and applications are due by 15 April 2027.
Can I use AI to answer the motivation questions?
The programme asks applicants to use their own words and avoid AI tools such as ChatGPT. It says points are deducted for obvious use and that candidates may be interviewed if there are doubts.
Can I apply if I already had an Erasmus Mundus scholarship?
No. Students who have benefitted from an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarship before are not eligible for an additional one.
When will I find out whether I got the scholarship?
Applicants are informed about admission and scholarship in the beginning of April 2027. The final awarding depends on the approval of the European Commission.
Deadline
โณ 03 January 2027
Links
๐ Online application form: https://apply.un-ihe.org/application-process/master-of-science-erasmus
๐ Programme website: https://www.floodriskmaster.org/
๐ Application and admission: https://www.floodriskmaster.org/apply
๐ถ Scholarships: https://www.floodriskmaster.org/scholarships
๐ How to apply: https://www.floodriskmaster.org/howtoapply
๐ฃ๏ธ English language requirements: https://www.un-ihe.org/english-language-requirements
๐ฎ Scholarship for students from Taiwan: https://www.scholarship.moe.gov.tw/eu
๐ง Registration (reduced fee, English results, appeals, seat enquiries): erasmusregistration-frm@un-ihe.org
โ๏ธ Contact us: erasmusregistration+frm@un-ihe.org
โ๏ธ Phone: +31 (0)152151715, +31 (0)152122921
๐ Address: IHE Delft, Westvest 7, 2611 AX Delft, Netherlands
