InterMaths offers 18 full Erasmus Mundus scholarships of €1,400 per month, a total contribution of €33,600, for its 2-year Joint Master in Interdisciplinary Mathematics, open to students of any nationality with a deadline of 17 February 2027. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the programme's application page and gathered every requirement, funding option and step below.
InterMaths at a Glance
🎓 Degree: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master, full-time
⏱️ Duration: 2 years, 120 ECTS, beginning in September
📍 Where: Italy, Austria, France, Germany and Spain
🏆 Scholarships: 18 full scholarships, at least 3 reserved for targeted regions
💶 Amount: €1,400 per month, a contribution of €33,600
🛡️ Also included: full waiver of participation costs and full insurance coverage
🆓 Application fee: none
🗓️ Scholarship deadline: 17 February 2027 at 1 pm CET
A Master in Mathematical Modelling and Simulation
InterMaths is a 2-year full-time Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Mathematical Modelling and Simulation with interdisciplinary applications, with a special focus on biomedical sciences and industrial engineering. If this is your first look at these programmes, our guide on what Erasmus Mundus is and how its joint Masters work explains the model.
The study plans develop mathematical skills relevant to a broad range of interdisciplinary fields:
📈 mathematical modelling
💻 scientific computing
🎛️ control and optimization
🎲 stochastic modelling
🖼️ image processing methods
The Five Universities in the Consortium
🏛️ University of L'Aquila (UAQ): coordinating institution, Italy
⚓ Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH): Germany
🎻 Vienna University of Technology (TUW): Austria
☀️ Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB): Spain
🌅 University of Côte d'Azur (UniCA): Nice, France
The consortium was awarded the Erasmus Mundus label under project number 619815 for the 2020-2024 period, and has been renewed for 2025-2029 under project number 101240735.
Your Mobility Path Over Two Years
🧭 Semester 1: Foundations of Applied Mathematics in L'Aquila, common to all students
🔢 Semester 2: Numerical-Modelling Training, in either Hamburg or Vienna
🛤️ Year 2: interdisciplinary training in one of the five partner universities, devoted to one of six specialization tracks
Mobility paths are assigned to the new cohort at the beginning of the 2-year period, and the consortium tries as much as possible to satisfy students' preferences.
Six Specialization Tracks in Year 2
🌪️ Computational Fluid Dynamics in Industry: Vienna
🩻 Computational Methods in Imaging: Hamburg
📦 Decision Making and Logistics: Barcelona
🏥 Mathematical Modelling for Healthcare: L'Aquila
🌋 Modelling and Simulation for the Mitigation of Natural Disasters: L'Aquila
🧠 Stochastics for Biological and Artificial Neural Networks: Nice
These paths draw on the expertise of the five reference groups and address societal challenges, in particular in medicine and in industry.
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Who Graduates From InterMaths
An InterMaths graduate is a professional scientist with advanced skills in mathematical modelling and scientific computing, able to translate challenging real-world problems into complex models, solve them in a reasonable time and at reasonable cost, and apply them in teams with scientists from other disciplines.
The programme prepares for careers in research and in private enterprises, in particular in industrial engineering, manufacturing, pharmaceutics and the biomedical industry. It also prepares for access to PhD programmes in Mathematics with applications to biology, medicine, engineering, industry, social science and finance.
Teaching Staff and Research Groups
The consortium is the outcome of decades of networking in applied mathematics research, joint higher education programmes and interplay with industry. The coordinating group at L'Aquila has a strong research record in mathematical modelling with applications to biology and medicine, and is in charge of first-semester teaching on real analysis, ordinary and partial differential equations, continuum mechanics and control systems.
The coordinators are Marco Di Francesco (L'Aquila and Consortium Coordinator from 2026), Susana Serna Salichs (Barcelona), François Delarue (Nice), Anusch Taraz (Hamburg) and Anton Arnold (Vienna).
What the EMJM Scholarship Covers
🌟 EMJM scholarships go to the most talented candidates of any nationality who will be full-time enrolled in InterMaths
💳 the monthly amount is €1,400
✅ tuition, registration and any other mandatory costs related to participation are fully waived
🏠 the student has to cover accommodation, living, travelling, equipment and any other personal expenses
🩺 students receive full insurance coverage
♿ a contribution for special needs, such as long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments certified by a competent authority, may be awarded during the programme, so candidates are invited to specify any disability in the application form
Who Cannot Receive an EMJM Scholarship
Those who have already benefited from an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) scholarship cannot apply for an additional scholarship, although they can apply to InterMaths as non-scholarship holders. Those who have already benefited from an EMJMD scholarship are eligible to apply for an EMJM scholarship.
Scholarships Reserved for Targeted Regions
At least 3 of the 18 EMJM scholarships for the 2027 edition are reserved for students from the following regions. The application procedure is the same as for regular EMJM scholarships.
🏞️ Region 1 (Western Balkans): Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro
🐪 Region 3 (Neighbourhood South): Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia
🏯 Region 5a (Asia): Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, DPR Korea, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
🌆 Region 5b (high-income Asia): Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, Republic of Korea, Macao, Singapore, Taiwan
🐎 Region 6 (Central Asia): Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
🏜️ Region 7a (Middle East): Iran, Iraq, Yemen
🏙️ Region 7b (high-income Middle East): Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
🏝️ Region 8a (Pacific): Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
🦘 Region 8b (high-income Pacific): Australia, New Zealand
🦁 Region 9 (Sub-Saharan Africa): Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
🦙 Region 10 (Latin America): Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela
🥥 Region 11 (Caribbean): Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago
Participation Costs and Consortium Scholarships
The participation costs amount to €18,000 for the whole two-year period. They include tuition, registration and any other mandatory costs, while accommodation, living, travelling, equipment and other personal expenses remain the student's responsibility. These costs are fully waived for EMJM scholarship holders.
For the 2027 edition, the consortium will also offer a number of Consortium Scholarships, determined once the selection is complete:
🅰️ Type A: full waiver of the participation costs, except the €344 non-refundable deposit
🅱️ Type B: a discount after which the student pays €3,000, at €750 at the beginning of each of the 4 semesters
To confirm their participation, both Type A and Type B holders must pay the €344 non-refundable deposit within 30 days of notification of selection. Type B holders must clear the remaining €406 before Semester 1 begins.
Other Funding Opportunities
The programme notes that all the information in this section is yet to be confirmed for the 2027 edition and does not apply to EMJM scholarship holders.
🎒 PreMaster bonus: since the 2022 edition, students attending the PreMaster Program have received €100 for each ECTS credit gained, up to €1,500 in past editions for the first part (15 ECTS). The bonus is usually disbursed before the Christmas break and might be subject to taxes.
🧳 Travel and installation contribution: worth around €3,000, provided by the University of L'Aquila. Applying before the deadline means you are automatically considered, with no additional application. The number for this edition is not yet defined, and around 25 were allocated in total across the 3 network programmes in 2026. Winners are typically notified by email in June-July and paid by the end of December.
🚌 Erasmus+ KA131 mobility grant: around €300 per month for up to 12 months spent on mobility abroad, away from L'Aquila.
🧡 Disadvantaged fund: around €250 per month depending on family income in Italy, bringing the combined mobility support up to €550 per month for at most 12 months.
For MathMods and InterMaths students, the mobility grant means up to 6 months for Semester 2 and up to 6 more months for Semester 3, only if spent away from L'Aquila. Applications for Semester 2 mobility usually open in December and those for Year 2 mobility typically in February. You cannot obtain funding for mobility in the country where you reside. Selection is mostly based on previous and current academic records, and so far the funding has always been enough to cover all students going on mobility. Our explainer on how a scholarship differs from an Erasmus+ grant clarifies the difference between these two types of support.
Regional, Ministry and GSSI Grants
As an indication, students of the 2023 cohort received from the Abruzzo Region Agency for Education (A.D.S.U.), in Year 1 and Year 2:
🪙 up to €3,000 per year as an allowance
🔑 up to €1,700 per year as rent reimbursement
🗺️ up to €600 maximum per 10 months on mobility abroad, not awarded if you have already received an equal or greater amount from the University
🍽️ free meals at UAQ canteens as of January
This grant is addressed to students from low-income families. It usually opens in August and is paid in 2 instalments: less than €1,000 by the end of December, and the remainder at some point the following summer.
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers grants to foreign citizens and Italian citizens living abroad. InterMaths offers no support with this grant, and it might be incompatible with other grants for the same academic year, so check the terms before accepting.
The Gran Sasso Science Institute (GSSI), a PhD school based in L'Aquila, offers 16 scholarships to Master's students worth €12,000 per year for two years, with the possibility of accommodation. InterMaths offers no support for this grant either. The deadline published for the 2026 call was 30 April 2026.
Partner universities may also provide funding and benefits, such as reduced-fare accommodation in Year 2, and details are emailed to applicants later on.
Academic and English Requirements
The application is open to students of any nationality. You need a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or other similar fields with a very strong mathematical background, or 180 ECTS credits in the European system.
All applicants must prove English at CEFR B2 level at least, certified by:
📘 IELTS Academic: overall band score of 6.0 or above
📗 TOEFL iBT: overall score of 80 or above
📙 PTE Academic: 56 or above overall
📕 C1 Advanced: overall score of 169 or above, or equivalent to the above
Certificates can be uploaded as PDF or sent via ETS (score recipient code 3676, institution name University of L'Aquila), and must not be dated more than 4 years from submission. Applicants who studied at university or secondary level in an English-speaking institution for one or more years only have to verify that English is the medium of instruction, in a dedicated section of the form, with no certificate required.
Documents to Prepare
All documents are submitted as PDF files via the online application tool:
🤳 Photo: ID-size, around 300x400 pixels, plain white or off-white background, facing the camera, neutral expression and both eyes open
📄 CV: detailed, using the Europass template if possible (see our guide on making a Europass CV)
🛂 Passport: EU citizens might provide a national ID card instead
🗣️ English certificate: as described above
📊 Transcript of records: your full academic transcript, with records for each attended course and the list of courses to be attended to get your degree
📐 Course description: a file describing your mathematical background, using the programme's template only
📨 2 reference letters: two academic letters, submitted by two different referees through the online tool
✍️ Intent letter: a motivation letter addressed to the InterMaths Consortium, not exceeding one page, as extra pages are not evaluated
If you are applying to other programmes in the network, you may submit one letter or additional letters of one page each. Our guide on how to write a scholarship motivation letter can help with the structure.
Other additional documents may be submitted only if closely related to the field of study. Documents not written in English need an official English translation, or a translation provided and signed by the institution awarding your previous degree.
One Form, Three Programmes
By filling in the application form you apply for all three programmes managed by the network: the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master InterMaths, the European Joint MSc MathMods (Mathematical Modelling in Engineering) and the International MSc RealMaths (Mathematics for Real World Applications). You are asked to express your level of interest in each. After evaluation, a single ranking shows the programmes for which you reached the minimum score.
You do not need a separate application for a scholarship. Applying before the deadline means you are automatically considered for an EMJM scholarship.
How to Apply Step by Step
1️⃣ Register on the application platform to get your username and password.
2️⃣ Log in to the InterMaths application page, fill in your form and upload the required documents.
3️⃣ Review your data using the Verify button.
4️⃣ Click Sign and submit to get a receipt, sign it and upload the signed document back through the tool. You cannot make changes at this stage, and the application will not be considered without this step. Three signing options exist, and the programme suggests the third, a handwritten signature.
5️⃣ Appoint 2 referees and send them an invitation link from the reference system.
6️⃣ Wait for the comparative selection, which starts after the deadline has passed.
Applications are only considered for scholarships if submitted by 1 pm Italy time on 17 February 2027 with all required documents, while reference letters may arrive later.
Key Dates for the 2027 Edition
📂 Online application opens: 6 November 2026
🛎️ Deadline for scholarships: 17 February 2027 by 1 pm CET
🖊️ Deadline for referees: 3 March 2027 by 1 pm CET
📣 Notification of results: 30 April 2027
How Candidates Are Selected
After the deadline, the Evaluation Committee evaluates all successfully submitted applications and draws up an Absolute Ranking List, the only list used for awarding scholarships. It may also be used for other funding opportunities at the University of L'Aquila. Selection criteria are:
🏫 academic record and the quality or recognition of the institution awarding the bachelor or equivalent degree
🗂️ CV and professional experience
🔤 English proficiency
💌 motivation letter
🖋️ recommendation letters
In case of equal scores, the Committee tries to maintain gender balance first and geographical balance second. Eligible students receive notification and confirm acceptance by email. The Committee meets again in mid-August to finalise pre-enrolments and to remove students who have not certified their undergraduate qualifications. Appeals may be submitted via email to the evaluation committee.
Visiting Scholar Positions
InterMaths also provides scholarships for academic scholars and guest lecturers, meaning researchers, lecturers and professors, not graduate students. To apply, they send a CV and a teaching project of one page maximum describing their possible contribution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an application fee for InterMaths?
No, there is no fee at any point of the application and selection process. Participation costs of €18,000 apply to enrolled students unless a scholarship waives or reduces them.
Do I need a separate application for the scholarship?
No. Every student applying before the deadline of 17 February 2027 is automatically considered for an EMJM scholarship.
Is there an age limit?
No, there is no age limit to apply.
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. You may apply with your current transcript and other relevant documents, but you must have gained your undergraduate degree before 15 August to enrol. If your transcript is incomplete, you can submit a temporary certificate and email the final version once you graduate.
My passport has expired or I do not have one yet. What should I do?
You may submit an equivalent ID document valid in your country to prove your identity. If selected, you must provide a valid passport or ID by 15 August at the latest.
Are all courses in English?
Yes, all courses and related activities are in English at all 5 universities. You can also join local language and culture courses at each partner.
Is insurance mandatory?
Yes. A mandatory insurance card covering health, accidents, death, permanent invalidity and civil responsibility is provided by the consortium to each student, whether or not they hold a scholarship.
I have two nationalities. Under which should I apply?
You must choose the nationality under which you want to apply when you complete the application form.
Do I need to send hard copies of my documents?
No, all documents are uploaded online. Only admitted students are asked to hand in original documents on arrival in L'Aquila.
Can I change my application after submitting it?
Before submission you can make any changes and replace files. After the signed submission, the application cannot be changed, so you must go through the withdrawal process, sign and upload the withdrawn form, and then start a new application.
Can I apply if I already hold a master's degree?
Yes, holding a master's degree is not a problem for admission.
I applied last year. Do I have to apply again?
Yes, you have to register and upload your documents again, as criteria may change and all earlier data has been destroyed.
Can I work or study part-time?
The programme is full-time and part-time study is not possible. The scholarship is meant to let students concentrate on their studies, the courses are intensive, and work permit conditions for non-EU students vary from country to country.
Can I upload my reference letters myself?
No, reference letters cannot be scanned and uploaded through your account. Your referees receive an email invitation with credentials and instructions for the online reference system.
Deadline
⏳ 17 February 2027
Links
🔗 Application form: https://pica.cineca.it/en/univaq/2027-network-intermaths/
🔐 Platform registration: https://pica.cineca.it/en/register
🏷️ How to apply: https://www.intermaths.eu/erasmus-mundus/apply
🖇️ Programme website: https://www.intermaths.eu/erasmus-mundus
🧾 Europass CV: https://europa.eu/europass/en
📧 Travel and installation grant office: international.students@univaq.it
