Do you want to work on the energy transition? The GrEnFIn Erasmus Mundus Joint Master teaches you how to mix energy markets, climate risk and finance. It is a two-year programme in Italy, Germany and France. Applications for the Erasmus Mundus GrEnFIn Scholarship are open on 14 October 2026. Selected students can receive an Erasmus Mundus scholarship with a monthly allowance of 1400 euros.
The deadline falls at 11:00 in the morning and not at midnight. That detail catches many applicants.
Last updated: 15 October 2026
Official information checked: 15 October 2026
Details About Erasmus GrEnFIn Scholarship 2027
| Item | Details |
| Programme | Greening Energy Market and Finance (GrEnFIn) Erasmus Mundus Joint Master |
| Universities | Bologna in Italy. LMU Munich in Germany. Paris Dauphine PSL in France |
| Length | 24 months full time with 120 ECTS |
| Degree | A multiple degree from the three universities |
| Who can apply | Students from EU and non EU countries |
| Places | 51 for the 2027 to 2028 year |
| Monthly allowance | 1400 euros for scholarship holders |
| Applications opened | 14 October 2026 |
| Deadline | 7 January 2027 |
| Results | 26 February 2027 |
| Programme starts | September 2027 |
What the GrEnFIn Programme Is
GrEnFIn trains Sustainable Energy Experts. These are professionals who can handle the challenges of the energy transition. You learn to develop clean energy technology and manage climate risk. You also learn to price carbon and design financial tools for a low carbon economy.
The programme mixes engineering, climate science, economics and business. You study in three countries and finish with a joint degree from three universities.
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Host Universities
- Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna (Italy) – strong in climate & business, risk modelling, and Italian energy economics with Bologna’s historic academic tradition
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München – LMU (Germany) – expert in environmental finance, stochastic calculus, and German financial mathematics excellence
- Université Paris Dauphine – UPD (France) – leader in renewable technologies, financial modeling, and French green energy innovation
The Three Tracks
When you apply you choose one track.
| Track | First semester | Focus |
| Renewable Technologies | Université Paris Dauphine in France | Clean energy technology and engineering |
| Environmental Finance | LMU Munich in Germany | Environmental finance and risk |
| Climate and Business | University of Bologna in Italy | Climate risk, business and energy economics |
Your later semesters move between the partner universities. The last semester is an internship or research placement that leads to your master’s thesis.
What You Will Learn from GrEnFIn
- Renewable energy technologies
- Climate science and statistics for energy
- Environmental finance and risk management
- Stochastic calculus and energy market theory
- Climate risk and commodity markets
- Econometrics and time series for energy forecasting
- Portfolio management in the energy transition
- Sustainability and entrepreneurship in the green economy
Study Path and Mobility
Semester 1
- Focus: Quantitative tools and energy economics.
- Assessment: Exams.
- Locations: UPD London, LMU Munich, and UNIBO.
Semester 2
- Focus: Renewable energy, statistics, quantitative methods, and corporate finance.
- Activities: Industry visits and summer school in Italy or at UPD.
- Locations: UNIBO and LMU Munich.
Semester 3
- Focus: Advanced statistics, IT, and specialized subjects.
- Activities: Internship preparation, company meetings, and winter school.
- Locations: UNIBO and UPD.
Semester 4
- Focus: Internship or Research Assistantship (RAship).
- Master’s Thesis: Based on practical experience and supervised by academic and industry experts.
- Location: University, partner institution, or external company.
What the Scholarship Covers
| Covered by the Erasmus Mundus scholarship | Not confirmed in the programme wording |
| Student participation costs | Travel allowance |
| A monthly allowance of 1400 euros in both academic years | Installation allowance |
| Health insurance |
Admission Requirements
You must meet four conditions.
- Academic qualification. A three-year university degree or an equivalent
- Subject background. A bachelor’s in Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Statistical Sciences, Information Technology or Engineering
- English. At least CEFR level B2 with a recognised certificate
- Skills and experience. Checked through your academic record and overall experience. A GRE or GMAT score is optional
If your degree is in another field check the curricular rules in the Admission Notice before you apply.
Graduating students can apply too. You must finish your bachelor’s by 23 July 2027. Environmental Finance applicants must send enrolment documents to LMU by 15 July 2027. Students with degrees from China India and Vietnam must also send an APS certificate by that date.
The programme says the new Admission Notice for 2027 to 2028 may still be coming. Read it as soon as it appears.
Application Dates
| Date | What happens |
| 14 October 2026 at 11:00 CET | Applications open |
| 7 January 2027 at 11:00 CET | Applications close |
| 26 February 2027 | Results published |
| 1 to 5 March 2027 | Pre enrolment |
| 8 to 12 March 2027 | Matriculation at Bologna |
| 15 March to 20 May 2027 | Waiting list may move |
| 28 May 2027 | Late matriculation deadline |
| 31 August to 3 September 2027 | Welcome week at Bologna |
| September 2027 | Programme starts |
How To Apply for Erasmus Mundus GrEnFIn Scholarship 2027
- Go to Studenti Online at studenti.unibo.it. If it is your first time choose Register.
- Click Admission application and select Second Cycle Degree Programme.
- Choose your track.
- Upload a copy of your valid ID. Use your passport if your ID is not in English.
- Upload the ISCED Classification Template.
- Upload your bachelor’s degree and your transcript. Foreign documents need an Italian or English translation.
- Upload proof of B2 English.
- Upload your overall experience using the Europass template.
- Add a GRE or GMAT score if you have one.
- Submit before 7 January 2027 at 11:00 CET.
The committee reads only documents uploaded through Studenti Online. Do not send anything by post or email. Missing or partly uploaded mandatory documents mean your application is not considered.
How Scholarships Are Chosen
- One single ranking covers all three tracks
- The scholarship goes to full time students only
- You cannot get a second Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarship if you already had one
- You cannot combine it with another EU-funded scholarship for the same course
- No more than 10 percent of scholarships go to people of the same nationality unless they come from targeted regions
Mistakes To Avoid
- Waiting until the last hour. The deadline is 11:00 in the morning
- Sending documents by email or post
- Uploading only part of the mandatory documents
- Using an English certificate that is not on the recognised list
- Forgetting the translation of foreign documents
- Assuming a scholarship covers travel or settling costs
- Ignoring the rule that you cannot hold two EU funded scholarships for the same course
FAQs
Q1. What is GrEnFIn?
A. Master program on green energy and finance in Italy, Germany, and France.
Q2. Who can apply for GrEnFIn?
A. Mathematics, physics, economics, engineering students with good English.
Q3. Do I choose a specialization track?
A. Yes – Renewable Technologies, Environmental Finance, or Climate & Business.
Q4. How many scholarships?
A. Total 51 scholarships for 2027 year.
