Erasmus Mundus MSc EF Scholarship 2026 | Master in European Forestry

The Erasmus Mundus MSc EF Scholarship 2026 is a two-year double-degree master’s program for students who want to become experts in sustainable forest management and the bioeconomy. You learn how to protect forests, use wood and biomass wisely, and help fight climate change. The program mixes science, economics, and European forest policies. You study in Finland, Austria, France, Germany, Spain, or Romania at top universities. The Erasmus Mundus MSc EF program starts in September 2026 and offers full scholarships to the best students from any country. You may also like Erasmus Mundus CHOREOMUNDUS Scholarship 2026.

Details About the Erasmus Mundus MSc EF Scholarship

Feature	Details
Program Name	MSc EF – European Forestry
Duration	2 years full-time (120 ECTS)
Degree Type	Double master’s degree from two universities
Host Countries	Finland, Austria, France, Germany, Spain, Romania
Funded By	Erasmus+ Programme – European Union
Application Opens	December 2025
Scholarship Deadline	January 2026
Self-funded Deadline	April 2026
Contact	secretariat@europeanforestry.eu
Official Website	https://europeanforestry.eu

Host Universities

• University of Eastern Finland (Finland) – coordinator, strong in bioeconomy
• University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences – BOKU (Austria) – expert in forest management
• AgroParisTech (France) – leader in wood science
• University of Freiburg (Germany) – top in forest ecology
• University of Lleida (Spain) – good in Mediterranean forests
• Transilvania University of Brașov (Romania) – focus on Eastern Europe

What Students Learn

• Sustainable forest management
• Bioeconomy and wood products
• Climate change effects on forests
• GIS and remote sensing for forests
• Economics and policy in European forestry
• Field courses across Europe
• Research methods and internships

Also See: Erasmus Mundus Food ID Scholarship 2026

Why Choose the MSc EF Program

• One of the oldest Erasmus Mundus programs in forestry
• Double degree from two top universities
• Full scholarship covers all costs
• Real field course in five countries
• Internships in Europe, Canada, Brazil, or China
• High job rate in forest companies and agencies
• Join a strong alumni network worldwide

Study Path and Mobility

1. Semester 1 & part of Semester 2 – University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu Core courses + electives.
2. Field Course (spring) – Across Austria, France, Germany, Romania, Spain Practical training in real forests.
3. Semester 2 (applied period) – Internship in Europe or abroad.
4. Year 2 – Choose one university Advanced courses + 30 ECTS master’s thesis.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor degree in forest sciences or related field.
• Good grades.
• English level IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 90, or similar.
• Interest in sustainable forests.

Documents Required

• CV
• University transcripts and degree certificate
• Motivation letter
• Two recommendation letters
• English test result
• Passport copy

Scholarship Benefits

• Full tuition fee paid
• Stipend for every month for 24 months
• Travel money per year
• Health insurance
• Installation allowance

Also See: Erasmus Mundus EMMA Scholarship 2026.

Application Tips

• Write why you love forests and sustainability
• Show any forestry, ecology, or research project
• Get letters from teachers who know your science
• Apply in December 2025
• Keep motivation letter clear and passionate
• Mention mobility readiness

How to Apply For Erasmus Mundus MSc EF Scholarship

1. Go to https://europeanforestry.eu and Click Apply.
2. Fill online form.
3. Upload all documents in PDF.
4. Submit by January 2026 for scholarship.
5. Results in spring 2026.

Career Opportunities

• Forest manager in state agencies
• Bioeconomy consultant
• Researcher in wood products
• Work at EU or FAO
• Timber industry specialist
• PhD with funding
• Sustainability advisor

FAQs

Official Sources

• Erasmus Mundus Catalogue.