Erasmus Mundus SMACCs Scholarship 2026 | Master in Smart Cities and Communities

The Erasmus Mundus SMACCs Scholarship 2026 is a two-year master’s program for students who want to build the cities of tomorrow. Smart cities use technology to save energy, make transport easy, and keep people happy. You study energy, buildings, transport, ICT, and city planning. You live in Finland, Spain, Belgium, and Greece at four great universities. The program starts in September 2026 and gives full funding to the best students from any country. You may also like Erasmus Mundus Multiphase Scholarship 2026.

Details About the Erasmus Mundus SMACCs Scholarship

Feature	Details
Program Name	SMACCs – Smart Cities and Communities
Duration	2 years full-time (120 ECTS)
Degree Type	Joint master’s degree + extra degrees from partners
Host Countries	Finland, Spain, Belgium, Greece
Funded By	Erasmus+ Programme – European Union
Total Scholarships	Around 20–25 full EMJMD + more consortium scholarships
Scholarship Deadline	15 February 2026
Self-funded Deadline	Later (April–May 2026)
Contact	info@smaccs.eu
Official Website	https://www.smaccs.eu

Host Universities

• University of Vaasa (Finland) – expert in smart energy grids
• University of the Basque Country (Spain) – leader in green buildings
• University of Mons (Belgium) – strong in city planning and transport
• International Hellenic University (Greece) – best for ICT and smart tech

What Students Learn

• How to make cities use less electricity
• Smart transport like electric buses and bikes
• Green buildings that save energy
• Using internet and sensors in cities
• City planning that helps people and nature
• Working with governments and companies
• Real projects in real cities

Why Choose the SMACCs Program

• Live and study in four different countries
• Full scholarship pays everything
• Work with more than 50 big companies and cities
• Choose your favourite topic – energy, buildings, ICT, or planning
• Small classes and personal teachers
• Joint degree plus extra diplomas
• Jobs waiting in city councils, tech firms, energy companies
• Chance to do thesis anywhere in the world

Study Path and Mobility

1. Semester 1 – University of Vaasa (Finland) or University of the Basque Country (Spain) Learn about smart energy or green buildings.
2. Semester 2 – University of Mons (Belgium) or International Hellenic University (Greece) Study city planning or smart ICT.
3. Semester 3 – The university you did not choose in Semester 1 Continue your special topic.
4. Semester 4 – Anywhere Do master thesis in a city, company, or research centre (Europe or outside).

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor degree in any engineering, physics, chemistry, math, or similar.
• Final-year students can apply if you finish by September 2026.
• English level B2 minimum – IELTS 6.5 or similar.
• Love for smart and green cities.

Documents Required

• University transcripts and degree certificate
• CV
• Motivation letter (why smart cities)
• Two recommendation letters
• English test result
• Passport copy

Application Tips

• Write about any green project or city idea you had
• Show you are ready to move countries
• Ask teachers who know your work for letters
• Apply before Christmas for best chance
• Practice interview – they ask about your city dreams
• Keep documents simple and clear

How to Apply for the Erasmus Mundus SMACCs Scholarship

1. Go to https://www.smaccs.eu and Click Apply.
2. Fill online form
3. Upload all documents in PDF
4. Choose your first semester city (Vaasa or Basque Country)
5. Submit before 15 February 2026
6. If shortlisted, do Teams interview in April
7. Get results by May 2026

Career Opportunities

• Smart city manager in big cities
• Energy expert in power companies
• Green building designer
• Transport planner for electric systems
• ICT specialist for city sensors
• Work in Google, Siemens, city governments
• Start your own smart city company
• PhD with funding

FAQs

Official Sources

• Erasmus Mundus Catalogue