EuroAquae:Application

Join a unique international MSc. programme and be graduated from 5 European universities!

EuroAquae is a Joint Degree programme from 5 European Universities: University of Nice - Sophia Antipolis (France), Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus (Germany), Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Hungary), Technical University of Catalonia (Spain), Newcastle University (United Kingdom). The EuroAquae consortium of these 5 universities awards a joint degree (MSc.) defined as a Master of Sciences in HydroInformatics & Water Management recognized by all five participating countries and carrying Erasmus Mundus label. Every successful participant is graduated simultaneously from the 5 European universities of the EuroAquae consortium.

The application form is available directly on this page or on request at euroaquae@unice.fr.

Admission Criteria

Minimum qualification is 2nd class degree from university (BSc) or its equivalent. Preferred first degree subjects are Engineering (any branch), Environmental Sciences, Physics, Computer Sciences, Geography, Mathematics, Chemistry, Geology or a similar subject. Advanced level Mathematics is required. Teaching language is essentially English and TOEFL score of minimum 575 (or equivalent) is required. Basic knowledge of one of the other languages (German, French, Spanish, Hungarian) used by the consortium should be acquired. Evaluation of the level of scientific and engineering knowledge, as well as the level of English of each candidate is made by the EuroAquae consortium.

Selection Process

The selection of candidates is realised by the consortium Management Board and follows Erasmus Mundus rules, excellence of candidates, motivation and professional objectives according to the specializations of the Master.

Scholarships & Financial Support

EuroAquae / Euro Hydro-Informatics and Water Management - Erasmus Mundus Master Course offers about 24 scholarships for 2 academic years (2008-2010 - 42,000 Euros) to the students from outside of EU as well as 15 scholarships to European Union students for mobility stays in third countries (outside of the EU). EU participants are also supported by Erasmus and others national grants. The tuition fees for the non EU students is fixed to 12,000 Euro for 2 years (3,000 Euro per semester). The tuitions fees for the EU students are equivalent to the regular fees charged for the other master degrees (about 300 Euro per year). Accomodation and living expenses are not included.

The programme is also open to candidates who do not request financial support through Erasmus Mundus programme. For 15 European students, financial supports may be given.

Non EU students or "Third-country students" are defined as nationals coming from all countries other than the 27 EU Member States (Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, the UK, Sweden, Cyprus, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia,Bulgaria, Romania), the EEA-EFTA States (Island, Liechtenstein and Norway) and the candidate countries for accession to the EU (Turkey); who are not residents of any of the above countries; and who have not carried out their main activities (studies, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last five years in any of the above countries.