Apply for admission – we welcome applications from excellent candidates all over the world

Whether you aim to launch your geospatial professional career or pursue advanced research and doctoral studies, the programme equips you with the specialised knowledge, practical expertise, and international experience needed to take the next step in your academic and professional journey.

call open

>>OFFICIAL CALL DOCUMENT<<

Selected applicants can receive one of two types of financial support:

  • Erasmus Mundus Scholarship: A scholarship for eligible candidates that provides financial support according to the programme’s scholarship conditions.
  • Participation cost fee waiver for self-funded students: An exemption from paying the programme’s participation fees, subject to the programme’s rules.

The call is open to applicants from all over the world, including those within and outside Europe. Make sure to read the call document carefully to learn more about the eligibility criteria and available study seats in each category.

Call edition 4: Nov 2, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027  (23:59 CET) – proudly co-funded by the European Union

application form & handbook

The >>Application handbook<< helps you prepare and complete your online application step by step. For further support, check the FAQ section, especially the ‘Online Application Form’ questions and answers, and join Our Virtual Information Sessions & Webinar!

>>APPLICATION FORM<< Call edition 4: Nov 2, 2026 – Jan 22, 2027  (23:59 CET)

Young Graduates

The Master of Science programme is designed to help recent graduates and early-career professionals strengthen their careers in Earth Observation (EO) & Geographic Information (GI).

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

Please be prepared to submit certified documents with your application!

Your original educational qualifications may either require “full diplomatic accreditation”, a verification by means of a “Hague Apostille”, etc. Please review information: choose Master’s degree, choose Citizenship, choose Nationality of school leaving certificate for university entrance. 

APPLICATion periods

The November to January application period is open to candidates worldwide, offering the opportunity to apply for Erasmus+ EMJM scholarships or to join the programme on a self-funded basis.

The March to May application period is specifically for European candidates, who can apply on a non-scholarship basis on a rolling admission procedure. Rolling admission procedure means that we accept applications from March until the deadline or until all study places have been allocated.

What are the upcoming editions to study in Austria, France and Czech Republic? Learn more about cohorts & academic years.

academic background

Applicants are expected to hold a degree in a geospatial or closely related discipline.

The programme welcomes students from diverse academic backgrounds, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of Earth Observation and Geoinformatics.

Typical fields of study

include (but are not limited to): Geography, Geoinformatics, Geology, Geosciences, Geospatial Information Science, Geomatics & Geodetic Engineering, (Spatial) Data Science, Cartography, Remote Sensing, Ecology & Conservation, Surveying & Mapping, Geodesy & Cadastre, Geophysical Engineering, Applied Physics, Agriculture, Resource Management, Meteorology & Climate Science, Urban and Regional Planning, Landscape and Spatial Planning, Public Administration, Infrastructure Management, Civil Engineering, Forestry & Environmental Sciences, Wildlife Conservation & Zoo Biology, Marine Science, Architecture & Town Planning, and Geomedia. Note: The list is illustrative rather than exhaustive, meaning candidates from related disciplines are encouraged to apply. However, supporting evidence on EO*GI experience, including academic transcripts, certificates, or other relevant documentation, must be submitted with the application.

Apply for admission, best-ranked students will win a fully funded Erasmus Mundus scholarship or will be nominated for a participation cost fee waiver.

Vít Voženílek

The Selection Committee values – inter alia – documented Earth Observation & Geographic Information knowledge, working experience in the geospatial field, programming & software development experience. Student selection is not based on a single criterion, we evaluate various aspects, the overall portfolio, of each applicant. Vít Voženílek, Selection Committee Chair

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Sébastien Lefèvre

You are welcome to apply if you are from Europe or an international candidate with a geospatial technology background.
Submit an outstanding application, the Erasmus+ funded programme offers well-funded scholarships of €1,400 per month and fee waivers to the – best-ranked – students. Sébastien Lefèvre, Selection Committee Chair

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latest update: October 13, 2026