The Erasmus Mundus EMerald Scholarship offers students interested in Resources Engineering or Georesources Engineering the opportunity to pursue a fully-funded, two-year-long master's degree across top universities in Belgium, France, Germany, and Sweden. Through thematic workshops facilitated by industry professionals, internships, and the chance to experience a global education, the programme aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of metal/mineral resources (geology, landfills, urban mines, reserve characterisation and modelling) and process engineering techniques (comminution, sorting, preconcentration, extractive metallurgy and waste disposal) so they can become professionals capable of employing the philosophy of a circular economy. 

Selected students complete their first semester at the University of Liège in Belgium, the second semester at the Université de Lorraine in France, the third semester at either Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg in Germany or at the Luleå University of Technology in Sweden, and the fourth semester at one of the four partner universities. 

Scholarship Benefits

• Full tuition coverage. 
• Monthly stipend.
• Travel allowance for airfare and mobility between host universities. 
• Housing assistance for accommodation costs. 
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Reimbursement of required visa fees.   
• Access to academic resources, including libraries and laboratories. 

Eligibility Requirements

• Open to students from all countries.
• Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with basic knowledge in Geology (minimum 3 years of study or 180 ECTS credits) or a Bachelor's Degree in Minerals Engineering, Mining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering ( if oriented towards metals extraction and processing) or a Master's degree in Geology, and at least 22.5 ECTS in university level mathematics.
• Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English through IELTS/TOEFL/Cambridge test scores.

Applicants must submit the following 

• A copy of the applicant's passport and a sworn translation into English of the applicant's birth certificate.
• A recent photo of the applicant.
• Up-to-date resume in English (maximum 1 page).
• A personal motivation letter in English.
• A copy of the applicant's High School Diploma and a sworn translation into English or French.
• A copy of the applicant's higher education studies diploma and transcript of records with a sworn translation into English or French.
• An English Proficiency test/document for non-English speakers (TOEFL min.87, IELTS min. 6.5 or any other document stating the applicant's English proficiency (B2-C1 minimum).
• Official documents highlighting the applicant's accomplishments over the last five years (studies, internships, employment).
• A recommendation letter.
• An official document issued within 12 months of the submission deadline showing the applicant's place of residence. 

Application deadline: February 27, 2025.

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