Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Aquaculture, Environment and Society (ACES-STAR)

Amount

Full scholarship covers tuition and insurance plus €1,400/month for living and relocation costs; fee-waiver and self-funded routes also exist

Deadline

Full-scholarship applications usually close end of January (30 January for the 2026 intake); fee-waiver and self-funded deadlines fall later

Host countries

United Kingdom (Scotland), Greece, France

Fields

Any field

Open to international applicants of all nationalities Academic Requirements You need a relevant bachelor's degree in a biological, marine or environmental science. Backgrounds such as marine biology, aquaculture, biology, environmental science and related fields fit the programme. Your academic record is assessed during selection. Nationality Requirements The programme is open to international applicants of all nationalities. The funding route you qualify for can depend on your status, and tuition fee levels differ between EU/UK and international students for those who are self-funded or on a fee waiver.

• Full tuition fees at the partner universities for full-scholarship holders
• Insurance coverage during the programme
• €1,400 per month towards living and relocation costs
• A fee-waiver route with full insurance coverage for applicants funded through Erasmus Mundus without the full grant
• For self-funded students, tuition is charged at around €2,500 per year for EU/UK students and €5,000 per year for international students. Confirm the current figures with the consortium, since fees can change between intakes.

Full-scholarship applications usually close end of January (30 January for the 2026 intake); fee-waiver and self-funded deadlines fall later