2026 Erasmus Mundus AFEPA Scholarship/ Germany/ Sweden/ Italy/ Belgium; The Erasmus Mundus AFEPA Scholarship offers an exceptional opportunity for outstanding students worldwide to pursue a fully funded Master’s programme in Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Policy Analysis (AFEPA). This program brings together four leading European universities, providing students with a double degree and an international learning experience focused on agri-food systems, environmental policy, and economic development.
The scholarship is fully funded and covers tuition fees, travel, visa costs, and a monthly living stipend of €1,400 throughout the two-year study period.
Host Countries: Germany, Sweden, Italy, Belgium
Degree Level: Master’s (Postgraduate)
Funding Type: Fully Funded
Application Deadline:13th February 2026
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for admission into the Erasmus Mundus Master’s Programme in Agricultural, Food and Environmental Policy Analysis (AFEPA), applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Educational Qualification:
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification (minimum three years of undergraduate study or 180 ECTS credits).
- Applicants must have an overall average grade of at least a “B” or equivalent.
- Students in their final year of undergraduate study may apply provisionally, provided they complete their degree before enrollment.
- Academic Background:
- A minimum of 24 ECTS credits in economics, including microeconomics, management, mathematics, and statistics.
- Background in agricultural, environmental, or food sciences is an added advantage.
- Applicants must ensure their transcript indicates ECTS credit points or include a diploma supplement explaining their credit system.
- English Language Proficiency:
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 90, with at least 20 in the writing section.
- IELTS: Minimum overall band score of 6.5, with no section below 5.5.
- Equivalent English test scores may be accepted with prior approval from the AFEPA Management Board.
- Applicants from English-speaking countries must provide an official letter from their university confirming English as the language of instruction.
Scholarship Benefits
Recipients of the Erasmus Mundus AFEPA Scholarship will receive:
- Full tuition coverage for the two-year Master’s program.
- Monthly living stipend of €1,400 for 24 months.
- Travel and visa cost coverage.
- Double degree from two prestigious European universities.
- Opportunities to specialize in areas such as:
- Agri-food and trade policy
- Environmental and natural resource policy
- Agribusiness and market analysis
- Market and consumer research
- Development policy
- Participation in annual summer schools, including field trips and networking events.
- Valuable international experience and global career prospects through the Erasmus network.
Program Duration:
Two years (24 months)
Study Locations:
- Germany
- Sweden
- Italy
- Belgium
Application Deadline:
February 13, 2026
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should visit the official Erasmus Mundus AFEPA application portal to begin their application process.
Apply Now: Official AFEPA Website
