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ACES-STAR: Aquaculture, Environment and Society (Erasmus Mundus)

Scottish Association for Marine Science (UHI) with consortium partners (Erasmus+) · Multiple

A two-year Erasmus Mundus joint master on sustainable aquaculture, its environmental impacts and its role in society. Students spend a semester each at the Scottish Association for Marine Science, UHI (Scotland, UK), the University of Crete (Greece) and Nantes University (France), including a 10-week industry placement, then complete a dissertation with a host or affiliated partner. It suits biology, marine, fisheries and environmental science graduates.

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Expected deadline

106 days

Friday, 29 January 2027

Estimated from the 2026 intake calendar: applications opened 6 January 2026 and the Erasmus Mundus full scholarship deadline was Friday 30 January 2026 (late applications automatically rejected); interviews mid-March. The 2027 timetable was not yet published on 2026-10-10. The window is short (about 3-4 weeks), so prepare documents in advance.

What it covers

  • Erasmus Mundus full scholarship: EUR 1,400 per month living allowance for 24 months
  • Participation costs (tuition) covered for full scholarship holders
  • Fee-waiver scholarships for some non-EM applicants
  • 10-week industry placement in semester two

Who can apply

  • Bachelor Honours degree (or equivalent), second class or higher, including a dissertation project
  • Degree in aquaculture, marine/fisheries science, aquatic biology, biology or related environmental sciences
  • IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (6.0 in each skill) unless exempt
  • Practical aquaculture industry experience is welcomed

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How to apply

  1. 1Prepare both 350-word statements, CV, transcripts and IELTS in advance
  2. 2Arrange a signed reference letter on letterhead
  3. 3Apply online via emm-aces.org/apply when the window opens in early January
  4. 4Shortlisted full-scholarship applicants are interviewed in March

Tips from successful applicants

  • The application window is only about 3-4 weeks long; have everything ready by December
  • Pakistani BS Zoology/Marine Science/Fisheries graduates with a research project or hatchery/fish-farm experience are strong fits
  • The UK leg requires a UK Student visa; keep your passport valid for the full programme

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