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iPSRS: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Intelligent Photonics for Security, Reliability, Sustainability and Safety

Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne with consortium partners (Erasmus+) · Multiple

A two-year (120 ECTS) joint master applying photonics, optical sensing and AI to security, reliability and sustainability problems. Students move between Université Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne and Université Paris-Est Créteil (France), the University of Eastern Finland (Finland) and Vilnius University (Lithuania). It suits physics, engineering, computer science and nanotechnology graduates.

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Deadline

115 days

Sunday, 7 February 2027

Official key dates for the 2027-2029 cohort: call opens 16 October 2026; Erasmus Mundus scholarship deadline 7 February 2027, 23:59 UTC; self-funded deadline 15 April 2027; results end of March 2027.

What it covers

EUR 1,400 per month for up to 24 months (up to EUR 33,600)
100% tuition fee waiver
Health insurance provided through the programme
80 EM scholarships awarded between 2024 and 2030 intakes

Who can apply

Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS), preferably in engineering, physics, computer science or nanotechnology
Final-year students may apply
English at CEFR B2 or higher
Must not have held an Erasmus Mundus scholarship before

Documents you need

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Diploma and transcriptsCertified, translated copies needed if interviewed
CV
Two academic recommendation letters
Proof of English (B2+)
Passport or ID copy and birth certificate
Video CV2-4 minute introduction video

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How to apply

1Read 'Who can apply' and 'How to apply' on master-photonics4security.eu
2Prepare transcripts, CV, two academic references, English proof and a short video CV
3Apply online from 16 October 2026 and submit by 7 February 2027 for scholarship consideration
4Shortlisted applicants (4 March) have remote interviews in mid-March

Tips from successful applicants

Brush up on mathematics, optics and wave physics: there is a supervised prerequisite test in induction week
Keep a birth certificate (NADRA/union council) translated into English ready
Ask your teachers early for the two academic references