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MUrCS: Master in Urban Climate and Sustainability (Erasmus Mundus)

Glasgow Caledonian University with consortium partners (Erasmus+) · Multiple

A two-year Erasmus Mundus Joint Master on how cities can adapt to and mitigate climate change. Students move between Glasgow Caledonian University (UK), LAB University of Applied Sciences (Finland), Universidad de Huelva (Spain) and HTW Dresden (Germany). EU funding has been renewed for the MUrCS2026-2029 cohorts, and the programme suits planners, engineers and environmental scientists with at least two years of work experience.

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Expected deadline

92 days

Friday, 15 January 2027

Estimated. MUrCS2027 dates are not yet published; the website says to check back for the next application round in November. The pre-qualification deadline is normally 15 January (it was 9 February in 2025), with interviews and final selection in March-April.

What it covers

  • Full tuition fee (€18,000 for the programme) waived for scholarship holders
  • €33,600 living allowance (€1,400/month) paid during study months
  • Insurance during the study period, including travel between institutions
  • About 17 scholarships awarded per year

Who can apply

  • Bachelor's degree in a field related to urban climate or sustainability (planning, management, science, engineering)
  • At least two years of full-time work experience after the degree
  • Valid English certificate at application (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent)
  • Previous EMJM scholarship holders cannot receive another scholarship

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How to apply

  1. 1Take the online eligibility self-test on murcs.eu
  2. 2Submit the pre-qualification application at application.murcs.eu before the January deadline
  3. 3If shortlisted (end of March), upload supporting documents and attend an online interview
  4. 4After selection in April, register formally at Glasgow Caledonian University

Tips from successful applicants

  • The two-year work-experience rule is strict: count only full-time post-degree jobs and get experience letters on company letterhead
  • UK visa rules apply for the Glasgow semester, so keep a valid IELTS/TOEFL even if your degree was in English

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