The IMFSE Scholarship supports selected applicants to the International Master of Science in Fire Safety Engineering. This is a two-year, full-time international master’s programme. Official funding options include full or partial scholarships from the consortium and its contributors.
The current finance page says renewed Erasmus Mundus funding is not yet certain. It describes the EMJM package as up to €1,400 monthly with tuition waived, conditional on continued support. Applicants should distinguish confirmed consortium scholarship availability from that unconfirmed renewal.
IMFSE Scholarship Details
The programme joins fire-safety engineering study across its partner institutions. The full partners include Ghent University, Lund University, the University of Edinburgh and Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Academic mobility is part of the joint programme.
The curriculum connects engineering preparation with fire-safety analysis and research. Admission requires a qualifying technical or related degree. Funding selection also considers the application and interview, so meeting basic entry requirements does not guarantee support.
Programme / award | IMFSE Scholarship |
|---|---|
Location | Ghent, Lund, Edinburgh and Barcelona consortium |
Level / route | Master’s study |
Duration | Two years, full-time |
Verified support | Full or partial consortium scholarships; EMJM renewal pending |
Deadline | No separate confirmed cutoff |
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IMFSE Scholarship Benefits
Contributor awards range from partial tuition reductions to full waivers and more extensive support. Their number and value depend on the available budget and assessed applications. Applicants request scholarship consideration within the main programme form.
The September 2026 finance update explicitly leaves EMJM renewal uncertain. Previous EMJM scholarship recipients cannot receive another EMJM scholarship. Self-funded annual tuition is listed as €8,000 for programme-country students and €12,000 for partner-country students, with living and travel costs separate.
For another specialist international master’s route, compare Erasmus Mundus EACH Scholarships 2027. Its subject, nationality rules and funding conditions differ from this award.
IMFSE Scholarship Eligibility
A qualifying bachelor’s or master’s degree must represent at least three full-time years or 180 ECTS. Relevant disciplines include civil, mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering, materials, chemistry, physics, architecture and related areas. Final-year applicants may apply if the degree is completed before programme entry.
English requirements follow the University of Edinburgh’s current accepted evidence. The programme lists IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 per component. Exemptions require approval and are not automatic just because a previous degree was taught in English.
Applicants exploring different subject areas can review Erasmus Mundus NOHA Scholarship 2027. Compare its current conditions before choosing an application route.
Requirements and Documents
The programme publishes a specific document checklist. Academic documents outside English, Dutch, French or German require sworn translations. The file is assessed before an online interview for eligible candidates.
English evidence may be submitted after the application cutoff but must arrive before programme start. Any admission offered while it is pending remains subject to language proof. Do not use that exception to omit other required academic or reference documents.
How to Apply
Prepare one complete file through the programme’s application form. Scholarship interest is recorded within that application. Do not contact EACEA or contributing companies as a substitute for applying to IMFSE. Read the official application instructions.
The selection committee evaluates eligibility and funding suitability. Eligible scholarship applicants are normally interviewed in February. The consortium does not pre-assess individual eligibility by email in place of a submitted file.
Application Deadline
The standing timetable requires scholarship applications before 1 February. Self-funded applicants needing a visa apply before 1 April, while those not needing one apply before 1 June. The checked timetable does not state a cohort year or cutoff hour.
These annual dates are classified as varying until the relevant intake is confirmed in the live application route. A self-funded deadline is not a later scholarship round. Current uncertainty about EMJM renewal is separate from admission timing.
For a separate graduate scholarship selection process, see Clarendon Scholarship 2027. Treat its funding and application conditions as independent.
Frequently Asked Questions
These answers cover the funding, deadline and eligibility questions about the IMFSE Scholarship. They follow the official IMFSE pages.
The annual cutoffs are published without a cohort year, so the answers do not assert a dated round. Confirm the current intake on the IMFSE site.
Is the €1,400 EMJM allowance guaranteed for the next intake?
No. The current official finance page says renewed EMJM scholarships depend on continued EACEA support.
Are other IMFSE scholarships available?
Yes. The consortium confirms that some IMFSE scholarships will be issued, with full or partial terms determined by available funding.
Can a final-year student apply?
Yes, provided the required degree is obtained before the programme begins.
Does an English-taught bachelor’s automatically waive testing?
No. An exemption must meet the accepted rules and be approved by the selection committee.
How many references are required?
Two reference letters are listed in the official document checklist.
What is the scholarship deadline?
The standing official timetable requires scholarship files before 1 February. Confirm the cohort and portal dates; this guide does not invent a year-specific cutoff.
Conclusion
The IMFSE Scholarship combines a two-year fire-safety engineering master’s with competitive consortium funding. Full and partial awards can have different coverage. The advertised Erasmus Mundus package depends on renewed support, so avoid budgeting on an unconfirmed award.
Check that your degree meets the technical entry requirements and prepare for application and interview assessment. Match the scholarship round and any visa-related timing to the current admissions instructions. Confirm the actual funding offer with the consortium before accepting a place.
