Appky: Artificial Intelligence Erasmus Mundus Scholarship in Europe 2026 | Fully Funded
Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
Artificial Intelligence Erasmus Mundus (EMAI) Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity for international students worldwide to gain advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
This scholarship covers all student participation costs, including tuition, full insurance coverage, mandatory course fees, travel, and a monthly stipend.
Program Overview
Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)
Host Countries: Spain, Netherlands, Italy, Slovenia
Partner Universities:
Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), Barcelona, Spain
Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
Radboud University, Nijmegen, Netherlands
University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Reward: Full scholarship + €16,800 stipend/year + travel costs
Application Deadline: March 18, 2026
Eligible Countries: All
The EMAI program equips students with both foundational AI knowledge and skills to explore complex technical applications across multiple domains.
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Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree (minimum 180 ECTS) in:
Information or communication technologies, engineering, physics, mathematics, statistics, or equivalent fields
Other fields, provided essential prior coursework in AI-related subjects is completed
Additionally, candidates must have completed:
Mathematics courses (min. 12 ECTS) in calculus, linear algebra, logic, discrete math, combinatorics, probability & statistics, information theory, graph theory, or number theory
Programming courses (min. 12 ECTS) covering paradigms, algorithms, and data structures
Computer science/engineering courses (min. 12 ECTS) in cryptography, security, networks, hardware, or theoretical computer science
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Benefits
Monthly non-taxable stipend: €1,400 for 24 months
Full tuition coverage and mandatory course fees
Insurance and health coverage
Travel and installation allowance
Some candidates may receive a tuition-fee waiver
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Required Documents
Passport or Identity Card
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree certificate
Academic Transcript of Records
Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English
Motivation letter (600–800 words)
One-minute self-introduction video (max 30 MB) with submission link
Two letters of recommendation
EMAI Student Supplement Questionnaire (for 2025–2027 cohort)
Proof of English proficiency
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Application Process
1. Click the application link to begin
2. Gather all required documents and ensure correct naming
3. Selection Phases:
Pre-screening: Administrative validation of applications
Pre-selection: Verification of minimum requirements
Ranking: Candidates ranked by EMAI Academic Programme Committee
Interviews: 30–40 minutes online interviews for shortlisted candidates
Final Selection: Based on ranking and interview results, with a waiting list maintained
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