Erasmus Mundus CyberMACS Master’s Scholarship 2026 | Fully Funded

Scholarships for International

The Erasmus Mundus CyberMACS Scholarship is one of the prestigious fully funded European scholarships offered under the Erasmus Mundus program of the European Union. It aims to prepare specialized professionals in Cybersecurity through a joint master’s program between leading European universities.

Applications for the new cohort are open from September 1, 2025, to December 15, 2025 (3:00 PM UTC+3). Students from all nationalities around the world are welcome to apply on a competitive basis.

Funding Provided

The CyberMACS program provides outstanding scholarships that include comprehensive financial coverage for accepted students. The scholarship covers:

Full tuition fee waiver for the entire program.
Living cost support and partial coverage of other study-related expenses.
Visa assistance, although visa approval is not guaranteed by the university or the program; final decisions rest with the diplomatic authorities.

General Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the CyberMACS program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Their previous educational institution must be officially recognized within its national education system.
The previous degree must be equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree and fulfill the admission requirements for master’s studies in the host country.
Applicants must meet the English language proficiency requirements (if requested) and provide test results before the deadline.
The online application form must be completed and all required documents uploaded before the closing date.

Required Documents

All documents must be submitted digitally and in English. These include:

Completed application form.
Curriculum Vitae (CV) (preferably in Europass format).
Motivation letter (up to 1000 words) explaining how the applicant’s background aligns with the program and their future goals.
Copy of passport (or national ID card temporarily).
Proof of residence (certificate of residence or employer/university statement, translated and certified).
Official Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcript of records, translated and certified.
For students who haven’t graduated yet: proof of current enrollment, available transcripts, and a declaration of graduation date (no later than August 17, 2026).
Two recommendation letters with referees’ contact details.
English proficiency certificate (minimum B2 level according to the CEFR).
If available, copies of academic research papers or publications (with translated abstracts).

Academic Qualification Requirements

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields or an equivalent discipline:

Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Physics, or Mathematics.

Other related fields are accepted provided that the applicant has a strong academic background in:

Mathematics (Linear Algebra, Calculus, Probability, Statistics, Discrete Mathematics)
Programming, Algorithms, and Data Structures
Databases
Theory of Computation

The degree must be equivalent to 180 ECTS credits or at least four years of full-time university studies, and must be eligible for master’s studies in the awarding country.

English Language Requirements

The program is taught entirely in English, and applicants must provide a valid English proficiency certificate meeting at least one of the following minimum requirements:

Test Type	Overall Minimum Score	Writing Minimum Score
TOEFL iBT	92	22
TOEFL PDT	Reading 22, Listening 22	Writing 24
C1 Advanced (CAE)	A, B, or C	–
C2 Proficiency (CPE)	A, B, C, or C1	–
Pearson PTE Academic	67	54

TOEFL iBT Home Edition is also accepted.
“MyBest Scores” are not accepted, and scores from different dates cannot be combined.
Applicants born or who have lived for 10+ years in one of the following countries are exempt from the English test requirement: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Selection and Evaluation Process

The admission process consists of three main stages:

Initial Screening: Checking document completeness — incomplete applications are automatically rejected.
Administrative and Academic Review: Verifying document validity, language proficiency, and performing a detailed academic assessment.
Interviews: Top-ranked candidates are invited to online interviews to evaluate motivation, experience, and ability to integrate into an international environment.

To ensure diversity, no more than 10% of scholarships are awarded to applicants from the same nationality.

Academic Evaluation Criteria

Relevance of previous studies to the program’s fields.
Academic performance (overall GPA and key subject results).
Reputation of the previous educational institution.
Motivation and commitment to the program.
Additional achievements and experience (research, professional certificates, projects, or work experience).
English proficiency.

Appeals Procedure

Applicants may submit a written appeal within 10 days of the admission decision if they believe there was an administrative or procedural error, or unfair treatment.
Appeals should be sent to the European program coordinator (Prof. Hasan Dağ) or to the Executive Board if the appeal concerns the coordinator.
Responses are typically issued within 28 days, providing reasons and outcomes.

Visa Information

The CyberMACS program welcomes international students and provides support during the visa process, but final approval depends on embassies and consulates.
Applicants are advised to start the visa process as early as possible after receiving admission and to review the embassy requirements in their respective countries.
The program is not responsible for visa rejections.

Important Dates

Application opens: September 1, 2025
Application deadline: December 15, 2025 (3:00 PM UTC+3)
Final deadline to submit Bachelor’s degree for pending graduates: August 17, 2026

How to Apply

Access the online application portal via the program’s official website.
Create a new account using your email address and activate it through the confirmation email.
Log in and fill out the personal and academic information.
Upload all required documents in digital format before the deadline.
Carefully review your application and ensure all documents meet the official requirements.
Applicants can edit their submissions until the closing date.
After submission, the academic review and selection process begins.