Erasmus Mundus CyberMACS Master’s Scholarship 2026 | Fully Funded

TheErasmus Mundus CyberMACS Scholarshipis one of the prestigious fully funded European scholarships offered under theErasmus Mundus programof the European Union. It aims to prepare specialized professionals inCybersecuritythrough ajoint master’s programbetween leading European universities.

Applications for the new cohort are openfrom 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

TheCyberMACS programprovides outstanding scholarships that include comprehensive financial coverage for accepted students. The scholarship covers:

• Fulltuition fee waiverfor the entire program.
  
• Living cost supportand 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 beofficially recognizedwithin its national education system.
  
• The previous degree must beequivalent to a Bachelor’s degreeand fulfill the admission requirements for master’s studies in the host country.
  
• Applicants mustmeet the English language proficiency requirements(if requested) and provide test results before the deadline.
  
• Theonline application formmust be completed and all required documents uploaded before the closing date.
  

Required Documents

All documents must be submitteddigitallyand inEnglish. These include:

• Completedapplication 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 certificateandtranscript of records, translated and certified.
  
• For students who haven’t graduated yet:proof of current enrollment,available transcripts, and adeclaration of graduation date(no later than August 17, 2026).
  
• Two recommendation letterswith referees’ contact details.
  
• English proficiency certificate(minimum B2 level according to the CEFR).
  
• If available, copies ofacademic research papers or publications(with translated abstracts).
  

Academic Qualification Requirements

Applicants must hold aBachelor’s degreein one of the following fields or an equivalent discipline:

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

Other related fields are accepted provided that the applicant has astrong academic backgroundin:

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

The degree must be equivalent to180 ECTS creditsorat least four years of full-time university studies, and must beeligible for master’s studiesin the awarding country.

English Language Requirements

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

• TOEFL iBT Home Edition is also accepted.
  
• “MyBest Scores” arenot accepted, and scores from different dates cannot be combined.
  
• Applicantsborn or who have lived for 10+ yearsin one of the following countries areexemptfrom 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 ofthree main stages:

1. Initial Screening:Checking document completeness — incomplete applications are automatically rejected.
   
2. Administrative and Academic Review:Verifying document validity, language proficiency, and performing a detailed academic assessment.
   
3. 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 awritten appealwithin10 daysof the admission decision if they believe there was an administrative or procedural error, or unfair treatment.
Appeals should be sent to theEuropean program coordinator (Prof. Hasan Dağ)or to theExecutive Boardif the appeal concerns the coordinator.
Responses are typically issued within28 days, providing reasons and outcomes.

Visa Information

The CyberMACS program welcomes international students and providessupport during the visa process, but final approval depends on embassies and consulates.
Applicants are advised to start the visa processas early as possibleafter receiving admission and to review the embassy requirements in their respective countries.
The program isnot responsiblefor 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 

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