Applications are set to open for the PlantHealth – European Master Degree in Plant Health in Sustainable Cropping Systems, a prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) programme designed for the 2026–2027 academic cohort.
This article walks international students through everything they need to know about the EMJM PlantHealth Master’s, including what kind of opportunity it is, what it offers, who can apply, and when to apply. If your academic background is in agriculture, agronomy, or plant sciences—and you want a Europe-wide learning experience focused on sustainable cropping systems—this programme is built for you.
What Type of Opportunity Is This?
The PlantHealth EMJM is a two-year Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s degree, jointly delivered by a consortium of leading European universities. The programme recruits up to 30 highly motivated students from around the world each year and is known for its selective admissions process, ensuring that only top candidates are admitted.
Applicants can apply either as Erasmus Mundus scholarship candidates or self-funded students through the same centralized online application system.
What Does the PlantHealth EMJM Offer?
The PlantHealth programme is academically rigorous and professionally oriented, focusing on plant health management within sustainable cropping systems. Students benefit from:
- A joint European master’s degree delivered across multiple partner universities
- Advanced training in plant health, crop protection, and sustainable agriculture
- Exposure to diverse European agricultural systems and research environments
- A strong international cohort and expert-led teaching
- Access to Erasmus Mundus funding opportunities for selected candidates
The programme is ideal for students aiming for careers in sustainable agriculture, plant protection, agri-research, policy, and food security.
Eligibility Checks – Who Can Apply?
To be considered for the EMJM PlantHealth programme, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Hold a Bachelor of Science degree (minimum 180 ECTS) in Agronomy, Agricultural Sciences, or a closely related field
- Have completed at least 4 ECTS in Plant Health or Crop Protection, or an equivalent subject
- Provide proof of English language proficiency at B2 level (CEFR), unless English is your native language
- A university letter confirming that your bachelor’s degree was fully taught in English is also acceptable
- Submitting an English language certificate is considered an advantage
- Submit a complete application, including two reference letters.
Final-year bachelor’s students are also eligible to apply, provided they meet the degree requirements by the time of enrolment.
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Application Timeline and Deadlines
The application call for the PlantHealth EMJM scholarship 2026–2027 intake has final deadline to apply is 31 December 2025 (CET).