2026–2028 Erasmus Mundus EDISS Scholarship for International Students

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The EDISS Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree is a prestigious international program designed to bridge Data Science, Machine Learning, and Software Engineering.

Delivered jointly by four leading European universities, EDISS trains students to integrate data-driven intelligence into modern software and system engineering processes. The program combines academic excellence with hands-on exposure to data pipelines, intelligent systems, DataOps, experimentation platforms, and decision-driven software design.

Graduates of EDISS are equipped to work as software engineers, data scientists, system architects, and ML-driven solution designers in global industries.

Program Name: Engineering of Data-Intensive Intelligent Software Systems (EDISS)
Study Countries: Finland, Sweden, Italy, Spain
Program Type: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree (EMJMD)
Duration: 2 Years
Funding: Fully Funded
Monthly Stipend: €1,400
Application Deadline: 8 January 2026

Participating Universities

• Åbo Akademi University – Finland
• Mälardalen University – Sweden
• University of the Balearic Islands – Spain
• University of L’Aquila – Italy

Program Structure

Year 1:

• Åbo Akademi University (Finland)

Year 2 (Choose one):

• Mälardalen University (Sweden)
• University of L’Aquila (Italy)
• University of the Balearic Islands (Spain)

Degree Award:
Students graduate with a double Master’s degree from two participating universities.

Scholarship Benefits

The Erasmus Mundus EDISS Scholarship provides:

• Full tuition fee coverage
• Comprehensive health insurance
• €1,400 monthly stipend, covering:
  • Accommodation
  • Living expenses
  • Travel costs

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be from any country worldwide
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree (minimum 180 ECTS) in:
  • Computer Science
  • Software Engineering
  • Or a closely related field
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of:
  • Computer Science fundamentals
  • Software Engineering
  • Applied Mathematics
• Provide proof of English language proficiency
• Meet country-specific academic requirements

Required Application Documents

Applicants should prepare the following:

• Academic transcripts
• Diploma certificate or diploma supplement
• English language proficiency certificate
• Valid passport copy
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Two academic recommendation letters
• Motivation video
• Supporting documents (work experience, publications, or academic activities – if available)

Why Choose EDISS?

• Study across four top European countries
• Earn a double Master’s degree
• Gain expertise at the intersection of AI, Data Science, and Software Engineering
• Fully funded through Erasmus Mundus
• Strong career prospects in tech, research, and innovation sectors worldwide

Application Deadline: 8 January 2026

This opportunity is highly competitive, so early preparation is strongly advised.