The International Master of Science in Fire Safety Engineering (IMFSE) programme shapes the next generation of fire safety engineering experts capable of tackling the global fire safety challenges in the built environment and beyond.
The IMFSE programme is a 2-year full-time educational Master programme set up in the Erasmus+ framework offering an internationally recognized joint master degree commonly organized by 11 partners.
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Erasmus Mundus IMFSE Scholarship 2027 | Master's in Fire Safety Engineering Master's Scholarship
| Application Deadline | 31 Jan 2027 |
| Country to study | Australia, Belgium, China, France, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States |
| School to study | ETH Zurich, Ghent University, Lund University, The University of Queensland, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), University of Edinburgh, University of Maryland, University of Poitiers, University of Science and Technology of China, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, ZAG – FRISBEE |
| Type | Masters |
| Sponsor | Erasmus Mundus |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of Erasmus Mundus IMFSE Scholarship 2027 | Master's in Fire Safety Engineering Master's Scholarship
- €1,400 per month
- Tuition fee is waived
Requirements for Erasmus Mundus IMFSE Scholarship 2027 | Master's in Fire Safety Engineering Master's Scholarship Qualification
There is no nationality restriction. All applicants from all nationalities are welcome in the programme.
Academic Requirements
- A prerequisite for admission is that applicants have a Bachelor (or Master) degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution (minimum 3 years full-time study or 180 ECTS credits) in civil / structural / mechanical / electrical / chemical / industrial engineering, material sciences, chemistry, physics, applied physics, architecture, urbanism and spatial planning or a related discipline.
Note: Students in their last year of such a study programme at the time of application will also be considered for admission. It is the applicant's responsibility that the required degree is obtained prior to the start of the IMFSE programme.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component. IMFSE do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements.
- TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition) before 21 January 2026: total 92 with at least 20 in each component We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet the English language requirements.
- TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition) from 21 January 2026: total 4.5 with at least 4.0 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet the English language requirements.
- C1 Advanced (CAE) / C2 Proficiency (CPE): total 176 with at least 169 in each component.
- Trinity ISE: ISE II with distinctions in all four components.
- Oxford ELLT: total 7 with at least 6 in each component. We do not accept Oxford ELLT Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements.
- Oxford Test of English Advanced: total 145 with at least 135 in each component.
How old your English language tests can be:
The following English language tests must be no more than two years old on the 1st of the month in which your programme starts, regardless of your nationality:
- IELTS Academic
- TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition)
- Trinity ISE
- Oxford ELLT
- Oxford Test of English Advanced
Special Note on exemptions
- Exemptions always need to be requested and approved by the IMFSE Selection Committee.
- It is not possible to be exempt just because you have studied a Bachelor degree in English.
- You need to check the accepted English language qualifications as listed on the website of The University of Edinburgh.
Degree Verification
- Ghent University will be using a global verification service (Qualification Check), to authenticate academic degrees and documents.
- Previously, applicants were required to have their documents legalized in order to ascertain the authenticity of your diploma. If for some reason the Qualification Check does not work or you are having issues, visit the website mentioned above to find the appropriate info and contacts.
Documents Required for Application
You will need to submit (online, possibly also in hard copies) the following documents, so start well in advance to collect this documentation:
- Passport photo
- Copy of your passport (or other official identification proof for EEA students)
- (Europass) CV
- Personal Statement
- Your Higher Education (Bachelor/Master) degree and Transcript of Records. If they are not available in English, Dutch, French or German, a sworn translation of these will be required!
- English language certificate*
- 2 reference letters
- Other documentation you deem relevant
The documents need to be submitted before the deadline.
*Note: It is possible to send us your English language certificate after the submission deadline, but definitely before the start of the programme. Possible admission will remain conditional until the file is complete. Also note that without a valid language certificate your application is incomplete and you might have lower chances of receiving a scholarship.
Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027
Application Deadline
January 31, 2027How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Erasmus Mundus on oasis.ugent.be to apply
- Check if you meet the admission requirements.
- Have all the necessary documents ready to complete your application.
- Fill out and submit the application form prior to the set deadlines.
- Your file will be evaluated by the selection committee. You will notified on whether you are eligible to be admitted or to be granted a scholarship. If you are not eligible, you will be notified of this and your application ends here.
- If you are deemed eligible to be admitted as either a scholarship or self funded student, you will be invited for an online interview, which is the last phase in the application procedure
Scholarship applicants: interviews in February
Self-sponsored applicants: interviews after file reviews and when suitable for both parties
For more information, kindly visit IMFSE Scholarship webpage.
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