What the funding covers
- Erasmus Mundus scholarship: the €9,000 participation costs plus €1,400 a month, up to €25,800.
- Up to 7 Erasmus Mundus scholarships a year for partner-country students such as those from Ghana and Nigeria, up to 3 for programme countries and 4 more for other regions.
- Consortium scholarships: up to two of €9,000, three of €6,500 and six of €4,500, mostly in the first call.
What you will still pay
| Cost | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Participation costs (€9,000) | Covered by the Erasmus Mundus scholarship |
| Living costs | €1,400 a month for scholarship holders |
| Deposit | At least €250, returned on enrolment |
Who can apply
- Applicants of any nationality in the first call.
- A degree in civil, mechanical, industrial, materials, aeronautical or polymer engineering or a related field: a bachelor's of 240 ECTS, or 300 ECTS (bachelor's plus master's) for tracks that include Naples.
- Final-year students can apply if they graduate before 31 July 2027.
- English for applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 72 or paper 525, less than three years old. Without one you may submit a declaration, which can lower your score.
Which nationalities can apply
Every nationality can apply.
Documents you will need
- Motivation letter, 1,500 to 3,500 characters
- Europass CV
- Diplomas and transcripts with syllabi
- English certificate
- Two recommendation letters
- Proof of residence from the last 12 months
How to apply
- Apply in the first call by 31 January 2027 at 23:59 UTC. Its form was marked as opening soon on 7 November 2026.
- Upload a motivation letter of 1,500 to 3,500 characters, a Europass CV, diplomas, transcripts with grades and syllabi, English certificates, work certificates if any, two recommendation letters (through the portal) and proof of residence issued in the last 12 months.
- Preselection results come by 12 March 2027, video interviews run from 15 to 26 March, and admission decisions arrive by 31 March 2027.
- Second and third calls close on 11 June and 15 July 2027, without Erasmus Mundus scholarships.
Before you apply: things to know
- A four-year engineering bachelor's from Ghana or Nigeria normally gives the 240 ECTS needed; Naples tracks need 300.
- Admitted students pay a deposit of at least €250, refunded or deducted from fees when they enrol.
- The course runs from 1 October 2027 to the end of September 2028.
Common questions
When is the FRP++ scholarship deadline?
31 January 2027 at 23:59 UTC, the first call. Only the first call gives Erasmus Mundus scholarships.
Which engineers can apply to FRP++?
Civil, mechanical, industrial, materials, aeronautical and polymer engineers, or related fields, with 240 ECTS (300 for Naples tracks).
How long is FRP++?
One academic year (60 ECTS), from 1 October 2027.
A working timeline
Counting back from the next deadline (Jan 31, 2027). Steps marked NOW are already due if you start today.
Nov 8, 2026 · NOWResearch the route in depth: confirm eligibility, costs and every required document
Nov 22, 2026Ask your referees (for a PhD, email potential supervisors with a short, specific pitch)
Dec 6, 2026Write the first full draft of your motivation letter or statement of purpose
Dec 20, 2026Order transcripts and certified translations · book any language test
Jan 3, 2027Second draft: get feedback from someone who reads critically
Jan 17, 2027Finalise every document and complete the online form
Jan 24, 2027Submit, but never on the last day
Jan 31, 2027Deadline