What the funding covers
- Erasmus Mundus scholarship: the €9,000 participation costs, including health insurance, plus €1,400 a month for up to 12 months, worth up to €25,800.
- Up to 7 Erasmus Mundus scholarships for students from partner countries such as Ghana and up to 3 for programme countries each year.
- Consortium scholarships: up to two of €9,000 (full tuition), four of €6,000 and six of €3,000.
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 up to 12 months |
| Deposit | €250, refunded on registration |
Who can apply
- Applicants of every nationality.
- A degree in civil engineering, architecture or equivalent: a bachelor's of 240 ECTS, or 300 ECTS (bachelor's plus master's) for tracks that include Florence.
- 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, or another recognised certificate.
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, which closes on 15 January 2027. Only the first call awards Erasmus Mundus scholarships.
- Upload a motivation letter of 1,500 to 3,500 characters, a Europass CV, diplomas, transcripts with syllabi, English certificates, any work certificates, two recommendation letters (through the portal) and proof of residence issued within the last 12 months.
- The top 60 are told by 15 February 2027, interviewed from 22 to 26 February, and receive admission decisions by 5 March 2027.
- Later calls close on 15 April and 15 June 2027 for consortium scholarships and self-funded places.
Before you apply: things to know
- A four-year Ghanaian or Nigerian engineering or architecture bachelor's normally gives the 240 ECTS needed; Florence tracks need 300.
- Admitted students pay a €250 deposit, refunded when they register at the first university.
- On 7 November 2026 the first-call form was marked as opening soon, so check the page in early December.
Common questions
When is the TERRA scholarship deadline?
15 January 2027, the first call. Only the first call gives Erasmus Mundus scholarships.
Who can apply to TERRA?
Graduates in civil engineering, architecture or an equivalent field with 240 ECTS, or 300 ECTS for tracks through Florence.
How long is TERRA?
One academic year, from September to July.
A working timeline
Counting back from the next deadline (Jan 15, 2027). Steps marked NOW are already due if you start today.
Oct 23, 2026 · NOWResearch the route in depth: confirm eligibility, costs and every required document
Nov 6, 2026 · NOWAsk your referees (for a PhD, email potential supervisors with a short, specific pitch)
Nov 20, 2026Write the first full draft of your motivation letter or statement of purpose
Dec 4, 2026Order transcripts and certified translations · book any language test
Dec 18, 2026Second draft: get feedback from someone who reads critically
Jan 1, 2027Finalise every document and complete the online form
Jan 8, 2027Submit, but never on the last day
Jan 15, 2027Deadline