Erasmus Mundus Master’s Programme in Applied Cybersecurity 2026

The Erasmus Mundus Master’s Programme in Applied Cybersecurity (CYBERMACS) 2026 is a prestigious 2-year fully funded MSc programme supported by the European Union. Students study across Germany and Turkey with a focus on cybersecurity and benefit from international mobility, academic excellence, and industry exposure.

The programme covers full tuition fees, travel support, and a €1400 monthly stipend, making it one of the most competitive opportunities for students pursuing careers in cybersecurity.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: 15 December 2025
2. Study Level: Master’s
3. Host Country: Germany, Turkey
4. Sponsor: Erasmus Mundus
5. Course Of Study: Cybersecurity
6. Type: Fully Funded
7. Eligible Gender: Men and Women
8. Eligible Country: All countries

Eligibility Criteria for Erasmus Mundus Master’s Programme in Applied Cybersecurity 2026

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree awarded by a university or a higher education institution.

1. The awarding institution has to be a recognized part of the official national education system of the country, i.e., to be listed as a degree-granting higher education institution by the country where it is located or by a relevant international organization such as UNESCO.
2. The scope of a relevant degree awarded by a higher education institution must be equivalent to minimum 180 ACTS credits or at least four years of full-time study. The degree must give eligibility for Master’s degree studies in the awarding country.

Applicants in their final year of studies are eligible to apply provided that they will graduate by 17 August 2025. If the applicant is not able to graduate on time or fails to deliver a degree certificate by the given deadline, their conditional acceptance to the programme will be cancelled.

Documents Required for Application

Required documentation must be uploaded as digital copies and in English language. The required documents are:

1. A completed application form
2. Curriculum Vitae (preferred format: Europass)
3. A cover letter (max. 1000 words) demonstrating the consistency between the Programme’s objectives and the applicant’s motivation, academic/professional background, and professional project.
4. A scan of passport (a scan of the national ID will be accepted conditionally if the applicant does not have a passport at the time of application).
5. A proof of residence (residence certificate or a certificate from the applicant’s workplace, study institution or training institution; certified translation to English).
6. A scan of an official 1st cycle degree diploma or other eligible diploma in bachelor fields mentioned in here along with an official supplement listing courses taken and the respective grades (certified translation to English). If the applicant has not completed the 1st cycle degree at the time of application, she/he must send available transcripts, proof of current enrollment, and a declaration of the end date. The bachelor diploma must bear university’s and the relevant Higher Education Institution’s stamp.
7. At least two recommendation letters specifying the contact details of the referees.
8. Certificates of English language proficiency.

Benefits of Erasmus Mundus Master’s Programme in Applied Cybersecurity 2026

1. The cost of participation in the programme,
2. Travel
3. €1400/monthly stipend

How to Apply

1. First, you will provide your personal information to start your application process.
2. To do so, you can use this link to access the application page.
3. You will be redirected to the sign-in page. You can create a new account on this page using the “Don’t have an account yet? Sign Up!” link. Here, you will provide us with your active e-mail address. We will create your account on the application system with this e-mail address and send you the login credentials. So be sure to check your inbox. (Also, don’t forget about the “spam” folder)
4. If you do not get an e-mail, please contact us at “info@cybermacs.eu”. If all is good, you can sign in to the system.
5. You will be requested to reset your password upon first sign-in in. After the reset process, you can log in with your new password.
6. When you log in, you will be on the main page. On this page, you will see menu items for reviewing and updating your information. Please provide your personal information before uploading any documents.
7. On the “Personal information form”, when you click the “Update Personal Information” button, your information will be stored. You can change/update your information anytime you want until the end of the application process.
8. The same conditions apply to document uploads as well. Please note that you should upload all documents together while uploading or updating “Recommendation Letter” or “Publication” documents.
9. Now you can relax; you have started your application process. So it is a good idea to check your application documents and upload them by the end of the application period.

If you face any issues, please feel free to contact us. “info@cybermacs.eu”

For more details, visit Cybermacs Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

December 15, 2025

Application Link(s)

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