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VLIR-UOS ICP Connect — MSc Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management (Oceans and Lakes)
| Official name | VLIR-UOS ICP Connect — MSc Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management (Oceans and Lakes) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor country | Belgium |
| Amount / funding | Full VLIR-UOS ICP Connect scholarship covering tuition, travel, insurance and living costs (per the VLIR-UOS call; monthly allowance details on the VLIR-UOS pages) |
| Deadline | VLIR-UOS scholarship application deadline 1 February (Ghent programme page); overall ICP Connect call deadline 28 February 2027; programme starts 1 September 2027 |
| Start date | 1 September 2027 |
| Minimum requirements | Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, geology, geography, geomatics, bio-engineering or environmental sciences (other science bachelors assessed on competences); minimum 3 years with good overall scores (at least upper second class or equivalent); English CEFR B2; 2-year programme (120 ECTS) jointly offered by Ghent University, University of Antwerp and Vrije Universiteit Brussel; VLIR-UOS scholarship for applicants from 25 eligible countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America; one ICP Connect application per year |
| Short description | The VLIR-UOS ICP Connect scholarship funds the two-year interuniversity Master's in Marine and Lacustrine Science and Management (Oceans and Lakes) in Belgium, starting September 2027. |
| Official application link | Apply on the official page → |
Level: MSc · Funding type: full · Field: 06 Environment & Sustainability
Application checklist
- Pre-registration to the Oceans and Lakes programme
- VLIR-UOS scholarship application completed by 1 February
- Bachelor's degree of minimum 3 years with good overall scores (at least upper second class or equivalent)
- English CEFR level B2
Application tips
- Pre-register first: only applicants allowed to apply for the scholarship may complete the scholarship application by 1 February
- Note the programme-specific scholarship deadline (1 February) is earlier than the overall ICP Connect call deadline (28 February 2027)
- Choose among the majors: Global Change Impacts on Ecology and Biodiversity, Conservation Biology and Ecosystem Management, Environmental Impact and Remediation, or Marine and Lacustrine Geosciences
- Check the 25 eligible countries (Africa, Asia, Latin America) and the age limits (initial Master 35, advanced Master 45 on 1 January of the intake year)
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