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International Master of Science in Rural Development (IMRD) 2027
| Official name | International Master of Science in Rural Development (IMRD) 2027 |
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| Sponsor country | Belgium |
| Amount / funding | Erasmus Mundus scholarship: contribution to participation costs (tuition fees, library and laboratory costs, full insurance coverage and other mandatory costs) + contribution to travel and installation costs + monthly subsistence allowance for the programme duration. VLIR-UOS scholarships are NOT available for intake 2027. Ghent University Top-up Grants (partial tuition waiver + €654 per month) may be offered to selected candidates from OECD-DAC-list countries. |
| Deadline | 28 February 2027 (non-European students and all scholarship-seeking students; European students not seeking a scholarship: 31 May 2027) |
| Start date | September 2027 |
| Minimum requirements | Bachelor's degree; English proficiency (recent Academic IELTS score of 6.5, TOEFL iBT of 80, CEFR B2 issued by a European university language centre, or Cambridge CAE Advanced). Two-year programme (120 ECTS) jointly organised by 15 universities in rural development, with the first semester (General Entrance Module, 30–35 ECTS) at Ghent University. Non-European students and all scholarship-seeking students: 28 February 2027. European students who do not wish to apply for a scholarship: 31 May 2027. Tuition: €4,500 per year for European students, €9,000 per year for non-European students. Erasmus Mundus scholarships are awarded to a selection of top-ranked candidates each year, with final selection at the IMRD selection committee meeting at the end of March or early April. VLIR-UOS scholarships are not available for intake 2027. |
| Short description | Two-year joint master in rural development across 15 universities, training experts in agricultural and rural strategies, rural economics and policy, with Erasmus Mundus scholarships for top-ranked applicants. |
| Official application link | Apply on the official page → |
Level: Master's · Funding type: full · Field: 11 Agriculture & Food Science
Application checklist
- Apply for admission to the IMRD programme through Ghent University
- Submit by 28 February 2027 if you are a non-European student or any scholarship-seeking student (European students not seeking a scholarship: 31 May 2027)
- Prepare proof of English proficiency (recent Academic IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, CEFR B2 from a European university language centre, or Cambridge CAE Advanced)
- Prepare degree certificate, transcripts and motivation materials
- Note that selection is finalised at the IMRD selection committee meeting at the end of March or early April
Application tips
- Treat 28 February 2027 as the real scholarship deadline even if you are European — the later 31 May date is for European students who do not want a scholarship.
- Do not plan around VLIR-UOS for 2027: Ghent's own listing states no VLIR-UOS scholarships are available for intake 2027.
- The programme is jointly organised by 15 universities with extensive mobility, so check the mobility tracks and first-semester General Entrance Module at Ghent before choosing tracks.
- Top-up Grants are a separate, partial award for DAC-list candidates — do not present them as a full scholarship in your planning.
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