Membrane Engineering for Sustainable Development (MESD)

To be eligible to apply (for admission and a scholarship), students must meet the following requirements:

Hold a Bologna-system bachelor’s degree or a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, physics, materials engineering, chemical engineering, biochemical engineering, or an equivalent degree, awarded by a recognized college, university, or technical school. Alternatively, recognized professional experience in these fields may be accepted. Students in their final year of study may be admitted provided they submit their diploma and official transcripts before enrollment.
Provide proof of English proficiency, preferably through the TOEFL or IELTS. Other official proof may be accepted. Please consult the list of required documents (minimum required level: CEFR, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: B2).
Submit a completed application form with all required documents. Applicants must complete the application form and submit it exclusively online (see the full procedure at https://mesd.edu.umontpellier.fr/).

There is a single application process for both scholarship recipients and self-paying students. By applying, all candidates will automatically be considered for an EMJM scholarship—no separate application is required. See: https://mesd.edu.umontpellier.fr/how-to-apply/

The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree (EMJM) scholarship is designed to help students cover the costs of participating in the MESD master’s program. It provides financial assistance to cover travel, visa, housing, and living expenses, allowing students to focus on their studies without financial worries.

EMJM Scholarship:

A monthly stipend of 1,400 euros to cover living expenses, calculated over the program’s total duration of 24 months.
The scholarship covers all activities necessary to complete the program, including coursework, research, internships, and thesis preparation.
The scholarships are open to students from around the world. The MESD consortium is committed to maintaining a geographic balance*, ensuring equitable representation of students of various nationalities.

*“EMJM scholarships may be awarded to students from around the world. However, consortia must ensure geographic balance; that is, no more than 10% of the total number of scholarships awarded during the project’s implementation may be granted to candidates of the same nationality (this rule does not apply to additional scholarships for targeted regions of the world, if any).”

MESD students have exclusive access to internships, company visits, and a global network of research laboratories and industry partners.
These unique opportunities not only enhance their employability but also provide them with the skills and experience needed to excel in the job market upon graduation.
Graduates of the MESD program enjoy a high employment rate, supported by a strong professional network and hands-on learning experiences integrated into the program. 90% of graduates are employed within one year of graduation
Most students publish their first research paper during the program, thereby accelerating their careers in both academia and industry.