A fully funded Master’s program in security and cloud computing is currently accepting applications. An Erasmus Mundus fully funded scholarship program is available for Master’s studies in security and cloud computing. The scholarship is open to students worldwide. In addition to the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, students may also apply for other scholarships available for this program. We will discuss the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship program in this blog and guide you through the application process.
If you are a computer science, information technology, or mathematics student, you are eligible to apply for this program. Additionally, if you know someone who holds a Bachelor’s degree in any of the aforementioned fields, please share this opportunity with them.
Before Getting into the details of eligibility criteria and application procedures, let’s provide you an overview of the Master’s program in security and cloud computing.
Overview of Masters program in security and cloud computing
The Master’s program in security and cloud computing is a unique program. It combines strong security knowledge with hands-on R&D skills in cloud computing. It prepares students to become professional engineers who can innovate. Meanwhile, build the next generation of cloud and mobile computing services and applications.
The program is offered by six prestigious universities in Europe including;
- Aalto University in Finland
- KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
- Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
- University of Tartu in Estonia
- and EURECOM in France.
Students spend the first year of the program at Aalto University. They take courses in information security, cloud computing, and other relevant topics. In the second year, students move to one of the other consortium universities to specialize in a particular area of security or cloud computing.
The program also includes a joint summer school and a summer internship, which provide students with opportunities to network with other students and professionals in the field.
Here are some of the key features of the program:
- Focus on both security and cloud computing: This combination is essential for professionals who want to design and build secure cloud-based applications.
- Mobility scheme: Students have the opportunity to study at two different universities and specialize in a particular area of interest.
- Joint summer activities: These activities provide students with networking opportunities and exposure to the latest research in the field.
- Strong industry connections: The program has strong relationships with companies in the security and cloud computing industry, which provide students with internships and job opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria for Masters in Security and cloud computing
Students applying for fully funded scholarship program must go through the criteria for admission for Masters in security and cloud computing as follows:
General Admission Requirements
You must fulfill the following general eligibility requirements:
- Your previous higher education institution must be officially recognized.
- Your previous degree must meet our requirements.
- Your English language test scores must fulfill minimum requirements and you must submit the test result before the application deadline.
- You must submit your online application and all compulsory application documents before the application deadline.
Academic Criteria for Admission
- Have a high-quality Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology or mathematics.
- Applicants with degrees in other fields will be considered if they have sufficient studies in the required subject areas.
- Applicants with excellent academic performance in their previous studies will be favored.
- Applicants with relevant work experience, professional certificates, and online courses will be considered.
- Good English language test
Motivation and Commitment
- Applicants motivation to study in any of the program universities.
- Applicants commitment to full-time studies with a plan to complete the Master’s degree in two years.
- Applicants should clearly express their reasons for applying and describe why they would be excellent candidates for the program.
Compulsory Application Documents
- Scanned color copy of the original Bachelor’s degree certificate/diploma or a certificate of equivalent studies (if graduated)
- Authorized translation of the degree certificate/diploma into English, if applicable
- Scanned color copy of the original official transcript of records
- Authorized translation of the transcript of records into English, if applicable
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Copy of a valid passport or an official government-issued identification card with photo, including information on citizenship
- Proof of place of residency
- Proof of English language proficiency
Additional Application Documents (Requested):
- Two academic recommendation letters
- Course descriptions of relevant courses taken
- Scanned color copies of possible other higher education degrees or studies (if taken), and their transcripts of records with authorized translations (if applicable).
- Copies of relevant work certificates, publications, or other relevant activities (if available)
- GMAT/GRE test result (if available)
Certified (Attested) Copies of Educational Documents:
- After the admissions results are published in February-March 2024, the admitted students to SECCLO must submit certified (attested) hard copies of their Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcript of records by 8 August 2024.
How to Apply for the fully funded scholarship program
There is no separate application for the scholarship. You can apply for a fully funded scholarship at the time of applying for admission.
- Study our admission requirements
- Prepare for the admission
- Fill in and submit the online application: Carefully fill out the form and upload all required documents.
- Submit your language test scores : submit it by January 18, 2024.
- Monitor your email for our message and complement your application
- Your application fulfills our general eligibility requirements and proceeds to the academic evaluation.
- The selection results will be published in February or March 2024.
Deadline for Fully funded scholarship
Deadline for submitting the online application form with all requested application documents is 4 January 2024 at 3 pm (GMT +2). Final deadline for the English language test result is 18 January 2024.
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