EMIMEP Erasmus Mundus European Master For Industry in Microwave Electronics and Photonics

The EMIMEP Erasmus Mundus program is a fully funded two-year master’s degree designed to prepare students for careers in advanced microwave electronics and photonics. It combines academic excellence with strong industry connections, giving students both theoretical knowledge and practical exposure. With EMIMEP Erasmus Mundus, students study across top European universities, gaining global experience while receiving a scholarship that covers tuition fees, a monthly stipend, travel, visa, and insurance.

Through EMIMEP Erasmus Mundus, students explore key fields like microwave electronics, photonics, quantum technologies, graphene, meta-surfaces, lasers, nanophotonics, and biomedical optics. The program not only provides a strong academic foundation but also ensures professional growth with industrial weeks, summer schools, and seminars. By the end of the program, graduates are well-equipped to continue their careers in research, PhD programs, or industry positions worldwide.

Project Status

• Status: Active Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree
• Start date: September 2023
• End date: October 2029
• Action Type: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJM)

Description of the EMIMEP Erasmus Mundus program

The EMIMEP Erasmus Mundus program is an international master’s degree focused on training engineers in high-frequency electronics and photonics. It is offered jointly by four leading European universities: the University of Limoges (France), the University of Brescia (Italy), the University of the Basque Country (Spain), and Friedrich Schiller University Jena (Germany). During the first year, students study together in Limoges and Brescia, while in the second year, they select one of the four universities for specialization and thesis work.

Key features of the EMIMEP Erasmus Mundus program

• Duration: Two years, 120 ECTS credits
• Erasmus Mundus Scholarship: Tuition fee waiver, monthly stipend of 1,400 euros, travel allowance, visa cost coverage, health and travel insurance
• Joint or multiple master’s degrees awarded by partner universities
• Specialized modules: microwave engineering, photonics, quantum technologies, graphene, nanophotonics, biomedical optics, and meta-surfaces
• Research and Industrial Week, European Microwave Week, and Summer School events
• Access to over 50 industry and research partners across Europe

Mobility tracks of the EMIMEP Erasmus Mundus program

• Semester 1: University of Limoges, France
• Semester 2: University of Brescia, Italy
• Semester 3: Choice of Limoges, Brescia, Basque Country, or Jena
• Semester 4: Master’s thesis at any of the partner universities
• Additional mobility: participation in Research & Industrial Week, European Microwave Week, and Summer School

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Photonics, Applied Physics, or a related field
• At least 4 weeks of research or professional experience
• Proof of English language proficiency (minimum CEFR B1 or equivalent test score such as IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE)
• Required documents: transcripts, degree certificate, CV, motivation letter, three reference letters, passport or ID copy, and certified English translations where necessary

How to apply for EMIMEP Erasmus Mundus program

Applicants must apply online through the official admission portal. Applications usually open in November and close in March for scholarship applicants. Candidates must upload all required documents, including proof of English proficiency, academic transcripts, motivation letter, and reference letters. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for an online interview before final selection.

Tips to win the EMIMEP Erasmus Mundus program

• Write a strong motivation letter showing your interest in microwave electronics and photonics.
• Highlight relevant academic projects, internships, or work experience in related fields.
• Choose referees who can speak about your technical skills and academic potential.
• Prepare for the interview by reviewing concepts in signal processing, RF circuits, optics, and electromagnetism.
• Show enthusiasm for studying in multiple European countries under the EMIMEP Erasmus Mundus program.

Application Timeline

Curriculum Structure of the program

• Year 1: Core courses in Limoges (semester 1) and Brescia (semester 2)
• Year 2: Specialization at one of the partner universities (semester 3)
• Final semester: Master’s thesis at chosen partner university
• Continuous academic activities include seminars, research events, industry weeks, and summer schools

Coordinator Contact

• Coordinating University: University of Limoges, France
• Other partners: University of Brescia (Italy), University of the Basque Country (Spain), Friedrich Schiller University Jena (Germany)
• For inquiries, applicants can contact the program coordination team through the official channels of the University of Limoges.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)