Sustainable Forest and Nature Management Joint Masters Scholarship by Erasmus Mundus 2026

The Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters programme in Sustainable Forest and Nature Management (SUFONAMA) is a two-year worldclass integrated programme aimed at qualifying graduates for dealing with the enormous challenges in sustainable management of natural resources, namely the challenge of management of forests and nature areas in an integrated landscape context. This degree programme qualifies the student for an international career in sustainable forest and nature management as well as in the areas of environmental protection and conservation.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 15, 2026
• ValueFully Funded
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorErasmus Mundus
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship is awarded to the best students admitted each year to the programme from all over the world. 
• The scholarship amounts to a maximum of 33,600 € (1400 € per month for up to 24 months). 
• All scholarship holders are granted a tuition fee waiver. 

To be eligible for the scholarship, you must:

• comply with the Erasmus Mundus Mobility Requirement
• be a full-time student on the programme. 

Requirements

If you have completed or are in your final semester of a relevant Bachelor’s degree programme from a recognised/accredited university, you are eligible to apply for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters’ in Sustainable Forest and Nature Management (SUFONAMA). 

Bachelor's degrees that automatically fulfil the academic requirements

Applicants with one of the following Bachelor’s or Professional Bachelor’s degrees automatically fulfil the academic requirements for admission to the MSc Programme in Sustainable Forest and Nature Management:

• Biology (biologi), Geography and Geoinformatics (geografi og geoinformatik) or Natural Resources (naturressourcer) from University of Copenhagen.
• Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology, Ecosystem Management or Ecosystem Sciences from University of Göttingen
• Forest Science or Biology from Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
• Forestry and Environmental Sciences from University of Florence, Marche Polytechnic University, University of Naples Federico II, University of Basilicata, Palermo University, University of Turin or University of Tuscia.
• Forestry and Environmental Technologies from University of Molise or University of Padova.
• Biology, Geography or Agrobiology from Aarhus University.
• Biology or Geography from Aalborg University
• Biology, Technological and Socio-Economic Planning (TekSam-Miljøplanlægning), Natural Sciences or Geography from Roskilde University
• Natural Sciences (international Bachelor’s degree) from Roskilde University
• Biology from University of Southern Denmark
• Forest and Landscape Engineering (skov- og landskabsingeniør) or Urban Landscape Engineering (urban landskabsingeniør) from University of Copenhagen.

Other Bachelor’s degrees

Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree, Professional Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from Danish or international universities other than those listed above are qualified for admission to the MSc Programme in Sustainable Forest and Nature Management if the programme includes at least one of the following:

• 20 ECTS within forestry
• 20 ECTS within biology
• 20 ECTS within ecology
• 20 ECTS within natural resource management
• 20 ECTS within nature management
• 20 ECTS within physical geography

To gain admission to the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s (EMJM) in Sustainable Forest and Nature Management (SUFONAMA), you must document your English language proficiency. 

Selection Process

There is no BSc Programme with reserved access for this programme.

If the number of qualified applicants to the programme exceeds the number of places available, applicants will be prioritised according to the following criteria:

• Grades achieved in relevant courses*
• Grade-point average achieved in qualifying degree.

*Relevant courses include courses in botany, zoology, population/community ecology, systems ecology, plant physiology, cytology, soil science and biogeochemistry.

Application Documents

As part of your application, you must?submit?all required documentation (see below). All documentation must be in English.? 

• Transcript of grades
• Self-assessment
• Course descriptions of courses from your self-assessment
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Your GPA
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Copy or scan of passport/national ID
• Letter of motivation (only if you apply for an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship)
• Letters of recommendation (only if you apply for an Erasmus Mundus Scholarship)
• Proof of your current residence
• Official diploma

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Application Deadline

January 15, 2026

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Erasmus Mundus on dans.stads.dk to apply

For more information, kindly visit SUFONAMA scholarship webpage.