Applications for Erasmus Mundus Joint Master “Copernicus Master in Digital Earth – CDE” are open!

by | Nov 12, 2025 | News

The new application call for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master “Copernicus Master in Digital Earth” (CDE), for the academic year 2026/2027 is now open, and the official call document is attached. In addition to the general call, we have four (4) full scholarships available for students from the Western Balkans.
The CDE programme is a two-year English-language residential interdisciplinary master’s focused on Earth Observation and Geoinformatics, supported by the Copernicus initiative. It is jointly delivered by:
  • University of Salzburg (PLUS) and University of South Brittany (UBS) in France for the GeoData Science and AI4EO track.
  • Palacky University of Olomouc (UPOL) in the Czech Republic for the GeoVisualisation and GeoCommunication track.
Call Details:
📅 Open: November 10, 2025
📅 Deadline: January 18, 2026 (23:59 CET)
🌍 Global call for candidates from Europe and beyond
✔ Applications are welcomed from highly motivated candidates who can demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence and a profound interest in the field of geospatial applications.
✔ Study across leading European universities & learn to bridge science, technology, and policy.
✔ Engage in coursework transforming Copernicus & EO data into value & join a truly international programme.
✔ Embark on tuition-free studies, we provide a fee waiver for participation costs to all selected students.
For more details, please visit:
📧 Contact: msc-cde@plus.ac.at
We are pleased to receive applications from students with a geospatial background who are eager to advance their careers in Earth Observation and Digital Earth technologies.
 

“The EMJM programme offers graduates and young professionals an exceptional opportunity to expand their expertise in Earth observation and geoinformatics (EO*GI) through advanced scientific courses, integrated internships, and blended learning experiences at leading European universities. Applicants should have a solid educational background relevant to the programme and meet all academic qualifications required for admission. The ability and strong interest to work effectively in an international and interdisciplinary environment, as well as very good English language skills, are essential.” Selection Committee Chairs: Prof. Vít Voženílek, Prof. Sébastien Lefèvre, and Prof. Stefan Lang, Joint Programme Coordinator.