DENSYS Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2026 Intake Admissions Open
Europe is no longer experimenting with clean energy — it is rebuilding its entire power system, and it needs globally trained engineers to lead that transformation. For international students aiming to stand at the intersection of renewable energy, smart grids, digital systems, and sustainability engineering, the Erasmus Mundus Decentralised Smart Energy Systems (DENSYS 2.0) Scholarship 2026 is one of the most strategic fully funded master’s opportunities available worldwide. This is not a classroom-only degree — it is a multi-country European training program designed to produce engineers who can design and manage real-world decentralized energy systems across borders.
At its core, the DENSYS 2.0 program is a two-year Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree focused on the future of energy systems beyond centralized power plants. Students are trained in distributed renewable generation, smart grids and digital energy management, energy storage, sector coupling, Energy-to-X technologies, and thermal-electrical system integration. The entire program is taught in English and leads to a joint or double master’s degree, preparing graduates for careers in energy engineering, smart infrastructure, grid innovation, sustainability consulting, and applied research — exactly where Europe’s energy transition is heading.
What makes this opportunity truly global-class is the fully funded Erasmus Mundus scholarship package attached to it. Selected scholars receive a 100% tuition fee waiver, a monthly stipend of around €1,400 for up to 24 months, a travel allowance based on distance, an installation grant at the start of the program, and comprehensive health and accident insurance. Academic activities such as laboratories, summer schools, and mobility costs are also covered, allowing students to focus entirely on learning, innovation, and professional development — not finances.
DENSYS 2.0 is built as a genuinely European academic journey, not a single-campus degree with a short exchange. Students begin their first year at Université de Lorraine in France, which anchors the program with core training in decentralized and smart energy systems. In the third semester, they move to a specialization track at one of three leading institutions — KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, Politecnico di Torino in Italy, or Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya in Spain — each known for excellence in smart grids, energy storage, Energy-to-X technologies, and thermal systems engineering. The final semester is dedicated to a master’s thesis or industry-linked internship, ensuring graduates leave with academic depth, international exposure, and hands-on experience across Europe’s top energy hubs.
The Erasmus Mundus DENSYS 2.0 Scholarship 2026 is open to international students from any country with a background in engineering or closely related STEM fields. Applicants typically come from electrical, mechanical, energy, chemical engineering, physics, or similar disciplines, with a solid foundation in mathematics and physics. As the program is taught entirely in English, candidates must meet the English language requirement through IELTS, TOEFL, or an approved exemption. A strong academic record, a clear motivation for working in smart and sustainable energy systems, and well-prepared documents — including transcripts, CV, motivation letter, and recommendation letters — complete the profile of a competitive applicant. There are no age limits and no nationality restrictions, making this one of the most accessible elite European scholarships for global talent.
For students who want to become part of Europe’s clean-energy rebuild, this scholarship represents more than a master’s degree — it is a direct entry point into the future of global energy engineering. Applications for the Erasmus Mundus Decentralised Smart Energy Systems (DENSYS) Scholarship 2026 are submitted online at https://densys-app.univ-lorraine.fr/, and the last date to apply is 26 January 2026 (Paris time). Successful candidates are usually notified in March 2026, with the program beginning in September 2026 for the 2026–2027 academic year — marking the start of a fully funded, multi-country European journey into one of the world’s most in-demand engineering fields
