Applications open for the The Erasmus Mundus Master’s Programme in Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Societies (AISS) 2025-2026 intake
The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Programme in Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Societies (AISS) is a transformative educational initiative designed to empower students to use artificial intelligence (AI) for societal good. This program focuses on sustainability, AI solutions, and participatory design methods that engage citizens.
In This article we dive deep into the details about this exciting Erasmus Mundus opportunity.
Scholarship and Programme Summary
Program Name: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Programme in Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Societies (AISS)
Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)
Start Date: October 2025
Application Deadline: February 16, 2025
Scholarship Benefits: Full tuition, travel costs, monthly stipend, and health insurance
Degrees Awarded: Master of Arts in Social Sciences (MA), Master of Science in Sustainable Information Technologies (MSc), and Master of Social Science
AISS Scholarship Benefits
Participants in the AISS program receive comprehensive support, including:
Full Tuition Coverage: All tuition fees are covered by the scholarship.
Travel Costs: Reimbursement for travel expenses related to the program.
Monthly Stipend: A monthly stipend of €1400 to cover living expenses.
Health Insurance: Coverage for health insurance during the program.
Internships: Hands-on internships to gain practical experience.
Multiple Degrees: Graduates receive degrees from three prestigious European universities.
Participating Universities
The AISS program is a collaboration between three leading European universities:
Tallinn University, School of Digital Technologies (Estonia)
Tampere University, Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences (Finland)
Lusofona University, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technologies (Portugal)
Curriculum, Program Structure, and Tracks
The AISS program is structured to provide a comprehensive education in AI and sustainability, with a focus on participatory design methods. The curriculum includes:
- Module 1: Introduction to Sustainable Societies
- Module 2: AI and Data-Driven Decisions
- Module 3: Participatory Design Methods
- Module 4: Interdisciplinary Project-Based Course
- Module 5: Professional Placement and Master’s Thesis
🧑🏻🎓 The programme consists of the following academically dependent specialisations, which are studied in parallel in 3 different locations:
Enrolling in Tallinn, basic studies in sustainable societies, AI and data and design.
Continuing in Porto with a mix of electives and basic studies.
Arriving at Tampere, studies are in the form of an Interdisciplinary Project-based course with real clients.
Last semester focuses on professional placement and master’s thesis and allows students to choose a place from Tampere, Tallinn and Porto for their studies.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the AISS program, applicants must:
Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. computer science engineering)
Have a strong academic record.
Demonstrate proficiency in English.
Be open-minded, creative, and interested in sustainability and AI.
English Language Proficiency Requirements
The certificates acknowledged of English Language Proficiency are:
IELTS: 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5,5 in each component).
TOEFL iBT Test: score of 92 or above
C1 Advanced: 169 (with a minimum of 169 in each component)
C2 Proficiency; 169 (with a minimum of 169 in each component)
ℹ️ Exemption
Only applicants who have completed their previous levels of education or their previous studies fully in English in the United States, Canada, the Commonwealth of Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Switzerland or the EU/EEA countries (attested proof from the previous educational institution required), will be exempted from submitting an international language test as a proof of their English proficiency.
Application Procedure and Requirements
1. Programme Specific Requirements
I). Skillset
Applicants are expected to submit a portfolio with a set of selected works, demonstrating their previous experience and skill set on a professional level. The portfolio can include videos, images, sketches, 3D visualisations and graphic or interactive presentations, applications, GitHub links, research, or citizen activity projects. The expected format of the portfolio is as follows:
Up to 5 individual works with a brief description.
The individual pieces of work should represent and identify the candidate’s best skills.
Each work’s description should include a summary and relevant background information.
In all cases, the applicant should clearly explain the skill set required for the project and their contribution
II). Motivation Video
The motivation video (max 1 min 30 s) should provide a clear overview of the applicant’s intention to study in the AISS joint master’s programme. The motivation video positions the applicant’s interests within the current research topics and future workforce.
🌐 See Details about the Programme-specific requirements on this webpage.
2. Other Mandatory enclosures
Identity: Identity Card or Passport
University certificate: Copies of education documents from previous degree.
CV
Transcripts: Academic Transcript of Records. This transcript must contain all the courses taken during the entire bachelor's degree.
English language: Evidence of English as outlined above.
⚠️ When submitting the documents, make sure you follow the Country-specific Requirements. Country-specific requirements may state for example, that your documents need to be certified in a particular way.
🌐 See more details about application documents and requirements on this webpage.
Application Procedure
Applications to the Erasmus Mundus AISS Programme are administered at Tallinn University's DreamApply Online Application Portal.
🔗 Direct Link to the Programme's webpage at DreamApply system here
ℹ️ For further information about the application process and to answer your inquiries, You can contact the admissions office by email at: (admissions@tlu.ee)
🗓️ Application Deadline: 16 Feb 2025.
🌐🔗 For Further information visit the official programme website linked below :
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