Applications are open for the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Manufacturing 4.0 by Intelligent and Sustainable Technologies (META 4.0) 2025-2026 intake
The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Manufacturing 4.0 by Intelligent and Sustainable Technologies (META 4.0) is a two-year master's program designed to address the future challenges of manufacturing by educating a new generation of students in digital, sustainable, and smart manufacturing. This program is a collaboration between six leading universities across Europe, offering students a unique opportunity to gain extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in the field. In this article we provide you with a comprehensive guide about this exciting opportunity.
META 4.0 Programme Summary
Duration: 2 years
Mode of Study: Full-time, taught
Mobility: At least two mobility periods across five European countries
Degree Awarded: Multiple degrees will be awarded to graduates based on their study choices/specialization.
Funding Opportunities: Fully Funded Erasmus scholarships available covering Tuition fees, travel costs, and a monthly stipend
Application Deadline: February 15, 2025
Participating Universities
The most prominent universities in Europe in the field of Manufacturing as follows:
France: Ecole Centrale de Lyon, Mines Saint-Etienne
Slovenia: University of Ljubljana
Norway: Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Germany: Technische Universität Chemnitz (TUC)
Italy: Politecnico di Torino
Erasmus Mundus META 4.0 Scholarship Coverage
The Erasmus Mundus scholarship includes:
Coverage of all participation costs for the 4 semesters: tuition fees, library and laboratory costs, and any other mandatory costs related to the student’s participation in the Master study programme;
Scholarship lump sum of 1400 €/month for 24 months for subsistence, student travel, and accommodation costs for the entire programme;
Insurance package, i.e., health insurance, according to the EACEA regulations.
Financial assistance for the specific needs of students with disabilities.
Curriculum, Program Structure, and Tracks
The program is structured around a series of mobility periods over the two years, ensuring at least two mobilities across the five European sites. The curriculum is divided into four main tracks, each focusing on a different aspect of Manufacturing 4.0, Specialization with 4 possible tracks are:
1. Digital Manufacturing: Focuses on digital twins, simulation tools, and cyber-physical systems | at Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway (NTNU).
2. Clean Manufacturing:
Emphasizes sustainable manufacturing processes, quality engineering, and nanotechnologies | at University of Ljubljana in Slovenia.
3. Sustainable Manufacturing: Covers life-cycle analysis, industrial automation, and control engineering | co-taught by Ecole Nationale d’Ingénieurs de Saint-Etienne (ENISE) and Mines Saint-Etienne (EMSE) in France.
4. Smart Manufacturing:
Includes industrial robotics, smart manufacturing systems, and advanced materials science | at Technical University of Chemnitz in Germany.
Awarded Degrees
After successful completion of the meta4.0 academic programme, multiple degrees will be awarded to graduates based on their study choices/specialization.
They will receive a degree from Ecole Centrale de Lyon, a degree from Polytechnic University of Turin plus a third degree depending on the specialization track. As illustrated below:
Master degree in Materials Engineering for Industry 4.0: From Ecole Centrale de Lyon
Master degree in Materials Engineering for Industry 4.0: from Polytechnic University of Turin
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In addition to the two degrees above, a third degree depending on the specialization track will be awarded:
Master degree in Sustainable Manufacturing: NTNU or;
Master degree in Mechanical Engineering: University of Ljubljana or;
Master in Materials Science and Engineering: Mines Saint-Etienne or;
Master degree in Advanced Manufacturing: TU Chemnitz
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Background: A Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree, equivalent to 180 ECTS, in fields such as Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or Mechatronics.
Provable mathematics level (see below)
Language Proficiency: Sufficient proficiency in English (B2 level) supported by IELTS, TOEFL, or TOEIC certificate. (See details below)
Evidence of mathematics level
Students must provide a Documentation proving their participation in a minimum of 135 face-to-face hours of teaching in mathematics or related subjects such as statistics or probability, applied mathematics, optimization, numerical analysis, differential equations, numerical methods, or scientific computing techniques. You can add transcripts with maths lessons underlined and also add a document with your calculation of hours and details. You can do this yourself or ask your university.
English Language Proficiency Details
Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the language by providing a valid score from one of the following internationally recognized tests:
IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each competency,
TOEFL result with a score of about 600 paper-based/250 computer-based/95 internet-based test,
a minimum CEF-level B2 or Cambridge English First (FCE) – Grade A or B;
TOEIC 800
⚠️ Exceptions: Applicants who have completed their studies in English in a school/university in which the medium of instruction is English, only if based in one of the countries listed below, are eligible to apply without submitting a test result. Applicants must confirm their English Proficiency by an official letter from their university.
• In Africa : Botswana, Cameroon, Gambia, The Ghana, Kenya, Kingdom of Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia
In Asia : Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, India, Malaysia, Maldives, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka
• In America : USA
• In Caribbean and Americas : Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, The Barbados, Belize, Canada*, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis, St Vincent and The Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago
• In Europe : Cyprus, Malta, UK, Ireland
• In The Pacific : Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand*, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
Application Procedure and Documents
1. Application Documents
Before starting your application, collect the following documents:
Identity: Identity Card or Passport
CV: using the Europass CV template
Transcripts: Academic Transcript of Records. This transcript must contain all the courses taken during the entire bachelor's or master's degree.
English language: Evidence of English proficiency (see above)
Evidence of mathematics level: See above
Motivation video: The applicant must show that she/he is well motivated to integrate the meta4.0 programme by whether shooting a short video of her/himself or a recorded PPT presentation with voice narration, both max 3 minutes and shared via a link on the platform of her/his choice. Written covering letter will not be accepted
A proof of residence: provide a proof of the country of residence.
2 Recommendation letters: from university professors or employers, written in English, including the referees signature and presented on institutional headed paper and bearing an institutional stamp.
2. Application Submission
Prospective students submit their application through the dedicated online platform. The application form must be completed in English and the mentioned documents, which must be translated into English, must be uploaded.
ℹ️ Information Webinars
The “meta4.0 webinar” is a webinar that introduces the Erasmus mundus meta4.0 programme and gives advice on how applicants can improve their application.
You can register and write your questions in the registration form to see them answered and discussed during the webinar. 2 webinars will be held, see below:
🗓️ Application Deadline: February 15, 2025
🌐 For Further information about the Erasmus Mundus META 4.0 Programme, visit the official website here.
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