Organization: Ghent University (Consortium Coordinator)
Host country: Belgium
Degree level: Masters
Funding: Fully Funded
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Fields of study: Soil Science, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Global Change
The International Master of Science in Soils and Global Change (IMSOGLO) is a unique international educational experience with a focused curriculum on soils and global change. It brings together the expertise of research groups at four renowned EU universities: Ghent University (Belgium), BOKU (Austria), University of Göttingen (Germany), and Aarhus University (Denmark). The program aims to educate the next generation of soil scientists with the knowledge to characterize soils, understand soil evolution under global change, and develop climate-smart soil management strategies.
Benefits
Full tuition fee coverage
Monthly living allowance (approx. €1,400)
Travel and installation contribution (up to €4,000 per year)
Health and accident insurance
Eligibility
Bachelor degree (min 180 ECTS) in pure or applied sciences (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Civil/Agricultural Engineering)
Must have at least 40 ECTS credits in natural sciences
Proficiency in English (TOEFL 90, IELTS 6.5, or equivalent)
Requirements
CV (Curriculum Vitae)
Motivation Letter
Official Academic Transcripts and Diploma
Two Reference Letters
Proof of Place of Residence
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Motivation Letter
Transcripts & Diploma
English Certificate
Passport Copy
Programs of Study
MSc in Soils and Global Change (IMSOGLO)
Specialization: Soil Ecosystem Services and Global Change
Specialization: Soil-Plant System Processes
Application Process
Register on the IMSOGLO eConsort application portal
Complete the application form and upload documents
Submit by the scholarship deadline
How to Apply
Visit the IMSOGLO website
Navigate to the 'Apply' section
Follow the instructions in the Application Manual
Selection Process
Academic evaluation by the IMSOGLO Management Board
Ranking based on study results, motivation, and references