COSI is a two-year, 120-ECTS joint master’s in computational colour and spectral imaging, run by a consortium of European universities with industrial partners.
Students move between campuses in Gjøvik (Norway), Joensuu (Finland) and Saint-Étienne (France) and finish with a thesis placement. Granada (Spain) hosted a semester before; the University of Granada says it hosts none in 2025–26 while the Erasmus+ label is renewed. The application page says no applications are accepted for 2026.
Benefits & funding
- Erasmus Mundus scholarship: up to 45,000 EUR over 24 months, covering participation costs (University of Granada page); its presentation also cites up to 50,000 EUR.
- COSI scholarships: fee waivers worth up to 18,000 EUR over 24 months.
- Self-funded fees for the 2022–2024 intake: 9,000 EUR (Programme country) or 18,000 EUR (Partner country) in total, insurance included.
- Thesis placements are generally paid, at least 600 EUR a month in France.
Eligibility
- A bachelor’s degree (equivalent to 180 ECTS) in computer science, optics, physics, mathematics, signal processing, electronics, cognitive psychology or a related field.
- At least 5 ECTS in programming and 5 ECTS in mathematics.
- English: TOEFL 90, IELTS 6.5, Pearson 62, Cambridge Advanced or CEFR B2.
- Open to all nationalities.
- Erasmus Mundus scholarships exclude past Erasmus Mundus master’s scholarship holders and anyone applying to more than three Joint Master Degrees.
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Application process
- 1Apply online through the Jean Monnet University portal; no fee is charged at application.
- 2Upload transcripts, diploma, English proof, motivation letter, CV, at least two recommendation letters, proof of nationality and a five-year residence history.
- 3Shortlisted applicants are interviewed; no separate scholarship application is needed.
Program timeline
Scholarship deadline (2025 intake)
Jan 10, 2025
General deadline
Jan 31, 2025
Second phase and interviews
Jan 31, 2025 to Apr 1, 2025
Commitment deadline
May 25, 2025
No applications accepted
2026