Join Europe’s Top-Rated Erasmus Mundus Joint Aquaculture Master’s Degree:
How to Apply!
ACES-STAR is two-year programme studying in three centres of European excellence in aquaculture research; Scotland, Greece-Crete and France. Gain practical and theoretical skills needed for a successful career in aquaculture through industry-led research programmes, internships and fieldwork.
The course includes three six-month semesters at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (UHI), University of Crete and Nantes University followed by a six-month dissertation with an affiliated partner of your choice. In semester two, students have a choice of three-month industry placements too.
APPLICATIONS FOR ACES-STAR SEPTEMBER 2025 INTAKE ARE NOW OPEN
To apply to the ACES-STAR programme, applicants must complete the online application form AND submit your relevant supporting documents. Please see below for more information : https://www.emm-aces.org/apply/
To apply to the ACES-STAR programme, applicants must complete the online application form AND submit your relevant supporting documents. Please see below for more information on what you will need to prepare and a timeline of application dates.
*Please note, applicants MUST fully complete these steps in order to submit a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please read the advice on preparing your application below.
The application process is the same for everyone, however please note that the closing date for those applying to the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship is much sooner.
Click here for application portal: https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/msc-aquaculture-environment-and-society/#applynow
Click here for application & admissions timetables: https://www.emm-aces.org/1176-2/
ACES-STAR offers scholarships that are funded by the EACEA of the European Union and will meet the cost of tuition fees, insurance and provide 1,400 Euros per month to successful applicants, which will contribute towards travel, relocation and daily living expenses. Please note: Erasmus Mundus scholarships are subject to availability. For more information please email aces@sams.ac.uk
We are also able to offer additional places on the course with tuition fees waived and full insurance cover for the duration of the programme, thanks to Erasmus Mundus funding.
Students who are awarded a partial scholarship will have the option to defer their place for 12 months, in order to make their financial arrangements.
We are also accepting applications from applicants who are able to self-fund their studies. The cost of tuition fees per academic year is €5000 for international/non-EU students and €2500 for EU/UK students.
For more information, please contact us, at ACES@sams.ac.uk.
The closing date for Erasmus Mundus full scholarship applications only is Friday 31st January 2025.
See more at: https://www.emm-aces.org/
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