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Bring your engineering ambition to SSI²

We seek talented, motivated and globally minded students who are ready to contribute to an international learning environment.

Application Process

  1. Check eligibility. Review the admission requirements below.
  2. Prepare your documents. Ask for references early.
  3. Apply online. Search for application code 7191 in the application portal.
  4. Selection. Qualified applicants take an online competence test and interviews.
Applications close on 10 January for Erasmus Mundus scholarship applicants and self-funded applicants from outside the EU/EEA, and on 15 April for self-funded applicants from the EU/EEA and Nordic countries.
Apply for admission ↗Official programme page ↗
Please note. The Erasmus Mundus programme is subject to the signing of the Grant Agreement, expected in mid-November 2026. All applicants will be informed if the programme cannot proceed.

Admission Timeline

Scholarship and non-EU/EEA applicants

  1. 10 January · Application deadline
  2. January · Documents and qualifications reviewed
  3. Early February · Competence test and online interview
  4. Late February · Application evaluation
  5. Early March · Digital in-person interview
  6. Mid March · Ranking
  7. End March – mid April · Offer letters

Self-funded EU/EEA applicants

  1. 15 April · Application deadline
  2. April · Documents and qualifications reviewed
  3. Early May · Evaluation and ranking
  4. May · Offer letters

Admission Requirements

Academic background

A bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS) in electrical engineering, electronics, computer engineering, physics, materials science, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or a closely related discipline. Excellent results are expected: B or above in the ECTS system and no lower than C. Show evidence of basic electronics courses.

English

IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 92 with no component below 22, or CEFR C1. The test can be waived for a bachelor’s degree taught in English in Canada, USA, Ireland, New Zealand, UK, Australia or a Nordic country.

Gender balance

For applicants with similar qualifications, the minority gender is preferred.

Motivation

Strong motivation and relevance to your professional development, shown in an asynchronous interview after the January deadline.

Application Documents

  • Certified copy of your bachelor’s degree and transcript of records, with English translation
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Two letters of reference, preferably from academic staff at the institution that awarded your bachelor’s degree
  • Copy of the photo page of your valid passport, for correct name, date of birth and ID verification

Scholarship applicants must also fill out a declaration of no prior reception of an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.

Download the declaration ↗

Selection Process and Criteria

Applications are first checked for eligibility. Qualified applicants are invited to an online competence test and an asynchronous video interview, and the strongest candidates are then invited to a live online interview.

Assessment

Academic achievement, relevant experience, motivation and interview performance.

Diversity

The consortium’s commitment to diversity and geographical balance.

Enrollment and Registration

Offer letters are sent to scholarship recipients and self-funded applicants after ranking. Admitted students then accept their place and register at USN as the coordinating university. Practical information for starting at USN is available for new students, and Aalto welcomes the cohort at the start of semester 1 with a preparation camp including orientation and activities to get to know each other.

USN information for new students ↗

Ready to shape semiconductor innovation?

Check the requirements and apply for Autumn 2027.

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