A European master for the global deployment of the bioeconomy
Bioceb? (European Master in Biological and Chemical Engineering for a Sustainable Bioeconomy) is a 2-year joint master programme, a state-of-the-art and innovative curriculum, training future research and innovation managers to tackle the challenges related to the deployment of the bioeconomy across the world.
A vision based on a sustainable use of biological resources
Bioceb vision of the bioeconomy is based on the sustainable use of biological resources, preserving biodiversity and favouring circular economy systems. It offers students with backgrounds in biology-related disciplines the opportunity to specialise in one field of biotechnologies while developing the ability to implement systemic value chain approaches. The three pillars of Bioceb biotechnology training core are:
- biological resource diversity and optimal use,
- bioprocess design and upscaling, and
- biobased products engineering for targeted markets.
– biological resource diversity and optimal use,
– bioprocess design and upscaling, and
– biobased products engineering for targeted markets.
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An interdisciplinary and intercultural approach
Bioceb addresses the needs of the growing bio-based industry sector in scientists being aware of the markets and socio-economic contexts. It arises from an interdisciplinary approach combining chemistry, biology, economic and environmental sciences with cross-cutting skills including project management. Its modular construction promotes a cultural mix between students from different regions of the world and with various educational backgrounds.
Bioceb key facts
- State-of-the-art and innovative master programme meeting employers’ needs in the bioeconomy sector
- Fully taught in English… but connecting to local cultures and languages.
- Up to 25 students per cohort
- Study (and life) experience in at least 2 European countries, resulting (after acquiring 120 ECTS) in 3 Master of Sciences (MSc) from prestigious universities
- 5 worldwide recognised higher education institutions in the bioeconomy field from 4 European countries
- 17 associated partners, both from academia and industry and from all around the world
- 1 joint first semester in Reims (France)
- Joint training events: Induction week, summer school
- 1 final joint graduation
- Innovative pedagogy focus, for instance, the Green Line Project
- Full integration of horizontal skills training: (complex) project management, intercultural approach, adaptability, teamwork, leadership… and activities designed to enhance self-confidence and assertiveness.
- Multiple opportunities to have hands-on experience: mandatory research internship (Master’s Thesis), access to experimental facilities, biorefinery site visits, etc.
- High-quality support of students joining the programme (dedicated project manager, facilitated access to university housing, etc.)
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Bioceb history:
The first Bioceb project, an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree funded from 2019 to 2025 with the support of the Erasmus + Programme of the European Union (Project Reference: 610559-EPP-1-2019-1-FR-EPPKA1-JMD-MOB), has just come to an end.
A second Bioceb project, an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master, is being co-funded by the European Union, as from October 2025 to November 2031 (Project Reference: 101239726).
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
Updated May 2026