Erasmus MARIHE Scholarship 2026/28 (Fully Funded)

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Muhammad Saim Rasheed
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The applications are now open for the Erasmus MARIHE Scholarship 2026/28. It is a fully funded master’s degree program jointly prepared by the seven partner universities in Austria, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Portugal, China, and India. This scholarship is funded by the European Union, and candidates from around the world are eligible to apply. The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree Scholarship is Europe’s largest scholarship program. Candidates will complete each semester in a different country, at a different university. The Erasmus MARIHE program also contains an internship. The academic year will begin in October 2026 in Austria. More details are provided below.

Details About Erasmus MARIHE Scholarship 2026/28

  • Host Countries: Austria, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Portugal, China, and India
  • Degree Level: Masters
  • Program Name: Master’s in Research and Innovation in Higher Education (MARIHE)
  • Duration:2 Years
  • Benefits: Fully Funded
  • Deadline: 23rd November 2025

Also Check: RIKEN CBS Summer Program 2026 in Japan (Fully Funded)

Financial Benefits

The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship covers:

  • Full Tuition Fees
  • EUR 1400/Month Stipend for:
    • Accommodation
    • Living Expenses
    • Visa
    • Travel Cost
    • Study and Research Activities
  • Read about the MARIHE Erasmus Scholarship.

Seven Partner Universities

The MARIHE program is jointly conducted by the seven partners:

  • University for Continuing Education Krems /Austria (coordinating institution) – UWK
  • Tampere University /Finland – TAU
  • Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück /Germany – UASO
  • Eötvös Loránd University /Hungary – ELTE
  • University of Aveiro /Portugal – UA
  • Beijing Normal University /China – BNU
  • Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology /India – TIET

Also Check: CALTECH Summer Research Program 2026 in USA (Fully Funded)

Structure of the MARIHE Program

  • 1st Semester, UWK (Austria)
  • 2nd Semester, TAU (Finland)
  • Internship and 3rd Semester
  • 4th Semester, TAU (Finland) either at TAU (Finland), UASO (Germany), UWK (Austria), ELTE (Hungary), UA (Portugal), BNU (China), or TIET (India).
  • Read the MARIHE program structure.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must hold a first university degree (e.g., Bachelor’s).
  • Must show a strong motivation and interest in the field of development and management of research and innovation in higher education.
  • Must have sufficient knowledge of English for academic purposes, proven by an accepted test certificate.
  • Accepted Tests (Minimum Scores):
    • TOEFL iBT: 92
    • IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall (with no band below 5.5)
    • PTE Academic: 62
    • Cambridge English C1 Advanced (CAE): Grade C
    • Cambridge English C2 Proficiency (CPE): Grade C1
  • You may be exempt from the English Language Test if you completed one of the following in English and resided in the country while studying:
    • A Bachelor’s degree completed in an EU/EEA country, Switzerland, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, or the US.
    • A two-year Master’s degree completed in an EU/EEA country, Switzerland, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, or the US.
  • Full secondary education completed in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, or the US.

Also Check: Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded)

Required Documents

  • Application Form
  • Copy of passport / personal identification card
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) (Europass format)
  • Letter of Motivation (LoM)
  • University diplomas/degree certificates
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of proficiency in the English language (Certificate or Exemption Proof)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Essay

How to Apply for the Erasmus MARIHE Scholarship 2026/28?

Candidates must apply online from the official website. The link is below.

APPLY FOR THE ERASMUS MUNDUS MARIHE PROGRAM

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