Applications are now open for the Erasmus MARIHE Scholarships 2026-2028. This is a fully funded postgraduate program offered by seven partner universities in Austria, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Portugal, China, and India. This scholarship is funded by the European Union and is open to students from all countries. Erasmus Mundus is one of Europe’s largest scholarship programs. During this program, students will study in a different country and university each semester. The MARIHE program also includes an internship. The academic year in Austria will begin in October 2026. More information is provided below.
Details About 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: Two Years
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 23rd November 2025
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Financial Benefits
The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship covers:
- Full Tuition Fees
- EUR 1400/Month Stipend for:
- Travel Cost
- Accommodation
- Study and Research Activities
- Living Expenses
- Visa
- Read about the MARIHE Erasmus Scholarship.
Seven Partner Universities
The seven partners jointly conduct the MARIHE program:
- 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
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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.
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Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) (Europass format)
- Application Form
- Copy of passport / personal identification card
- Two letters of recommendation
- Letter of Motivation (LoM)
- University diplomas/degree certificates
- Essay
- Transcripts of records
- Proof of proficiency in the English language (Certificate or Exemption Proof)
How to Apply for Scholarship 2026/28?
Applicants must apply online from the official website. The link is below.
APPLY FOR THE ERASMUS MUNDUS MARIHE PROGRAM
