Erasmus Mundus Fully Funded MARIHE Scholarship 2027 for International Students | Study Free Masters Degree in Europe 2027
The applications are now open for the Erasmus Mundus MARIHE Scholarship 2027. 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. The European Union funds this scholarship, 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 September 2027 in Austria.
Details About Erasmus Mundus MARIHE Scholarship 2027
- 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: 21st September 2026
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 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
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.
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?
Candidates must apply online from the official website. The link is below