The Applications for the Erasmus Mundus MARIHE Scholarship are now open for international students.
The Master in Research and Innovation in Higher Education (MARIHE) is fully funded by the European Union and covers tuition, accommodation living stipends, as well as travel and visa costs.
In this post, we will explain the details of the program, and the application procedure to interested and qualified candidates.
Erasmus Mundus MARIHE Scholarship Summary
- Host Countries: Germany | Finland | Portugal | Hungary
- Study Abroad: Study in Europe
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | €16,800 Stipend/Yr | Travel Costs
- Deadline: November 23, 2025.
Erasmus Mundus MARIHE Scholarship Details:
The Erasmus Mundus MARIHE Scholarship is the Erasmus Master in Research and Innovation in Higher Education.
MARIHE is supported by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union (EU) under the action of an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD).
Participating Universities
The consortium includes:
- Danube University Krems/Austria (coordinator),
- University of Tampere/Finland,
- Beijing Normal University/China,
- Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences/Germany,
- Eötvös Loránd University/Hungary, and
- Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (deemed to be University)/India.
Eligibility Requirements for Erasmus Mundus MARIHE Scholarship 2026
To be considered for the MARIHE Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2026, you must:
- old at least a Bachelor’s degree issued by a university, quantified as three years of studies (full time) corresponding to 180 ECTS
- show a strong motivation and interest to learn and work in the field of development and management of research and innovation in higher education.
- have sufficient knowledge of English for academic purposes.
- Work experience is not an admission requirement. However, work experience can be a strong advantage for an application, especially if it has been acquired working for (higher) education institutions.
Benefits of Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2026
The Erasmus Mundus 2026 Scholarship offers the following benefits;
- The scholarship will be a contribution to the costs incurred by the beneficiary students and shall cover travel, visa, installation and subsistence costs.
- The Erasmus Mundus scholarship is calculated as: EUR 1 400/month x duration of the Master programme (in months).
- The scholarship is awarded for full-time enrolment, and will cover the entire duration of the Master programme (max. 24 months).
Required Documents for Erasmus Mundus MARIHE Scholarship 2026
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Application Form
- Copy of passport / personal identification card
- CV
- University diplomas/degree certificates from prior university studies
- Letter of Motivation
- Transcripts of records
- Two letters of recommendation
- Proof of proficiency in English language
- Scholarship Essay/Video
How to Apply for Erasmus Mundus MARIHE Scholarship 2026 (Step by Step)
To apply for the Erasmus Mundus MARIHE Scholarship;
- There is a 2-step application process. First, you enter all your personal data and uploaded your application documents in the MARIHE application portal.
- Eligible applications will be reviewed ongoing and as soon as possible by members of the MARIHE Consortium, according to our assessment criteria.
- Based on this review, the consortium will select shortlisted applicants for the 2nd application step.
- If you are shortlisted, you are required to upload one additional application document (2nd application step).
- If you are not shortlisted, your application will be rejected.
- After the second review round, the MARIHE Admission Board will select applicants for the participation in the intake. All candidates will be notified of the outcome of their applications.
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