Erasmus Mundus MARIHE Scholarship 2027 (Fully Funded)
The Erasmus Mundus MARIHE Scholarship 2027 is now open for students interested in pursuing a two-year international Master's degree focused on Research and Innovation in Higher Education. The MARIHE programme prepares graduates for careers in university management, higher-education policy, research administration, innovation and institutional leadership.
The programme lasts two years and carries 120 ECTS credits. Students study through an international consortium involving universities and institutions across Europe and Asia.
One important feature makes MARIHE different from many other Erasmus Mundus programmes: students selected for the MARIHE programme receive a tuition-fee scholarship, while a limited number of students also receive the full Erasmus Mundus Scholarship with €1,400 per month.
Erasmus Mundus MARIHE Scholarship 2027 Overview
- Programme: MARIHE – Master in Research and Innovation in Higher Education
- Scholarship Type: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Scholarship
- Degree Level: Master's Degree
- Duration: 2 years
- Credits: 120 ECTS
- Field: Higher Education, Research, Innovation and University Management
- Eligible Nationalities: International students
- Monthly Scholarship: €1,400 for Erasmus Mundus Scholarship recipients
- Tuition Support: Tuition-fee scholarship for selected MARIHE students
- Study Locations: Europe and Asia
- Internship: Minimum 8 weeks
- Application Deadline: September 21, 2026
- Deadline Time: 10:00 a.m. CEST
- Intake: 2027
Degree Level
The MARIHE programme is a Master's degree designed for graduates who want to develop expertise in higher education, research systems, innovation and institutional management.
The programme lasts two years and consists of 120 ECTS credits.
Students do not remain at a single university throughout the entire programme. The international structure gives participants the opportunity to study in different countries and gain experience with different higher-education systems.
Available Subjects
MARIHE is focused on the systems and institutions that shape higher education and research.
The programme can be particularly relevant to students interested in:
Higher education management
University administration
Research management
Education policy
Innovation management
Institutional leadership
Internationalisation of higher education
Digital transformation
Research and innovation systems
Student mobility
Higher-education strategy
Institutional development
Education consulting
The programme is therefore not limited to traditional education graduates.
Who can Apply
One of the major advantages of MARIHE is its broad academic eligibility.
Applicants can come from a wide range of academic backgrounds, provided they hold a qualifying first university degree of at least three years.
Potential applicants may have backgrounds in:
Education
Engineering
Business
Economics
Computer Science
Information Technology
Social Sciences
Humanities
Public Policy
International Relations
Management
Other relevant academic disciplines
You do not necessarily need a Bachelor's degree in Education.
Instead, applicants should demonstrate a genuine academic or professional interest in higher education, research systems, innovation or institutional development.
Benefits
€1,400 Monthly Scholarship
Students selected for the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship receive €1,400 per month.
The monthly allowance is intended to help cover expenses associated with:
Living costs
Travel
Visa expenses
Installation costs
The monthly payment is an important part of the full Erasmus Mundus funding package.
Tuition-Fee Scholarship
A key point about MARIHE is that admission to the programme and the full Erasmus Mundus Scholarship are not exactly the same thing.
Selected MARIHE students receive a tuition-fee scholarship covering programme participation costs.
A limited number of students then receive the additional Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, which provides the €1,400 monthly support and other benefits.
Health and Accident Insurance
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship recipients receive worldwide health and accident insurance under the programme's scholarship arrangements.
International Mobility
Students have the opportunity to study across several countries rather than completing the entire Master's degree at one institution.
The consortium extends across countries including:
Austria
Finland
Germany
Hungary
Portugal
China
India
Students can select from five European and two Asian specialisation options, according to the programme structure.
International Internship
MARIHE includes a compulsory internship lasting at least eight weeks.
The internship can provide practical experience with organisations such as:
Universities
Research organisations
Government institutions
Higher-education organisations
Other relevant institutions
Eligible Nationalities
The MARIHE programme is designed for international applicants and provides an opportunity for students from different countries to study within an international academic environment.
Applicants from outside Europe can therefore consider MARIHE as an option for gaining a European and international Master's education.
Candidates should review the official programme requirements for the specific intake to confirm the applicable nationality and admission conditions.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should meet the academic and programme-specific admission requirements.
Academic Qualification
Applicants need a qualifying first university degree of at least three years.
The degree does not have to be specifically in Education. Graduates from different academic backgrounds can be considered if their academic and professional interests fit the programme.
Interest in Higher Education
Because MARIHE focuses on higher-education systems, research and innovation, applicants should demonstrate a clear reason for choosing this field.
Strong applications can connect:
Previous academic or professional experience → a specific higher-education problem → future career goals → why MARIHE is suitable.
Professional Experience
Fresh graduates are not automatically excluded.
Applicants with limited professional experience can demonstrate their interest through:
Internships
Research projects
Student leadership
University activities
Volunteering
Academic projects
Relevant employment
Professional experience can strengthen an application, but applicants should focus on demonstrating their genuine interest in higher-education systems and institutional change.
English Language Requirements
Applicants should also meet the programme's English-language requirements.
Candidates should carefully check the current official MARIHE admission information for accepted English-language qualifications, minimum scores and any exemptions before submitting an application.
How to Make Your Application Competitive
MARIHE is not simply a scholarship for students who want to study somewhere in Europe. A stronger application should demonstrate a clear interest in the problems affecting universities and research systems.
Potential topics to discuss include:
Internationalisation of universities
Digital transformation
Research policy
Innovation in higher education
Student mobility
Inequality in access to education
University governance
Institutional reform
Research management
Higher-education policy
Your motivation statement should explain why you are interested in the field, what experience you already have and what you want to achieve after graduation.
Simply stating that you want an Erasmus Mundus scholarship is unlikely to provide a strong academic motivation.
Study in Multiple Countries
MARIHE provides an international study experience through its consortium structure.
Students can study across participating institutions in Europe and Asia, with locations including Krems, Tampere, Osnabrück, Budapest, Aveiro, Beijing and Patiala.
This international mobility can help students understand how different countries organise their higher-education and research systems.
For students who prefer to stay in one city throughout their Master's degree, this structure may require additional adjustment. For students who want international academic exposure, however, mobility is one of the programme's major advantages.
Application Procedure
Applicants should complete the application through the official MARIHE application system.
Before applying, candidates should prepare their academic documents and carefully review the programme's admission requirements.
Applicants should also check:
Academic eligibility
English-language requirements
Required documents
Specialisation options
Scholarship conditions
Mobility arrangements
Application deadline
Application Deadline
The deadline for the MARIHE 2027 intake is September 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CEST.
Applicants should submit their applications before the deadline and avoid waiting until the final hours because supporting documents and application-system requirements may take additional time.
Final Words
The Erasmus Mundus MARIHE Scholarship 2027 is a distinctive Master's opportunity for graduates who want to understand and improve the systems behind universities, research and higher education.
The programme combines a two-year, 120-ECTS Master's degree, international mobility, a compulsory internship and scholarship opportunities. Selected Erasmus Mundus Scholarship recipients can receive €1,400 per month, while MARIHE students also benefit from tuition-fee scholarship support.
The programme is particularly suitable for candidates interested in higher-education management, research administration, education policy, innovation and institutional leadership.
Applicants should focus their application on their academic background, relevant experiences, interest in higher education and long-term career goals rather than presenting the scholarship funding as their only motivation.
The deadline to apply for the 2027 intake is September 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CEST.
