Location: Europe and Asia
Program: Master’s Degree Program
Eligibility: All Nationalities
Duration: 2 years
Deadline: September 21, 2026
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The MARIHE (Master in Research and Innovation in Higher Education) is the only Erasmus Mundus Joint Master programme in the world specifically designed for future leaders, innovators, and change-makers in the field of higher education. Established in 2012 and supported by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, MARIHE is a unique, highly selective, and globally oriented programme jointly conducted by an international consortium of seven universities across Austria, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Portugal, China, and India. The programme is coordinated by the University for Continuing Education Krems in Austria. MARIHE offers all selected students a tuition fee scholarship as well as a limited number of full Erasmus Mundus Scholarships providing a monthly allowance. Students follow a structured mobility scheme across at least two consortium countries, choose from five specialisation options in Europe and two in Asia, complete a mandatory internship of at least 8 weeks at an institution anywhere in the world, and receive a joint or double degree upon graduation. One intake per year is offered.
The MARIHE programme consortium includes: the University for Continuing Education Krems (Austria — coordinator); Tampere University (Finland); Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences (Germany); Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) (Hungary); University of Aveiro (Portugal); Beijing Normal University (China); and Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (India). Together, the consortium provides a comprehensive expert perspective on higher education, research and innovation from multiple international perspectives. Associated partners include universities, international organisations, and policy bodies from around the world that contribute to the programme’s Knowledge Platform, internship placements, and visiting scholar activities.
Benefits of the Programme
This programme will provide the following to its recipients:
- Full coverage of participation costs and tuition fees
- €1,400 per month allowance as a contribution to travel, visa, installation, and subsistence costs
- Worldwide health and accident insurance
- Other supports
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet the following:
- Must hold a first university degree of at least 3 years in duration from any discipline
- Must be highly motivated and ambitious about contributing to the field of higher education
- Must have sufficient English language proficiency — TOEFL or IELTS scores may be required (check the official Admission Requirements page for specific thresholds)
- Open to applicants of all nationalities worldwide
- Must submit all required application documents by September 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM CEST
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.
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Selection Criteria
MARIHE is a highly selective programme. All applications are assessed by the MARIHE Admissions Committee against published assessment criteria covering: academic qualifications and quality of the undergraduate degree; motivation and commitment to higher education as a field; relevant professional experience in higher education, research, or related fields; English language proficiency; and the quality of the motivation letter, CV, and reference letters. A limited number of full Erasmus Mundus Scholarships are awarded to the most competitive applicants from among all admitted students, based on overall ranking in the admissions process. The additional scholarship for students from deprived backgrounds or first-in-family students is awarded by the consortium to two students per intake based on demonstrated need and merit.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
