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European Scholarships

EU-Wide Scholarship Programs

The Complete Guide

European Scholarships for International Students

A comprehensive overview of fully funded EU-wide scholarship opportunities.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMD)

The Erasmus Mundus program is the European Union's flagship international scholarship initiative. It funds joint Masters degrees offered by consortia of at least three European universities in at least three different countries.

Students study in multiple countries, earning a jointly awarded or double degree from the consortium institutions. Application process: Students apply directly to the Erasmus Mundus program, not through individual universities. The program selection committee selects both admitted students and scholarship recipients simultaneously.

Key Features

  • Full coverage: Tuition fees, monthly stipend (€1,000–€1,400), travel, and installation costs
  • Mobility: Study in 2–3 European countries over the 1–2 year Masters program
  • Eligibility: India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal are all eligible
  • Fields: Engineering, computer science, business, law, health sciences, social sciences, natural sciences

Horizon Europe PhD Fellowships

Horizon Europe is the EU's €95.5 billion research and innovation program. It funds research positions at European universities and research institutes, including PhD fellowships for international students.

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) — the researcher mobility program within Horizon Europe — specifically funds early-stage researchers (PhD students) at European institutions.

MSCA Doctoral Networks

Provide fully funded PhD positions at consortia of European universities and industry partners. Students receive a competitive salary, allowances for mobility, family, and special needs, and conduct research across multiple European institutions. Open to international applicants including those from India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.