The European Union has selected 75 Indian students for the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree (EMJMD) scholarships for the 2026 to 2028 academic session. The latest announcement further strengthens India’s position as one of the leading beneficiaries of the Erasmus+ programme worldwide.
The fully funded scholarships will allow selected students to pursue two-year master’s programmes at renowned universities across 15 European countries. These include France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Portugal, Finland, Ireland and the Netherlands, among others. The scholarship covers tuition fees, travel costs and living expenses throughout the programme.
The selected students will study a wide range of future-focused disciplines, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, renewable energy, smart urban development, vaccinology, nanosystems, pharmaceutical sciences, social sciences and cultural studies. These programmes are designed to equip students with advanced academic knowledge and international research experience.
In a parallel initiative to strengthen educational ties, the European Union has also introduced the EU-India Student Ambassadors Network. The programme has selected 40 student ambassadors from 20 universities across 14 Indian states and Union Territories. The ambassadors will help raise awareness about higher education opportunities in Europe while promoting academic collaboration between India and the European Union.
India has consistently remained one of the top participating countries in the Erasmus+ programme and has been the largest beneficiary since 2004. The continued interest reflects the growing academic partnership between India and Europe.
According to the European Union, nearly 100,000 Indian students are currently pursuing higher education across Europe. The increasing number highlights Europe’s growing appeal among Indian students seeking quality education, international exposure and research opportunities.
