Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines

06/28/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/28/2024 00:35

146 Indian Students Awarded Erasmus Mundus Scholarships in 2024

PRINT

146 Indian Students Awarded Erasmus Mundus Scholarships in 2024

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters program turns 20 this year; India is the largest recipient of Erasmus Mundus Scholarship globally since its inception in 2004

New Delhi, 28 June, 2024: Continuing their outstanding performance, 146 Indian students (75 females and 71 males) have been awarded the prestigious Erasmus Mundus scholarships for the 2-year master's programme in Europe under Erasmus+ for the 2024 academic year, making India one of the top recipients of the scholarship. Worldwide, 2603 students from 137 countries have been awarded scholarships this year for the Erasmus Mundus Joint master's degree, which offers a study programme jointly delivered by an international consortium of higher education institutions.

2024 also marks the 20th anniversary of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters program, a milestone that underscores the program's positive impact on students, higher education institutions, and countries beyond the EU. India has been the largest beneficiary of the programme, with over 2000 students receiving the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship since its inception in 2004.Overall, more than 6,000 Erasmus+ short and long-term scholarships have been awarded to Indian students since the program opened to international students in 2004, providing access to state-of-the-art education and research facilities, international exposure, and valuable professional networks and thus opened up wider professional opportunities.

To mark both these milestones, the Delegation of the European Union to India hosted an event for the grantees, celebrating the growing people-to-people links and mobility between the EU and India. These scholars are set to embark on their international degree programs in Europe starting this September.

The selected students will have the opportunity to study and conduct research at a minimum of two universities in different European countries, earning joint or double degrees in diverse fields such as sustainability, pharmaceuticals, engineering, quantum, data and various STEM and social science disciplines. The fully funded scholarship covers the recipient's tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance.

Europe today is home to over 4000 higher education institutions, from top-level research establishments to small, teaching-focused colleges. With more than 5,000 institutions, 17.5 million tertiary education students, 1.35 million educators, and 1.17 million researchers, Europe is a thriving hub for higher education and research. Congratulating the winners, HE Hervé Delphin, Ambassador of the European Union to Indiasaid: "Over 80,000 Indian students are studying in Europe, reflecting a growing appreciation for the continent's diverse academic offerings, rich cultural heritage, and unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth. The fact that India ranks as top recipient of Erasmus+ scholarship since its inception, despite its competitive nature, speaks volumes about the caliber of Indian students. This is the start of an enriching and transformative experience for them. As they are about to study and live a unique experience in an EU country, they will also become ambassadors of the partnership between the EU and India. I wish them every success"

The recipients of this year's Erasmus Mundus scholarship hail from leading higher education institutes from across India and will study in a wide range of prestigious European universities. The EU Member States where students will start their studies are: France (31), Portugal (19), Belgium (17), Italy (15), Spain (14), Germany (9), Finland (8), Czech Republic (5), Sweden (4), Latvia (3), The Netherlands (2), Poland (2), Austria (2), Greece (1), and Hungary (1). Some of them will also start their first leg in countries associated with Erasmus+: Serbia (1), Israel (2), Turkey (2), and United Kingdom (8).

Bringing together Indian students, Erasmus and Research Alumni, and representatives of EU Member States (Czech Republic, Germany, France, Italy, and Belgium), the event provided an interactive platform to share information on travel, living and studying in Europe.

Background

Erasmus+: Erasmus, meaning European Region Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students, is a programme established in 1987 by the European Union to support not only education for students from across the globe but also to encourage partnerships between universities and countries. Since 2004 the Erasmus programme is open to International students and has provided over 6000 Erasmus+ short and long term scholarships to Indians. Erasmus+ Website| Erasmus+ projects & results| Erasmus+ funding opportunities

The Erasmus Mundus Joint master's degree (EMJMD) is the most prestigious scheme, offering an international study programme, jointly delivered by an international consortium of higher education institutions. The scholarship is awarded on a competitive basis by annual call of proposals and covers tuition fee, travel costs and living allowance. Since 2004, nearly 50,000 students have benefited from the Erasmus Mundus program, solidifying its role in fostering international academic collaboration and excellence.Erasmus Mundus programme catalogue

Other European Commission funded Mobility programmes for Indians:

  • Marie Skłodowska Post-Doctoral Fellowships:Open to researchers coming to Europe from another part of the world to pursue their research career. These fellowships take place in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe Associated Country and can last between 1 and 2 years. Researchers of any nationality can apply.
  • European Research Council: The ERC, set up by the European Union in 2007, is the premier European funding organisation for excellent frontier research. It funds creative researchers of any nationality and age, to run projects based across Europe.

***