India dominates Erasmus scholarships again: 75 students selected for prestigious EU-funded master’s program
Seventy-five Indian students have secured the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) scholarships for the academic cycle 2026-28, once again placing India among the top beneficiaries of the European Union’s flagship higher education programme.The latest cohort highlights India’s continued success in the scholarship program, with the country being one of the world’s leading recipients. The achievement comes at a time when nearly one lakh Indian students are pursuing higher education in Europe, reflecting the growing academic ties between India and the continent.The announcement was made at a pre-departure event hosted by the Delegation of the European Union to India in New Delhi, where selected academics, alumni, education experts and representatives of EU member states gathered ahead of the students’ departure.
Students to study in 15 European countries
Selected students will pursue master’s degrees at universities in 15 European nations, including France, Germany, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands.His fields of study range from artificial intelligence and cyber security to renewable energy, smart urban development and vaccinology. Others will focus on disciplines such as the humanities, social sciences and gender studies.The scholarship program has also continued its trend of nearly equal representation of male and female students, underscoring efforts to ensure broader participation across disciplines.
The EU launches the network of student ambassadors
Alongside the scholarship announcement, the European Union launched the EU-India Student Ambassador Network, which brings together 40 students from 20 universities across 14 states and Union Territories.The ambassadors will work to increase awareness of European educational opportunities, research collaborations and exchange programs among students across India. The initiative is expected to serve as a bridge between the youth of India and Europe, while encouraging more students to explore international study options.
Students from the best selected institutions
The ambassador network includes students from some of India’s leading institutions including IIT Madras, IIT Bombay, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Jawaharlal Nehru University, University of Delhi and University of Bombay.Regional institutions such as Panjab University and Gauhati University are also represented, reflecting the reach of the program beyond major metropolitan centres.
More than two decades of academic collaboration
India has been one of the strongest participants in Erasmus+ since the program started engaging with Indian students. Since 2004, more than 7,500 scholarships have been awarded to Indian nationals, while more than 2,500 students have completed joint master’s degrees through the initiative.The impact of the program goes beyond student mobility. Since 2021, Indian universities have participated in 16 projects aimed at strengthening higher education capacity, while 17 Indian academics have been recognized through Jean Monnet Actions for their work in European studies.
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