About the opportunity
The Master in Research and Innovation in Higher Education (MARIHE) is an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master programme designed for future leaders, innovators, and change-makers in higher education. Jointly delivered by an international university consortium across Austria, China, Finland, Germany, Hungary, India, and Portugal, this 120 ECTS, four-semester programme provides deep exposure to innovation, entrepreneurship, policy, and institutional transformation in higher education systems worldwide. MARIHE combines rigorous academic study with practical experience, offering five specialization tracks in Europe, two specialization tracks in Asia, and a mandatory internship of at least eight weeks.
Funding and benefits
- Full Erasmus Mundus Scholarships: 100% tuition and participation costs covered, a EUR 1,400 monthly allowance towards travel, visa, installation, and subsistence, plus worldwide health and accident insurance
- Tuition Fee Scholarships: Full coverage of participation costs and tuition fees for all admitted students, including worldwide health and accident insurance
- Potential access to Erasmus+ Student Mobility funding
- Additional consortium scholarship available for two selected students per intake from deprived backgrounds and/or first-in-family students
Who can apply?
- Must hold a first university degree of at least 3 years in duration from any discipline
- Must be highly motivated and ambitious about the field of higher education
- Must possess sufficient English language proficiency
When to apply
- Applications for Intake 2027 close on September 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CEST
How to apply
- Access the official MARIHE application portal via the programme website
- Prepare and submit your application online before the deadline on September 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CEST
- Consult official guidelines from the MARIHE Secretariat and partner universities regarding admissions and visa procedures
Additional information
- The 2-year full-time programme comprises 120 ECTS taught entirely in English
- Features consortium partners across Austria, Finland, Germany, China, Hungary, India, and Portugal
- Includes a mandatory international internship of at least 8 weeks at higher education institutions, government agencies, or international organizations
- Career outcomes indicate 75% of graduates secure employment within six months and 20% pursue PhD programmes
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Graduates with a first university degree of at least 3 years from any discipline.
- Highly motivated individuals interested in the field of higher education innovation.
- Candidates seeking a fully-funded Erasmus Mundus scholarship with monthly allowances.
What should you think carefully about?
- The program is a full-time, two-year commitment requiring study mobility across Europe and Asia.
- The role requires a mandatory international internship of at least eight weeks.
- Candidates must possess sufficient English language proficiency for academic study.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This Master's degree provides deep exposure to innovation, policy, and institutional transformation in higher education systems worldwide, preparing graduates for leadership roles or PhD programs.
Our take
Ambitious graduates from any discipline who want to lead innovation in higher education should seriously consider this.
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