MARIHE is a 120-ECTS Erasmus Mundus Joint Master focused on higher education, research, innovation, governance, and leadership. The seven-university consortium delivers the programme full-time and on-site over four semesters.
All students begin in Krems and Tampere, then follow a specialization in Europe or Asia and complete a mandatory eight-week internship that may be undertaken worldwide. The September 2027 intake is open to applicants of all nationalities.
Benefits & funding
- The EUR 18,000 participation cost is covered for every selected student through either an Erasmus Mundus scholarship or a consortium tuition-fee scholarship.
- A limited number of Erasmus Mundus scholarships provide EUR 1,400 per month for up to 24 months, with a maximum value of EUR 33,600, as a contribution to travel, visa, installation, and living costs.
- All selected students receive worldwide health and accident insurance meeting the programme’s minimum requirements.
- Up to two additional consortium scholarships per intake may reimburse as much as EUR 6,000 in travel and visa costs for selected students from deprived or first-in-family backgrounds who do not hold an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.
- Costs incurred before arrival in Krems must be paid in advance by the student and are not reimbursed by the Erasmus Mundus scholarship.
Eligibility
- Applicants may be of any nationality and may come from any academic discipline.
- Applicants must hold a first university degree representing at least three years of full-time higher education or 180 ECTS, such as a bachelor’s degree. Holders of a previous master’s degree may also apply.
- Applicants must demonstrate sufficient English for academic study and strong motivation and interest in higher education.
- Work experience is not required for admission, though relevant experience may strengthen an application.
- Previous Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarship recipients cannot receive another EMJM scholarship.
- The programme requires full-time, on-site study and compulsory physical mobility. Residents of Austria or Finland may apply, but cannot choose the Austria/Finland specialization route because of mobility rules.
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Application process
- 1Read the current applicant guidelines and confirm the degree and English-language requirements.
- 2Prepare the nine Round 1 documents: application form, identity document, Europass CV, motivation letter, degree certificate, transcripts, English proof, two recommendations, and an essay.
- 3On the application form, indicate whether applying for participation with or without an Erasmus Mundus scholarship, then submit all documents through Evalato by 21 September 2026 at 10:00 CEST.
- 4If shortlisted, submit the required video through the same portal by 11 December 2026 at 10:00 CET.
- 5If selected, accept the study place and complete the University for Continuing Education Krems admission process, including any required document legalization.
Program timeline
Round 1 application deadline.
21 September 2026, 10:00 CEST
Round 2 video deadline for shortlisted applicants; also the permitted late deadline for an approved degree certificate or English-test submission.
11 December 2026, 10:00 CET
Final selection results are usually announced.
February 2027
Student intake begins.
September 2027