New Delhi, July 8. India continues its remarkable streak as the top recipient of the prestigious Erasmus+ scholarships, as 101 Indian students were awarded grants for two-year master’s programs in Europe starting in 2025.
This marks India as the largest overall recipient since 2014 and among the top three globally this year, showcasing the deepening academic ties with the EU.
These highly sought-after scholarships cover tuition, travel, and living expenses, enabling students to pursue diverse fields crucial to EU-India priorities like sustainability, innovation, and inclusive development.
Recipients hail from 20 Indian states and will study in over 19 EU countries, including France, Spain, Germany, and Italy.
At a pre-departure ceremony in New Delhi, EU Ambassador to India, H.E. Hervé Delphin, congratulated the scholars, calling Erasmus+ “a passport for personal and professional growth.” He highlighted that over 90,000 Indian students are currently studying in Europe, a testament to the continent’s quality, diversity, and affordability in higher education. He emphasized that these scholars will become vital bridges between the EU and India.
Beyond student mobility, Erasmus+ actively fosters university cooperation through initiatives like Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) projects that modernize institutions and Jean Monnet Actions recognizing excellence in European Studies by Indian professors.
Since its inception in 2004, over 6,000 Indian students have received Erasmus+ scholarships, with a consistent rise in women’s participation. With over 4,000 higher education institutions, Europe remains a thriving global hub for learning and research. As the EU and India celebrate over 60 years of diplomatic relations, educational exchange and youth mobility remain central to their strategic partnership, promising deeper future collaboration in research, education, and technology.
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