Overview

• India retains its position as the largest non-European beneficiary of Erasmus+ since 2014 and ranks among the top three recipients in 2025.
• The scholarships cover tuition, travel and living expenses and require scholars to undertake studies at multiple European universities for joint, double or multiple degrees.
• Scholars represent 20 Indian states and will study fields such as sustainable urban development, artificial intelligence, migration policy, food security and safe nuclear applications.
• Over 90,000 Indian students are presently enrolled in European higher education under various programmes, reflecting strong demand for EU universities.
• Launched in 1987, Erasmus+ has awarded more than 6,000 scholarships to Indian students and operates under a €26.2 billion budget supporting education, training, youth and sport until 2027.