Master in Research and Innovation in Higher Education (MARIHE)
Why MARIHE?
MARIHE is a unique global Master program on higher education, research and innovation. It is a 2-year full time study journey in Europe and Asia – a truly international experience. MARIHE offers several Erasmus Mundus scholarships, including full tuition waivers, ensuring that talent—not geography or financial background—defines opportunity.
MARIHE is jointly conducted by an international consortium with partners from Austria, China, Finland, Germany, Hungary, India, and Portugal, thus providing a comprehensive expert perspective on higher education, research and innovation.
If you aspire to rethink, redesign, and lead higher education globally, MARIHE is where your journey begins.
We want you!
- You hold a first university degree (3 years in duration) from any discipline
- You are highly motivated and ambitious about higher education
- You have sufficient English language skills
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Your participation in MARIHE
MARIHE offers tuition fee scholarships for all selected students. In addition, a limited number of Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available. Find out more: Costs & Funding
Tuition fee scholarship
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship
After MARIHE: Career Outcomes
The MARIHE programme sets the foundation for career success through international expertise, academic excellence, and practical experience that enables meaningful contributions to the field of higher education. Possible employment fields are: higher education and research-intensive institutions, government agencies, university alliances, non-tertiary education institutions, consultancy, start-ups.
The programme includes a mandatory internship, providing direct working experience in higher education institutions, government agencies, or international organizations.
75%
of graduates secure employment within six months
70%
report significant career advancement
20%
pursue PhD programmes at prestigious institutions
MARIHE Family – A Global Community of Higher Education Leaders
MARIHE graduates span all continents, representing diverse backgrounds and career trajectories. What unites them is their commitment to advancing higher education through evidence-based practice and international collaboration. The majority of our graduates remain professionally engaged with higher education topics covered in MARIHE.
Meet our alumni:
Not only did MARIHE provide me with a valuable academic experience from a strong consortium of universities, but the diverse cultural and social experiences gained throughout the two years provided valuable skills and competences for all aspects of life and many cherished memories.
The MARIHE focus on research and analysis was instrumental in improving my academic writing skills and critical thinking abilities, which fundamentally shaped my career path in higher education research and opened new professional opportunities.
MARIHE Alumni Network – An international community of higher education professionals
