Why study in Europe?
Testimonials
Erasmus Mundus student factsheets and testimonials (by country)
These factsheets provide practical answers to the types of questions most commonly asked by students considering a period of study in Europe on an Erasmus Mundus scholarship. For information relevant to your country, please select from the list below.
Our stories - Erasmus Mundus students describe their experiences
"I came to Europe to continue my studies in philosophy. It is often said that there are no facts in our discipline, only interpretations, and it is essential for us to change our perspective and to see problems in a new light. Studying in three different European universities meant considering the same problems from three different points of view. Also, I have noticed that the European educational system is far more flexible than in my home country; it is always possible to get your credit points in the most suitable way. And, last but not least, my non-academic experience was as rewarding and enriching as my academic experience."
"Pour moi, avoir la chance de participer à un programme d'étude en Europe est une expérience nouvelle, enrichissante et excitante. Cela m'a permis de visiter et de vivre dans différents pays et d'être en contact avec différentes cultures et différentes personnes. C'est un passage qui fait changer la façon de voir et de penser aux choses. C'est une expérience positive aussi bien sur le plan académique que personnel...enfin, si c'était à refaire je n'hésiterais pas..."
"Having the opportunity to come and study environmental management in different European countries with more than 26 nationalities has been one of the greatest experiences in my life. I received a wide range of advanced training through my course and it has helped me build up the very important knowledge foundation and technical skills that are essential for my present employment with a leading company in the climate change mitigation field."
"I began by researching graduate programmes in Sweden, my mother's homeland. From this initial curiosity the door opened to an amazing academic adventure at some of the best universities in Europe. This provided an excellent opportunity to build relevant academic, professional and life skills, whilst learning about the various cultures and countries that define Europe. My fellow students have been my friends, but also my teachers. They challenged both my academic learning and how I perceive the world. Such lessons, once learned, cannot be unlearned. They stick with you and motivate you to become a global thinker and actor."
"Estudiar en Europa fue para mi una gran experiencia desde el punto de vista personal y profesional. Europa no es sólo posee una estructura educativa y de investigación de excelente nivel, sino que también cuenta con una gran diversidad cultural. Por ello, Europa es un lugar ideal para adquirir una sólida formación académica, y al mismo tiempo, agradable para vivir y conocer diferentes maneras de pensar."
"Etudier en Europe offre une véritable diversité d'expériences non seulement sur le plan académique mais aussi sur le plan culturel. Mon passage dans deux grandes universités européennes reste une expérience inoubliable du fait de la possibilité de côtoyer à la fois des sommités du monde académique et le citoyen lambda de ces différents pays."
"Estudar na Europa tem sido uma experiência incrível. Aqui, estou tendo a oportunidade de conhecer vários países, seus sistemas acadêmicos e, o mais importante, sua cultura. Estudar em meio a essa diversidade cultural me transformou de verdade: aprendi a enfrentar situações em que nunca havia pensado antes, o fez de mim uma pessoa e uma profissional mais forte e preparada para adversidades. O centro cultural do mundo é aqui!"
"European experience in three different countries with a good quality of education; it is amazing! I would really like to encourage all Ethiopian as well African students not to miss this opportunity to come face to face with the academic and cultural diversity of Europe."
