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Interest in studying in Europe is growing in certain key markets like Pakistan and Bangladesh in particular, according to a recent report on foreign students coming to Europe. Although India generates the largest share of relative demand, this fluctuates drastically and has gradually declined overall in recent years, the report adds.
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Interest in Bachelor's Programs. Source: StudyPortals.com |
The chart above shows the top origin countries for interest in Bachelor’s programs in Europe, as well as the evolution of that interest over the last four years.
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Foreign Students in the US. Source: Open Doors |
The US also reported a 17.4% increase in the number of Pakistani students studying in the United States during 2021-22. This brought their number to 8,772, according to Open Doors. The Open Doors Report identified China and India as the largest sources of international students to the United States. During 2021-22, China sent 290,086 students, which is 30.6% of the total number of international students in the US, a decline of 8.6% from the previous year. India, which sent 199,183 students this year — 21% of the total — saw a 19% year-over-year increase. Together, China and India make up more than half of all international students in the United States.
The number of Pakistani students studying in Australia has also increased 21% to 20,935 in 2022. The number of first-time enrollments of Pakistanis jumped 71% in the year, according to ICEF Monitor.
Offsetting a decline in Chinese enrollments in Australia (177,470 in 2022, down 11% y-o-y) and zero momentum from India (128,980, up .03%) were notable enrollment increases from:
Thailand, the 6th largest market, up 61% to 25,792
Nepal, the 3rd largest market, up 21% to 71,805
Colombia, the 4th largest market, up 21% to 28,435
Pakistan, the 9th largest market, up 21% to 20,935
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Countries with the Most Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Winners, 2025
1. 🇵🇰 Pakistan: 114
2. 🇮🇳 India: 96
3. 🇧🇩 Bangladesh: 95
4. 🇲🇽 Mexico: 93
5. 🇳🇬 Nigeria: 75
6. 🇧🇷 Brazil: 73
7. 🇪🇸 Spain: 65
8. 🇺🇸 USA: 62
9. 🇪🇬 Egypt: 61
10. 🇩🇪 Germany: 61
(European Commission)
https://x.com/thepakindex/status/1930293609321931140
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In 2025, Pakistan once again had the highest number of winners of the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, with 114 recipients. This makes Pakistan the top country in receiving the scholarship for the fourth consecutive year. The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship is a prestigious European scholarship program for graduates, funding joint master's degrees at prestigious universities across multiple countries.
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Opportunities Circle is here with the most awaited fully funded master’s scholarship program, which is Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2025. The European scholarship program is open, and it is a prestigious scholarship offered to international students to pursue master’s degree programs in three countries and three different European universities for free. Erasmus is Europe’s most significant scholarship for international students. European Union sponsors the fully funded scholarship 2025-2026. Do you want to go to Europe without spending a penny so this scholarship is for you
This article will provide detailed information and a complete guide about the fully funded Erasmus master scholarship program, so make sure you do not skip any section. Three thousand fully funded master’s scholarships will be awarded for the 2025-2026 academic year under the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2025. Those who want to apply for the Erasmus scholarship program in Europe should start preparing for IELTS or TOEFL. Yes, you have read it right. Erasmus Mundus master’s scholarship for international students requires English language proficiency either in the form of IELTS, TOEFL, or Duolingo test scores.
Erasmus is a European Government-funded scholarship program. Different programs are offered under this Erasmus Master’s scholarship, plus the deadline is different for each course of this fully funded European scholarship. Students will be able to study for their master’s degree by studying in three to four different countries though the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship. The fully funded master’s scholarship in Europe is a golden opportunity for all international students to explore, live, and study free in Europe. Application for most Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarship programs will start in October 2024. International students will study each semester at a different university and have to do an internship as training in a different country under this Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (students) – Erasmus+.
The fully funded Erasmus Mundus scholarships funded the highest number of students in the past; approximately 3,013 students were selected from different countries. The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJMDs) is offered for the master’s program, MPhil and Erasmus Fellowship. The duration of the Erasmus Mundus masters scholarship in Europe is 2 years and no more. During these two years, Erasmus scholars will learn all the necessary skills required to become proficient in their relevant fields. They will have a chance to study under the world’s top professors and lecturers and receive mentorship from professionals in relevant fields. There are no country restrictions. Students from all over the world can apply for the Erasmus Mundus joint master’s degree scholarship. This master’s scholarship in Europe will open doors to many career opportunities; the scholars are highly admired by organization around the globe.
https://www.opportunitiescircle.com/erasmus-mundus-scholarship/#goo...
EUPakistan
@EUPakistan
#ExcitingNews: 🇵🇰 Pakistan has once again secured the highest number of #ErasmusMundus scholarships globally— for the 4️⃣th year in a row!
114 🇵🇰 students are awarded
@EUErasmusPlus
scholarships incl 66 women!👏👏
🇵🇰 leads ahead of:
🇮🇳 India – 96
🇧🇩 Bangladesh – 95
🇲🇽 Mexico – 93
https://x.com/EUPakistan/status/1936051526566383643
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