University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna Scholarships for International Students 2026

Afiya from Indonesia is pursuing an International Master’s in Soils and Global Change (IMSOGLO) through the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, studying across Ghent University, BOKU Vienna, and the University of Goettingen. With a Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering from Institut Teknologi Bandung and thesis research on soil contamination, she built a strong academic foundation despite earlier struggles, complemented by an exchange at the University of Waterloo. Careful preparation for IELTS, strong motivation and recommendations, and a well-structured application helped her stand out among nearly 1,000 applicants.

Read her story to learn how persistence, reflection, and resilience can turn challenges into opportunities for global academic success.

Laide Rasaki from Nigeria pursued a Master’s in Plant Breeding through the emPLANT+ Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree, studying at the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) and the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU) in Vienna. She was awarded the Erasmus Mundus scholarship, which covered full tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, and travel and installation costs.

Read her story to discover how she secured this fully funded Erasmus Mundus scholarship.

Ralph Carlo Evidente from the Philippines is pursuing a PhD at Technical University of Denmark, supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network, a fully funded program providing salary, mobility allowance, and research funding. He is focusing on sustainability engineering, energy systems, and resource recovery, and prepared for the scholarship by building a consistent research profile, gaining interdisciplinary experience, and aligning his work closely with his research goals.

Read his story to discover how he secured this fully funded scholarship.