Scholarships for Tunisian Students 2027/2028

Tunisian students have strong scholarship opportunities in Europe, especially through Hungary, Erasmus Mundus, Germany, Italy, Spain and France. Some Asian routes, such as Japan’s MEXT and Korea’s GKS, may also be relevant depending on annual calls.

This article lists scholarships that either officially included Tunisia in the latest available eligibility evidence or are open worldwide.

Best scholarships for Tunisian students

1. Stipendium Hungaricum, Hungary

Tunisia is listed in the latest official Stipendium Hungaricum partner information. The partner page shows eligible fields for bachelor’s, master’s and one-tier master’s studies, and doctoral studies in any academic field.

Tunisian students should check the exact field list for the 2027/2028 call, because eligible fields can vary by country.

2. Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

Erasmus Mundus is open to excellent students worldwide, including Tunisian students. The scholarship can cover participation costs and contribute to travel, visa and living allowance.

This is one of the best routes for Tunisian students seeking a funded master’s in Europe.

Strong fields include:

• Engineering

• Energy

• Climate

• Water

• Data science

• Public policy

• Migration

• Health

• Agriculture

• Business and economics

3. DAAD scholarships, Germany

DAAD offers many scholarship routes for study and research in Germany. DAAD EPOS is particularly relevant for applicants from developing and newly industrialised countries with at least two years of professional experience.

Tunisian applicants with experience in engineering, public administration, environment, energy, health, development or economics should check DAAD EPOS.

4. MAECI scholarships, Italy

Tunisia appears in the official eligible country list for the Italian Government MAECI scholarship. MAECI can support master’s, PhD, research, AFAM arts programmes and Italian language or culture courses, depending on the annual call.

Italy is a strong option for Tunisian students because of geography, academic links and regional financial aid.

5. AECID Africa-Med scholarships, Spain

Tunisia was included in the latest AECID Africa-Med Master call for official in-person master’s study in Spain. Applicants needed admission to an eligible Spanish master’s before applying.

This is a good option for Tunisian students interested in Spain, Mediterranean cooperation, public policy, development and governance.

6. Eiffel Scholarship, France

Eiffel is open to foreign students nominated by French institutions at master’s and PhD level. It provides an allowance and support services, but not tuition fees.

Tunisian students with strong academic records and French language ability may be especially competitive for France.

7. MEXT Scholarship, Japan

MEXT requires nationality of a country with diplomatic relations with Japan, and applications are generally submitted through the responsible Japanese embassy or consulate.

Tunisian students should check the Japanese Embassy in Tunisia for the annual MEXT call.

8. Slovakia Talent Scholarship

The Slovakia Talent Scholarship is open to international students worldwide and can support selected bachelor’s, combined bachelor-master and master’s studies.

This can be a useful backup for students seeking a lower-cost EU destination.

Note on GKS Korea

GKS eligibility depends on annual NIIED-designated country lists and embassy or university quotas. NIIED states that applicants must hold citizenship of NIIED-designated countries. Tunisian students should confirm the current GKS call before listing it as a guaranteed option.

Recommended strategy

Tunisian students should prioritise:

• Erasmus Mundus for funded European master’s study.

• Stipendium Hungaricum, checking Tunisia-specific fields.

• DAAD Germany for experienced applicants.

• MAECI Italy and AECID Spain for Mediterranean European routes.

• Eiffel France for strong academic profiles.

• MEXT Japan for research-oriented applicants.

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