Islamabad (TDI):  At the French Residence in Islamabad, 114 Pakistani students were given a warm send-off as they prepared to leave for Europe to pursue higher studies under the Erasmus+ Joint Master’s scholarship.
The event was a source of pride for all those involved and a showcase for Pakistan’s outstanding accomplishment.
Pakistan has ranked 1 globally for the fourth year as the highest number of scholarships awarded under this program. This accomplishment shows the student’s and also the enormous potential that Pakistan’s youth possess.Â
At the beautiful French Residence, we bid farewell to 114🇵🇰 scholars heading to 🇪🇺 on fully funded @EUErasmusPlus Joint Master’s scholarships.
🇵🇰 Ranked #1 globally (4 yrs in a row!) for most scholarships awarded — a testament to the potential of 🇵🇰 youth.
Best of luck, students! pic.twitter.com/A8LT7U47Lo— EUPakistan (@EUPakistan) July 26, 2025
Erasmus+ is a program funded by the European Union that offers fully funded scholarships to students from all over the world, thus enabling them to for a Joint Master’s degree at different universities within Europe.Â
The scholarships cover a wide array of disciplines and offer students a unique chance to interact with new cultures, gain state-of-the-art knowledge, and build long-lasting networks.
Pakistan has one of the youngest populations in the world, and initiatives such as Erasmus+ play a critical role in defining the country’s future.
For Pakistani students, it is an opportunity to gain access to some of the world’s top educational institutions while being exposed to dynamic academic and professional environments across Europe.Â
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For over a decade, the Erasmus+ program has provided a large number of Pakistani students with the opportunity to enhance academic expertise and solid professional networks throughout Europe.Â
Pakistan has one of the youngest populations in the world, and initiatives such as Erasmus+ play a critical role in defining the country’s future. This scholarship aims to promote partnerships, cross-cultural understanding, and help narrow divides between Europe and Pakistan.
The European Union and Pakistan have established stronger ties over the years, and education has been one of the most prominent pillars of this cooperation.
As these 114 shining minds leave for Europe, their accomplishments will benefit not only their careers but also the development and progress of their country.
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