Meru University of Science & Technology (MUST), through its Institute of Cement and Concrete, is pleased to announce a prestigious postgraduate student exchange opportunity in partnership with the University of Padova, Italy. This initiative is supported by the Erasmus+ KA107 Student and Staff Exchange Program, which fosters academic mobility, knowledge sharing, and research collaboration between institutions of higher learning.

The program provides selected postgraduate students with the chance to pursue part of their academic and research work at the University of Padova. Participants will not only strengthen their research expertise but also broaden their professional horizons in a global academic environment. This opportunity is open to eligible students registered for postgraduate studies in Cement and Concrete at MUST.

The exchange underscores MUST’s commitment to academic excellence, global networking, and enhancing the quality of its postgraduate training through exposure to international best practices.

If you are a postgraduate student with aspirations to deepen your knowledge, expand your research experience, and gain international exposure, this is the perfect platform for you.

The Erasmus+ KA107 Student and Staff Exchange Program provides mobility opportunities between Meru University of Science & Technology (Kenya) and the University of Padova (Italy). Its primary aim is to create an enriching academic and cultural exchange that benefits both institutions.

Postgraduate students who successfully secure this exchange will carry out part of their research work at the University of Padova. Their academic credits and research contributions will be fully recognized in line with the signed Erasmus+ KA107 Inter-institutional agreement.

As a postgraduate student selected for this program, you will be expected to:

To succeed in this program, candidates must demonstrate:

Upon completion of the exchange program, participants must:

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

The exchange program will run for a period of five months. During this time, students will reside and study at the University of Padova, undertaking their academic and research work.

The Erasmus+ KA107 program provides full financial support to successful applicants.

Scholarship covers travel costs to Italy based on the official European Commission travel distance calculator:

Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend of €850 to cover living expenses in Italy.

This exchange is not only an academic opportunity but also a career-transforming experience. Benefits include:

Applicants must prepare and submit the following documents:

All applications must be submitted by 19th September 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EAT. Late applications will not be considered.