What should I study abroad as an international student?

The best degree to study abroad depends on your strengths, personality, and career goals. Our free quiz analyses 12 academic fields across 15 questions and instantly matches you to the programs you are most likely to succeed in — along with real fully funded scholarships to fund your studies.

How do I choose the right university major?

The best way to choose a university major is to assess your strengths, learning style, work preferences, and long-term career goals. Our free Major Matchmaker Quiz analyses 12 academic fields across 15 questions to match you to the programs where you are most likely to thrive.

What is the best degree for a fully funded scholarship?

STEM fields (Engineering, Computer Science, Natural Sciences) are the most funded globally, especially through DAAD Germany and Stipendium Hungaricum. However, the best degree for a scholarship is the one you can defend convincingly in your Statement of Purpose — which means it must genuinely match your background and goals.

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Why the Right Major Wins Scholarships

Your choice of university major directly determines which fully funded scholarships you qualify for. Government scholarships like the DAAD, Stipendium Hungaricum, and Erasmus Mundus all require you to apply to a specific program at a specific institution. Students who apply to a degree that genuinely matches their academic background and career goals are significantly more likely to win. Knowing what you should study abroad — before you apply — is one of the highest-leverage decisions you can make.

Best Fully Funded Scholarships by Academic Field

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Computer Science & IT

DAAD Germany Stipendium Hungaricum Aalto University, Finland

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Engineering

Stipendium Hungaricum DAAD Germany MAECI Italy

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Medicine & Health Sciences

Stipendium Hungaricum Türkiye Bursları MFA Romania

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Business & Management

Chevening UK DAAD Germany Erasmus Mundus

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Law & Intl. Relations

Chevening UK Erasmus Mundus Fulbright USA

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Arts, Design & Architecture

MAECI Italy Erasmus Mundus Eiffel France

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Environmental Science

DAAD Germany Finnish Gov Scholarship Erasmus Mundus

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Education & Teaching

Erasmus Mundus Türkiye Bursları Stipendium Hungaricum

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Natural Sciences & Maths

DAAD Germany Stipendium Hungaricum Aalto Finland

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Economics & Finance

Chevening UK DAAD Germany Fulbright USA

Frequently Asked Questions

What major should I study to get a fully funded scholarship?

The best major for a scholarship is the one that genuinely aligns with your academic strengths and career goals. Scholarship committees can immediately tell when a Statement of Purpose does not reflect authentic interest. Use our Major Matchmaker to identify fields where you're most likely to excel, then search our scholarship database for funded programs in that area. STEM fields attract the most funding globally, but Humanities and Social Sciences are heavily funded through Erasmus Mundus and Chevening.

How do I know what I should study abroad?

Start with your genuine strengths — what subjects energised you most in school? Then consider your career goals and the scholarship landscape in your target countries. Our free Major Matchmaker Quiz combines 15 targeted questions to match you across 12 academic fields in about 4 minutes. The result gives you a ranked list of degrees to study abroad, each linked to real fully funded scholarships.

What is the best university major for international students in 2026?

Computer Science, Engineering, and Medicine consistently attract the most fully funded scholarships for international students in 2026. However, the best major is the one you can defend convincingly in your application — scholarships reward authentic academic fit, not subject prestige alone. Business, Law, Environmental Science, and Education also have strong scholarship backing through programs like Chevening, Erasmus Mundus, and Türkiye Bursları.

Can I change my major after winning a scholarship?

Most government scholarships (DAAD, Stipendium Hungaricum, Chevening) are awarded for a specific program at a specific university. Changing majors after winning typically requires notifying the scholarship provider and may result in losing the award. This is precisely why choosing the right major before applying is so critical — use our quiz to lock in the right field before you apply.

Is the Major Matchmaker Quiz free to use?

Yes — 100% free. No signup, no payment, no hidden steps. The Major Matchmaker is part of CatchThatScholarship's suite of free tools built by Istiak, a 2024 Stipendium Hungaricum awardee, to help international students win scholarships without paying counselors. Your quiz answers are never stored or shared.

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