2026/2028 Erasmus Mundus Master in Global Studies (EMGS)

The Erasmus Mundus Master in Global Studies (EMGS), an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD), is offered by an international consortium of five high-profile European participating universities, together with partner universities all over the world. It provides excellent training for future careers both inside and outside academia, training experts who can analyze and navigate globalization processes from multiple perspectives. Our graduates are well prepared for academic positions in the field of Global Studies and related disciplines dealing with global phenomena as well as for jobs in supranational agencies and non-governmental organizations. They are ready to work as intercultural mediators within the fields of development cooperation, economy, management, and beyond while contributing to pioneering scholarship for understanding the past, investigating the present, and debating the future of the global.

The two-year programme combines innovation, interdisciplinarity, and academic excellence with transnational and transregional academic mobility. Students take courses at two participating European universities for one academic year each, and may choose to spend the third term at a non-European partner university instead of the European destination.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• ValueFully Funded
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorErasmus Mundus
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• These scholarships cover all tuition fees and as well as a living allowance of €1,400 per month and basic medical coverage.

Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• A three-year bachelor’s degree or the recognized equivalent from an accredited institution in the humanities or social sciences, with a minimum of 15% global studies–relevant courses, e.g. courses in the field of History, Area Studies, Economics, Cultural Studies, Sociology, Political Science and Human Geography.
• Excellent English skills: Proficiency in English needs to be proven with an official English certificate as listed below under “Application Documents”. Native English speakers must provide proof of knowledge of a language other than English at the A2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
• Knowledge of another foreign language at the A2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (to be proven by a high school certificate and/or an internationally recognized test, score certificates, or equivalent proof of participation in language courses)
• The recognition of the respective documents and degrees is based on the requirements set by the German Central Office for Foreign Education. In some countries, another year of study in a master’s programme might be necessary in order to be eligible for admission. See also the Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen.
• Mandatory Mobility: During the Master’s programme all students need to have two mandatory mobility periods in countries different than their home country/ country of residence at the moment of application. This also applies for the optional term at one of the non-European partner universities.

In case of being admitted you will be requested to sign a student agreement (english version).

For the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship:

• Students from all over the world holding a first degree are eligible for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.
• The European Union distinguishes between scholarships for Erasmus+ partner country nationals and for Erasmus+ programme country nationals.
• Applicants with more than one nationality may choose under with category they want to apply (Erasmus+ programme country or partner country).
• All students who have previously received an Erasmus Mundus scholarship for degree-seeking purposes will automatically be disqualified for the scholarship.
• All students who are awarded an Erasmus Mundus scholarship will be provided with a scholarship contract. 

Mandatory Mobility: During the Master’s programme all students need to have two mandatory mobility periods of one semester in countries different than their home country/ country of residence at the moment of application. This also applies for the optional term at one of the non-European partner universities. 

Selection Process

The decision on admission is made by the EMGS Study Purposes and Selection Committee and are based on the following criteria:

• 50%: Academic excellence and quality/recognition of home institution that has awarded the first degree
• 15%: Motivation and academic potential
• 20%: Compatibility of previous degree(s) with the EMGS programme
• 15%: Work experience/professional qualifications

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

• The application will be online via the AlmaWeb portal of Leipzig University (Please select „Global Studies, Master, 1st semester“).
• Please note that the application for the EMGS programme is not possible via uni-assist, but only via the application tool of the of Leipzig University (AlmaWeb).

For more information, kindly visit EMGS webpage.