Euroculture: European Politics, Culture, and Society in a Global Context is a unique two-year (120 ECTS) Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's programme in European Studies, fully taught in English. It offers an interdisciplinary approach that integrates history, political science, law, sociology, and culture to critically examine the complexities of contemporary Europe within a global context. Through this perspective, you will explore how historical legacies, political structures, legal frameworks, social transformations, and cultural dynamics interact to shape contemporary Europe and its role in the world.
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Benefits
The Erasmus Mundus scholarship provides:
- €1,400 per month for living expenses throughout the 24-month programme.
- Full tuition fee waiver, covering the programme's participation costs.
- Health insurance during the programme.
- The monthly allowance amounts to €33,600 over the full two-year period.
Requirements
Academic background
- The Euroculture programme is an interdisciplinary Master’s designed for students with a background in the Humanities and Social Sciences.
- To be admitted, you must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized and accredited higher education institution in a field relevant to the programme.
- Your degree will be assessed during the application stage by the Euroculture Board of Admissions to ensure it is equivalent in duration, level, and quality to a European Bachelor’s degree.
- Relevant academic fields include, but are not limited to: International Relations, European Studies, History, Cultural Studies, Literary Studies, Sociology, Political Science, Anthropology, Philosophy, Liberal Arts (with a Humanities profile), Communication and Media Studies, International or European Law, and Theology. Applicants from other disciplines may also be eligible if their prior studies provide a sufficient basis in arts- or social-sciences-related subjects.
English language requirements
All applicants must demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency through an accepted language test or qualify for an exemption from the test. The programme accepts the following test results:
- IELTS Academic - Overall 6.5. No section below 6.5.
- TOEFL iBT <2026: Overall 93. Internet-based tests, such as TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition, are also accepted.
- TOEFL iBT >2026: No section below 5.0.
- Cambridge CAE/CPE - CAE (C1 Advanced) or CPE (C2 Proficiency). Test results may be no older than 5 years. Only CAE and CPE are accepted.
- Pearson PTE Academic - Minimum overall score of 71 with no less than 61 for writing. Test result may be no older than two years.
- LanguageCert Academic - Minimum overall score of 75. Test result may be no older than two years. This test is not recognized at Uppsala Universitet.
Academic writing readiness
- As part of the admission process, you must demonstrate your readiness for academic writing at Master's level.
- Euroculture assess your ability to develop a scholarly argument, engage with sources, and present ideas in a clear and structured academic way.
- You must have completed an academic writing assignment during your previous studies.
- You may submit an existing piece of work, such as a Bachelor's thesis, seminar paper or research essay (minimum 2,000 words).
How can I strengthen my application further?
In addition to the compulsory admission requirements, there are other activities you can undertake to further strengthen your application dossier. The items below are additional selection criteria, not compulsory admission requirements.
- International study, work or mobility experience.
- Relevant professional experience or internships.
- Knowledge of languages other than English.
- Extracurricular activities and engagement.
- Proof of your ability to work in international, interdisciplinary and intercultural environments.
Application Documents
- Bachelor's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Academic writing sample
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Passport or national identity card
- Passport-sized photograph
- Two references
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Application Deadline
January 15, 2027How To Apply
Step 1: Check your deadline
- Applications open on 15 October 2026.
- Erasmus Mundus scholarship applicants should apply before 15 January 2027.
- Self-funded applicants with a non-EU/EEA passport holders should apply before 1 May 2027.
- Self-funded applicants with an EU/EEA passport should apply before 1 June 2027.
Step 2: Prepare your documents
Before starting your online application, prepare the following materials:
- Degree certificate(s): Official evidence of your Bachelor's degree and any additional degrees. Documents not in English require certified English translations (.pdf).
- Academic transcript(s): Official records of courses and grades, including information about the duration of your studies (.pdf).
- English language qualification: Valid results from an accepted English language test, or documentary evidence that you qualify for an exemption (.pdf).
- Academic writing sample: All applicants must demonstrate their academic writing readiness (.pdf).
- Curriculum vitae (CV): An English-language overview of your education, work experience and relevant extracurricular activities (.pdf).
- Passport or identity card: A clear scan of a valid identification document (.png or .jpg).
- Digital passport-sized photograph: A recent photograph suitable for identification purposes (.png or .jpg).
Step 3: Identify your references
You must provide contact details for two referees when submitting your application.
- Your first referee must be an academic referee, such as a professor or lecturer who supervised your university-level work.
- Your second referee may be another academic referee or a professional referee, such as an employer, supervisor or placement coordinator.
After you submit your application, the Euroculture Secretariat will contact your referees and invite them to complete a short questionnaire assessing your academic, professional and personal competencies. Your referees must respond within two working weeks of your application submission. You do not need to upload signed recommendation letters under the updated 2027–2029 procedure. Your application cannot be completed successfully without responses from both referees. This is considered your responsibility!
All candidates, including Erasmus Mundus scholarship applicants and self-funded applicants, use the same application procedure. Submit your application through the Euroculture Online Application Tool (OAT). Make sure that:
- You submit your application before the deadline applicable to you;
- You provide all required documents and information;
- Your referees are prepared to respond within the required timeframe.
Step 5: Complete your interview (if shortlisted)
- After your application has been reviewed, you may be shortlisted for an interview with a representative of the Euroculture Board of Admissions.
- The interview lasts approximately 10 minutes.
- It provides an opportunity to discuss your motivation, academic work, and personal and professional competencies.
- Successful completion of the interview is required before admission to the programme or selection for an Erasmus Mundus scholarship.
Step 6: Receive your application results
- Erasmus Mundus scholarship application results are expected to be communicated by the end of March 2027.
- Self-funded applications will be considered on a rolling basis from the end of March 2027.
Questions about your application? Contact the Euroculture Consortium Secretariat at [email protected].
Please also be sure to consult the FAQ for any other questions you might have.
For more information, kindly visit Euroculture scholarship webpage.
