Applications for the Erasmus Mundus GLOBAL STUDIES Scholarship 2026 are now available for international applicants. This fully funded 2-year Master’s program offers comprehensive training in globalization through a collaboration of five top European universities and global partners. The program covers 4 semesters with studies at two European universities and a third semester at a non-European university. English language test exemptions are also possible for this program if you fulfill certain requirements. Graduates are trained to understand global issues from multiple perspectives and work as intercultural mediators in various fields.
Key Points:
- Fully funded 2-year Master’s program
- Open to applicants worldwide with no application fee
- Collaboration between top European and global universities
- Up to 60 scholarships available
- English language test exemption for certain degrees
- The program equips students with skills to analyze, navigate, and shape the future of global processes.
See Also: Erasmus Mundus IMAGING Scholarship 2026
Erasmus GLOBAL STUDIES Scholarship Summary
| Study In | Top Tier Countries (Europe/Non-Europe) |
| Available Degree | Master |
| Scholarship Type | Fully Funded |
| Scholarship Name | EMGS |
| Deadline | January 2026 |
EMGS Scholarship Benefits
The Erasmus Mundus GLOBAL STUDIES Scholarship covers the following benefits:
- Complete tuition fee
- A monthly stipend of 1400 euro to cover:
- Accommodation
- Food
- Visa Cost
- Health/Medical Insurance
- All airfare expense coverage
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the Erasmus Mundus GLOBAL STUDIES Scholarship 2026, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Open to all nationalities
- Must have completed a bachelor’s degree including:
- Social sciences,
- Humanities,
- Area Studies,
- History,
- Cultural Studies,
- Economics,
- Human Geography
- Sociology,
- Political Science,
- Proof of English language proficiency is required
- English language test Exemption is also available for those who completed their previous degree at an institution where English was the primary language of instruction.
Selection Criteria
Selection for the EMGS 2026 is based on predefined country slots and merit, focusing on:
- Academic Excellence
- Language Proficiency
- Motivation Letter
- Institution Quality
- Academic Potential
- Recommendations
- Work Experience
See Also: Korea University SK Global Scholarship 2026
Required Documents
- A CV
- Motivation Letter
- Residency proof
- Nationality proof
- High school diploma and Transcript
- University diploma and Transcript
- English test results
- Recommendation letter
- Extracurricular activities and work experience proof
The Program Structure of EMGS
Program Details:
- Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
- Structure: One academic year at two European universities and a third semester at a non-European university
List of European Partner Universities
Applicants in their 1st year of study can choose to study at one of the European partner universities mentioned below.
- Leipzig University: Germany
- Ghent University: Belgium
- Roskilde University: Denmark
- University of Wrocław: Poland
- University of Vienna: Austria
- London School of Economics and Political Science: UK
List of Non-European Partner Universities
Applicants in their third semester can choose to study at one of the non-European partner universities mentioned below.
- Addis Ababa University: Ethiopia
- Fudan University: China
- Dalhousie University: Canada
- Macquarie University: Australia
- Jawaharlal Nehru University: India
- University of California, Santa Barbara: USA
- Stellenbosch University: South Africa
- University of Otago: New Zealand
- University of Yaoundé I: Cameroon
How to Apply For The GLOBAL Studies Scholarship
The application can be sent online for the EMGS scholarship. Applicants need to choose the AlmaWeb portal of Leipzig University and select “Global Studies, Master, 1st semester“.