Written by Applications are open for the GLOCAL Erasmus Mundus Scholarships 2027 for international students seeking admission to the Global Markets, Local Creativities international master’s programme in September 2027.
The scholarship is connected to admission to the University of Glasgow and supports students undertaking a two-year, full-time programme delivered through the GLOCAL Consortium’s international university network.
About GLOCAL Consortium
The GLOCAL Consortium delivers the Global Markets, Local Creativities programme through a partnership of seven universities. The programme is co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters programme.
The consortium brings together institutions working across subjects related to global capitalism, international business, markets, local economies, cities, regions, nations and their social, political and cultural contexts.
About The GLOCAL Erasmus Mundus Scholarships 2027
The scholarship supports students entering the 2027–2029 intake of the Global Markets, Local Creativities programme. The master’s programme runs for two years, is studied full-time and carries 120 ECTS credits.
Students follow an international study pathway involving partner institutions in the GLOCAL Consortium. The exact universities attended and the degree awarded depend on the pathway selected. Depending on the pathway, graduates may receive an International Master, Master of Arts, Master of Social Science or Postgraduate Certificate, with joint or multiple degree awards available under the relevant route.
The programme combines academic study with activities designed to connect theory to international and local economic contexts. These activities include case studies, masterclasses, guest lectures and debates with international colleagues. Possible internship opportunities are also included within the programme structure.
Scholarship Availability
- Up to 60 regular Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available across the four editions of the project.
- No more than six regular scholarships, equal to 10 percent of the total regular scholarship places, may be awarded to applicants of the same nationality across the four editions.
- Up to 20 additional scholarships are available across the four editions for applicants from regions targeted by the European Commission.
- The 10 percent nationality limit does not apply to the additional targeted scholarships.
- The targeted regions are Regions 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 under the Erasmus+ Programme Guide.
Programme Study Areas And Activities
- Global markets and global capitalism
- International business
- Local economies and local creativities
- Cities, regions and nations
- Social, political and cultural dimensions of markets and economies
- Case studies and applied academic learning
- Masterclasses and guest lectures
- Debates with international colleagues
- Possible internship opportunities
Eligibility And Requirements
- Applicants must be seeking entry to the Global Markets, Local Creativities programme in September 2027.
- Applicants must apply for admission to the GLOCAL programme through the University of Glasgow application system.
- Applicants must obtain a conditional or unconditional offer from the University of Glasgow before the scholarship deadline.
- An applicant whose University of Glasgow offer is holding for documents at the scholarship deadline will not be considered for a scholarship.
- Applicants must submit the scholarship application and all required documents by 13:00 UK time on 14 January 2027.
- Applicants must not have previously received an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarship.
- Selection considers the personal statement, academic merit, references and relevant additional experience.
- Applicants from the targeted regions may be considered for the additional scholarship allocation, subject to the applicable Erasmus+ regional classification.
Selection And Results
Scholarship applications are reviewed and ranked by the GLOCAL Consortium’s degree-awarding partners. The ranking process considers the applicant’s personal statement, academic record, references and relevant additional experience.
Scholarship results are scheduled to be announced in April 2027. A reserve list is maintained, and eligible reserve candidates may be contacted if selected applicants withdraw.
Scholarship Acceptance
Applicants who receive a scholarship choose between the available scholarship payment arrangements after accepting the award. The applicable arrangement is selected at the award-acceptance stage.
Key Details
- Programme: Global Markets, Local Creativities
- Study level: International master’s degree
- Duration: Two years
- Credits: 120 ECTS
- Study format: Full-time, international and multi-country pathway
- Start date: September 2027
- Study locations: University of Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, and partner universities according to the selected pathway
- Scholarship results: Scheduled for April 2027
- Application deadline: 14 January 2027 at 13:00 UK time