EMGSErasmus Mundus Joint Master in Global Studies
Law, Politics and International Relations
Route
Where you study each semester.
Semesters 1–2
- Leipzig University, Leipzig, GermanyMap of Leipzig on OpenStreetMap (opens in a new tab)
- orUniversity of Vienna, Vienna, AustriaMap of Vienna on OpenStreetMap (opens in a new tab)
- orUniversity of Wrocław, Wrocław, PolandMap of Wrocław on OpenStreetMap (opens in a new tab)
- orRoskilde University, Roskilde, DenmarkMap of Roskilde on OpenStreetMap (opens in a new tab)
- orGhent University, Ghent, BelgiumMap of Ghent on OpenStreetMap (opens in a new tab)
First European university.
Overview
Global studies master with Leipzig University. The 2026/27 deadlines were 28 Feb 2026 (scholarship applicants) and 31 May 2026 (others); 2027/28 dates not yet published.
- Field
- Law, Politics and International Relations
- Duration
- 24 months, 120 ECTS
- Degree
- Not publicly specified in the sources verified.
- Teaching language
- Not publicly specified in the sources verified.
- Universities
- Not publicly specified in the sources verified.
Eligibility
- Degree
- Three-year bachelor's or recognised equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Subjects
- Humanities or social sciences with at least 25% global-studies-relevant courses (e.g. history, area studies, economics, cultural studies, sociology, political science, human geography).
- Other prerequisites
- Not publicly specified in the sources verified.
- Grades
- Not publicly specified in the sources verified.
- Final-year students
- If graduating after the deadline, admission is considered on university transcripts.
- English
- TOEFL paper 550 (computer 213); TOEFL iBT 80 or 4 overall with no section below 4 on the 2026 scale; IELTS 6.5 with no section below 6.5; CPE grade A-C; CAE grade A or B. TOEFL (paper/computer), TOEFL iBT, IELTS, Cambridge CPE or CAE.
- English exemptions
- A degree from a university where English was the language of instruction, with an official certificate.
- Other languages
- A2 in another foreign language (native English speakers: two languages at A2).
Documents
CV / résumé Mandatory
English, 1-3 pages.
Motivation letter Mandatory
English, 1-2 pages; state any mobility-track preference.
Passport or national ID Mandatory
Proof of nationality.
Other programme-specific document Mandatory
High-school diploma and high-school transcripts.
Bachelor's degree certificate / diploma Mandatory
Evidence of all completed degrees.
Academic transcripts Mandatory
Complete official university transcripts.
Certified translations Conditional
Certified English translation for documents not in English or German.
English language certificate Conditional
Other language certificate Mandatory
Proof of A2 in another foreign language.
Recommendation / reference letters Mandatory
One from an academic teacher.
Deadlines and scholarship
- Scholarship
- Scholarship availableThe official page says Erasmus Mundus scholarships are offered for the 2027 intake.
- Applications open
- Not publicly specified in the sources verified.
- Deadline
- Estimate: 28 Feb 2027not official
- About the deadline
- No 2027/28 dates captured. For 2026/27 the scholarship deadline was 28 Feb 2026 and the general deadline 31 May 2026 (23:59 CET), via Leipzig University's AlmaWeb (not uni-assist).
Sources
The official pages the requirements, deadlines and scholarship status above come from.
- EMGS: Deadlines & Timetable (opens in a new tab)read 21 Oct 2026
- Leipzig University: M.A. Global Studies (opens in a new tab)read 21 Oct 2026
- EMGS: Deadlines & Timetable (opens in a new tab)read 22 Oct 2026
- EMGS: Admission and selection criteria (opens in a new tab)read 22 Oct 2026
- EMGS: Application documents (opens in a new tab)read 22 Oct 2026
- EACEA: Erasmus Mundus Catalogue (live capture 2026-10-22) (opens in a new tab)read 22 Oct 2026