The Erasmus Mundus GLOCAL Scholarship is a prestigious opportunity for international students to pursue a joint master's degree in Global Markets, Local Creativities. This scholarship is part of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM) program, co-funded by the European Union. Here's a detailed overview of the scholarship to help you in your pursuit!
Erasmus GLOCAL Scholarship Summary
Program Name: Erasmus Mundus GLOCAL Scholarship
Degree: International Master / Master of Arts / Master of Social Science
Duration: Two years
Start Date: September 2025
Application Deadline: January 12, 2025
Value: Full coverage of tuition fees, monthly stipend of €1,400, travel and installation costs, health insurance
GLOCAL Scholarship Benefits
Tuition Fees: Full coverage, including deposit
Monthly Stipend: €1,400 for living expenses
Travel and Installation Costs: Contribution to assist with practical costs such as visas, residence permits, and temporary accommodation
Health Insurance: Full coverage during the study period
Internship Opportunities: Access to internships across Europe
Participating Universities
The GLOCAL program is taught by a consortium of seven world-class universities:
University of Glasgow, UK
Erasmus University Rotterdam, NL
Uppsala University, Sweden
Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
Universidad de Los Andes, Colombia
Kyoto University, Japan
Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Germany
Curriculum, Program Structure, and Tracks
The GLOCAL program is an integrated, international master's degree that interrogates the history, theory, institutions, and cultures of global capitalism. The curriculum includes:
Theoretical Grounding: International business and the global economy
Case Studies: Real-life insights into situations discussed in the classroom
Masterclasses and Guest Lectures: From private and public sector representatives
Debates: With international colleagues
Internship Opportunities: Practical experience in the field
Mobility and Specialized Tracks
The program offers nine study tracks:
Global History & Creative Industries (Glasgow, Barcelona, Rotterdam)
Global Markets & Development (Glasgow, Barcelona, Göttingen)
Sustainable Business Development (Glasgow, Barcelona, Los Andes)
Industrial Dynamics & Sustainability (Glasgow, Barcelona, Kyoto)
Business & Entrepreneurship (Glasgow, Rotterdam, Göttingen)
Business History (Glasgow, Rotterdam, Göttingen)
Business Philosophy (Glasgow, Rotterdam, Göttingen)
Business Strategy (Glasgow, Rotterdam, Göttingen)
Global Governance (Glasgow, Rotterdam, Göttingen)
🌐 For further information about the program overview, visit this webpage and visit this webpage for detailed information about the mobility and Specialized Tracks options.
Degrees Awarded
Depending on the chosen track and university, the degrees awarded include:
Master of Arts in History from Erasmus University Rotterdam
Master of Social Sciences in Economic History from Uppsala University
International Master in Global Markets, Local Creativities from the University of Glasgow
GLOCAL Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:
Have a conditional or unconditional offer from the University of Glasgow
Meet the academic requirements (e.g., a UK 2:1 Honours Degree or equivalent)
Provide proof of English language proficiency
🌐 See details about eligibility and entry requirements here
Application Procedure
1. Submit an online Application:
All applications must be submitted online through the University of Glasgow’s application system. Supporting documents must be uploaded directly to your online application. Note that applications and supporting documents sent via email will not be accepted.
Complete the online application form and submit all required documents by January 12, 2025.
2. Application Forms
Depending on the type of your application, you should fill below form (Scholarship form or application as self funded):
I.📂 Scholarship Application form: For candidates seeking financial assistance.
II.📂 Self-Funding Application form: For candidates who plan to fund their own studies.
3. Study Tracks
Candidates must choose one of the nine study tracks available. It is important to note that each applicant can apply for only one study track. The choice of the study track is entirely up to the candidates, as the GLOCAL team cannot provide personalized guidance on the suitability of specific tracks for individual applicants.
4. Application documents.
All applications must have the following:
Either Scholarship or Self-Funding application form, depending on application type
CV (any format acceptable, Europass is preferred)
Passport copy
Two supporting references on headed paper.
Degree Certificates and transcripts of all university-level academic studies to date
Proof of English-language proficiency (see GLOCAL English Language Requirements online information)
5. Selection Process and notification: Applications are reviewed by the University of Glasgow Admissions team. Scholarship applicants will be informed of their application outcome on 7 April 2025.
Self-Funded applicants will be informed of their application outcome on a rolling basis.
🗓️ Application Deadlines :
Scholarship Applications: 12 January 2025, 23:59 (UK time)
Self-Funding Applications: 25 July 2025, 23:59 (UK time) for international students.
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