Global MINDS – Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Global Studies

The Global MINDS programme (Globalisation, Migration, and Development) is a two-year Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s degree designed for students who want to deeply understand and shape responses to global challenges. The programme focuses on how globalisation, migration, inequality, and development intersect across regions, policies, and societies.

What’s Offered

• A joint Master’s degree awarded by a consortium of leading European universities

• Full Erasmus Mundus scholarships for selected students, covering tuition, living expenses, travel, and insurance

• Mandatory study mobility across multiple countries, offering diverse academic and cultural perspectives

• Strong emphasis on research, policy analysis, and real-world global challenges

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to students of all nationalities

• Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, humanities, international relations, development studies, or related fields

• Strong academic performance and a clear motivation for global and societal issues

• English language proficiency is required

Fields of Study

• Globalisation and Global Governance

• Migration, Mobility, and Borders

• Development, Inequality, and Social Justice

• Global Policy, Institutions, and Power Structures

Program Structure

• Year 1: Core theoretical foundations in global studies and migration, delivered at the first host university

• Year 2: Specialisation and advanced coursework at a different partner university

• Final semester dedicated to a Master’s thesis addressing a global challenge through research or policy analysis

• Teaching combines academic theory with applied, policy-oriented perspectives

Deadline

• Applications typically open in autumn and close in early January for the following academic year