Global-MINDS / Global-Local Erasmus Mundus Joint Master

The Global-Local Erasmus Mundus Joint Master is an interdisciplinary, two-year Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s degree designed to train future professionals in global governance, local development, sustainability, and social transformation. The programme bridges global challenges with local solutions, preparing graduates to work across policy, development, research, and international cooperation sectors.

What’s Offered

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

• Mandatory study mobility across multiple countries, offering strong international exposure

• A curriculum combining theory, applied research, and policy-oriented practice

• Access to Erasmus Mundus scholarships, covering tuition, monthly living allowance, travel, and insurance for selected students

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to international applicants of all nationalities

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

• Strong academic background and a clear interest in global-local dynamics and societal impact

• English language proficiency required

Fields of Study

• Global Governance and International Policy

• Local Development and Sustainability

• Social Innovation and Community Transformation

• Inequality, Migration, and Development Studies

• Public Policy and International Cooperation

Program Structure

• Year 1 focuses on core foundations in global-local theory, governance, and development frameworks

• Year 2 allows for specialisation, advanced research, and mobility within the partner universities

• The programme concludes with a Master’s thesis addressing real-world global-local challenges

• Teaching is delivered by academics and practitioners with strong policy and field experience

Career Pathways
Graduates typically pursue careers in international organisations, NGOs, public policy institutions, research centres, social enterprises, and development agencies, or continue into PhD and research-driven tracks.

Deadline

• Application deadlines generally fall between December and January for Erasmus Mundus scholarship consideration