Application Deadline: March 15, 2025 (for Erasmus Mundus scholarship).
May 31, 2025 (without scholarship)
LOCATION: Germany
The Erasmus Mundus Master in “Global Studies” (EMGS) is offered by an international consortium of five high-profile European universities, together with partner universities all over the world. It provides excellent training for future careers both inside and outside academia, training experts who can analyze and navigate globalization processes from multiple perspectives.
ELIGIBILITY:
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
A three-year bachelor’s degree or the recognized equivalent from an accredited institution in the humanities or social sciences, with a minimum of 15% global studies–relevant courses, e.g. courses in the field of History, Area Studies, Economics, Cultural Studies, Sociology, Political Science and Human Geography.
Excellent English skills: Proficiency in English needs to be proven with an official English certificate as listed below under “Application Documents”. Native English speakers must provide proof of knowledge of a language other than English at the A2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Knowledge of another foreign language at the A2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (to be proven by a high school certificate and/or an internationally recognized test, score certificates, or equivalent proof of participation in language courses)
The recognition of the respective documents and degrees is based on the requirements set by the German Central Office for Foreign Education. In some countries, another year of study in a master’s programme might be necessary in order to be eligible for admission. See also the Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen.
BENEFIT:
The EMGS Consortium charges participation costs of €2,300 per year.
The participation costs cover the participation of all courses offered within the EMGS programme and also includes support for administrative and organizational issues. However, students will need to cover travel costs to the winter and summer schools.
Should a student fail to have met all of the required examination criteria by the end of the fourth semesters of the course full participation costs will be incurred for each further term the student need to be enrolled in order to complete the programme.
Students with special needs (behavioral, physical, emotional, or learning difficulties) can apply for financial support provided by additional funds of the Erasmus Mundus programme.
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