Erasmus Mundus ILSPSD Scholarship 2027 opens with 70 funded places

Erasmus Mundus ILSPSD Scholarship 2027–2029 in Europe | Fully Funded

The Erasmus Mundus ILSPSD Scholarship 2027–2029 offers selected master's students a fully funded opportunity to study in Europe, with a monthly stipend of €1,400 for up to 24 months. The scholarship covers tuition fees, travel costs, visa expenses, installation costs, living expenses, and insurance.

The scholarship supports the two-year International Law of Security, Peace and Sustainable Development (ILSPSD) master's programme, delivered by a consortium of six European universities and supported by 30 associate partners.

Students study in multiple European countries, beginning at Leuphana University of Lüneburg in Germany before continuing to the Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals (IBEI) in Spain. In the third semester, students select one of four specialisation tracks, while the final semester focuses on a research dissertation, with an optional work placement available.

The six participating universities are:

• Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Germany
• Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals (IBEI), Spain
• University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
• Université libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
• Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Portugal
• University of Tartu, Estonia

Scholarship Benefits and Eligibility

For the 2027–2029 intake, applicants can apply for an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) scholarship or pursue the self-funded route. The programme offers 70 Erasmus Mundus scholarships for this intake. Successful scholarship recipients are exempt from tuition fees and receive health and accident insurance coverage.

To be eligible, applicants must hold a recognised undergraduate degree equivalent to at least 180 ECTS credits. Candidates must also meet the academic requirements of their chosen specialisation and demonstrate proficiency in English. Applicants choosing the Brussels specialisation may additionally need to provide proof of French language proficiency.

Application Deadline and Required Documents

The deadline for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship application is 4 January 2027 at 23:59 CET. Applicants pursuing the self-funded route have a later deadline of 31 March 2027 at 23:59 CEST.

Required application documents include:

• Bachelor's degree certificate
• Academic transcripts
• University entrance qualification
• Personal statement
• Two reference letters
• Curriculum vitae (CV)

Applications must be submitted online through the programme's official application portal.

Programme Focus and Career Opportunities

The ILSPSD master's programme prepares students for careers involving international law, peace and security, and sustainable development. Its interdisciplinary curriculum explores global challenges such as armed conflict, terrorism, forced migration, climate change, biodiversity loss, hybrid threats, and threats to democratic governance.

Students gain knowledge of international relations, human rights, global governance, conflict resolution, international policy, and environmental sustainability. Learning activities include summer schools, legal clinics, guest lectures, and engagement with professionals working in relevant fields.

Graduates may pursue careers with international courts and tribunals, international organisations, European Union institutions, government ministries, non-governmental organisations, think tanks, human rights organisations, humanitarian agencies, research institutions, and academic organisations.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should review the programme's admission requirements, prepare the required documents, and submit their applications through the official online application portal before the relevant deadline.

Scholarship deadline: 4 January 2027 at 23:59 CET.

Applicants are encouraged to begin preparing their documents early and confirm the latest eligibility criteria and application instructions on the official programme website.

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