Erasmus Mundus ILSPSD Scholarship 2027 opens with 70 funded places
Applications are open for 70 fully funded Erasmus Mundus ILSPSD scholarships for the 2027-2029 intake.
The Erasmus Mundus ILSPSD Scholarship 2027 provides €1,400 per month for 24 months, covering tuition, travel, visa, installation, subsistence, and insurance for selected master's students. This fully funded opportunity supports the two-year International Law of Security, Peace and Sustainable Development (ILSPSD) master's programme, which is delivered by a consortium of six European universities across three or more countries.
Students study in three or more European countries during the program. The programme brings together six European degree-awarding universities and 30 associate partners. It begins at Leuphana University of Lüneburg in Germany before students continue to the Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals (IBEI) in Spain. For specialisation, students choose one of four academic tracks in the third semester. The final semester is dedicated to a research dissertation, with an optional work placement also available.
The six degree-awarding institutions are: Leuphana University of Lüneburg (Germany), Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals (Spain), University of Glasgow (United Kingdom), Université libre de Bruxelles (Belgium), Universidade NOVA de Lisboa (Portugal), University of Tartu (Estonia).
Scholarship details and eligibility
For the 2027-2029 intake, applicants can apply for an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) Scholarship or choose the self-funded route. The programme offers 70 Erasmus Mundus scholarships as part of the current intake. Scholarship recipients are exempt from tuition fees and receive health and accident insurance coverage.
Eligibility requires a completed undergraduate degree from an accredited institution, providing a minimum of 180 ECTS or equivalent. Applicants must meet the academic requirements of their selected study track and demonstrate proficiency in English. Those selecting the Brussels track may also need to provide French language proof.
Application process and deadlines
Applicants seeking an EMJM Scholarship must submit their applications by 4 January 2027 at 23:59 CET. The scholarship route is separate from the self-funded application route, which has a later deadline of 31 March 2027 at 23:59 CEST.
Required documents include a university entrance qualification, Bachelor’s degree certificate, academic transcripts, a personal statement, two reference letters, and a CV. All applications must be submitted online through the official application portal.
Career outcomes and programme focus
The programme is designed to prepare lawyers, policy-makers and professionals working at the intersection of international law, security, peace and sustainable development. It takes an interdisciplinary approach to major global challenges, including armed conflict, terrorism, forced migration, climate change, biodiversity loss, hybrid threats and challenges to democratic governance.
Students explore how international law interacts with peace and security, international relations, sustainability, human rights, global governance, conflict and security, international policy, and climate and environmental challenges. The programme combines academic study with summer schools, legal clinics, guest lectures and interaction with practitioners.
Graduates can pursue professional opportunities in international courts and tribunals, international organisations, European Union institutions, government ministries and agencies, non-governmental organisations, think tanks, international policy organisations, research and academia, and human rights and humanitarian organisations.
Applicants seeking the Erasmus Mundus ILSPSD Scholarship must submit their applications by 4 January 2027 at 23:59 CET through the official online portal.
