(GLOCAL) Erasmus Mundus Global Markets, Local Creativities International Master's Scholarship 2026

Omran Aburayya
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If you are a student with a passion for understanding how global markets intersect with local creativity, culture, history and economic development — the GLOCAL Erasmus Mundus International Master programme is now open for applications for September 2026 intake. This fully-international, interdisciplinary master’s offers a unique chance to study across multiple top universities, engage in real-world case studies, and benefit from a highly competitive scholarship. Here's a full guide to help you prepare a strong application.

🎓 GLOCAL Scholarship Summary

Location: Hosted by a consortium of 7 universities in Europe, Asia, and Latin America (including University of Glasgow, Universitat de Barcelona, Uppsala University, Georg-August Universität Göttingen, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Kyoto University, Universidad de Los Andes).
Study Level: Master (2-year International Master’s, full-time)
Target Group: Students with strong academic backgrounds (see eligibility below) from anywhere in the world.
Fields of Study: Interdisciplinary fields: Global Markets, Local Creativities; combining economics, business, history, political economy, creative industries, urban/regional studies, sustainability, governance etc.
Scholarship Benefits:;
- Full tuition fees covered for holders of Erasmus Mundus Scholarships.
- Monthly stipend: €1,400 for 24 months under one option; under another option lower monthly stipend plus advance/travel/installation contributions.
- Health insurance: covered.
- Travel & installation costs: contributions provided.
Duration: 2 years (24 months) full time; 120 ECTS credits.
Application Deadline:
- Scholarship applications: 8 January 2026, 13:00 UK time.
- Self-funding applications: 21 August 2026, 23:59 UK time.
Start Date: September 2026.
Eligible To: Students of all nationalities; those who meet academic requirements as detailed below. Note: maximum ~6 scholarships per nationality over the four editions for regular scholarships; additional region-targeted scholarships exist.

📚 Programme Overview | Study Tracks and Awarded Degree

Here are the study tracks (specialization pathways) you can choose from, plus what degree(s) each track awards. You may apply to only one track.

Note: (Track H is not open for 2026 intake.)

Track A – Global History and Creative Industries

Partner Institutions: University of Glasgow; Universitat de Barcelona; Erasmus University Rotterdam

Degree(s) Awarded: Jointly Conferred International Master (JCIM) in Global Markets, Local Creativities (Glasgow & Barcelona), plus MA in History from Erasmus University Rotterdam
Track B – Global Markets and Development

Glasgow; Barcelona; Göttingen

Degree: JCIM (Glasgow & Barcelona) + MA in History of Global Markets from Göttingen
Track C – Sustainable Business Development

Glasgow; Barcelona; Universidad de Los Andes (Colombia)

Degree: JCIM + Master in Strategic Management from Universidad de Los Andes
Track D – Industrial Dynamics and Global Business

Glasgow; Barcelona; Kyoto University

Degree: JCIM from all three partners (Glasgow, Barcelona, Kyoto)
Track E – Institutional Change and Creative Industries

Glasgow; Uppsala; Erasmus University Rotterdam

Degree: International Master in GLOCAL (Glasgow), Master of Social Sciences in Economic History (Uppsala), Master of Arts in History (Rotterdam)
Track F – Global Political Economy

Glasgow; Uppsala; Göttingen

Degree: International Master (JCIM) + Master of Social Sciences in Economic History (Uppsala) + MA in History of Global Markets from Göttingen
Track G – Sustainability: Institutions and Management

Glasgow; Uppsala; Universidad de Los Andes

Degree: International Master (Glasgow), Master of Social Sciences in Economic History (Uppsala), Master in Strategic Management (Universidad de Los Andes)
Track I – Entrepreneurship in Global Markets

Göttingen; Barcelona; Glasgow

Degree: JCIM (Glasgow & Barcelona) + MA in History of Global Markets from Göttingen

👩🏻‍💻 Modules / Specialisations / Curriculum

The curriculum is structured into core courses and optional courses, combined with mobility between universities and a thesis or capstone / challenge-based dissertation. Here are the highlights:

Core courses: all students take a number of core modules that give a strong base in global economic history, varieties of capitalism, globalization theory, business & governance in global settings.
Optional / Elective courses: depending on track and institution, things like Advanced Topics in Globalisation, Quantitative Analysis for International Business, Entrepreneurial Ecosystems, Doing Business in Europe, Topics in International Politics / Economics, History of Entrepreneurship, Conflict Management in Negotiation, etc.
Mobility: You will study across three partner universities over the two years (first mobility in Glasgow or Göttingen; second in Barcelona or Uppsala; third in another of the consortium partners depending on track). This allows exposure to different academic cultures and regional specialities.
Thesis / Dissertation / Final Project: Each student completes a thesis supervised by the third partner university (as per their track) or, in some tracks, a challenge-based / applied dissertation working potentially with external organisations.
Language / Other Skills: All teaching is in English. Students are encouraged to take additional language training (often free or included in tuition for some semesters), especially in the first semester.

🎁 Scholarship Benefits

Tuition Fees: Fully covered for Erasmus Mundus Scholars.
Monthly Stipend: Up to €1,400/month over the 2 years in one option; or a lower stipend plus travel / installation advance payments under another option.
Travel, Visa, Installation Costs: Contribution provided to help with visa, relocation, residence permits, etc.
Health Insurance: Covered during the study period.
Internship / Placement Opportunities: The programme includes options for internships, industrial placements, masterclasses, case studies, guest lectures, etc.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the GLOCAL EMJM Scholarship, you must meet a number of criteria:

Hold a first higher education degree (bachelor’s or equivalent) with strong grades (roughly equivalent to a UK 2:1 Honours degree) in one of the accepted subjects.
Specific academic background requirements for certain tracks: e.g. if you apply for tracks involving Göttingen (Tracks B, F, I), you must have completed at least 60 ECTS credits (≈ ¼ of your degree) in relevant subjects (Economics, Business, Modern History, Economic & Social History, Sociology, Politics etc.).
English language proficiency if your first language is not English; proof required.
Applicants may apply to only one study track.
Students must not have previously benefitted from an EMJM (Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters) scholarship.

📝 Application Procedure

Here is how to apply and what you will need:

Timeline
- Application window opens: 1 October 2025 for the 2026 entry.
- Scholarship application deadline: 8 January 2026 (13:00 UK time)
- Self-funding applications deadline: 21 August 2026, 23:59 UK time
- Applicants will be informed of scholarship outcomes in April 2026.
How to Apply
- All applications must be submitted via the University of Glasgow’s online application portal.
- You must choose whether you are applying for Scholarship or Self-funding at the time of application.
Documents Required
- Completed application form (Scholarship or Self-Funded)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Two references (at least one academic) on institutional headed paper or with official stamp; must be signed (wet or electronic), dated within last 24 months.
- Transcripts of all university-level studies; originals and official English translations if applicable.
- Degree certificates of prior study (bachelor’s and any postgraduate) + translations as needed.
- Proof of English language proficiency (if required).
- Passport copy (photo page); if multiple nationalities, decide which to use for application.
Selection Criteria
- Personal Statement / Motivation (≈ 40%)
- Academic merit (≈ 30%)
- Quality of references (≈ 10%)
- Other relevant experience (work, research, extracurricular etc.) (≈ 20%)

💡 Extra Useful Information

Tuition Fees for Self-Funding Students: If you are not awarded a scholarship, the fees for 2026-28 are approx £9,654 / €11,360 per annum for UK, EU, and Programme Associated Countries; £20,700 / €24,360 for other international students.
Number of Scholarships: Regular scholarships (~60) over four editions; plus up to 20 additional region-targeted scholarships. Also, no more than 6 full scholarships per single nationality for regular scheme.
Language Learning: All students get one free language class in the first semester at University of Glasgow; encouraged to continue language learning over four semesters.