Erasmus Mundus Global Market Local Creativities (GLOCAL) Scholarship 2027

Global Markets, Local Creativities (GLOCAL) is an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) programme taught over 2 years by a consortium of 7 universities. This two-year International Master leverages the complementary and interdisciplinary expertise, resources and networks of seven universities.

The programme examines how local places (clusters, cities and regions) and local actors (entrepreneurs, firms and policymakers) generate local competitiveness under global market conditions, highlights the importance of historical and social context in which economic development, public policy and business strategies take place.

This programme is ideal for students seeking a career in public policy organisations, multinational corporations, international consultancies, cultural and creative industries, and non-profit organisations. Students will be encouraged to explore interdisciplinary perspectives on processes and experiences of globalisation from a place-based perspective, looking at cities, creative industries, and local cultures of entrepreneurship.

• Table of Content
• About Erasmus Mundus
• Erasmus Mundus Global Market Local Creativities (GLOCAL) Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Erasmus Mundus Global Market Local Creativities (GLOCAL) Scholarship
• Requirements for Erasmus Mundus Global Market Local Creativities (GLOCAL) Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Erasmus Mundus Global Market Local Creativities (GLOCAL) Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Erasmus Mundus

The European Union's Erasmus Mundus programme aims to enhance quality in higher education through scholarships and academic co-operation between the EU and the rest of the world. The three main objectives of the programme are linked to the internationalisation of students, staff, curricula and research; ensure an influence on the development of practice in SEN and inclusive education; and to develop international collaborative networks, projects and research Erasmus Mundus supports Joint Programmes (Masters Courses and Joint Doctorates) that are operated by consortia of higher education in... continue reading

Erasmus Mundus Global Market Local Creativities (GLOCAL) Scholarship

Application Deadline	14 Jan 2027
Country to study	Colombia, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Type	Masters
Sponsor	Erasmus Mundus
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Erasmus Mundus Global Market Local Creativities (GLOCAL) Scholarship

The Erasmus Mundus Scholarship includes:

• Full coverage of tuition fees, including deposit (in collaboration with the GLOCAL consortium)*
• Full insurance coverage
• An optional contribution to student travel and installation costs (intended to assist with practical costs such as visas, residence permits, temporary accommodation etc.)
• A monthly subsistence allowance for the entire duration of the EMJM study programme

* A portion of the tuition fee is covered via the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship. The remaining amount is covered by the GLOCAL consortium. Scholarship recipients are not liable for any tuition fees. 

Requirements for Erasmus Mundus Global Market Local Creativities (GLOCAL) Scholarship Qualification

• Academic Requirements
  • UK – 2:1 Honours Degree
  • EU & International – Country-specific GPA requirements here
• Academic Background
  • See study tracks here 
• English Language Entry Requirements
  • For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English language proficiency level. You can find out more here.
• There are requirements for references, for more information please visit the How to Apply page
• Information about individual needs support is available here

GLOCAL has eight study tracks to choose from

• You MUST specify your choice of study track on application.
• You can only apply for 1 study track.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Erasmus Mundus Global Market Local Creativities (GLOCAL) Scholarship

Scholarship applications are reviewed and ranked by the GLOCAL Consortium degree-awarding partners based on the following criteria:

• Personal Statement: 40%
• Academic Merit: 30%
• Quality of References: 10%
• Other (e.g. relevant research, professional experiences etc.): 20%

Scholarship applicants will be informed of their application outcome in April 2027.

All applicants put forward for scholarship consideration will receive an offer of admission to the programme following announcement of the scholarship awards.

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline

January 14, 2027

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Erasmus Mundus on uogapply.mycampus.gla.ac.uk to apply

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

All applications must be submitted through the University of Glasgow’s online application system.

All applications are made online and all supporting documents must be uploaded to your online application.

For more information, kindly visit Erasmus Mundus scholarship webpage.