The Erasmus Mundus GLOCAL Scholarship 2027/29 is open, and the scholarship deadline is 14 January 2027 at 13:00 UK time. It funds a two-year, full-time Master's in Global Markets, Local Creativities, taught across the University of Glasgow, Uppsala University, the University of Barcelona, Göttingen, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Universidad de Los Andes and Kyoto University. People of every nationality can apply. Scholars receive tuition and participation fees, an international travel allowance, visa costs and €1,400 a month toward living expenses. There is no application fee, and outcomes are announced in April 2027.

Short on time? Choose one track, line up two referees today, and book your English test now. Scholarship applicants must submit proof of English by the deadline itself, and that single rule trips up more candidates than weak grades do.

Direct application link: Apply for the Erasmus Mundus GLOCAL Scholarship 2027/29  |  Official GLOCAL website

Key Takeaways

• Deadline: 14 January 2027, 13:00 UK time for all scholarship applications. Results: April 2027.
• Two-year Master's with study in at least three countries; open to all nationalities; no application fee.
• Funding: tuition and participation fees, travel allowance, visa costs, and €1,400 per month.
• You can apply to one track only. Eight tracks are open; Track H is not recruiting for 2027.
• English-language proof must be uploaded by the scholarship deadline, not after.
• Applications go through the University of Glasgow portal. Emails with documents are not accepted.

What Is the Erasmus Mundus GLOCAL Master's Programme?

GLOCAL is a joint international Master's funded by the European Union's Erasmus Mundus scheme. The name stands for Global Markets, Local Creativities. In plain terms, you study how globalisation, trade, business and culture shape each other, with a strong economic and social history core. You will not stay in one place. Depending on your track, you spend your first mobility in Glasgow or Göttingen, your second in Barcelona or Uppsala, and your third in Bogotá, Glasgow, Göttingen, Kyoto or Rotterdam. All teaching is in English, and every student gets one language class at Glasgow in the first semester.

Most degrees are awarded jointly or as multiple degrees from the partners you attend, which is a real selling point for employers who value cross-border credentials.

What Does the Scholarship Cover?

• Full tuition and participation fees for the whole programme.
• International travel allowance to help with relocation.
• €1,400 per month intended to cover accommodation, food and medical insurance.
• Visa costs, which matter more than people expect when you cross three or four borders.

One practical point from our analysis: the monthly amount is flat, but your living costs are not. Glasgow, Barcelona, Uppsala and Kyoto price rent very differently, and moving every semester means repeated deposits and set-up costs. Build a personal budget for each mobility before you accept an offer, and keep a small buffer for the first month in every new city.

Who Is Eligible for the GLOCAL Scholarship 2027?

• Open to all nationalities.
• A completed Bachelor's degree. For UK applicants this is a 2:1 Honours degree; for EU and international applicants, the University of Glasgow publishes country-specific grade requirements.
• A suitable academic background. Accepted subjects include economics, business, history, international relations, political science, sociology, anthropology, philosophy, psychology, global studies, sustainability, trade and urban studies, among others.
• Proof of English-language proficiency at the level set by the University of Glasgow.

Watch the Göttingen rule. Applicants to Tracks B, F and I must have completed at least a quarter of their studies (about 60 ECTS credits) in economics, business, modern history, economic and social history, sociology or politics. If you studied engineering, science or law, you are not automatically excluded from other tracks, but the consortium says it is up to you to make the case, and it will not give personal eligibility advice. Treat your personal statement as the place where you build that bridge.

Which GLOCAL Study Track Should You Choose?

You can apply to one track only, so this is your most important decision. Eight tracks are recruiting for 2027 (Track H is not).

How to Pick: A Simple Decision Filter

Start with your career goal, not the map. Aiming at policy or political economy? Look at Track F. Interested in startups and applied work? Track I ends with a challenge-based dissertation built with Glasgow's careers team and possibly an outside organization. Want emerging-market or Latin American exposure? Tracks C and G finish in Colombia. Focused on East Asian industry? Track D leads to Kyoto.

Here is our own observation: every track lists the University of Glasgow as a partner, so you should plan for the UK visa process whichever track you choose. Beyond that, the thesis location is a better clue to your academic identity than the second-semester city, because your dissertation supervisor often shapes your references and next steps.

Required Documents Checklist

• Scholarship application form (a separate self-funded form exists; do not mix them up).
• CV in any format (Europass is preferred).
• Supporting personal statement, maximum 1,200 words.
• Two references on institutional headed paper or with an official stamp, signed (a typed name is not enough), and dated within 24 months of submission.
• Transcripts and degree certificates for all university study, in the original language plus an official English translation where needed.
• Proof of English-language proficiency.
• Colour scan of your current passport photo page.

The reference rules deserve special care. References cannot come from a personal email address. They can be uploaded with your application or sent from the referee's institutional email to the Glasgow references inbox, and in the second case you must upload a note confirming which address will be used. At least one referee should be academic.

How to Apply for the Erasmus Mundus GLOCAL Scholarship (Step by Step)

1. Confirm your track and eligibility against the official programme overview.
2. Download the Scholarship Application Form from the official How to Apply page.
3. Request references early, giving referees the deadline and the formatting rules above.
4. Book your English test so results arrive before 14 January.
5. Write and tighten your personal statement within the 1,200-word limit.
6. Submit everything through the University of Glasgow online portal. Documents sent by email are not accepted.

Direct application link: Apply for the Erasmus Mundus GLOCAL Scholarship 2027/29  |  Official GLOCAL website

A 100-Day Plan to Beat the 14 January Deadline

Counting from 6 October 2026, you have roughly 100 days. Based on how these applications usually fall apart, we would split them like this:

• Now to mid-October: pick your track, book the English test, and email referees.
• Late October to November: collect transcripts, certificates and translations, which are the slowest items because universities and registrars work to their own calendars.
• December: draft, then rewrite, the personal statement; ask someone outside your field to read it.
• Early January: upload, check every file opens, and submit at least several days early.

How to Write a Personal Statement That Gets Shortlisted

The consortium tells applicants what to cover: why GLOCAL fits your studies and career, why you are a strong candidate, how any work experience connects to the courses, and a rough idea of your thesis topic. Treat that as a scoring rubric. Open with your motivation in two or three sentences, link your previous modules to specific GLOCAL themes (creative cities, institutional change, development), and name one thesis question you could genuinely explore. Mention conferences, internships, NGO work, summer schools and awards, even when they sit outside economics or history. Avoid repeating your CV line by line.

Common Mistakes We See Applicants Make

• Choosing a track because the city sounds appealing rather than because the content matches their background.
• Waiting for English test results until after the deadline.
• Using a referee's Gmail or Yahoo address.
• Submitting the self-funded form instead of the scholarship form.
• Writing a generic statement that never mentions "global markets" or "local creativities."

Is the GLOCAL Scholarship Worth It? Our Analysis

For the right profile, yes. You get a multi-country degree, funding that includes tuition, and a network across three continents. The honest trade-off is logistics: several visas, repeated relocations and a flat allowance. If you want stability, a single-country Master's may suit you better. If you want an international CV and enjoy adapting quickly, GLOCAL is hard to beat in the social sciences and business-history space.

Why Trust Us

We built this guide directly from the official GLOCAL How to Apply, Entry Requirements and Programme Overview pages, and cross-checked it with third-party scholarship listings. Where they disagree, we follow the official site. For example, a popular listing mentions nine study tracks, but the official page confirms eight tracks for 2027 with Track H closed. We also note that the Entry Requirements page still says 2027 deadlines will be published later, while the How to Apply page confirms 14 January 2027. Always re-check the official website before submitting, because consortium rules can change.

Striveconsultancyhub.com is an independent educational resource. We are not affiliated with the GLOCAL Consortium, the University of Glasgow or the European Union.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Erasmus Mundus GLOCAL Scholarship fully funded?

It covers tuition and participation fees, a travel allowance, visa costs and €1,400 per month for living costs. Check your personal budget, since city costs differ.

What is the GLOCAL scholarship deadline for 2027?

Scholarship applications close on 14 January 2027 at 13:00 UK time for all tracks.

Who can apply?

Applicants of all nationalities with a completed Bachelor's degree in an accepted subject area and the required English level.

Is there an application fee?

No application fee is listed for the scholarship application.

How many tracks can I apply for?

Only one. You must name your choice in the application.

When are results announced?

Scholarship applicants will hear in April 2027.

Do I need IELTS or TOEFL?

You need proof of English proficiency at the University of Glasgow's required level, and scholarship applicants must provide it by the deadline. Check the Glasgow requirements page for accepted tests and scores.

Can I apply with an engineering or science degree?

The accepted-subject list is a guide. The consortium says applicants must make their own case, and it cannot give personalised eligibility advice.

Final Thoughts: Apply Before 14 January 2027

GLOCAL rewards candidates who are organised and specific. Pick your track with purpose, secure compliant references, submit English proof on time, and write a statement that shows you understand what the programme is about. Then submit early.

Direct application link: Apply for the Erasmus Mundus GLOCAL Scholarship 2027/29  |  Official GLOCAL website

Disclaimer: Details were accurate when verified on 6 October 2026. Scholarship terms can change; confirm everything on the official GLOCAL website before you apply.

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