Erasmus Mundus ILSPSD Scholarship 2027/29 (Fully Funded Master’s in International Law)

The Erasmus Mundus ILSPSD Scholarship 2027/29 is fully funded by the European Union. It covers your tuition, a monthly living allowance, and a contribution to travel, for a two-year joint master’s in International Law of Security, Peace and Sustainable Development across universities in Europe. It is open to students worldwide.

The programme is coordinated by Leuphana University of Lüneburg in Germany, with partners in Spain, Scotland, Belgium, Portugal, and Estonia.

Overview

What is the ILSPSD programme?

ILSPSD is an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master that studies how international law deals with security, peace, and sustainable development. You move between partner universities, choose a study track for your third semester, and graduate with a joint degree.

The partner universities are Leuphana University of Lüneburg, the Barcelona Institute of International Studies (IBEI), the University of Glasgow, Université libre de Bruxelles, NOVA University Lisbon, and the University of Tartu.

What the scholarship covers

• Full tuition and participation costs
• A monthly living allowance for the two years
• A contribution to travel and installation costs

The European Union sets the exact amounts each year, so confirm them on the official ILSPSD scholarship page.

Who can apply

• Students from any country
• You hold a relevant first degree that meets the entry requirements
• You meet the extra requirements of your chosen study track
• You can prove your English

Do I need IELTS or TOEFL?

You need proof of English, and your CV, statement, and references must be in English. Check the entry requirements page for accepted tests and scores.

Can I apply with average grades?

Erasmus Mundus scholarships are competitive, so a solid record helps. If your grades are strong and your motivation is clear, apply. If not, look at the other fully funded master’s scholarships we post.

Required documents

• Your school leaving certificate
• Your degree certificate and transcript
• A personal statement
• Reference letters
• Your CV
• Proof of English

Documents not in English, Estonian, French, German, Portuguese, or Spanish need a certified English translation. Apostilles are not required.

How to write your personal statement

Explain why international law, security, and sustainable development matter to you, and why your chosen track fits. Connect your past study or work to a clear goal. Keep it plain and specific.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check the ILSPSD entry requirements, including your track’s extra rules.
2. Pick your first, second, and third track choices.
3. Gather and translate your documents.
4. Apply through the Leuphana University online portal using the scholarship application form.

Selection process

Shortlisted candidates are interviewed in February or March 2027. Early results come in March or April, and final results in April or May 2027.

Deadline

4 January 2027, 23:59 CET, for scholarship applicants.

Self-funded applicants have until 31 March 2027, but the scholarship closes in January. Avoid uploading at the last minute, and confirm the date on the official ILSPSD page.

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More opportunities to explore on the site:

• Erasmus Mundus GLOCAL Scholarship 2027/29
• Erasmus Mundus MARIHE Scholarship 2027
• Maastricht University Scholarship 2027/28

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Apply on the Official ILSPSD Website