Full Program Details
The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in International Law of Security, Peace and Sustainable Development (ILSPSD) is accepting applications for its 2027 to 2029 intake. The two-year programme is run by six European universities and coordinated by Leuphana University of Lüneburg in Germany. Students spend study periods at two or more partner universities in different countries.
Scholarship holders receive 1,400 euros a month for 24 months, pay no tuition fees and get support toward travel, visa and settling-in costs.
Details at a glance:
- Host: ILSPSD consortium, coordinated by Leuphana University of Lüneburg
- Level: two-year joint master's (LL.M. or M.A. track)
- Universities: Leuphana (Germany), IBEI Barcelona (Spain), University of Glasgow (UK), Université libre de Bruxelles (Belgium), NOVA Lisbon (Portugal) and University of Tartu (Estonia)
- Applications opened: 1 October 2026
- Scholarship deadline: 4 January 2027 at 23:59 CET
- Self-funded deadline: 31 March 2027
What the Scholarship Covers
- A monthly allowance of 1,400 euros for the full 24 months of full-time study
- Exemption from tuition fees
- A contribution toward travel, visa, installation and living costs
The consortium plans to give 70 scholarships across four intakes, so expect roughly a quarter of them in each round. No single nationality can take more than 10 percent of the awards, apart from targeted regions.
Who Can Apply
- Graduates with a Bachelor's degree of at least 180 ECTS or equivalent. Scholarship applicants must have finished their first degree when they apply.
- LL.M. track: at least 60 ECTS in law. M.A. track: at least 60 ECTS in relevant subjects.
- English at CEFR C1 level, shown by IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge, or a degree taught fully in English in an eligible country
- French at B2 level only if you want the Brussels track
- People who have already held an Erasmus Mundus master's scholarship cannot apply for another
How to Apply
- Read the five-step application guide on the programme website and check the entry rules for each track.
- Prepare your school-leaving certificate, degree certificate and transcripts, a CV in English and proof of English.
- Write a personal statement in English, ideally under 1,000 words.
- Get two reference letters dated within the last two years, at least one from an academic.
- Rank three track preferences for your third semester. If you only qualify for one, pick it three times.
- Submit through the scholarship application form on Leuphana's portal before 4 January 2027, 23:59 CET.
Selection Timeline
- Interviews with shortlisted applicants: February to March 2027
- Preliminary results: March to April 2027
- Final results: April to May 2027
Documents checklist
- Your school-leaving certificate
- Your first-degree diploma and transcript. Scholarship applicants must have finished their bachelor's by the application deadline.
- A personal statement, ideally under 1,000 words, on your motivation, research interests and preferred third-semester track
- Two reference letters dated within the last two years, at least one academic
- A CV, preferably in Europass format with a photo
- Proof of English: IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT or Cambridge results, or an official letter confirming a degree taught entirely in English
Documents must be in English or a consortium language. Apostille is not required. If you choose the Université libre de Bruxelles track, you also need French at B2 level or a degree from a French-speaking institution.
Key dates
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1 October 2026 | Applications open on Leuphana University's portal |
| 4 January 2027, 23:59 CET | Scholarship application deadline |
| February to March 2027 | Interviews with shortlisted candidates |
| April to May 2027 | Final results |
| 31 March 2027 | Self-funded application deadline |
Rank three study tracks in order of preference; if you qualify for only one, select it twice.
Frequently asked questions
Which universities are in the ILSPSD consortium?
Leuphana University of Lüneburg, IBEI Barcelona, the University of Glasgow, the Université libre de Bruxelles, NOVA University Lisbon and the University of Tartu.
Can I apply before I graduate?
Not for the scholarship. Scholarship applicants must have completed their bachelor's degree by the 4 January 2027 deadline.
Do I need IELTS if my degree was taught in English?
Not necessarily. An official letter confirming your degree was taught entirely in English can be accepted, so ask your university for one early.
GizPulse Verdict
Who this is for: Nigerian and other African law, politics and international relations graduates who want to work on peace, security or sustainable development at the UN, the AU or a policy institute.
Who should pause: If you have lived or studied in Europe for more than 12 months in the last five years, the residence rule may change the support you receive. Check it before applying.
One tip to stand out: Link your personal statement to a real conflict, security or climate issue you have worked on or studied at home, and explain which third-semester track will help you tackle it.
Read the full guide and apply on the official ILSPSD programme website.
