Erasmus Mundus: Global Studies (EMGS)
Following in 2005 a call for application by the European Commission, the Consortium of the Joint Master’s course in "Global Studies – A European perspective" came into existence and in 2010 funding was approved for a further 5 years.
The founding members of the European Master in Global Studies (EMGS) Consortium comprised besides the University of Leipzig three leading European universities, namely the prestigious London School of Economics and Political Science (UK), the University of Vienna (Austria) and the University of Wroclaw (Poland).
In 2007 the EMGS-Consortium established partnerships with four well-known non-European Universities that are the Dalhousie University (Canada), the Macquarie University (Australia), the University of California at Santa Barbara (USA), University of Stellenbosch (South Africa) which allows to offer to European students to study for one term at one of them.
In 2010 the Consortium was extended to the Roskilde University (Denmark), the Fudan University (China) and the Jawaharlal Nehru University (India) covering an even broader geographical area and academic scope.
In 2015 the Ghent University (Belgium) joined the programme as a further Partner University.
Students choosing the programme study at two different European universities, at each for one academic year. After having successful completed the programme they are able to analyze processes of globalization in various academic ways and are thus well-prepared for both, academic positions dealing with global phenomena and jobs in supranational agencies and non-governmental organizations, as they are ready to work as intercultural mediators and in the fields of development cooperation, economy, management and beyond.
The EMGS-consortium holds a winter school and a summer school every year, which consists of workshops and lectures offered by the teaching staff of all our Consortium universities. During these events student groups from the different places come together to get to know their colleagues and to experience the transnationality of their study programm.
A further annual highlight in the EMGS-Consortium schedule is the Graduation Ceremony that is organized every November celebrating the successful completion of the Master degree and handing out the graduation certificate.
Thanks to the Erasmus Mundus programme the EMGS-Consortium is in the favourable position to offer for some selected students full-time grants.
In 2008 the programme was awarded the quality label “TOP 10 International Master’s degree courses” produced in Germany by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for its innovative concept, high-quality teaching, high degree of internationalization, comprehensive quality assurance mechanisms, excellent support service as well as convincing alumni results.
The continuous quality of the programme is assured through a constant evaluation process by its students, and alumni, the teaching and administrative personnel, as well as by external review.
Admission criteria
Applicants should fulfill the following requirements:
- A three years bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution* in the field of History or Cultural Studies or Social Sciences or Economics with a minimum of 15% Global Studies relevant courses
- Excellent English skills (minimum B2-level according to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or UNIcert level II according to the German Association of Language Centres, Language Teaching Institutes and Institutes of Foreign Languages). The proficiency in English needs to be proven by an official English certificate as listed below “documents to be send”. English native speakers need to provide a proof of knowledge of a language different to their mother tongue on A2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
- Knowledge of a further foreign language on A2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (to be proven by the High School certificate and/or international recognized test score certificates or equivalent proof of participation in language courses)
* The accreditation/recognition is based on the requirements set by the Central Office for Foreign Education. NB: In some countries a further year of study in a Masters course might be necessary in order to be eligible for admission.
Selection criteria
Admission decisions are made by the EMGS Selection Committee upon the following criteria:
- study results (= academic excellence) and quality/recognition of home institution having awarded the first degree
- motivation, academic potential
- match of previous degree(s) with the Masters course in Global Studies
- work experience/professional qualifications
Deadlines and timetable
The application round for the 2017 intake as well as the Erasmus Mundus scholarship will open on February 1st, 2017.
Meeting the application deadline will be established by the date of arrival of the paper application in the Leipzig office AND by having completed the online registration.
The application deadline for applicants who would like to apply for admission to the programme AND the Erasmus Mundus scholarship elapses on March 30th of each year for the next cycle of the programme starting in fall of the same year.
For applicants who do not want to apply for the Erasmus Mundus grant or who missed the Erasmus Mundus grant deadline it is possible to apply until May 31st of each year as a self-paying student for the next cycle of the programme starting in fall of the same year.
Information on the eligibility criteria for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship are to be found on the official website. Applicants will be informed at the latest by the end of July about the outcome of their application.
Where to apply
The application for the Master Course 'Global Studies' is only through the Global and European Studies Institute of Leipzig University (no matter if your preferred mobility track includes Leipzig University or not). Please send your application to the following address:
Erasmus Mundus European Master in Global Studies
Global and European Studies Institute
Emil-Fuchs-Str. 1
04105 Leipzig
GERMANY
Documents to send
The application process will be two-fold and is comprised by filling in the online registration form AND by posting the in this box listed documents. Only applications of applicants who have filled in the online registration form and whose documents are received within the given deadlines (see above) will be taken into consideration for admission/the Erasmus Mundus scholarship.
1. Print out of the online Registration form. In the online registration the following information will be requested: your home address, your date and place of birth, your e-mail address, your preferred mobility track (preference since final decision on the study places is made by the consortium), information on your high school and university education.
2. A Curriculum Vitae in English (you may e.g. use the Europass CV as a template)
3. Motivation letter in English which explains why you are interested in this particular Master course (1-2 pages). In case you do have a preference for your mobility track please specify in the motivation letter why you would like to study at the respective universities.
4. Proof of nationality (e.g. copy of passport)
5. Proof of residence (only applicable for applicants who would like to apply for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship). According to the rules set by the EU this proof can be either provided in form of a residence certificate issued by the candidate's municipality OR a certificate from the candidate's place of work, study or training issued by the respective institution. The document must have been issued within 12 months before the submission deadline of applying for the scholarship, i.e. for the 2017 application round after March 31st, 2016.
6. Certified copy or original hard copy (AND certified translation if the document is not issued in English or German) of high school leaving certificate (secondary school diploma)
7. Certified copy or original hard copy (AND certified translation if the document is not issued in English or German) of official transcript of high school results from your high school
8. Certified copy or original hard copy (AND certified translation if the document is not issued in English or German) of university diplomas (if you graduate after the application deadline please send us the degree as soon as you receive it, the decision on the admission will in this case be made on the grades indicated on the transcript of records. Please note that in case of an admission the copy of your certified Bachelor's degree certificate will be needed in August in order to be able to enrol you.)
9. Certified copy or original hard copy (AND certified translation if the document is not issued in English or German) of official transcript of study results from your university
10. Certified copy or original hard copy of English test results. Applicants whose native language is not English must provide test scores for one of the following standardized English proficiency tests:
o TOEFL (international): minimum score of 550 paper-based (or 213 computer-based or 80 internet-based). Please notice that the code number for the Master's course in Global Studies is: 4688.
o IELTS: minimum score of 6,5 (with no section less than 6,5)
o CPE: Grades A, B, C (Certificate of Proficiency in English)
o CAE: Grades A, B (Certificate in Advanced English)
o Applicants who have studied for more than one year in, or received a degree from, a college or university where English is both the language of instruction and the native language are not requested to take one of the above-mentioned proficiency test. An official certificate from the applicants' school/university is required to confirm that English is medium of instruction.
English native speakers need to provide a proof of knowledge of a language different to their mother tongue on A2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
11. Proof for knowledge of a further foreign language (different to native language and English) on A2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (to be proven by the High School certificate and/or international recognized test score certificates or equivalent proof of participation in language courses)
12. One original recommendation letter by an academic teacher (in a separate closed envelope, signed by the person recommending the candidate and on official letterhead or with the institutional stamp) including the reference's name and e-mail address
13. If applicable: proof of extra-curricular activities and work-experience (e.g. copies of employment certificates)
Please try to avoid the use of plastic/paper files and staples.
All applications are in English and in PAPER.
Tuition
The consortium charges a tuition fee of €4,000 per-year to nationals from Erasmus+ programme countries and €5,500 per-year to all other nationals. Given the comparatively high tuition fees charged in the United Kingdom, applicants should be aware that specific regulations do apply for self-paying students at the London School of Economics.
The tuition fee covers the participation of all classes offered within the European Master in Global Studies and includes also support in administrative and organizational issues by a local coordinator. However students will need to cover for the travel costs to winter and summer school on their own.
Erasmus Mundus Grants
Under Action 1 of Erasmus Mundus, the EU Commission offers scholarships to selected highly qualified students from Erasmus+ partner countries. This scholarship covers all tuition fees. The scholarships currently include a single travel allowance between €5,000 and 7,000 (depending on the country of origin) and a living allowance of €1,000 per month. The scholarship also includes basic medical coverage.
All applications arriving by the deadline at the office in Leipzig are automatically taken into consideration for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship.
The EU will provide a maximum of 8 Erasmus Mundus scholarships per intake for the years 2015, 2016 and 2017.
According to the EU "Partner Country students are students who are not residents nor have carried out their main activity (studies, training or work) for more than a total of 12 months over the last 5 years in an Erasmus+ Programme Country. The 5-year reference period for this 12-month rule is calculated as from the submission deadline", that is in the case of the Global Studies Programme March 30th).
All students applying to more than 3 Erasmus Mundus Master courses or who did receive an Erasmus Mundus grant before will automatically disqualify for the scholarship.
For more information please click "Further Official Information" below.
This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
http://gesi.sozphil.uni-leipzig.de/joint-projects/emgs/application/