What the funding covers
- Full tuition fees, including the deposit. Self-funded international students pay £21,010 (€24,250) a year.
- Full insurance.
- Either €1,400 a month for two years, or three €1,000 advances for travel and settling in plus €1,275 a month.
What you will still pay
| Cost | Who pays |
|---|---|
| Tuition (£21,010 a year for international students) | Covered for scholarship holders |
| Living costs | €1,400 a month, or €1,275 a month plus €3,000 in advances |
| English test | You |
Who can apply
- Applicants from any region, with no more than six scholarships per nationality across four editions.
- A strict upper second (2:1) or international equivalent in a subject such as anthropology, business, economics, global studies, history, international relations, political science or sociology.
- The Göttingen tracks also need at least 60 ECTS in economics, business, modern or economic and social history, sociology or politics.
- A conditional or unconditional University of Glasgow offer, English at Glasgow's required level, and no previous Erasmus Mundus scholarship.
Which nationalities can apply
Every nationality can apply.
Documents you will need
- Scholarship application form
- CV
- Personal statement, up to 1,200 words
- Two references dated within 24 months
- Transcripts and degree certificates, with English translations
- Proof of English
- Passport photo page
How to apply
- Choose one of the study tracks, which combine Glasgow with two of Barcelona, Uppsala, Rotterdam, Göttingen, Kyoto and Los Andes. Track H is not recruiting for 2027.
- Apply through the University of Glasgow's portal with the scholarship form, a CV, a personal statement of up to 1,200 words, two references dated within 24 months, transcripts and degree certificates with translations, proof of English and a passport scan.
- Submit by 14 January 2027 at 13:00 UK time. Scholarship results are announced in April 2027.
Before you apply: things to know
- Proof of English must be in by the scholarship deadline, not later.
- Glasgow treats only degrees from the UK's majority English-speaking countries as proof of English, and Ghana and Nigeria are not on that list, so plan for a test.
- Applications by email are not accepted.
Common questions
When is the GLOCAL scholarship deadline?
14 January 2027 at 13:00 UK time. Results come out in April 2027.
How many GLOCAL scholarships are there?
About 60 regular scholarships across the editions, plus up to 20 more for students from targeted regions, with at most six per nationality.
Which subjects qualify for GLOCAL?
A strict 2:1 or equivalent in subjects such as business, economics, history, international relations, political science, sociology, anthropology or global studies.
A working timeline
Counting back from the next deadline (Jan 14, 2027). Steps marked NOW are already due if you start today.
Oct 22, 2026 · NOWResearch the route in depth: confirm eligibility, costs and every required document
Nov 5, 2026 · NOWAsk your referees (for a PhD, email potential supervisors with a short, specific pitch)
Nov 19, 2026Write the first full draft of your motivation letter or statement of purpose
Dec 3, 2026Order transcripts and certified translations · book any language test
Dec 17, 2026Second draft: get feedback from someone who reads critically
Dec 31, 2026Finalise every document and complete the online form
Jan 7, 2027Submit, but never on the last day
Jan 14, 2027Deadline