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Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study
Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, Belgium, Portugal and Estonia
Degree already held
Bachelor’s
Target level
Master’s
Fields of study
All fields
Languages
  • English: level B2Required
  • French: level B2Required
Other conditions
  • All official documents and certificates must be uploaded in English or in one of the consortium universities' languages (Estonian, French, German, Portuguese or Spanish); if the original was not issued in one of these languages, it must be translated into English by a certified translator. The personal statement, reference letters and CV must be written in English.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Please note that all official documents and certificates need to be uploaded in English or one of the consortium universities’ languages (Estonian, French, German, Portuguese or Spanish). If the original was not issued in one of these languages, it must be translated into English by a certified translator.
  • Applicants for an EMJM Student Scholarship must have finished their undergraduate studies by the time of application!RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Please note that applicants for an EMJM Student Scholarship must have finished their undergraduate studies by the time of application!
  • Two reference letters, preferably on official letterhead, dated within two years prior to the application submission; at least one must be academic.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Two reference letters written preferably on official letterhead, including contact details for further inquiries, and dated within two years prior to the application submission. At least one letter must be academic; the second may be professional.
  • Personal statement of ideally less than 1,000 words and a CV/résumé (e.g. Europass format) are mandatory.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Personal statement of ideally less than 1,000 words, including your motivation for choosing the ILSPSD programme, why you consider yourself a suitable candidate, your research interests and placement/practice aims as well as your preferred study track for Semester 3 and the reasons for your choice.
  • Proof of English proficiency: test result (IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT or Cambridge), signed declaration of native language proficiency, or certificate/transcript/official confirmation letter for an undergraduate degree (or a masters degree of at least 9 months) taught entirely in English in a listed country where English is an official language and the language of instruction in higher education.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Test result (IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT or Cambridge), signed declaration of native language proficiency or certificate/transcript/official confirmation letter as proof of an undergraduate degree (or a masters degree of at least 9 months) taught entirely in English in one of the listed Countries with English as an Official Language and the Language of Instruction in Higher Education.
  • If the Université libre de Bruxelles track is selected: proof of French proficiency by diploma/transcript for a degree awarded in a French-speaking community, or French skills at level B2 according to the CEFR.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: If applicable because you selected the study track at the Université libre de Bruxelles: proof of French language proficiency by diploma/transcript of records for a degree awarded by a higher education institution located in a French-speaking community, or proof of French language skills at level B2 according to the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Length of the funding
24 months
Money to plan before leaving
  • A deposit of 500.00 € to be paid by the self-funded students on 31 May.

Dates

Applications open
1 October 2026 at 00:00 CEST (Europe/Berlin)
Applications close
4 January 2027 at 23:59 CET (Europe/Berlin)

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

  1. Step 1: Check the entry requirements (and the sometimes deviating requirements of partner universities for Semester 3)
    With whom
    Applicant
  2. Step 2: Choose your study track option (1st, 2nd and 3rd preference)
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    Applicant
  3. Step 3: Gather all necessary documents (diploma and transcripts, personal statement, two reference letters, CV, proof of language)
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    Applicant
  4. Step 4: Check, upload and submit the application through Leuphana University of Lüneburg's online application portal
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    Applicant

Where to apply

Leuphana University of Lüneburg (consortium coordinator) (opens in a new tab)

Official title (in English): Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in International Law of Security, Peace and Sustainable Development (ILSPSD)

Edition Intake 2027 · Verified on 31 October 2026

Apply on the official website (opens in a new tab)

Official website of Leuphana University of Lüneburg (consortium coordinator): awards.leuphana.de

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Prepare your departure

Visa, insurance, housing, budget and first steps on arrival: everything is explained in the country guide.