The Erasmus Mundus Master’s in International Law of Security, Peace and Sustainable Development (ILSPSD) offers a rare chance to study across six partner institutions over two years, earning a joint, double or multiple Master’s degree depending on the chosen pathway. Recognised as an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD), the programme blends academic depth with real-world exposure, preparing graduates for global careers in international law and policy.
The curriculum brings together all major international legal frameworks connected to peace, security and sustainable development. Students benefit from a rich mix of mobility placements, summer schools, legal clinics, work experience opportunities and multilingual training delivered by leading European universities.
Why This Programme Stands Out
The ILSPSD degree is built to reflect the realities of today’s fast-changing world. Its strengths include:
- A multidisciplinary approach that connects security, human rights, sustainability and international legal systems.
- Study mobility across renowned European universities through a fully integrated curriculum.
- Broad coverage of international law regimes relevant to global peace and development.
- Practical learning through summer schools, guest lectures, placements and legal clinics.
- A forward-looking academic structure designed to train future leaders in global affairs.
Scholarship Benefits
The Erasmus Mundus scholarship supports full-time study for the full 24-month duration. It covers travel, visas, installation expenses and living costs, with recipients receiving €1,400 per month. Scholarship holders are also fully exempt from tuition fees.
Awards are open to students worldwide, although no more than 10% of scholarships will be granted to applicants of the same nationality, with a maximum of three students from a single nationality admitted in the same intake.
Entry Requirements
To qualify for the ILSPSD programme:
- Applicants must hold an accredited undergraduate degree equivalent to 180 ECTS, granting access to Master’s-level studies in the issuing country.
- Students educated outside the ECTS system must provide a written statement from their institution showing the workload hours for each law course, along with their conversion to ECTS credits.
- Applicants yet to complete their undergraduate degree may still apply and receive conditional admission, provided the degree is completed within the intake year.
Application Deadline
February 1, 2026
How to Apply
Start your application here: https://awards.leuphana.de/datenabfrage/ilspsd
Application Steps:
- Review the entry requirements.
- Check the application deadlines.
- Choose your preferred study track.
- Prepare all required documents.
- Upload and submit your application.
For additional details, visit the official ILSPSD guide: https://master-international-law-erasmusmundus.eu/step-by-step-application-guide/
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