QS Rankings - Four Partners in Top 100 for Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences & Management
The QS World University rankings by subject were published yesterday, and we’re delighted to say that GLOCAL has 4 partners in the top 100 for Arts and Humanities as well as Social Sciences and Management.
Arts and Humanities
- Kyoto University – 55
- University of Glasgow – 66
- Universidad de Los Andes – 80
- University of Barcelona – 87
Social Sciences and Management
- Erasmus University Rotterdam – 45
- Universidad de Los Andes – 49
- Kyoto University – 73
- University of Glasgow – 85
For a multidisciplinary joint masters degree taught across some of the world’s great universities, there’s really nothing quite like GLOCAL. Self-funded applications remain open so apply today – we’d love to hear from you!
Congratulations to our 2025 Graduates!
Congratulations to our newest graduates from our 2023-2025 cohort who graduated last week at the University of Glasgow!
It’s been great working with and getting to know each and every one of you over the last two years and you should all be so proud of your achievements, and we loved celebrating with you and your loved ones last week. It was also great to be joined by some of our 2024-2026 cohort as well!
We’ve shared some photos below, if you would like your photo removed please email fraser.wilson@glasgow.ac.uk
2026-2028 Applications Now Open!
📣We’re pleased to announce that applications for entry in September 2026, including Erasmus Mundus Scholarship applications, are now open! Find out more information on our How to Apply page.
Choose from eight great study tracks across seven great universities – could we be welcoming you to Glasgow this time next year?
Deadlines
- Scholarship Applications (all tracks): 15th January 2026, 1300 (UK time)
- Self-Funding Applications (Tracks A, B, C, E, F, G): 21st August 2026, 2359 (UK time)
- Track D Self-Funded: 15th January 2026, 1300 (UK time)
- Track I Self-Funded: 15th June 2026, 1300 (UK time)
Scholarship applicants will be informed of their application outcome in April 2026.
Self-Funded applicants will be informed of their application outcome on a rolling basis.
Please note that Study Track H is not recruiting for 2026 intake.
If you have any questions please email socpol-glocal@glasgow.ac.uk or follow our Instagram page @glocalerasmus where we have an FAQ story highlight answering questions from previous applicants.
THE World Reputation Rankings 2025: 6 Partners in Top 150
We’re delighted to have 6 of our partner universities ranking in the top 150 universities globally in the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings 2025, including an incredible top 25 ranking for Kyoto University
The Rankings are the definitive list of the world’s most prestigious Universities, as chosen by academics around the globe. Universities are ranked based on the quality of their research.
- Kyoto University – 24th
- Uppsala University – 97th
- Erasmus University Rotterdam – 101-150th
- Universitat de Barcelona – 101-150th
- University of Glasgow – 101-150th
- University of Göttingen – 101-150th
These rankings are testament to the fact that the GLOCAL programme offers you the opportunity to study at three world-class universities all renowned for their prestige and for being expert institutions in their field.
Rachel Sandison, University of Glasgow Deputy Vice Chancellor and Vice Principal said, “Achieving our highest-ever THE World Reputation Ranking is an incredible success for the University of Glasgow, which further exemplifies our reputation as a truly world-changing institution.
“It is also a testament to the collective efforts of our #TeamUofG community and your unwavering commitment to excellence, which continues to inspire and elevate our global standing.”
GLOCAL Cohort IX (2025-2027) Applications Open
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship applications to our ninth GLOCAL edition (2025-2027) beginning in September 2025, are now closed.
Applications for self-funding applicants are open until:
- Study Tracks H and I: 15 May 2025
- Study Track D: 20 May 2025
- All other Study Tracks: 25 July 2025 (EU and International applicants), 22 August 2025 (UK applicants)
NOTE: We are aware that some applicants experienced technical issues with accessing the University of Glasgow applicant portal and were therefore unable to submit their Scholarship application before the original deadline of 23:59 UK time on 12 January 2025. If you were in this situation and contacted us before the original application deadline, please monitor your inbox for a response with further information. Please be advised that any application extensions are only available to those who contacted us prior to the original Scholarship application deadline, and that there is no general extension of the Scholarship application deadline. We regret any inconvenience caused by these technical issues, and are working with the University of Glasgow admissions team, who manage the application portal, to resolve these issues as soon as possible.
To find out more about the application process visit our How to Apply page here.
If you have any questions, please email socpol-glocal@glasgow.ac.uk.
Please note that the GLOCAL team are unable to provide personalised guidance on a candidate’s eligibility for the programme, or their suitability for a particular study track.
Meet Our Alumni | Thaisa Cäsar
In this series, we catch up with some of our past GLOCALs to see how they’re getting on and what they’re up to now. Today, we’re catching up with Thaisa, who graduated in 2023 and is now undertaking a PhD in Political Science and Economic History at Heidelberg University.
Thaisa Cäsar, 2023 Graduate - Now doing PhD at Heidelberg University, Germany.
Tell us about your area of research and what led you to research that particular area?
Right now, I’m doing a PhD in Political Science and Economic History at Heidelberg University.
In my project I investigate German financial history in the 70s and 80s with the goal of analyzing consolidation policies of the German Ministry of Finance in this period:
- When and why were these policies adopted
- Who was pushing this development?
- Can we trace major debates about it within the ministry?
- Which international developments influenced the discussion?
Heidelberg, Germany
Are there skills/knowledge that you picked up on GLOCAL have you been able to use during your PhD? If so, what were they?
In my current project, I benefit greatly from my two years in GLOCAL. Not only the interdisciplinary viewpoint enables me to combine perspectives from the fields of History, Economics as well as Political Sciences more easily, but also the international alignment of many GLOCAL courses gives me a better understanding of the international interdependencies with regard to my project.
What advice would you have for current GLOCALs looking to take the next step in their career after graduation, perhaps doing a PhD of their own?
Get to know your professors, maybe even look into research assistant positions so you get a feeling for whether a PhD might be something of interest to you. Join the courses that interest you the most and that match your ideas for future research – even though they might be from other departments, as in my case the History department at Uppsala University. But other than that, enjoy GLOCAL as much as you can, build connections with your fellow GLOCALs and enjoy the broad perspective that the program offers you.
What advice would you have for people thinking about applying to GLOCAL? What should they know about the programme?
I can only encourage people to apply for GLOCAL because it opens you so many opportunities. It will offer you a wide variety of courses in the fields of (Economic) History, Political Science and Economics and a way to open your academic horizon and follow your passions. Then there is the opportunity to live in three beautiful cities. This experience – with all the challenges it might include – gives you a unique opportunity for personal growth.
And finally, GLOCAL is a way to meet wonderful and inspiring people and a community in which you can learn from and support each other during but also after the program. These friendships with students from all over the world will greatly enrich your personal as well as academic life. So yes, I can only encourage anybody to join our GLOCAL family!
Can you tell us about some of your favourite GLOCAL memories?
I have many cherished memories of my two years of GLOCAL, among them getting to know all the wonderful GLOCALs themselves during our time in Glasgow during movie nights, little trips and cooking events we organized. Then there were all the traditions we experienced in the stunning student town of Uppsala in Sweden with raft races and fancy dinners.
I remember the summer school in Prague, as well as the intense dissertation phase in Göttingen: the way GLOCALs supported each other, but also celebrated their achievements together, was special. All in all, it is the people and the beautiful memories we made together during moving around Europe that shaped my GLOCAL experience.
GLOCAL Project 3 Funding Success
We’re delighted to announce that the GLOCAL Programme has successfully been awarded funding from the European Commission for a third consecutive project!
This means that we will continue to be able to offer Erasmus Mundus Scholarships for students applying from 2025-2028.
We’ll also be able to offer enhanced employability and skills development opportunities to students, and further develop our relations with our international partners.
As well as this, we will also be launching two exciting new study pathways, which will explore entrepreneurship in the global economy and global markets.
Professor Duncan Ross, Programme Director: ‘We are really delighted with this fantastic recognition of the quality and impact of GLOCAL over the last 7 years. I am grateful to all of our partners, alumni and current students for helping to build this extraordinary programme’
The refunding from the European Commission demonstrates the continued strength of the University of Glasgow, as the leading Erasmus Mundus coordinator in the UK HEI sector, in fostering international development.
We are very grateful to all of our partners for their continued support, and look forward to continuing to develop this world-leading programme.
GLOCALs finish their semester in Rotterdam
Yesterday was the last day that GLOCAL students were physically present at the EUR officially – they had their MA thesis defenses and will submit their final MA thesis in a few weeks. The team at Erasmus University then organised a picnic organized for them at the lake – well done everyone on your great work this semester!
GLOCALs past and present: how did you find studying in Rotterdam? Drop a comment below!
2024 Applicant & Offer Holder Webinars
Register to take part in one of our upcoming webinars to find out more about the Global Markets, Local Creativities Erasmus Mundus Master's Programme.
The webinars will provide a great opportunity to ask questions about the GLOCAL programme and hear from current students and GLOCAL faculty.
GLOCAL Webinar 1
Thursday 11 April 2024, 15:00 BST
Register to attend this session
Prof Duncan Ross, Programme Coordinator, will be joined by current GLOCAL students along with PD Dr. Jan Logemann (University of Göttingen) and Prof Dr. Ben Wubs (Erasmus University Rotterdam).
GLOCAL Webinar 2
Friday 12 April 2024, 10:00 BST
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Prof Duncan Ross, Programme Coordinator, will be joined by current GLOCAL students along with PD Dr. Jan Logemann (University of Göttingen), Dr. Yen Nie Yong (Kyoto University) and Dr. Maarten van Dijck (Erasmus University Rotterdam).
You can apply to GLOCAL here. Information on potential funding opportunities is available here. And finally, for insight into the programme from a student perspective, check out the student-run GLOCAL Experience website.
2024 Applications Info Session
Learn more about the application process for the Global Markets, Local Creativities Erasmus Mundus Master’s Programme with this recorded information session.
Attendees had the opportunity to hear from Professor Duncan Ross, Programme Coordinator, as well as one of our current GLOCAL students, about the application process and why they should study GLOCAL in 2024.
If you missed this session but would be keen hear more about GLOCAL, you can join one of our upcoming webinars sessions. Prof Duncan Ross will be joined by current GLOCAL students and members of the Consortium to help answer your questions.
GLOCAL Webinar 1 – Thursday 11 April 2024, 15:00 GMT
Register to attend this session
GLOCAL Webinar 2 – Friday 12 April 2024, 10:00 GMT
Register to attend this session
You can apply to GLOCAL here. Information on potential funding opportunities is available here. And finally, for insight into the programme from a student perspective, check out the student-run GLOCAL Experience website.