Erasmus Mundus – Comparative Local Development CoDe

The Corvinus University of Budapest (Hungary), Coordinator, the University of Ljubljana (Slovenia), the University of Regensburg (Germany) and the University of Trento (Italy) in collaboration with the Russian State Social University (Russia), the University of Belgrade (Serbia), the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (USA) and the Tshwane University of Technology (South Africa) with the support of the European Commission, offer a Joint Master’s course degree under the framework of the Erasmus Mundus Programme.

Eligibility requirements

1) a first level (Bachelor) university degree in Economics, Sociology, Political Sciences, Law and Engineering or an equivalent qualification, i.e. relevant to local development. The degree should correspond to a 180 ECTS study programme. In case of applicants from countries where ECTS is not in place, only the holders of a degree of at least three years, eligible to proceed with Master studies in the country of origin, are considered to meet the selection criteria;

2) satisfactory knowledge of English. Compatibility with this criterion for applying to the programme is initially assessed through self-statement. Shortlisted candidates are requested to provide evidence of their English skills, either through international certificates (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS or similar) or through a test. The level of English knowledge requested for enrolment is B2.

Application procedure

Candidates are asked to submit the online application with the following attachments and documents:

• an expression of interest (optional) sent to master-code@unitn.it;

• application form;

• EU-format Curriculum Vitae;

• two letters of recommandation written by qualified scholars or experts;

• an original dissertation outline;

• letter of motivation

Selection criteria

• Higher education abckground and language skills

• Dissertation outline

• motivation letter and metters of recommandation

• post-degree courses and activites

• internview (in person or through telephone( for shortlisted candiates (optional)

English is the official language of the course.

Applications shall be submitted ONLY online. Please see the link to the online application in the box of the "useful links".