International Law of Security, Peace and Sustainable Development (ILSPSD) (2026)

The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in International Law of Security, Peace and Sustainable Development (ILSPSD) is a two-year programme that trains future lawyers and policy-makers to address global challenges at the intersection of law, peace, security, and sustainability.

What it offers

• A two-year, integrated curriculum combining international law with politics, sustainability, and security studies.
• Study in three or more countries across Europe, starting at Leuphana University of Lüneburg, continuing at the Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals, and specialising in one of four tracks:
  • International Law and International Security (University of Glasgow)
  • Security and Conflict (Université libre de Bruxelles)
  • Globalization, Law and Security (Universidade NOVA de Lisboa)
  • International Law and Human Rights (University of Tartu)
• The final semester includes a research dissertation and an optional work placement.
• Enrichment through summer schools, legal clinics, guest lectures, and practitioner engagement.

Who can apply

• Open to applicants worldwide.
• No specific prior degrees or qualifications are listed in the source.

How to apply

• Applications are submitted through the programme’s official portal.
• The programme has an October intake and runs for 24 months full-time.

Good to know

• The programme is delivered by six European degree-awarding partners and supported by a network of 30 associate partners.
• Graduates are prepared for careers in international courts and organisations, the EU, ministries, NGOs, think tanks, and related fields.