Global-MINDS European Master in Psychology

Global-MINDS European Master in Psychology Global-MINDS: Erasmus Mundus Master Psychology of Global Mobility, Inclusion and Diversity in Society

Global-MINDS is a comprehensive 2- year programme applying insights from Social and Cultural Psychology to contemporary societal issues. Students receive a thorough education in theory, research and methods, and training in intercultural skills. Universities from 5 countries jointly deliver the Global-MINDS programme in English:

• ISCTE – Lisbon University Institute, Lisbon, Portugal
• University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
• University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warsaw, Poland
• Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey
• University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland

The Global-MINDS Master is open to students with a Bachelor (or equivalent) degree in psychology and excellent English skills. Global-MINDS has received funding from the EU to award some scholarships to students, covering tuition, travel and living expenses. Some scholarships are earmarked for students from specific countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brazil, Cambodia, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Laos, Lebanon, Libya, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Palestine, South Africa, Syria, and Tunisia. More information available at http://global-minds.eu/

Global-MINDS Coordinators: Melanie Vauclair, Ricardo Borges Rodrigues, Kinga Bierwiaczonek, and Elizabeth Collins

Disclaimer: This message and all its content reflect only the authors´ views. The EACEA and the European Commission are not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained herein.

Five students. Four countries. Three mobility paths. One Global-MINDS community. 🌍Meet Anna Ejibadze, Giorgia Bellei, Gi...
14/09/2026

Five students. Four countries. Three mobility paths. One Global-MINDS community. 🌍

Meet Anna Ejibadze, Giorgia Bellei, Giulia, Gaby and Emily Dagtekin—members of the Global-MINDS 2026–2028 cohort.

Coming from Georgia, Italy, Germany and Guatemala, they bring experiences and interests spanning migration, social inclusion, decolonising psychology, human rights, mental health, community building and feminist policymaking.

Swipe through to discover what inspired them to join Global-MINDS, where their mobility paths will take them and the topics they care about.

Welcome to Global-MINDS! We’re delighted to have you in our international learning community—and we’ll be introducing more members of the cohort soon.

🌍 What do students study in Global-MINDS?Global-MINDS is a two-year, 120-ECTS international master’s programme combining...
11/09/2026

🌍 What do students study in Global-MINDS?

Global-MINDS is a two-year, 120-ECTS international master’s programme combining social and cultural psychology, research training and practical experience.

For the 2027–2029 intake, students can choose between two mobility paths:

🟣 Path A — Culture & Diversity
ISCTE in Lisbon → University of Limerick

🔵 Path C — Inclusion & Health
SWPS University in Warsaw → University of Limerick

Students explore topics including culture, migration, diversity, inclusion, health, intergroup relations, research methods and culturally sensitive interventions.

During the second year, students put their learning into practice through:

🔹 A 300-hour internship
🔹 An independent master’s thesis

Swipe through the carousel to discover the programme structure.

Applications for the self-funded 2027–2029 intake open on 26 October 2026.

🔗 Learn more: https://global-minds.eu/applications/

New internship placements for our Global-MINDS community! 🌍Ana Cecilia Montoya Contreras has joined Mental Health and Hu...
04/09/2026

New internship placements for our Global-MINDS community! 🌍

Ana Cecilia Montoya Contreras has joined Mental Health and Human Rights Info (MHHRI) as an intern this semester. Her interests connect climate change, development, human rights and health.

Nathália Lobo is beginning a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) internship with IOM – UN Migration in Baghdad, Iraq.

We wish Ana and Nathália every success in these meaningful new chapters, and look forward to following their experiences.

Meet the new faces of Global-MINDS! 🌍We’re excited to begin introducing the Global-MINDS Cohort 2026–2028 and the divers...
02/09/2026

Meet the new faces of Global-MINDS! 🌍

We’re excited to begin introducing the Global-MINDS Cohort 2026–2028 and the diverse experiences, interests and perspectives they bring to our community.

Today, meet:

🇨🇴 Melanie — Path B
🇻🇪🇨🇴 Ignacio Laclé-Meléndez — Path B
🇮🇩 Rafli Sodiq Bagaskara — Path C

From migration and displacement to belonging, social inclusion and cross-cultural psychological assessment, their interests reflect some of the many global challenges our students hope to explore throughout their Global-MINDS journey.

This is only the beginning — over the coming weeks, we’ll be introducing more members of our new cohort as they prepare for their journey across countries, universities and cultures.

Welcome to Global-MINDS, Cohort 2026–2028! We’re very happy to have you with us. 💛

📢 Important announcement for prospective Global-MINDS applicantsApplications for the 2027–2029 Global-MINDS intake are s...
01/09/2026

📢 Important announcement for prospective Global-MINDS applicants

Applications for the 2027–2029 Global-MINDS intake are scheduled to open on 26 October 2026 and close on 27 February 2027.

Please note that this will be a self-funded intake. No Erasmus Mundus scholarships will be offered for this cohort, although applicants may explore independent external funding opportunities.

From 2027, two mobility paths will be available:

🔵 Path A: Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon → University of Limerick
🟣 Path C: SWPS University → University of Limerick

The carousel also provides an overview of programme participation costs. Living and travel expenses are not included.

Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to review the programme structure, eligibility requirements, costs and funding information before applying.

Learn more at global-minds.eu/applications

Meet the Global-MINDS team at Iscte for 2026/27! 🇵🇹During the coming academic year, João Manuel de Oliveira will coordin...
01/09/2026

Meet the Global-MINDS team at Iscte for 2026/27! 🇵🇹

During the coming academic year, João Manuel de Oliveira will coordinate Global-MINDS at Iscte while Christin-Melanie Vauclair is on sabbatical.

Alongside João, Ricardo Rodrigues, Rita Guerra, Carla Moleiro, David L. Rodrigues and Helena Carvalho bring expertise across social and cultural psychology, diversity and inclusion, mental health, relationships and research methods.

Together, they will support the Global-MINDS students continuing their academic journey in Lisbon.

Explore the carousel to meet the team!

Global-MINDS student Nutyathun Wora recently attended the Global Inclusion Forum 2026 at Sasin School of Management in B...
26/08/2026

Global-MINDS student Nutyathun Wora recently attended the Global Inclusion Forum 2026 at Sasin School of Management in Bangkok, Thailand. 🌏

The forum explored how culture influences people’s experiences of power, participation, inclusion and belonging in the workplace.

We are delighted to see Global-MINDS students joining international conversations and connecting psychological knowledge with lived experiences of inclusion.

25/08/2026

🌍✨ Meet Melanie Vauclair
As part of our Meet the Team series, we are proud to introduce Dr. Melanie Vauclair, who plays an essential role in supporting Global-MINDS students during their semester at ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon. 🇵🇹

From academic guidance to intercultural support, Melanie ensures that students thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Her dedication to fostering inclusion and cross-cultural learning is at the heart of the Global-MINDS mission.

We are grateful for her continued contribution to the program and excited to showcase her as part of the Global-MINDS team!

25/08/2026

🌍✨ Meet Melanie Vauclair — Local Academic Coordinator at ISCTE (Lisbon)

As part of our Meet the Team series, we are proud to introduce Dr. Melanie Vauclair, who plays an essential role in supporting Global-MINDS students during their semester at ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon. 🇵🇹

From academic guidance to intercultural support, Melanie ensures that students thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Her dedication to fostering inclusion and cross-cultural learning is at the heart of the Global-MINDS mission.

We are grateful for her continued contribution to the program and excited to showcase her as part of the Global-MINDS team!

New to Lisbon and wondering where to go for support? 🇵🇹Meet the Global-MINDS and international-relations contacts who he...
24/08/2026

New to Lisbon and wondering where to go for support? 🇵🇹

Meet the Global-MINDS and international-relations contacts who help students navigate programme guidance, administration and life at Iscte.

The Iscte Library is also an important part of your academic toolkit, offering support with reading lists, borrowing, literature searches, reference management and academic writing.

Save this carousel for your first weeks in Lisbon—and for whenever you need the right starting point.

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