GOALS Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2026 — Study Sport Management in Europe 

GOALS Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2026: Overview

The GOALS Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree is a prestigious international programme focused on sport management, sport studies, and business-related sport fields. Students from all over the world can apply for both scholarship-funded and self-funded positions using the same online application form.

The 2026 application campaign is open until 22 February 2026. Shortlisted candidates will undergo an online interview before final selection.

GOALS Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2026: Eligibility

Academic Requirements

Applicants must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS minimum) in:

  • Sport management (e.g., sociology, marketing, communication, economics, finance, event management)

  • Management or Business Administration

  • Sport studies (physical education, coaching, fitness, sport & wellness)

• Students in their final year are eligible with a registration certificate, but must submit their final degree by 30 August.

Language Requirements

All non-native English speakers must provide B2-level proof, such as:

• IELTS: 6.0–6.5

• TOEFL iBT: 88

• Cambridge First or Advanced

• OR proof of 2 years of full-time studies in English

Benefits

While the section provided does not outline the exact Erasmus Mundus benefits for GOALS, Erasmus Mundus scholarships normally cover:

• Full tuition

• Monthly stipend

• Travel costs

• Insurance

• Installation allowance

Self-funded applicants may join depending on availability.

Programme Components

The selection process includes:

• Academic review

• Motivation assessment (done via application form, no letter required)

• Online interview

• Multi-university evaluation (each file reviewed 3 times)

The programme focuses on building expertise in:

• Sport management

• Global leadership

• Sport economics

• Sport events & governance

• Social impact in sports

All students sign a GOALS Student Agreement upon enrollment.

Application Requirements

All documents must be uploaded in PDF format:

• ✔ Legal copy of Bachelor’s degree (plus English translation)

• ✔ OR official proof of ongoing final-year enrollment

• ✔ Official academic transcripts + average grade

• ✔ Curriculum Vitae (Europass recommended; max 3 pages)

• ✔ Valid English language certificate (B2 level)

• ✔ Passport or EU national ID

• ✔ Two recommendation letters:

  • One academic

  • One professional

  • Referees receive a direct upload link

• No motivation letter required, but you will answer motivation questions online

• ✔ If documents are not in English → legal translation required

Selection Criteria

Applications are scored and ranked based on:

Paper Application (50%)

• Academic background & performance

• Relevance of previous studies

• Quality of documents

• Motivation (from the platform answers)

• Recommendations

Interview (50%)

• Motivation and clarity

• Critical thinking

• Understanding of sport/social issues

• Communication skills

Final ranking determines:

• Main list candidates (may receive scholarship or self-fund)

• Reserve list candidates (contacted if spaces open)

Application Process

Step 1 — Online Application

• Apply through the GOALS portal

• Upload all required documents

• Submission deadline: 22 February 2026

• Automatic email acknowledgment after submission

Step 2 — Interview (Shortlisted Candidates)

• 20-minute online interview

• Assesses motivation, critical thinking, and program fit

Step 3 — Final Selection

• Each file was evaluated 3 times by 3 universities

• Combined scoring:

  • 50% application

  • 50% interview

Step 4 — Admission Lists

• Main List (scholarship + self-funded)

• Reserve List (may join if someone withdraws)

Step 5 — Student Agreement

• All admitted students must sign the GOALS Student Agreement

Key Dates (Self-Funded Applicants)

• 17 October 2025: Application opens

• 22 February 2026: Deadline

• March–April 2026: Interviews

• April 2026: Final selection

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the GOALS Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2026 — Study Sport Management in Europe

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