Global-MINDS

is the Erasmus Mundus Master in the Psychology of Global Mobility, Inclusion and Diversity in Society. It is a comprehensive 2- year study programme with 120 ECTS focusing on insights into contemporary social and societal issues from Social and Cultural Psychology.

Global-MINDS is an English-language master degree program co-funded by the European Union. It is a unique study program with an indispensable internationalisation component. It is aimed at students with a Bachelor (or similar) degree in psychology, and is designed to deliver high quality international training in scientific knowledge and practical skills in social and cultural psychology. The courses provide students the opportunity to acquire in-depth theoretical knowledge on themes of extreme social relevance, including diversity, inclusion and migration. Students consolidate and apply this knowledge while gaining first-hand intercultural experience. The 2-year program consists of two semesters of full time course work in the first year, at two different universities. This is followed, in the second year, by a semester internship with an organisation or company organised in association with the partner university of the student’s choice, and a final semester for completing and defending the thesis.

PARTNER UNIVERSITIES

Limerick, Ireland

Lisbon, Portugal

Warsaw, Poland

Oslo, Norway

OUR VISION

We envision a community of psychologists who take action to address social issues by generating new and culture-sensitive knowledge and apply psychological principles, science, and practice to global social challenges of the UN agenda. 

OUR MISSION

Educating a new generation of cross-cultural psychologists who will be able to intervene in culturally sensitive ways to tackle the grand challenges of our societies in a unique international postgraduate programme that tackles mobility, inclusion, diversity, health and well-being and focuses on competences, such as intercultural and social interventions skills.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

Deliver an excellent European Master in Cultural, Social, and Health Psychology responding to the interconnected challenges of fighting climate change, promoting social Inclusion and digital transitions, and managing diversity and migration in our societies.

Educate a new generation of cross-cultural psychologists with intercultural competencies and global mindsets needed to manage the cultural and behavioral adaptation involved in the green and digital transitions and in a fair and inclusive recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic

Integrate insights from health, social and cultural psychology based on the expertise of four European universities And the wider global-minds network Enhance the universities’ development through inter-institutional dialogue, scholar exchange, and exchange of best practices.

Implement a collaborative model of knowledge co-production, skills building, and transformative learning to prepare graduates to respond to the sustainability and recovery challenges we face locally and globally

TESTIMONIALS

“Global MINDS was a transformative experience that profoundly shaped my academic and personal development. The opportunity to engage with international students from diverse backgrounds enriched my understanding of the coursework and provided me with invaluable perspectives. As a migrant, navigating different educational and social systems across multiple countries every few months offered a unique lens through which I critically reflected on my identity and academic pursuits. This experience has been instrumental in broadening my understanding of global dynamics and shaping my future aspirations.” – SIJJAl SHAFIQUE (Pakistani, cohort 2023-2025)

“The Global-MINDS program has profoundly shaped my growth, equipping me with the confidence to speak out against injustices and truly find my voice. Through critical class discussions, hands-on fieldwork, and a comprehensive research project, I’ve gained a deep understanding of cultural sensitivity and refined my abilities. Even after completing the program, the Global-MINDS network embodies everything we study, demonstrating support, love, and respect for each other despite our diverse backgrounds — a testament to the program’s impact. This experience has been pivotal in developing my conviction and capacity to create meaningful change.” – Jana Misirli (German, cohort 2022-2024)

“Global-MINDS was a transformative experience that helped me to define who I am and where I want to go. I feel part of a community that promotes positive social change and I am inspired to research and develop projects focused on social justice.” –DIANA LIZARAZO (Colombian, cohort 2019-2021)

“The programme was a truly enriching experience, sharing idea and diverse viewpoints with inspiring people across numerous international contexts. What I learned has undoubtedly led to me to being accepted into a PhD programme.” – ROBERT BRENNAN (Irish, cohort 2018-2020)

“Global-MINDS was an unforgettable experience. I thoroughly enjoyed the breadth of learning, the mobility element of the programme and learning from such diverse cohort of students across the globe.” –VANESSA LABER (British, cohort 2017-2019)

“Global MINDS is more than a study programme. It helps students to grow and broaden their capacity, academically, professionally, and personally. GM enables to connect and grow with a global network.” –Afro ahmed (Bangladeshi, cohort 2019-2021)

 HISTORY

2015

A partnership between the consortium (Five academic institutions) and initial meetings and discussions to plan the Global-MINDS master programme.

 

2016

Official application to the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters.  Later this year, we were granted with funding to run the programme from 2017 to 2021.

 

2017

First cohort of the Global-MINDS Programme, which included a fully funded cohort of students.  

 

2018

Second cohort of students of the Global-MINDS Programme. 

 

2019

Third and last cohort with funding from the Erasmus + grant 2017-2021.

 

2020

Due to lack of funding, pandemic and uncertainty about academic conditions for students, the cohort 2020-2022 was cancelled.

2021

First cohort of self-funded students. New structure of the programme, Koç University not longer part of the consortium and UL becomes main partner university. Unsuccessful application for Erasmus+ Funding.

2022

Second cohort of self-funded students. Application for Erasmus + funding. Later this year, the programme received a Erasmus + Grant for continuation of the programme until 2027.

2023

First cohort of students in the new edition of the EMJM programme with Erasmus + Funding.