Loyola Andalucía University - Scholarship for the Master´s Degree in Research Methods in Business Economics

What you get

You will receive a scholarship of up to 100% of the tuition for the one-year Master’s programme ‘Research Methods in the Social Sciences’ at the Universidad Loyola Andalusia in Seville, Spain. The programme lasts one academic year and comprises 60 ECTS credits, which are used to measure your academic workload. You will learn about advanced research methods for the social sciences: qualitative and quantitative analysis, data mining, business intelligence, as well as artificial intelligence and machine learning. The programme is designed to prepare students for a PhD, is delivered through a combination of face-to-face and online teaching, and includes paid placements within the university’s research teams. The university awards up to 10 of these scholarships per programme.

Who can apply

• Degree level: You hold a bachelor’s degree which entitles you to enrol on a master’s programme.
• Programme: You would like to enrol on this Master’s programme in Research Methods at the Universidad Loyola.
• Grades: You have an excellent academic record, as the scholarship is awarded to the best pupils.
• Nationality: Any nationality can apply.
• Where you study: You are studying at the University of Seville in Spain.

How to apply

Apply via the university’s admissions portal and sit an admissions test, which you can complete online. For students starting in 2026/2027, the online tests will take place from 22 January to 24 September 2026. After the test, the university will review your application and let you know whether you have been admitted.

How realistic are your chances?

This scholarship is tied to a specific Master’s programme at a single university and rewards outstanding academic achievement, meaning that the pool of applicants is small. With up to 10 scholarships per programme and several assessment rounds throughout the year, a strong applicant who fits the profile and applies in an early round has good prospects.