The Master in Advanced European and International Studies

The Master in Advanced European and International Studies (MAEIS) is targeted at students who have completed their undergraduate studies. Its objective is to give students an overarching, encompassing vision of the political, social, economic, and cultural problems of today’s modern world.

 The MAEIS is quintessentially an international programme. The student body constitutes a small international community: Each year, between 15 and 20 different nationalities are represented among the students. Lectures are delivered by speakers coming froma variety of countries. During the academic year, the participants study in three different countries and visit other countries in the formof study trips.

 The MAEIS is an interdisciplinary programme. We receive students who have studied Economics, Political Science, History, Languages, but also graduates from other subjects as diverse as Natural Sciences, Engineering or theArts. This diversity of academic background of our students makes the in-class discussions and group work during the year particularly interesting and engaging.
The teachers also come fromvarious differing disciplines and include political scientists, lawyers, economists, historians, and sociologists.

 The MAEIS prepares the students for professional life. The CIFE is in close contact with international organisations, European institutions and other actors of the European political environment. High-ranking civil servants, diplomats, and experts contribute to our teaching and acquaint the students with their daily work patterns in these organisations.We put students in contact with organisations whichmay be able to offer theman internship after the end of the academic year. Simulations which replicate negotiations in international institutions help prepare the students in a concrete way for their future work.

 The MAEIS allows close and regular contact between students and teaching staff. Each year consists of amaximum of approximately 30 students. The same teaching staff accompanies them to the different locations where the programme takes place. Hence, there is continual evaluation of the students’ work which guarantees the programme’s coherence.

 The MAEIS puts a lot of emphasis on the students’ individual research. The thesis which each student has to prepare during the academic year offers the possibility to gain expertise in a specific field and helps to prepare for the real world of work.We put our students in contactwith experts who can be of assistance in their research.
Our study visits provide the students with the opportunity to access specialised libraries and to discuss findings with competent personalities.

Master - Trilingual Branch

This programme is held in Nice (for seven months) and Berlin (for two months). The Master's degree is awarded in cooperation with the Institut für Europäische Politik Berlin.
A study trip to European and international organisations is also part of the programme.
This multi-faceted approach offers the students various different perspectives on contemporary Europe: In Nice, the French vision of Europe’s realities prevails, taking into account the other Mediterranean countries of the European Union and the Maghreb countries. In Berlin, the problems of Central and Eastern Europe, including the process of enlargement of the European Union, are emphasized. Through this unique approach, the trilingual branch gives the students an insight into a fundamental element of European integration: French-German relations.

The curriculum includes the following modules:

- International Relations
- European Integration
- Economy and Globalisation
- Federalism and Governance

Courses are taught in three languages: French, English and German.

The Master will be awarded after the defense of a thesis of about 100 pages, and an oral exam.

Students who successfully complete the programme acquire 60 ECTS credits.

Master - Anglophone Branch

The anglophone branch has three terms. The first term takes place in Istanbul (October-December), the ideal place to study what is at stake when it comes to EU enlargement and relations with its near neighbours. Students have classes in the two modules International Relations and European Integration. The city of Istanbul with its rich cultural heritage and its bustling atmosphere offers an extraordinary and unique experience.

Our partner, the Istanbul Bilgi University, counts among the best universities of Turkey.

For the second term students have classes in the four modules with a focus on Democracy and Society and Federalism in Nice (January and February), which are brought to a conclusion by means of an oral exam. The program is complemented by a study trip to European and international organisations.

The last term will be in Berlin where the programme focuses on the experiences of Eastern and Central European countries following their accession to the EU as well as those fundamental problems with which Turkey and other future accession countries are faced. During the stay in Berlin, the students benefit from lectures by a variety of experts specialised in European Integration and international relations. With a unique cultural and artistic life, Berlin offers a world of discoveries. The last phase of the programme, the writing of the thesis and their defence, as well as the final exams, takes place in Istanbul (May, June, July).

Students who successfully complete the programme acquire 60 ECTS credits

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