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Joint Master in Global Economic Governance and Public Affairs

  Duration: 1 year (October to July)

  Study Locations: Rome (Term 1), Berlin (Term 2), Nice (Term 3) + Study Trip to Bonn

  Language: English

  Credits: 60 ECTS

Partner: Luiss School of Government, Rome

  Application Early Bird (€9,900): 31 January 2026

  Tuition Fees: €11,000


 

 



Why Choose CIFE?


 Learn from academics and practitioners, including high-ranking national and EU institutional representatives.
 Gain insights from peers representing over 30 countries.
 Join a worldwide network of over 5,000 CIFE Alumni.
 We're one of the seven "designated institutions" supported by the European Union.
 
95% of our graduates attest full satisfaction with the programme.


 


Governance for the Common Good


Our Joint Master in Global Economic Governance and Public Affairs (GEGPA) aims to deepen knowledge of global governance and policy management through evidence-based learning in key areas of the programme: Global Governance, Sustainable Development, Policy Intelligence.
Students will acquire analytical skills and strengthen their negotiation capabilities to enhance their future careers as policy-makers.

This one-year programme takes place in Rome, Berlin and Nice, with a study trip to Bonn. 

Graduates receive the following certifications: the Joint Master in Global Economic Governance and Public Affairs from CIFE and Luiss; and CIFE's degree qualification "Policy Officer in European and International Organisations" (level 7 EQF), recognised by the French state.

GEGPA graduates are equipped with the necessary skills to pursue careers in international organisations, foreign representations, think tanks, public affairs consultancies, NGOs and advocacy organisations.
 

Programme Structure  


Our curriculum is regularly updated to reflect the current landscape of global economic governance policies.
Please note that the information given below may be subject to change.

Module 1: Global Governance


  Democracy and Global Governance
  Global Politics: Power Shifts in an Age of Globalisation
  Statistics for International Public Affairs
  Political Economy of the Eurocrisis

 

Module 2: Sustainable Development, the Way Forward?


  Transnational Innovation
  Global and Local Regulation
  Interregional Innovation

 

Module 3: Policy Intelligence


  Cybergovernance
  Economic Indicators
  Global Risk Management

 

Cross-Module: Applied Research and Project Management


  Research Methodology
  Professional Policy Skills Laboratory
  Master Thesis

 


Study Trip: Visiting the UN Campus in Bonn


One of the best ways to learn about international organisations is to visit them. That is why a study trip to Bonn is an essential part of the programme. The students meet with public officials who explain the mission of their institution and aspects of their work, including the coordination of cooperation for sustainable development and policy advice in the field of global governance. These visits enable the students to gain an insight into the working environment of international organisations, to make useful contacts and to learn about recruitment procedures.

Among recent visits:
 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
 United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
 German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS)


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Admission Requirements

We seek motivated candidates who wish to enhance their future careers as policy-makers.
As an international and interdisciplinary programme, this Master is open to candidates of all nationalities and academic backgrounds.

 Bachelor's degree
 An active proficiency in English (minimum B2). Level should be obtained by the start of the academic year.
 Application Deadline: 31 January 2026

Fees and Funding

Thanks to funding from the EU under the 'Jean Monnet Activities' of the Erasmus+ programme, CIFE is able to offer high-quality teaching at a competitive rate.

 Tuition Fees: €11,000
 Early Bird Discount: €9,900 for applications received before 31 January 2026
 Tuition covers academic teaching, workshops, field trips and the transport and accommodation during the study trip to Bonn.

 

 

About CIFE 

CIFE European Institute has been at the forefront of European education since 1954. We are committed to fostering European integration and cooperation.

Under the presidency of Herman Van Rompuy, former President of the European Council, we continue to innovate in EU studies. Our offices in Nice, Berlin, Brussels and Istanbul ensure an international perspective, preparing you for the complex world of EU affairs.
 


About Luiss School of Government

The School of Government is part of Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali (Luiss) Guido Carli, a multidisciplinary university in Rome offering degrees at all academic levels.

It is ranked in the top 25 in the world and in the top 10 in Europe for Politics and International Studies in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

 


Join the next generation of global policy-makers!

 
 
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