Frequently Asked Questions: Master in Advanced European and International Studies - Mediterranean Studies

Admissions

What are the admission requirements for CIFE’s Master in Mediterranean Studies?

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree (minimum three years of university studies) and demonstrate an active knowledge of both English and French, as the programme is bilingual. The programme is open to candidates from all academic backgrounds and nationalities.

Can I apply to CIFE’s Mediterranean Studies programme if I have not yet completed my Bachelor degree?

The programme is designed for students who have completed or are in the process of completing their undergraduate degree at the time of enrolment. 

If you cannot yet provide your degree and/or transcript of records, we invite you to apply still. The selection committee will evaluate your application and, if the assessment is positive, will accept you under the condition that you provide your transcript of records or your degree before the start of the new academic year.

Financing

In which languages are courses taught in CIFE’s Master in Mediterranean Studies? 

The programme is taught in two languages, French and English, and candidates must therefore have an active knowledge of both.  

As proof of your knowledge of the two languages, you may include the following documents with your application: 

• A recent certificate from a language institute (such as Institut Français, British Council or other) IELTS, TOEFL, BULAT, DELF etc. OR
• At least one reference from your professor(s), stating your level of language competence OR
• A statement from an Anglophone or Francophone university, certifying that you have participated in classes held in this language for at least one academic year. 

Please note that if the applicant is a national of a majority English or French-speaking country, or if he/she has completed a qualification equivalent to a Bachelor degree at an Anglophone or Francophone university, a certificate is not required. Other exemptions may be applied on an individual basis, with appropriate documentation.