The Master in Advanced European and International Studies - European Integration and Global Studies is a one-year programme that takes place in three different cities:

• October to December: Berlin
  Classes on the basics of all the five modules.
• January to March: Nice
  Mid-term exams; study trip to the European institutions and international organisations in Brussels, Luxembourg, Strasbourg.
• April to June: Rome or Istanbul
  According to their choice, students will do their third trimester either in Rome or in Istanbul.
  Finalising research work, defence of the thesis, final oral exams, Graduation ceremony.

Teaching methods:

Problem-focused learning at the crossroads of theory and practice: the  programme offers students a strong academic background and prepares for the job market through a variety of trainings in practical skills.
Problem-focused learning at the crossroads of theory and practice: the  programme offers students a strong academic background and prepares for the job market through a variety of trainings in practical skills.

Programme structure & learning outcomes:

The Master of European Integration and Global Studies includes five teaching modules. International guest lecturers, experts from various European and international organisations, as well as researchers from partner institutions contribute to these modules:

1. Conflict and cooperation in the international system
2. European integration and external action
3. Federalism and multi-level governance
4. Globalisation and sustainable development
5. Professional Skills Workshops

Fees & Funding:

CIFE is a private, non-profit European institute of higher education. We belong to the six designated institutions receiving special funding by the European Union in the framework of the Jean Monnet programme.
Thanks to this grant by the European Union, each CIFE student benefits from significantly reduced study fees. Those fees not only cover tuition and mentoring, but also the accommodation in Nice, the travel costs to/from Nice and Rome or Istanbul as well as the study trip to Brussels, Luxembourg and Strasbourg. Moreover, CIFE is able to offer different scholarships to qualified students in need.

The overall tuition fee for the Master of Advanced European and International Studies - European integration and Global Studies – amounts to 8,900 €.

Degree & Title:

Graduates receive two certifications:
- The Master in Advanced European and International Studies. This is the diploma of CIFE as a private institute of higher education, certifying the successful completion of the academic curriculum and granting 60 ECTS at Master level.
- The degree qualification "Policy Officer in European and International organisations" (level 7 EQF), recognised by the French state.