International Master EUROSUD South European Studies

Programme

The International Master in South European Studies (EUROSUD) offers a unique opportunity to engage in the multidisciplinary study of the South European region with five partner universities over two years and to obtain a Multiple or Double Master’s degree, depending on the chosen study track.

EUROSUD provides a truly international two-year learning experience in which students study, train, and conduct research at renowned universities within Europe’s CIVIS – Europe’s Civic University Alliance, located in Southern Europe—Spain (UAM), Italy (SUR), and France (AMU)—as well as in Brussels, Belgium (ULB), the heart of the European Union, and Bucharest, Romania (UB).

EUROSUD focuses on a region with a distinct identity and a pivotal role in European and global affairs. Southern Europe has witnessed major challenges, including the transformation of liberal democratic norms, the rise of populist and anti-establishment movements, and the economic and social dynamics of regional integration. Other key issues include post-colonial ties, large-scale migration flows, climate change, socio-demographic changes, corruption, governance quality, and the evolving security landscape in the Eastern Mediterranean.

EUROSUD examines these developments through diverse theoretical and methodological approaches across the humanities and social sciences. The programme trains graduates to acquire unparalleled regional expertise, a solid foundation in international affairs, and advanced research and professional skills, preparing them for international careers or doctoral studies.

Study tracks and degrees

Students choose one of the following study tracks, leading to the following degrees:

Track 1 Southern Europe and the Mediterranean:

Year 1: Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), 60 ECTS (Faculty of Law, Department of Political Science and International Relations).

Year 2: Aix-Marseille Universite (AMU), 60 ECTS (Faculty of Arts, Letters, Languages and Humanities)

Double Degree: Master in Democracy and Government (UAM) & Master in European and International Studies (AMU)

Track 2 Southern Europe and the European Union:

Year 1: Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), 60 ECTS (Faculty of Law, Department of Political Science and International Relations).

Year 2: Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), 30 ECTS (Faculty of Philosophy and Social Sciences, Institute d’études européennes (IEE)) and Sapienza Università di Roma (SUR), 30 ECTS (Faculty of Political Sciences, Department of Political Sciences). 

Multiple Degree: Master in Democracy and Government (UAM); Master in European Studies (ULB) & Master in International Relations and supranational Institutions (SUR)

Track 3 Southern and Southeastern Europe:

Year 1: Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), 60 ECTS (Faculty of Law, Department of Political Science and International Relations).

Year 2: University of Bucharest (UB), 60 ECTS (Faculty of Political Science)

Double degree: Master in Democracy and Government (UAM) & Master in Comparative Politics (UB).

Programme structure

All students will study Year 1 at the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM). Thereafter they continue Year 2 either at (track 1) Aix-Marseille Universite (AMU), (track 3) University of Bucharest (UB), or (track 2) at Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) for semester 3 and Sapienza Università di Roma (SUR) for semester 4.

Program Structure Table

• Department 

Department of Political Science and International Relations

• Carácter:

Research and Professional

• Minimum ECTS enrolment per year: 60 ECTS

• Language

  Courses are taught in English except for the courses offered by Aix-Marseille Universite (AMU) during Year 2 in Track 1.

Applications for admission to the Master's program are submitted electronically through our online admissions application. Before beginning the admissions process, we recommend reviewing the following information and following the instructions on the  Admissions Step-by-Step page.

Timeline and Decision dates Master EUROSUD South European Studies 2026 [89.80 KB]

Specific access and admission requirements

To apply for the EUROSUD Master, you must meet the following academic requirements: 

 1. Bachelor’s Degree 

      You must hold an official undergraduate degree worth at least 180 ECTS credits (or equivalent) in: 

• Humanities (e.g. Languages, Communication, Journalism, History, Literature, Geography), 
• Social Sciences (e.g. Political Science, International Relations, Sociology, Law, Public Administration, European Studies, Anthropology, Area Studies, Economics, Business), or a closely related field.

 2. Applicants with Degrees from Outside Spain 

     If you have completed your degree in a foreign educational system. You do not need to formally homologate (officially recognize) your degree in Spain. However, you must: 

•     Demonstrate that your degree is equivalent to an official UAM undergraduate degree. 
•     Be eligible to access postgraduate studies in the country where your degree was awarded. 

Your academic background will be assessed according to UAM’s regulations. In addition to the degree, academic record, the university of origin, proficiency in English and other languages, previous work experience in areas related to its content, and personal motivations for pursuing the master's degree will be considered. 

Documentation to be attached to the application

Required documents:

• ID / Passport
• Study track choice Standardised CV and Motivation Letter [89.50 KB]
• Official academic transcript of grades of undergraduate:  For all tracks, official academic transcripts in the following languages are accepted: Spanish, Portuguese, English, French, Italian. For other languages, the documents must be translated by a sworn translator. 
• Access Degree: If you have completed your studies at the time of applying for the master's degree, you must attach the degree certificate/diploma, bachelor's degree, or equivalent (or proof of having applied for the degree) in the application. 
• Average Grade certificates of previous studies. Applicants are to include a certificate showing the average grade for each of their previous diplomas. If you have studied outside Spain, you need to include a declaration of equivalence that you can generate (for free) following the instructions published on the website of the Ministry of Universities.  
• Proof of other activities: Track 2 (UAM-ULB-SUR) students will need to provide proof of their activities for the past 5 years. Depending on the applicants’ profiles, this may include a secondary school certificate or work certificates. 

Language requirements:  

• English (all tracks): A good command of English is required. Minimum level B2, preferred level C1 (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – CEFR). Applicants must provide official proof of their English level as part of their application. Accepted certificates include: TOEFL (minimum score: 87); IELTS (minimum score: 5.5); TOEIC (minimum score: 785); Cambridge Certificate (minimum: B2 First). Applicants who are not native English speakers or who have not previously studied in English must submit one of the certificates listed above. 
• French Track 1 (UAM-AMU): A B2 level in French is required. A TCF/DELF/DALF - level B2 certificate is required, except for nationals of countries where French is the official language. 
• Other languages 

Applicants may also submit certificates or other official proof of proficiency in additional languages. 

The EUROSUD Master is aimed at university graduates with a background in Political Science, other social sciences (Law, Public Administration, Sociology, Anthropology, International Relations, European and other Area Studies or Economics and Business) or other related disciplines such as History, Geography, Literature, Languages or Journalism.

This Master’s programme prepares you for a range of careers. This may involve an academic career at a university, a research institute or governmental organisation). It may be a career as a researcher at a research institute, international think tank, or governmental organisation or a career as a policy advisor (national ministry, local government, or governmental organisation) or lobbyist and consultant.

The EUROSUD Master prepares you for a professional position in a range of organisations such as:

NGOs and Non-profit organisations.

Policy agencies at the national and international level (World Bank, OECD)

Local, regional and national governments.

EU institutions, such as the European Commission and EU agencies.

Other international organisations.

Lobby and consultancy organisations.