International Master EUROSUD South European Studies

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Programme

The International Master in South European Studies (EUROSUD) offers you the unique opportunity to engage in the multi-disciplinary study of the South European region with five partners over two years and gain a Multiple or a Double master’s degree, depending on the study track.

EUROSUD offers a truly international two-year learning experience where students study, train, and research at renowned universities within Europe's Civic University Alliance (CIVIS), located in South European countries (i.e., Spain (UAM), Italy (SUR), France (AMU) and Greece (NKUA)), as well as in Brussels, Belgium (ULB), at the heart of the European Union.

EUROSUD focuses on a region with a distinct identity and a pivotal role in addressing European and global affairs. The region has witnessed significant global challenges, including the rise of liberal democratic norms, the growth of populist and anti-establishment movements, and the economic and social dynamics of regional integration. Other critical issues include post-colonial ties, heavy migration flows, climate change, socio-demographic shifts, corruption, governance quality, and the evolving security landscape in the Eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea.

EUROSUD explores these developments through diverse theoretical and methodological approaches from across the humanities and social sciences and trains graduates to have unparalleled regional expertise, a solid foundation in international affairs, and advanced research and professional skills. These skills will prepare 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 Southeastern Europe:

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

Year 2: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), 60 ECTS (School of Economics and Political Sciences/Department of Political Science and Public Administration)

Double degree: Master in Democracy and Government (UAM) & Master of Science in Southeast European Studies: Politics, History and Economics (NKUA)

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) National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), or (track 2) at Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) for semester 3 and Sapienza Università di Roma (SUR) for semester 4.

• 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.

You can send your application between February 1, 2025, and September 1, 2025, to anne.reynaers@uam.es

Specific access and admission requirements

1. An official undergraduate university degree – worth 180 ECTS or equivalent - in a range of disciplines across the Humanities (e.g. languages, communications, journalism, ....) and Social Sciences (e.g. political science, international relations, area studies, European studies, sociology, history, economics, ...)  or any other related disciplines.

2. Graduates from foreign educational systems can access without the need for the homologation of their degrees, provided they demonstrate a level of training equivalent to UAMs own official university degrees and are authorized, in the issuing country, to access postgraduate studies. Demonstrating an equivalent level of training in this case is done in accordance with UAMs local rules and regulations.

3. 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, Letters, Languages or Journalism.

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 according to standardized template.

• Academic transcript of grades of undergraduate studies must be provided in English. If the applicant cannot provide an official document in English, then they must provide a translation 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. If available, applicants are to include a certificate showing the average grade for each of their previous diplomas.
• If you have studied outside of Spain, you will need to submit the average grade equivalence issued by the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training.
• Regarding English proficiency, A sufficient command of English is required - level B2 (minimum) and level C1 (preferred) of the European reference framework. Candidates will have to complete their file with official proof of sufficient command of this language. Applicants who are not English native speakers or who have not previously studied English are encouraged to provide proof of their level of English, i.e: TOEFL (score of min. 87) - IELTS (score of min. 5.5) - TOEIC (score of min. 785) - Cambridge Certificate (level B2 First at least)
• Students applying to study track 1 are required also required to have a B2 level in French. A TCF/DELF/DALF - level B2 French certificate is required, except for nationals of countries where French is the official language.
• Students applying for study track 2, will need to provide proof of their activities for the past 5 years. Depending on the applicants’ profiles, this may include a secondary a school certificate or work certificates.
• Regarding other languages, students may provide certificates or other proofs of their proficiency.

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.