Centre international de formation européenne (CIFE)
Executive Master in EU Studies
Berlin, Germany
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
05 Sep 2026
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 5,500 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Blended
* scholarship available
Key Summary
The programme allows students the opportunity to study both individually and together with peers and experts to exchange views. In addition to online learning (80%), students participate in 8 weekend workshops in key European cities including Barcelona, Berlin, Brussels, Budapest, Nice, Rome and Vienna.
The Executive Master in EU Studies is organised by the Centre international de formation européenne (CIFE). CIFE is a private institution of higher education and research, founded in 1954 with its head office in Nice and branch offices in Berlin, Brussels and Istanbul. It receives special funding in the framework of the Jean Monnet Programme of the European Union. Most graduates of CIFE’s programme work for European institutions, international organisations and NGOs.
Our Executive Master – multi-disciplinary and flexible
CIFE’s Executive Master in EU Studies is a multi-disciplinary two-year (60 ECTS) curriculum, which offers flexible study paths and methods for professionals, postgraduates and officials who are pursuing their careers at the same time.
Our participants receive structured knowledge of EU fundamentals and a focus on selected priority issues for an in-depth understanding and future-oriented approach to EU integration. With more than 10 years of experience in blended learning, we offer teaching, research and professional skills training combining e-learning, face-to-face workshops and individual supervision for best learning outcomes.
Our Faculty – renowned and international
CIFE‘s faculty brings together some of Europe’s most renowned academics and practitioners in their fields, contributing the latest research and real-life insights from the living practice of the EU.
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Participants who successfully complete the programme receive at the end of the academic year two certifications:
- The Executive Master in EU Studies: this is the diploma of CIFE as a private institute of higher education, certifying the successful completion and granting 60 ECTS.
- The degree qualification Chargé de mission en organisations européennes et internationales (Policy Officer in European and International organisations): this qualification is recognised by the French state as a degree at Master level. It is registered in the French national register of professional qualifications (RNCP) which lists all diplomas, degrees and professional titles recognised by France.
Our Methods - Virtual and Personal
E-Learning and Face-to-Face Workshops
The Executive Master in EU Studies offers state-of-the-art blended learning through interactive online courses, moderated fora, webinars, instructional videos, individual guidance and face-to-face workshops.
Barcelona, Berlin, Brussels, Budapest, Nice, Rome and Vienna: Our intensive weekend workshops bring participants and faculty together for exclusive lectures and skills training.
Our Curriculum – structured and focussed
The first year offers a range of compulsory and optional courses in EU history, political science, economics, EU law, lobbying, sustainable development and more.
The second year combines high-level teaching in the chosen specialisation with either a research track leading to a Master’s thesis or a professional track intensifying skills and competencies for the labour market.
Throughout the programme, we teach research and methodology based on the best practices of the academic community. Additionally, we offer skills and competencies training such as a Council negotiation and ECJ simulation, cross-country comparative statistics, policy briefs, economic analyses and legal memos, opinions and writs as well as project management, public speaking, presentation and debate.
Successful participants receive the title of Chargé de mission en organisations européennes et internationales (Policy Officer in European and International Organisations), officially recognised by the French state as well as the Executive Master in EU Studies awarded by CIFE.
Our Methods – virtual and personal
The Executive Master offers state-of-the-art blended learning through interactive online courses with moderated fora, regular teaching and recap webinars, own instructional videos and individual supervision online.
Our 8 intensive weekend workshops in Berlin, Budapest, Brussels, Nice, Rome and Vienna bring together participants and faculty in intensive teaching and skills workshops. CIFE organises briefings with experts working in governmental and policy-oriented institutions dealing with relevant EU-related issues in the given country.
Professional Fields of Recent CIFE Graduates
- International and EU Organisations
- Companies and Banks
- National Governments and Administration
- Research and Teaching
- Consultancy and Advocacy
- International Humanitarian Sector/NGOs
- International Media
A limited number of scholarships is awarded to particularly qualified candidates to cover a part of the tuition fee. For further information please consult CIFE’s website or contact CIFE through email.
Several scholarship options are available, please visit the institute website for more information.