Every year, up to 32 international fellows start from ZEI into an exciting career. It’s up to you!
(picture: Fellows of the MES Class of 2008)
The successful and rapid progression of European integration has increased the need for comprehensive expertise in European affairs at all levels of the government and in the private sector. The Master of European Studies at ZEI prepares students for an international career in EU institutions, international organizations, national administrations, NGOs and global companies.
ZEI has developed a unique training concept that helps students improve their expertise and management skills. Three training dimensions allow students to acquire expertise in EU matters, develop their social skills and start establishing a personal network:
Career dimension 1:
Expert knowledge provided during basic and specialized modules
Career dimension 2:
Career Development Program to train presentation and management
skills
Career dimension 3:
Europe Dialogues to gain an insight into future job options
Successful students that take advantage of the lectures and practical training offered at ZEI will significantly raise their desirability to future employers. Many ZEI alumni have reached interesting positions along various career paths. For details, check our Alumni site.
Course Duration
The curriculum is composed of module based classes that start in October and run until the end of June. During the 9 month period of full-time studies at the Center for European Integration Studies, students gain a deep insight into the political, economic and legal aspects of the EU. During the months of July - September students complete a Master thesis.
1st semester:
October – February
2nd semester:
March – June
Master-thesis:
July – September
After successful completion of all elements of the program, the Philosophische Fakultät (Faculty of Arts) of Bonn University confers upon students the degree of ‘Master of European Studies’. For the successful completion of the program students receive 70 ECTS credit points (52 ECTS for all modules, 18 ECTS for the Master thesis).
