Erasmus Mundus: European Politics and Society (EPS)

This program provides you with the opportunity to study in four different European cities – Prague, Krakow, Leiden, Barcelona. At the end of your studies, you will receive a joint diploma awarded by all four consortium universities. The program focuses on the societal, political, economic and cultural processes that have formed contemporary Europe. You will become a part of a trans-European community of students, research leaders and policymakers able to deal with current European challenges.

early-bird: 28 February 2026

regular: 30 April 2026

Applications for EPS are free of charge.

Important note for visa-seeking students: Please read about the visa process before applying. You are responsible for organizing your legal stay in Czechia and the visa process can be quite lengthy. We therefore strongly recommend the early-bird deadline.

This multidisciplinary two-year joint-degree program links the fields of European politics, contemporary history and culture, economy, international relations and policy making. The first goal of the program is to prepare a new generation of managers, policymakers and research leaders. The excellence of the program is based on a central focus on the societal, political, economic and cultural processes that have formed contemporary Europe and its role in the international environment. The program also fosters exchange among diverse European and non-European cultures, and offers a unique learning experience to both EU and non-EU students, thus building a real trans-European community of students, experts and academia that deal with current European challenges.

The first semester is based on introductory courses in Prague, the second semester focuses on EU related courses in Krakow or Leiden. In the third and fourth semester, you can choose from four different study tracks reflecting the diverse expertise of the Consortium members (Prague, Krakow, Barcelona, and Leiden). Each track combines various elective courses, research methods training, an internship and language tuition with an advanced research dissertation supervised by key staff from each partner university. For the full curriculum of the program, please click here.

Tuition fees: 5 500 EUR per year for students from the EU and EEA, 9 000 EUR per year for students from other countries

See the information on Erasmus Mundus tuition fees and scholarships.

Degree: Master’s

Form: joint degree

Duration: 2 years

Language: English

Teaching: on campus

You will gain high-profile knowledge and skills and also practical experience in the field of European studies and international relations. You will be capable of open but critical understanding and of conceptual thinking, and of appreciating cultural diversity. This intellectual equipment will open doors to positions related to the problems of the studied area in both public and private spheres or pave your path in academia.

Admissions Team

Marcela Vrbatová

admissions@fsv.cuni.cz

Program Coordinator

Martin Mejstřík

martin.mejstrik@fsv.cuni.cz

Program Study Support

Štěpánka Javůrková, Jan Krajc

eps@fsv.cuni.cz

Program Director

Eliška Tomalová

eliska.tomalova@fsv.cuni.cz

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