ISES provides a variety of programs and services during the academic year, which will make your stay in Hungary a rewarding and enriching experience. You will be part of an international student body of approximately 30 students and have the opportunity to meet outstanding professors from around the world. Credits are transferable to most universities.
Two semesters are required on campus for course work, plus a third semester elsewhere for research and thesis writing. Students are accommodated in dormitories or apartments and all necessary facilities (libraries, laundry, restaurants, swimming pool, track, etc.) are nearby. Research requirements are built into the program. Students can form groups to conduct research on a chosen topic. A total of 180 credits (includes the credits for the MA thesis) are required to complete the course.
Courses in English include:
I. European Civilization
* Globalism vs. Civilization: Changing European Values 1950-2000, Elemér Hankiss
* International Polity and Policy: Diversity and Nation States in Southeastern Europe, Mitja Zagar
II. Europe in a Global Context
* The Role of New Europe in the European Union, Federigo Argentieri
* Southeast Europe: The Dynamics of Exclusion and Integration, Attila Török
III. Civil Society
* European and Global Civil Society, Ferenc Miszlivetz
* Globalization and Global Governance, Jody Jensen
IV. Markets and Societies
* Markets, Competition and the Business World, Ádám Török
* Regional Responses to Economic Globalization, Zoltán Pogátsa
V. Politics of International Cooperation and Regional Integration
* Real Existing Democracy: National and European, Philippe Schmitter
* Theories of Corporate Social Responsibility, Jody Jensen
VI. European Societies
* Perception of the Others in Central Europe: Jews, Gypsies, Women, Mónika Mátay
* Understanding Europe through Surveys, Róbert Manchin
VII. International Economics and International Relations
* Introduction to the Political Economy of Development, Tamás Szentes
* Change in the Theory and Practice of International Relations, Atila Eralp
VIII. International Institutions
* Strengthening the UN System, Dietrich Fischer
* International Organizations and Institutions, András Blahó
IX. EU Foreign Policy and Diplomacy
* Foreign Policy of the EU, Péter Balázs
* EU Diplomacy: From Theory to Actor, Thomas Glaser
Why to study International Relations and European Studies?
* You will gain useful knowledge about the EU and Central-Eastern Europe in the context of economic and cultural integration, what can be useful for decision-making, policies and programmes at the national and EU level.
* A large part of the development cooperation budget of EU member states is channelled through the EU’s various development programmes in which ther is a need for decisionmakers with integrative development skills.
* The EU affects prospects for development through regional and global development, access to its own markets and through the impact of its policies.
* The EU is spending the largest amount on regional development in the world.
* Major changes in global economic and political systems are occurring since the fall of the Soviet Union. Managers and planners of local development need the skills to consider global changes as well as local continuities. We find that changing economies prompt changes in social services and local development initiatives and so there is the need to acquire the skills necessary to play a key part in these developments.
* There is heightened national and international interest in and concern with international and local issues. This results in a need for people, who can make decisions by knowing the international processes and adopt them to national level.
* In recent years, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors have increasingly worked to influence development debates and to share information about their policies and activities; through websites, publications, video and inter-active multi-media. Non-governmental organisations have also become more sophisticated in using a range of media and communication strategies to lobby governments and multilateral bodies, to inform supporters and to build alliances and networks. As a result the demand for staff with skills in International and European Studies, allied to an understanding of international development issues, has increased offering a range of career opportunities for graduates of this programme.
Future Career Job opportunites include:
* research positions;
* policy positions: preparing and coordinating policy, advising and planning in local and international development cooperation;
* implementing functions: local project managers and staff, state administration;
* PR positions relating to cultural and economic development or business issues.
This programme should be of special interest to the following people:
* Economics, political and social science graduates, especially those who wish to specialize in the field of Central-Eastern European issues in theory and practice.
* It is intended for people who are making, or who have the potential to make, a significant contribution to the non-governmental sector in the developing world as analysts, policy-makers, researchers or practitioners.
* Those with work experience in the developing world, wishing to expand their knowledge of the role of the EU in international, regional and national issues.
* Government officials and non-governmental practitioners interested in working in or with the EU on regional and cultural development cooperation issues.
* State officials and non-governmental practitioners who wish to deepen their understanding of debates surrounding the role of the EU in a global context.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
* ISES MA Programme in International Relations and European Studies
* Summer University
* EPU
PARTNER INSTITUTIONS
* Corvinus University, Budapest
* EPU
* METU
* Sabanchi University
* University of Bologna MIREES
* Comenius University
ISES-EPU BRIDGE UNIVERITY
SPONSORS
* EU INTERREG III.A. Grant
* International Visegrad Fund
Application Deadlines
Fall 2007 Semester:
September 24-December 16, 2007
Application Deadline: September 01. 2007. (for students who need a visa to study in Hungary) and September 15. 2007. for students who do NOT need a visa to study in Hungary
Spring 2008 Semester:
February 11-May 16, 2008
Application Deadline: December 15, 2008.
Fall 2008 Semester:
September 22-December 19, 2008
Application Deadline: April 15, 2008
How to Apply?
In order to apply to the MA Program you will need to submit the following:
1. A completed application form.
2. A curriculum vitae (CV)
3. Copies of diplomas and transcripts (may be faxed/scanned)
4. English language exam certificates
5. Motivation letter (1-2 pages), indicating your fields of interest and how you hope to benefit from the program.
6. 1 passport-size photo
7. 2 letters of recommendation (should be sent by you in a signed and sealed envelope or faxed/e-mailed by the professor)
8. Writing sample
9. Proof of payment of the application fee (60 Euros)
All application materials should be submitted in English and sent electronically to: maatkoszeg@gmail.com and info@european-studies.hu We kindly request that documents be sent in an email-friendly format. You will also need to send a hard copy of the application and accompanying materials to: ISES, Chernel utca 14, 9703 Kszeg, Hungary.
Application Fee:
When applying for admission applicants must pay a non-refundable application fee. The application fee is valid for only one application for admission. Proof of payment has to be shown at the ISES office before the deadline for payment expires. Application Fee: 60 Euro
How to transfer the fee?
It is important to send us all transfer datas and numbers via e-mail!
1. Via Western Union to „Kristóf Boda, Europe House, 9730, Kszeg, Hungary, Chernel Street 14.”
2. Normal banking transfer to the account below:
Institute for Social and European Studies Foundation
CIB Central European International Bank Rt.9700 Szombathely, F tér 33. Hungary
Account Number: 10700127-04-76604-51100005
IBAN: HU39107001270457660451100005
Tuition Fee:
Students pay a tuition fee for the courses and supplementary services provided by the university. Your tuition fee covers your tuition, on-line readers and field trips, but does not covers housing or living costs.
Tuition Fee: 2700 Euro/semester, plus 400 Euro Graduation Fee. Proof of payment has to be shown at the ISES office before the deadline for payment expires.
Deadline for payment of tuition fees:At least two weeks before the semester starts.
Application and Tuition fees may be paid in either Euros or Hungarian Forints.
Scholarships
In order to apply for a scholarship, please fill out and send us a completely filled out application form with all the necessary attachements.
Our institute is using an individual evaluation procedure to award scholarships. For this reason we urge you to send us your application as soon as possible, do not wait until the deadline.
Scholarships are avalible only for the most outstanding and most needed applicants. Usually only around 10% of our students receive a scholarship. For this reason your chances to get in the program are higher without a scholarship.
The decision about a scholarship is made through an individual process, based on your application materials, academic background and country of origin.
Is is an aim of ISES to help students from Eastern Europe in a wider meaning or from former Soviet Union countries, the Balkans, so our scholarships are mainly for students from these countries. There are alo options for EU or other students, for more information please contact our administration.
We suggest to pay special attention to your Motivation Letter and questions related to scholarships in your application form.
