Europe is currently confronted with an array of challenges shaped by an interplay of complex evolving factors including those of its identity, value orientation, cultural foundation and geopolitical status.

Elevate your career with our interdisciplinary Master's programme and explore Europe.

Learn about its rich history, diverse culture and shared heritage, understand its present and engage in shaping its future.

This programme equips you with in-depth and cross-cutting knowledge of history, heritage studies, sociology, political science, intercultural relations, demographic trends, EU and migration policies, international law and public administration.

Gain strong intercultural communication skills and enhance your capacity for problem solving, teamwork, and responsible decision-making.

The master's degree in European Studies is a two-year program (120 ECTS). The study plan maintains a balance between social sciences and humanities courses.

Graduates will have a broad and cross-cutting knowledge of disciplines pertaining to European studies. They will possess essential skills to properly diagnose and address challenges and processes that condition the current events on the European continent. They will be able to critically analyze, interpret, and evaluate varied historical, cultural, social, and religious phenomena.

• theories, terminology, and research methodology of European studies
• History of Europe
• culture of Europe
• Preservation of cultural, tangible, and intangible heritage
• interculturality, demography, migration policy
• Formation, integration processes, and institutional framework of the EU

• Identify cultural, religious, ideological, social, and political factors that shape the European territory from an interdisciplinary perspective
• acquire primary and secondary data, select valid sources and information
• Interlink the acquired knowledge with practice
• analyze and interpret cultural products in a critical manner

• intercultural competences, intercultural communication
• interreligious dialogue
• problem solving, teamwork, responsible and independent decision-making
• initiation of activities in the public interest, beneficial for fostering of social and cultural environment
• professional ethics

Graduates can pursue various career paths in public administration, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and academia.

Potential roles may include international relations officers, public administration professionals in the field of culture, experts in the field of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, legal, social, and cultural professionals, and social and religious professionals.

• bachelor (BA) degree in European Studies or related fields of historical sciences, social sciences and humanities
• English language competence at B2 (CEFR level)
• no entrance examination

• pay the application fee of €25 (the confirmation of payment must be attached to the application)
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• fill in and submit the application form
• print the application form, sign it and send it to the Faculty address with the required application documents
• Adress: Prešovská univerzita v Prešove, Gréckokatolícka teologická fakulta, Biskupa Gojdiča 2, 080 01 Prešov, Slovakia

• Certified and translated copies of your diploma with all annexes (including transcript of records) to show completed Bachelor studies
• Decision on official recognition of your educational documents (nostrification) by the relevant authority in Slovakia (https://www.minedu.sk/recognition-of-foreign-diplomas/)
• Certified copy of your language examination certificate proving the required level of English proficiency at minimum level of B2 (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.) or an official document issued by your previous university stating that you have completed the bachelor studies in English (confirming that the language of instruction was English)
• Curriculum vitae (CV) detailing all relevant qualifications, experience and extra-curricular activities
• Motivation letter - a maximum of 500 words indicating why the applicant wishes to start the programme
• Copy of valid passport

At the University of Prešov, outstanding academic performance is rewarded through a merit-based scholarship system. Up to 10% of full-time Bachelor's and Master's degree students may receive a motivational scholarship every semester, based on previous exceptional academic achievements.

Additionally, students may apply for motivational scholarships for extraordinary achievements in sports, arts, or research. These opportunities aim to support and recognize students who not only excel academically but also contribute to university life through talent and innovation.

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