The specific objectives of the project are to design an innovative curriculum and management mechanisms for a joint MA program in PS among EaP countries via the European Approach for Accreditation of JP (Bologna Declaration, Yerevan 2015). The developed Joint Program (JP) will comply with EU quality standards and acquire accreditation for the joint MA program in PS on international and national levels through the Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria (AQ Austria) and national quality assurance agencies in partner countries.

Joint MA in Political Science – Integration & Governance (PoSIG)

PoSIG is a two-year (120 ECTS) joint Master's program covering all areas of Political Science with a strong methodological foundation. It offers international students the opportunity to study in Austria, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Georgia, and Armenia. Designed for graduates in Political Science or International Relations with prior methodological training, PoSIG includes key modules such as:

  • Comparative Politics

  • European Integration

  • International Relations

  • Public Administration & Policy

  • Political Theory

The program combines knowledge of integration policies with governance strategies, fostering discussions on political dynamics while enhancing Political Science education across Europe.

Career & Accreditation

PoSIG prepares students as future leaders in European governance, offering internship opportunities at international organizations such as RCC, CEI, IRE, UNODC, and RYCO. The program is recognized for its academic excellence with European accreditation from AQ Austria and ZEVA Germany.

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The project curriculum is here.

PARTNER UNIVERSITIES

  • University of Salzburg (Austria)

  • Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje (North Macedonia)

  • European University of Tirana (Albania)

  • University of Tirana (Albania)

  • University for Business and Technology (Kosovo)

  • University of Sarajevo (Bosnia & Herzegovina)

  • Sarajevo School of Science and Technology (Bosnia & Herzegovina)

  • University of Trieste (Italy)

  • University of Prishtina (Kosovo)

  • Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (Georgia)

  • Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (Georgia)

  • Yerevan State University (Armenia)

  • Eurasia International University (Armenia)

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