Advanced Master of Arts in European Interdisciplinary Studies

Choose a fully personalized, truly intense, intercultural learning experience, offering in-depth knowledge and expertise about the internal and external dimensions of the European Union.

“2-years-in-1” programme

• 4 CUSTOMISABLE SPECIALIZATIONS •
10 months on campus

• Yearly updated

• English & French

• 66 ECTS

• Scholarships available

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At the College of Europe in Natolin, our students come from diverse backgrounds and bring a wealth of perspectives to our academic community. United by a passion for European studies and global affairs, they engage in rigorous coursework, dynamic discussions, and meaningful extracurricular activities.

Academic
programme

The European Interdisciplinary Studies programme at Natolin reflects the increasingly complex and interconnected nature of European integration and of the surrounding world. It is a truly European, horizontal academic programme and is devoid of a silo discipline approach present elsewhere. The programme addresses the internal and external dimension of the European Union, with a special focus on the EU’s neighbourhood and European history and civilization providing our students with the wider perspective on Europe.

You may download our full academic programme here.

First semester

The academic programme in the first semester equips students with advanced general knowledge, orientation and skills to analyse the foundations of European integration. All students follow compulsory core courses, which provide them with a common base of knowledge on the system of EU governance, the EU legal order, European economic integration, and European history, as well as an insight into the forces shaping the political environment of today’s societies. They also study EU external relations as well as the specificities of Central and Eastern Europe.

The first semester study trip offers to students a deeper understanding of European identities and a first-hand experience of policies in practice at the EU’s borders. After finishing their first semester with a comprehensive and well-contextualized grasp of European integration, Natolin students then move to the second semester where they specialize in one of the four offered thematic majors, customizable according to student interests.

Second
semester

The European Interdisciplinary Studies programme is updated annually to align with economic, political, social, and technological developments. In the second semester, students select one of four thematic majors and customize their study plan based on their interests. They benefit from skill-focused workshops, simulation games, masterclasses, and a second study trip. Additionally, students write a Master’s thesis on a topic related to their coursework.

See our majors

EU Public Affairs and Policies

This major covers EU governance and critical policies like the internal market, competition, macroeconomics, security, energy, environment, and social issues. Students study how EU institutions interact with external stakeholders and analyze complex challenges like employment, inflation, and economic growth.

The EU and the World

This major explores two key aspects: challenges and global relations. Students study pressing issues like trade, investment, energy, governance, security, human rights, and more, all within the context of EU involvement. Additionally, students gain expertise in EU relations with global actors across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and other regions.

The EU in the Wider Europe and its Neighbours

This major allows students to obtain a better understanding of the multi-faceted policies of the EU towards the countries in the EU’s neighbourhoods. It also provides an opportunity to study the political, socio-political, socio-economic, legal, energy, and identity-related developments in the neighbourhood itself.

European History and Civilization

This major fosters a deep understanding of European integration, encouraging students to rethink Europe's future through a study of its past. It features courses on democracy, totalitarianism, geopolitics, diplomacy, the making of the global economy and the fallout from European empires, and on history of Central and Eastern Europe, the Balkan countries, the Mediterranean and other seas.

A first-class academic environment

At the College of Europe in Natolin, you will learn from over 120 distinguished academics and practitioners from world-renowned universities and institutions. Representing around 30 nationalities, they bring a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and unique teaching styles, enriching a diverse and dynamic academic curriculum.

Study in an ideal location

Natolin (Warsaw), is located in Poland, at the EU’s external border, offering an ideal setting for exploring the EU’s neighbourhoods and the dynamics of Central and Eastern Europe.

Push beyond disciplinary boundaries

Our approach to European affairs is rooted in interdisciplinarity and interactive teaching methods. It offers a problem-based perspective on contemporary, historical, and future European and global challenges.

Benefit from a holistic approach

Our comprehensive offer was shaped by 30 years of experience, promoting personal and professional growth through a blend of knowledge, skills, and campus experience.

Choose your individual path

With a flexible curriculum, students can tailor their studies to their unique interests, guided by a team of distinguished academics and practitioners. Our 1:1 student-faculty ratio ensures personalized support.

Study trips and field experience

2 study trips

• 10+ countries

• 6+ thematic destinations

The study trips to countries of the EU or EU’s neighbourhood offer a unique opportunity to acquire, assess, and confront knowledge related to a given geographical area through the prism of the impact that the EU integration process and the EU external relations may have on it. Study trips are tailor-made and vary every year depending on academic priorities and external circumstances.

Two one-week-long study trips

1^st semester: Borderlands
2^nd semester: Regional Visits

A full immersion in topical issues

The study trips are an integral part of the study curriculum and provide students with a full immersion in topical issues on-site with key experts and decision makers.

Languages & Intercultural Dialogue

8 languages on offer
Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian
and Spanish
Summer Language Academy
3 weeks of intensive language courses in French (A1-A2)
Official language certificates
in all the languages taught at the campus

Professional Development

One-to-one career tutorials
our students receive personalized career guidance
Professional development workshops
our students develop various soft skills, including public speaking, debating, project and time management, critical thinking, and teamwork
Networking events
our students expand their professional network at special events and Alumni Reunions

Natolin Nests

The Natolin Nests are unique platforms at the crossroads of academic teaching and research, characterized by extracurricular, professional and student-driven input, with substantial support and involvement of external partners and services of the College of Europe in Natolin.

Climate and Energy Transition
Migration and Human Rights
Digital Transformation
Geostrategy
Religion and Politics

Roberta Metsola

President of the European Parliament

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya

Leader of the Belarusian Democratic Movement

Research and Events

Our two academic chairs—one in European Civilization and the other specialised in the relations with the countries neighbouring the European Union—underpin our academic programme, organize conferences and special events, and conduct research leading to publications in prestigious academic journals.

Throughout the academic year, we organize events that bring together decision-makers, influential thinkers, and academicians interested in the European integration process, with a particular focus on the European Union’s external policies.

In this way, students have a unique opportunity to confront their opinions and ideas in debate with leading stakeholders, scholars and practitioners.