Master’s Program
Notice for Applicants: The IDS program does not have any contracts or partnerships with agencies that claim to assist applicants with the admission process. We provide all necessary information directly to applicants and students.
The intake for the program starting in September 2025 is now open.
Additionally, there is an intake for the master’s program starting in February 2025. For this intake only, applications will open on November 1st, 2024, and you can apply by selecting: “Faculty of International Relations – study period “SS 2025/2026” – Master type of study – C-ID International and Diplomatic Studies.”
The 2-year master’s degree program focuses on international politics and foreign policy, with an emphasis on external economic relations. Students graduate with advanced knowledge of international relations and diplomatic law, and we stress the ethical and environmental dimensions of decision-making.
For those interested in starting their studies in September 2025, please submit the e-Application by selecting “Faculty of International Relations – master type of study – C-ID International and Diplomatic Studies.”
The admission process consists of two separate application periods. The conditions for both periods are the same, but each has different deadlines. You must submit a separate application for each period; however, applicants who take the entrance exam during the first application period cannot apply for the same program in the second period.
For international students requiring a visa, or for those who wish to receive their admission decision as soon as possible, we recommend applying in the first application period.
Please note that both application periods apply to studies starting in September 2025. When filling out the online application, please select the study period “WS 2025/2026”.
Applications are submitted electronically at https://insis.vse.cz/prihlaska/?lang=en.
| Intake | Application Period | E-application Open Period | Application Deadline | Online Exam Date | Recommended for |
| February 2025 (SS 2024/2025) | Single Application Period | November 1st, 2024 – November 30th, 2024 | November 30th, 2024 | December 6th, 2024 | All applicants (visa and non-visa students) |
| September 2025 (WS 2025/2026) | First Application Period | October 15th, 2024 – February 28th, 2025 | February 28th, 2025 | March 2025 | Visa students and those seeking an early decision |
| September 2025 (WS 2025/2026) | Second Application Period | March 1st, 2025 – April 30th, 2025 | April 30th, 2025 | May 2025 | Non-visa students and those not bound by time constraints |
All graduates of FIR bachelor programs at the Prague University of Economics and Business who complete their program in the academic year 2024/2025 and fall 2025 will be admitted to the IDS master program without an entrance examination. Applicants must submit and fulfill the requirements of the e-application, upload the requested documents, and pay an administration fee. Please note that the e-application must be filled in as “I am a user of InSIS / or a student that has an InSIS login.”
What We Will Assess
In-depth Personal Interview (online) -> (max. 50 points, min. 25).
Aptitude for study -> statement of current study results of tertiary education (transcript of records) -> (max. 50 points, min. 25).
Interview
Please note that the specific topic for each applicant’s interview will not be self-selected but will instead be determined by the committee. This approach ensures a fair and balanced assessment for all candidates.
The interview determines the applicants’ general overview of current issues in international relations and their ability to critically analyse the topics covered in the following readings:
- Andersson, R., & Keen, D. (2023, December 14). ‘Weapons of mass migration’: How states exploit the failure of migration policies. The Guardian.
- Bernot, A., & Yang, F. (2023, November 8). Who will write the rules for AI? How nations are racing to regulate artificial intelligence. The Conversation.
- Irrera, S. R., Daniela. (2023, November 7). The influence of Private Military Companies on global security. The Loop.
- Leonard, M. (2023, November 8). The global consequences of the Israel-Hamas war. ECFR.
- Maslin, M., Parikh, P., & Chin-Yee, S. (2023, December 14). Five major outcomes from the latest UN climate summit. The Conversation.
- Masselot, K. A. M. W., Roberta Guerrina, Toni Haastrup, Annick. (2020, September 30). Building „Feminist Power Europe”? On the possibilities and missed opportunities of feminist foreign policy. The Loop.
- Mohan, C. R. (2023, December 18). Is there such a thing as a global south? Foreign Policy.
- Steuer, C., & Rieker, P. (2023, May 26). Food security in the context of the war in Ukraine. Institute of International Relations Prague.
- Tůma, M. (2023, August 21). The crucial and fateful nuclear-arms dilemma. Institute of International Relations Prague.
- Zakaria, F. (2023, December 12). The self-doubting superpower. Foreign Affairs, 103(1).
The admission process is entirely online and does not require physical attendance.
We look forward to having you as our student!
What to upload with your e-Application
e-Application (“C-ID International and Diplomatic Studies”)
Passport (copy)
Temporary transcript of records (or the final one)
Proof of English knowledge:
- TOEFL (at least PBT: 567, CBT: 227, IBT: 87)
- IELTS 6,0 – 6.5 (Academic)
- Cambridge English B2 First/FCE
- another certificate corresponding to the “B2” level of the CEFR.
Certificate of graduation from previous level of study – if already available, or a confirmation of your current studies. For studies completed outside of the Czech Republic or Slovakia, additional steps for recognition of previous education will be required. (Deadline: September 12)
Pay the application fee, based on instructions received upon filling in an online e-Application.
Note regarding the English requirement: You can provide an officially notarized copy of your transcript of records confirming the completion of at least a bachelor’s program taught in English as proof. Proof of language proficiency in English is not required for native speakers.
You’re done! 🙂 Our office will review everything and invite you for the interview. Good luck!
What you will study
| Course | Credits |
| Global Power Politics | 6 |
| International Economic Relations | 9 |
| International Law in International Relations |
6 |
| Elective Courses (hV1) | 5 |
| Optional Courses | 6 |
| Course | Credits |
| Foreign Policy Making and Analysis | 6 |
| Comparative Politics | 6 |
| Globalization in International Relations | 6 |
| Elective Courses (hV1) | 5 |
| Minor Specialization courses | 6 |
| Course | Credits |
| Master’s Thesis Seminar | 6 |
| Minor Specialization courses | 24 |
| Course | Credits |
| Elective Course (hV1) | 5 |
| Optional Courses | 12 |
| State Exam | 12 |
| Minor Field Comprehensive Exam | 3 |
State Exam
Career opportunities
- Career diplomats
- Executives of international institutions at a state-wide or regional level
- Executives in European and international political or economic institutions and organizations
- Top-level managers and conceptual workers of international projects in NGOs
- UN agencies
- International public or private institutions
- Research workers
- Professional analysts
- Employees in mass media
APSIA video about the IDS program
