Master’s Program
The intake for the September 2024 start is closed. Requirements and instructions for the February 2025 intake will be listed here. Meanwhile, you can review the past requirements below.
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 in September 2024, please submit the e-Application by selecting “C-ID International and Diplomatic Studies“. The deadline for document submission is April 30, 2024. Online interviews will be held in early May 2024.
All graduates of FIR bachelor programs at the Prague University of Economics and Business who complete their program in the academic year 2023/2024 and fall 2024 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.
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 current study. If your study was outside of CZ or SK, please see recognition of previous education abroad. (deadline is September 13)
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
