(2 years)
EPICUR
Triple Master’s Pathway
European Geopolitics, Interantional Security and Law (EGISL)
An international research-oriented Master’s programme that provides you with a deep understanding of European and international legal systems and their role in today’s global challenges.
About the Programme – Why Should You Apply?
Triple Degree
Upon completion of the programme, you will obtain three master’s degrees: MSc in European and International Law (AMU Poznań), MSc in International Security and Law (SDU Odense) and Master in Geopolitics, Borders and Territorial Diplomacy (Sciences Po Strasbourg).
A unique point of view
Gain firsthand exposure to different perspectives on the international system, teaching methods, and cultural contexts, building adaptability and intercultural skills.
Practical skills
Gain practical experience in crisis management methods (e.g. MOISL in Denmark), participate in unique negotiation workshops, and engage with world-renowned practitioners.
Your European Academic Path
Instead of traditional studies at a single institution, we offer full academic mobility. Your study path looks as follows:
Semester 1 (Autumn) – AMU Poznań, Poland (your home university)
You will build solid foundations in public international law,
human rights, and the functioning of international and European
organisations in the context of global governance.
Semester 2 (Spring) – SDU Odense, Denmark
You will analyse modern armed conflicts, the role of law in warfare
(jus ad bellum, jus in bello), and participate in a practical
international crisis management simulation.
Semester 3 (Autumn) – Sciences Po Strasbourg, France
You will focus on geopolitics, border governance,
multi-level diplomacy and the resolution of international crises.
📍 Semester 4 (Spring) – Master’s Thesis!
The final semester is fully dedicated to research and writing your
dissertation (30 ECTS). In this final semester, you return to the
University where you first applied. Have you chosen Poznań? Excellent;
with the support of your academic supervisor, prepare your master’s
thesis by drawing upon the previous three semesters of extraordinary
experience and unique knowledge.
Career Prospects After Graduation
We educate experts for a globalised world. Our graduates are highly sought-after specialists.
Where can you work after completing the EPICUR path?
- European Union institutions and international organisations (e.g. UN, NATO).
- Ministries of foreign affairs, governmental institutions and diplomacy.
- International NGOs and analytical centres (think tanks).
- Private sector: political risk analysis, cybersecurity and strategic consulting.
- Doctoral studies (PhD) across Europe.
Admission Process and Requirements
The programme is elite – only 15 students are admitted each year
(5 from each partner university).
You apply exclusively through one home
university — in this case, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań.
1. Formal requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in international relations, political science, law, European studies, contemporary history or related fields
- Proficiency in English confirmed at minimum B2 level (certificate, test or university confirmation)
- Research skills, including familiarity with research methodology in the social sciences
2. Admission stages:
STAGE I
Online application to Master’s degree studies at AMU.
Applicants must create an account in the AMU admission system.
Click to start the procedureSTAGE II
Choose a programme, pay the fee, and upload scans of all the required documents.
Remember to provide a photo, a scan of your diploma and other documents within the deadline!
STAGE III
You will be invited to an online interview conducted in English.
We assess your interest in global affairs and readiness to study in three different countries.
STAGE IV
Wait for the decision to start your studies!
Worth keeping in mind!
The entire course requires easy access to residence permits in various European Union countries. It is your responsibility to ensure the legality of your travels and to hold the appropriate visas. The programme is therefore most convenient for EU citizens and those who can move freely within the Schengen Area. If you have doubts about whether you will be able to secure visas, please contact the Department for Foreigners first!
Meet Our Team
“Today, we talk about human rights under attack and unpredictable international relations, often based not so much on stable and jointly developed standards enshrined in international law, but on the principle of ‘catch as you can.’ A silver lining during our difficult times: study programmes like ours, focused on acquiring knowledge and skills, may prove useful in advocating for international law, human rights, and the rule of law, both during periods of regression and progress.”
— prof. dr hab. Zdzisław KędziaContact
Programme Coordinator at AMU:
Prof. dr hab. Katarzyna Klafkowska-Waśniowska – Head of the
Department of European Law, Faculty of Law and Administration, AMU.
Expert in EU economic law and new technologies.
Contact for candidates (AMU administration):
Karolina Pełka-Gawlik
📧 E-mail: karolina.pelka-gawlik@amu.edu.pl
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