The European Studies Double Degree Master Programme
The European Studies Double Degree Master Programme (ESIS) is the result of the cooperation between the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece) and the University of Torino (Italy), two of the most renowned academic institutions in the field of International and European Studies in their respective countries.
The Programme pursues a comprehensive knowledge of Europe as a political, economic, social, and cultural space, and of the European Union as a model of regional integration and as a global actor. It is intended for highly motivated students who want to pursue a career in the European institutions or in those private and public entities (ministries of Foreign Affairs, local and regional administration, NGOs, enterprises, interest groups, etc.) interacting with the European Union. It also provides a first-rate learning opportunity to those students from non-EU countries who are interested in studying the European history, society, law, institutions, and policies.
The Programme seeks to offer a comprehensive analysis of the institutional and legal framework of the European Union and its relations with the rest of the world, the policies it adopts and implements, the impact of these policies on the Member States and the dynamic relations between the EU institutions and the Member States in a multilevel governance framework. In addition, the Programme offers a truly European experience in two historic cities with a strong academic tradition and vocation; a stimulating international and multi-cultural environment exposing students to different national and academic perspectives towards the EU and European integration; a particular focus on Southern Europe and the Balkans, on how Europe is perceived from its periphery and on the external perceptions of the EU as a global actor.
The Programme includes as a core component “Region Europe”, the international programme of the University of Turin on Europe and its role in the world (regioneurope.eu). Involving professors, experts, and students from all over the world, Region Europe contributes to expose students to different perspectives and voices from EU and non-EU countries, EU stakeholders and institutions. Through a planned visit to the EU institutions and NATO in Brussels and to EU and international agencies in Torino, students can be introduced to the real functioning of EU governance and of other international institutions.
Awarded titles
After the completion of the Programme (120 ECTS), every student is awarded two post-graduate degrees, by the University of Torino (Laurea magistrale in Scienze internazionali LM-52) and by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Master’s Degree in International Studies: Specialization in European Studies).
Duration
The Programme last for two academic years (4 semesters). During the first year, students attend courses at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, while in the second year they attend courses at the University of Torino. In other words, the class, made of up to 40 selected students in all, attends courses in Thessaloniki and Torino together.
Final dissertation
In order to be awarded the two degrees, students are required to write a final dissertation under the supervision of one member of the academic staff of one of the two participating universities.
