International and European Governance University of Münster

This integrated study programme of Sciences Po Lille and the Institute of Political Science of the University of Münster has existed for over twenty-five years. The unique features of the combined Bachelor's and Master's degree in "International and European Governance" are both the Franco-German cooperation and the international focus. Thanks to integrated stays in France (with a duration of at least 40% of the time spent in the programme), students gain deep insight into another culture and university system without prolonging their studies. The cooperation runs under the roof of the Franco-German University, which supports our students with a scholarship during their studies abroad.

The study programme in Lille follows a multidisciplinary approach with courses in sociology, economics, law, history, and political science. It offers many specialisations at the Master's level, including European affairs, international trade and finance, management of cultural institutions, communication and media, and sustainable development. Furthermore, there is a strong emphasis on political science in Münster, focusing on topics of (global and regional) governance and civil society. Additionally, students can choose electives in geography, economics, communications, and sociology.

The programme aims to enhance the understanding and the capabilities to analyse international and European governance structures. Therefore, the curriculum pays special attention to scientific methodological training and the integration of theory and empiricism. Students learn to reflect critically on processes of globalisation. They study issues concerning international political economy, such as sustainable consumption and financial crises, and engage in scientific realms of multi-layered governance processes. The goal is to enable students to reflect upon Europe's role in the world, contextualising historical and political developments to better understand current conflicts and challenges. The transfer of knowledge is application-oriented, enabling students to critically assess political processes and cultural and social connections. For this, the students have to complete a mandatory two-month internship in the fourth year (first Master's year), and they have the option to pursue a second internship of five to six months during their last year (second Master's year).

The unique feature of this course is that it takes place at two different universities, Sciences Po Lille and the University of Münster. There is an annual change of location, so the first and third years take place in Lille (France) and the second and fourth years in Münster (Germany). Students can choose between Münster and Lille or another certified partner university for their fifth year.

The course of study is a consecutive Bachelor's-Master's combination programme, and the French degree is awarded after the fifth year of study. Nevertheless, there is the option to integrate the programme at the Master's level. This non-consecutive option takes three years, starting with a year in Lille, continuing in Münster, and ending with a year in Lille or Münster or at another certified university among our partner institutions. At the end of the Master's, the students receive the Master of Arts from the University of Münster and the Diplôme from Sciences Po Lille.

The first year at Sciences Po Lille is a comprehensive programme that teaches economics, history, law, and language courses. It forms the basis for choosing various Master's specialisations, ranging from European Careers and Sustainable Development to Organisational Communication for the third year and possibly the fifth year. At the University of Münster, the focus of the studies lies in political sciences, starting with introductory courses (e.g. international relations, political theory), courses in methodology, and a variety of elective courses in the second year, followed by a focus on International and European Governance in the fourth and possibly fifth year.

Due to the particular organisation of the course, students spend every other year abroad, i.e. half of their studies, either in Lille (France) or in Münster (Germany).

The students conduct at least one compulsory internship in the fourth year, with the option of another mandatory internship in the fifth year in Lille.

Sciences Po Lille (France)

The students conduct at least one compulsory internship in the fourth year of their studies, with the option of another compulsory internship in the fifth year of their studies in Lille.

University entrance qualification

A good spoken and written command of French is mandatory for the programme. Proficiency will be tested during the admission procedure.

We do not charge tuition fees. However, students must pay a semester contribution fee of approx. 355 EUR per semester. This includes various services for students as well as a "semester ticket" covering public transportation in Münster and all of Germany.

You can find more information here.

We recommend that students budget at least 1,000 EUR per month to meet personal expenses (accommodation, living, health insurance).

You can find more information here:
https://www.uni-muenster.de/international/en/studierende/general-information/cost-and-funding.html.

The Franco-German University supports this study programme. The students receive a scholarship of 350 EUR per month during their study abroad period.

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As in all popular university cities in Germany, accommodation is in high demand and not easy to find in Münster – but it's not impossible either! Like most German universities, we do not have our own student halls of residence. However, the "Studierendenwerk", a governmental organisation, offers student halls in Münster. You can find additional information on housing options here and here (only in German).

When contacting about private offers, be careful! Please make sure that you never transfer money before you sign the rental contract. Ideally, you should be able to talk personally to the potential landlord, even if you are still abroad (via phone, video call, etc.) If you are not sure whether an offer is real or possibly a fraud, please feel free to contact the team of our International Office and send us the offer.