This joint Master’s programme offers a unique opportunity to study international relations, European politics, economy, society & culture from the perspective of the Visegrad region. Experienced faculty of the leading universities from the Visegrad region as well as visiting professors and guest lecturers from renowned international academic and diplomatic institutions provide insightful and inspiring instruction about major developments in contemporary international law, economics, politics and culture in light of the European integration processes seen from the standpoint of the Visegrad region.

The programme at glance:

• Interdisciplinary approach to international relations.
• Student mobility among 4 universities.
• First-hand experience of living and studying in 4 countries of Central Europe.

The VNDREAM network, which consists of:

• Jagiellonian University in Kraków (Poland),
• University of West Bohemia in Pilsen (Czech Republic), 
• University of Pecs (Hungary),
• Matej Bel University in Banska Bystrica (Slovakia).

Graduate Profile:

Upon the completion of this programme graduates will demonstrate high competence in both history and culture of the Visegrad and the wider Central Europe region as background for better understanding of contemporary international relations as exemplified in the impact of European integration.

More specifically they will acquire knowledge necessary to better understand the complex nature of the interplay between global and regional phenomena affecting the functioning of international organisations, business and civil society. 

Graduates will be prepared to work in international organisations, diplomatic service, public administration, mass media and civil society organisations. If interested in pursuing an academic career, graduates will acquire the analytical ability to carry out individual research as prospective doctoral students.

Scholarship opportunities:

In the academic year of 2024/25 up to 10 scholarships will be awarded for the first year of the study programme. You can find out more about the application procedure and the required documents here.

Eligible to apply for scholarships are the students holding the citizenship of:     

• one of the Visegrad Group countries.
• one of the EU Eastern Partnership and Western Balkans countries.

Scholarship amount: 

Scholarships are awarded for the whole duration of the 2-years programme and cover the following: 

• tuition fee.
• mobility costs in the amount of 2,300 EUR per semester.  

Successful applicants will also have the opportunity to apply directly to the Visegrad Fund to cover the costs of their second year of studies (2025/26).