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Joint Master's Programme Political Science – Integration & Governance

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University of Salzburg (PLUS)
PLUS was established in 1962 by law and has 4 Faculties: Law, Cultural and Social Sciences, Natural Science, Theology.
Each Faculty has several Departments, subdivided into Divisions. The University has 2597 employees (1600 academics) and a total full-time student body of more than 18.000. Read more here.
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University for Business and Technology (UBT)

UBT, established based on the Institute of Enterprise Engineering and Management (IEME), gained Ministry approval in 2004 to offer higher education programs aligned with market needs and international standards. UBT provides an innovative 21st-century academic environment, emphasizing self-governance. It serves as a key intellectual and cultural hub in Kosovo, preparing global-minded leaders for advancements in various fields. Read more here.

University of Sarajevo (UNSA)
The University of Sarajevo (UNSA) is the oldest and largest higher education institution in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Read more here.
Sarajevo School of Science and Technology (SSST)
The Sarajevo School of Science and Technology (SSST) was established in 2004 as the first private university in Bosnia and Herzegovina where teaching and exams are conducted in English. Read more here.
Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje
The Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje is the first state University in the Republic of Macedonia, founded in 1949, initially with three faculties. Read more here.
European University of Tirana (UET)
European University of Tirana (UET) is a leading higher education institution in Albania, established in full compliance with the requirements and criteria of the Bologna Charter, including study programmes in the three levels of higher education: BA; MA and Doctorates (PhD). Read more here.
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University of Tirana (UNITIR)
The University of Tirana was founded in 1957 and it is the first university established in the Republic of Albania. It is comprised by 6 Faculties, one of which is the Faculty of Social Sciences with the Department of Political Sciences in it. Rean more here.
University of Trieste

The University of Trieste (UniTS) offers 77 bachelor’s, master’s and single-cycle degree courses, some offered in English, 23 research doctorates, 32 specialisation degree courses, 19 first- and second-level master courses, 5 specialist training courses and 2 teaching assistant training courses. Furthermore the University of Trieste ranks first in Italy for placement and technology transfer staff, who work to actively manage contacts with companies and receive job and internship offers for graduates and undergraduates. Over 3,000 internship agreements guarantee a high rate of graduate employment and net salaries above the Italian average. Read more here.

University of Prishtina

Prior to the establishment of Kosovo as an independent state, the University of Prishtina was initially enacted by the then Social Autonomous Province of Kosova on 18 November 1969, which provided a legal status and mandate of the institution as a degree awarding body. Read more here

 

New Partners from the Southern Caucasus

 * Conditional to upcoming accreditation in 2025.

Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA)

The Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA) was founded in 1994 and has since stood as one of the first innovative Western-oriented projects. As a university with a solid presence in the Georgian education arena, GIPA is committed to further strengthening its lead position by producing graduates with high-level academic and professional knowledge, as well as generating and sharing research of international significance. Each of these contributions empowers the university to further reinforce the ideals of democracy and freedom in Georgia. Read more here.

 

Eurasia International University (EIU)

Eurasia International University (EIU), founded in 1997, stands as a dynamic and innovative private higher education institution in Armenia, committed to providing a transformative educational experience. With a focus on excellence in teaching, research, and public service, EIU aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a constantly evolving world. The university’s mission is to nurture professionals who are not only well-versed in theoretical knowledge but also capable of applying it in real-world scenarios. EIU’s academic offerings include over 25 modern and flexible educational programs across a range of disciplines, designed to prepare students for leadership roles in both local and global contexts. The university is aligned with the Bologna Process, ensuring that its programs are internationally recognized and its students are prepared for success in a globalized economy. Read more here

Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (TSU) – The first national university in the Caucasus was opened in Georgia in 1918, called Tfilisis Universiteti, laying the foundation for a European-type institution based on Georgian educational traditions. Petre Melikishvili was elected by the Council of Professors as first Rector of the University. In 1989 Tbilisi State University was renamed after its founder, Ivane Javakhishvili. Among the mission of TSU are: establishing comprehensive national and international   academic values and to support the intellectual, cultural and socio-economic development of the society; producing and furthering new knowledge; having an exemplary offer of student-centered-, fuller-, longer- and further education (LLL); maintaining an honorable and distinguished position in the international Higher Education Community. Read more here
Yerevan State University (YSU) is the higher educational institution ranked number one in Armenia. It was established on May 16, 1919 by the decision of the Ministers Council of the First Republic of Armenia to found a university in Yerevan.

YSU is the largest university in the country and known as Armenia’s “Alma Mater”. Today YSU is one of the best in the region and was ranked among 1000 best universities all over the world by QS World University Rankings – 901-950 globally, 412 in Europe, 22 in Western Asia according to 2025 QS World University and regional QS rankings. Read more here.

 

Partners in Preparation and Associated Partners
 
The University of Montenegro (UCG)

The University of Montenegro was founded in 1974 and is the oldest institution of higher education in Montenegro. It has 19 faculties and three institutes, with an academic community of about 17,000 active students at all levels of study, and more than 1,000 academic, professional and other staff. Since 2004, classes at the University of Montenegro have been organized in accordance with the principles of the Bologna Declaration. Read more here.

The University of Belgrade is a state university. Its main activities in the fields of higher education and scientific research are activities of public interest, and they are carried out in accordance with the legal regulations.

The University of Belgrade celebrates September 13 as its day. This is the date when lessons started at the first Higher School, founded by Dositej Obradovic.

During the two centuries of its existence the University of Belgrade has served its people, and its former students and teachers have greatly contributed to the development of cultural, scientific, educational, political and economic life of our country.

The University of Belgrade is prepared to maintain and enhance its position as the leading institution of higher education in the region by adapting to the challenges of modern times on one hand, and preserving what’s worth in its tradition on the other. This is precisely what makes it recognized as a true national brand. Read more here.