The FIFA Master is a full-time, one-year Master of Arts in the management, law and humanities of sport, organised by CIES with De Montfort University, SDA Bocconi School of Management and the University of Neuchâtel.
A class of about 30 moves through Europe: humanities in Leicester (September–December), management in Milan (January–March), law in Neuchâtel (April–June), then a group final project in Neuchâtel (June–July). This call is for the 28th edition, 2027–2028.
Benefits & funding
- Course fee: CHF 25,000, paid in full within 20 working days of an offer and non-refundable once paid.
- Living costs: estimated at CHF 20,000–30,000 for the year.
- Scholarships: two full awards (CHF 45,000, fees and living costs) and four fees-only awards (CHF 25,000), open to all; two more full awards only for graduates of a FIFA/CIES International University Network programme.
Eligibility
- No nationality or age limit is stated.
- A university degree in any discipline, obtained by the application date; applicants without one are not considered.
- English at CEFR C1, e.g. IELTS Academic 7.0, TOEFL iBT 100 (former scale), PTE Academic 76 or Cambridge English 180; a waiver is possible after in-person study at an English-speaking university in an English-speaking country.
- Previous work experience (full-time roles, event work, freelancing or accumulated internships); no minimum years stated.
- Shown involvement in sport administration or management, not only as a player, and an international outlook.
- GMAT/GRE optional.
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Application process
- 1Apply on the online platform by 8 January 2027, 12:00 CET; late or incomplete files are not considered.
- 2Upload two reference letters, one academic and one professional, which you collect from your referees yourself.
- 3To seek a scholarship, choose “I do not have sufficient funds” in the Funding section and complete the scholarship form; asking does not affect admission.
- 4The Scientific Committee selects; offers usually come in April, and no feedback is given.
Program timeline
Applications open
Early October 2026
Application deadline
8 January 2027, 12:00 CET
Offers made
April 2027 (usual)
Programme starts
September 2027
Final project ends
July 2028