Welcome to the Institute for Social & European Studies (ISES)

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The Institute for Social & European Studies (ISES) together with Corvinus University of Budapest, offers international multidisciplinary research and educational programmes that provide young academics and thriving professionals with a diverse education in European integration and regional cooperation, international studies and cultural heritage management.

ISES currently offers an MA program in International Economic Relations and a Postgraduate Programme in Cultural Heritage Management & Sustainable Development. Besides, since 1994 each summer ISES has organized the International Summer University in Kõszeg.

Internationally recognized for its high level of academic achievements, ISES was awarded the designation of Jean Monnet European Centre of Excellence in June 2010. This award is granted to university-level institutions by the European Commission for top quality research and innovative teaching related to European Integration. ISES was also recently awarded a UNESCO Chair in Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development.

ISES is located in a beautiful Sigray palace, the Europe House, in the picturesque medieval city of Kõszeg, Hungary. Learn more

Applying for ISES programmes

The application deadline for the XVII. International Summer University 2012 is 15 May 2012.

Click here for details.

The application deadline for the 2012 Fall Semester ISES MA and postgraduate programs is 31 August 2012. Click at MA International Economic Relations or Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development for application details.


"The [MA International Economic Relations] programme offered a solid foundation upon which students can easily build professional skills. ISES is a place to study, learn, develop and share knowledge"

- Mikayil Yusifov, Azerbaijan
MA International Economic Relations 2008


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Reinventing the Future: Europe and Beyond --- Emerging Movements and the Power of Networks --- Application deadline: 31 May 201217th INTERNATIONAL SUMMER UNIVERSITY IN KÕSZEG JUNE 24 - JULY 6, 2012

Reinventing the Future: Europe and Beyond --- Emerging Movements and the Power of Networks --- Application deadline: 31 May 2012

International development and cultural diplomacy play increasingly important roles in a globalizing world. Nations, political, economic and civil society actors are establishing bi-and multi-lateral relations. At the same time, new potential sources of conflict are emerging like climate change, food and water shortages, radical political and religious tendencies, and migration. This presents new challenges for people working in international relations and diplomacy and requires new skills and training.NEW: Postgraduate Certificate Programme in International Relations and Consular Studies

International development and cultural diplomacy play increasingly important roles in a globalizing world. Nations, political, economic and civil society actors are establishing bi-and multi-lateral relations. At the same time, new potential sources of conflict are emerging like climate change, food and water shortages, radical political and religious tendencies, and migration. This presents new challenges for people working in international relations and diplomacy and requires new skills and training.

The Summer Seminar on Critical Thinking in the 21st Century will take place in Kõszeg, Hungary, from 8 July - 5 August 2012. The Summer Seminar on Critical Thinking in the 21st Century

The Summer Seminar on Critical Thinking in the 21st Century will take place in Kõszeg, Hungary, from 8 July - 5 August 2012.

The Fall 2011/Winter 2012 newsletter is now available! Find out the latest updates from ISES, including information on the International Summer University and The Summer Seminar on Critical Thinking.ISES Fall 2011/Winter 2012 Newsletter

The Fall 2011/Winter 2012 newsletter is now available! Find out the latest updates from ISES, including information on the International Summer University and The Summer Seminar on Critical Thinking.

Best of life at ISES: videos about 2009-2011!Best of life at ISES: videos about 2009-2011!

To my dear ISES family - Dina Awwad's student testimonialTo my dear ISES family - Dina Awwad's student testimonial

European Trail Conference about Re-thinking RealitiesEuropean Trail Conference about Re-thinking Realities

Charles Gati, Ph. D., from Johns Hopkins University will be lecturing at ISES on 17th of October!Charles Gati, Ph. D., from Johns Hopkins University will be lecturing at ISES on 17th of October!