International and Diplomatic Studies

Prague University of Economics and Business - Faculty of International Relations

Key information
Field of study:
Political sciences and civics
Study language::
EN
Study program code:
N0312A050007
Application deadline:
30.04.2027
ISCED code:
0312
Study form::
full-time
Study duration:
2 years

The master’s degree programme in International and Diplomatic Studies is to produce specialists in the fields of international politics and foreign policy with special emphasis on international and external economic relations, and to provide them with advanced theoretical knowledge of international relations, advanced knowledge of international and diplomatic law, and strategic decision-making in foreign service or public diplomacy on international level. The core values of the program are: comprehensive understanding of the subject, integrity of theory and practice, emphasis on ethical and environmental dimension of decision-making, and respect for the multicultural aspects of the international environment.

Application and admission procedure
Admission procedure form:
interview
Application start:
01.11.2026
Application deadline:
30.04.2027
Application fee:
100.00 EUR

https://ids.vse.cz/admissions/master-program/

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Study

After completing the study programme, you will: - gain deep interdisciplinary knowledge of international economics, international policy, international law, international security and their links at theoretical and applied levels; - understand globalisation and its economic, political and geopolitical consequences from global, state and regional perspectives, including the European region; - know principles of foreign policy analysis, foreign policy making and the role of great powers, the European Union and other actors; - understand diplomatic practice, preventive diplomacy, international negotiations, diplomatic protocol and etiquette, and diplomatic and consular law; - analyse current international relations and their main trends at global and regional levels and use economic and political concepts, mechanisms and relevant data; - compare countries’ foreign policy concepts with Czech foreign policy; - take part in bilateral and multilateral negotiations and apply diplomatic protocol and multicultural communication; - prepare expert projects and evaluate primary and secondary research using quantitative and qualitative methods.

Study fee
Study fee amount:
6000.00 - 6000.00 EUR / [ { "contentType": "globalFeeInterval", "name": "academic year", "createDate": "2026-08-04T20:10:08Z", "updateDate": "2026-08-06T10:54:27.7283991Z", "route": { "path": "/global/en/data/codebooks/fee-intervals/academic-year/", "queryString": null, "startItem": { "id": "37758b86-6d55-4288-833e-ffda8153852e", "path": "global" } }, "id": "a98b53d9-088b-4bc5-b3e4-af5353086d21", "properties": {} } ]
University

School detail

Institution type:
public
Founded:
1953
Abbreviation:
VSE
Number of students:
15040
Number of international students in degree programs:
3789
Number of international exchange students:
858
Number of international alumni
953

The Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE) is the largest economics-focused university in Czechia and one of the leading business schools in Central and Eastern Europe. You can choose from degree programmes in economics, finance, management, informatics and international relations, taught in Czech and English. During your studies, you build analytical thinking, data skills and the ability to apply theory in real-world contexts. The international AACSB accreditation confirms the quality of education at VŠE. Only a small percentage of business schools worldwide hold it. Teaching is closely linked with practice. You work on real projects with companies, complete internships and meet experts from business and the public sector as part of your courses. VŠE has an extensive network of partner universities, so you can study abroad across Europe and beyond. Graduates combine academic knowledge, language skills and practical experience. They find career opportunities in consulting, finance, IT, public administration and international institutions, often already during their studies.

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Field of study:
Political sciences and civics
Study language::
EN
Study program code:
N0312A050007
Application deadline:
30.04.2027
ISCED code:
0312
Study form::
full-time
Study duration:
2 years

The master’s degree programme in International and Diplomatic Studies is to produce specialists in the fields of international politics and foreign policy with special emphasis on international and external economic relations, and to provide them with advanced theoretical knowledge of international relations, advanced knowledge of international and diplomatic law, and strategic decision-making in foreign service or public diplomacy on international level. The core values of the program are: comprehensive understanding of the subject, integrity of theory and practice, emphasis on ethical and environmental dimension of decision-making, and respect for the multicultural aspects of the international environment.

Admission procedure form:
interview
Application start:
01.11.2026
Application deadline:
30.04.2027
Application fee:
100.00 EUR

https://ids.vse.cz/admissions/master-program/

ApplyOpens in a new window

After completing the study programme, you will: - gain deep interdisciplinary knowledge of international economics, international policy, international law, international security and their links at theoretical and applied levels; - understand globalisation and its economic, political and geopolitical consequences from global, state and regional perspectives, including the European region; - know principles of foreign policy analysis, foreign policy making and the role of great powers, the European Union and other actors; - understand diplomatic practice, preventive diplomacy, international negotiations, diplomatic protocol and etiquette, and diplomatic and consular law; - analyse current international relations and their main trends at global and regional levels and use economic and political concepts, mechanisms and relevant data; - compare countries’ foreign policy concepts with Czech foreign policy; - take part in bilateral and multilateral negotiations and apply diplomatic protocol and multicultural communication; - prepare expert projects and evaluate primary and secondary research using quantitative and qualitative methods.

Study fee

Study fee amount:
6000.00 - 6000.00 EUR / [ { "contentType": "globalFeeInterval", "name": "academic year", "createDate": "2026-08-04T20:10:08Z", "updateDate": "2026-08-06T10:54:27.7283991Z", "route": { "path": "/global/en/data/codebooks/fee-intervals/academic-year/", "queryString": null, "startItem": { "id": "37758b86-6d55-4288-833e-ffda8153852e", "path": "global" } }, "id": "a98b53d9-088b-4bc5-b3e4-af5353086d21", "properties": {} } ]

University

School detail
Institution type:
public
Founded:
1953
Abbreviation:
VSE
Number of students:
15040
Number of international students in degree programs:
3789
Number of international exchange students:
858
Number of international alumni
953

The Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE) is the largest economics-focused university in Czechia and one of the leading business schools in Central and Eastern Europe. You can choose from degree programmes in economics, finance, management, informatics and international relations, taught in Czech and English. During your studies, you build analytical thinking, data skills and the ability to apply theory in real-world contexts. The international AACSB accreditation confirms the quality of education at VŠE. Only a small percentage of business schools worldwide hold it. Teaching is closely linked with practice. You work on real projects with companies, complete internships and meet experts from business and the public sector as part of your courses. VŠE has an extensive network of partner universities, so you can study abroad across Europe and beyond. Graduates combine academic knowledge, language skills and practical experience. They find career opportunities in consulting, finance, IT, public administration and international institutions, often already during their studies.

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