The Master
Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus

Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Caucasus have been in the spotlight for over a century. New states have appeared on the map and asserted their sovereignty following the collapse of the Russian, German, Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman empires in 1917-1918, followed by the dismantling of the Soviet empire in the early 1990s. Heirs to several decades of shared history, they are each asserting their own political, economic and cultural identity. Between a shared history and divided memories and projects, their present trajectories form painful areas of tension and conflict that can lead to war or the establishment of economic, political and military alliances.

The Master's degree in Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Caucasus (MAEAC) provides the tools for understanding and tackling the contemporary issues associated with this complex area, formerly known as the 'Eastern bloc' or 'Soviet bloc'.
This master's program is not disciplinary: while contemporary history and Slavic studies play an important role in the teaching, geopolitics, political science and economics are also used in various ways in the teaching program.
The program is divided into three phases. Students begin their course with the compulsory core curriculum and then, from the second semester, choose courses within the various specializations. Students can also spend a semester abroad, thanks to the many agreements offered. The degree is awarded on completion of a dissertation, which prepares students for research careers, or an internship, which prepares students for professional careers.