EGISL is a special, English-taught program that every year takes a select cohort of 15 aspiring students seeking to navigate the complex challenges of our time.

A partnership between Adam Mickiewicz University, the University of Southern Denmark, and Sciences Po Strasbourg, the new EGISL program will give you an integrated understanding of international law, security, and diplomacy to help you tackle a wide range of European and global problems – giving you the practical skills and global network needed for a high-impact career in international organizations, government, or the private sector.

Successful graduates will earn master’s degrees from all three participating universities.

A Unique Three-Country Journey

EGISL is built around a mobility pathway that is both an academic and cultural experience. You will spend each of your three semesters in a different European country, gaining first-hand exposure to different institutional systems, teaching methods, and cultural contexts.

Your journey begins in the historic yet vibrant city of Poznań, continues to the Nordic security hub of Odense, and culminates in the political heart of Europe, Strasbourg.

This structure will provide you with a multi-faceted perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing Europe and the international system today. 

Curriculum: From Foundational Knowledge to Strategic Simulation

EGISL is a 120 ECTS program. You will study the legal and institutional foundations of the international system in Poland, delve into critical studies of modern conflict and international law in Denmark, and finally integrate these perspectives into a sophisticated understanding of geopolitics and diplomacy in France.

The program emphasizes practical skills as you progress, with a hands-on crisis simulation at the University of Southern Denmark and workshops on negotiation and conflict resolution at Sciences Po Strasbourg. You can further tailor your studies through elective EPICUR modules, which offer specialized content in various formats, including online and intensive summer schools.

Career Pathways for International Leaders

The EGISL program is your launchpad for your European or global career. The triple-degree qualification is designed to prepare you for leadership roles across a wide range of fields: international organizations like the United Nations and EU institutions, governmental bodies such as foreign ministries and defense departments, non-governmental organizations, and private sector roles in political risk analysis, cyber security or consultancy.

The EGISL program additionally provides a solid foundation for further academic pursuits, conferring eligibility for admission to doctoral (PhD) programs across Europe.

Admissions: Join a Select International Cohort

Admission to the EGISL program is highly selective, with a single international cohort of 15 students admitted each year.

We seek candidates with a strong academic background from a relevant undergraduate degree (for example, International Relations, Political Science, Law, European Studies, Contemporary History) and a demonstrated proficiency in English (C1).

You will travel, study, and learn together as a single, integrated group for the duration of your coursework, forging the personal and professional bonds that will gain you admission into a curated, high-caliber, lifelong international network. Join this select cohort of 15 future international security professionals and build your global network from day one.

EU citizens are eligible for Erasmus grants for the two semesters that you spend away from Odense, and you have the option of taking university accommodation at SDU.