FR · Master's
Université de Strasbourg
MA European Studies
Université de Strasbourg
Course Overview
The Université de Strasbourg offers an MA in European Studies from the very city that hosts the European Parliament, the Council of Europe, and the European Court of Human Rights — arguably the most fitting place in the world to study European integration, governance, and policy. The interdisciplinary, English-friendly programme covers EU institutions and law, European political economy, international relations, and the history and politics of integration, with unrivalled access to the institutions themselves for guest lectures, study visits, and internships. Strasbourg is a member of the LERU league of research universities and a Nobel-rich, deeply international campus.
Sri Lankan applicants interested in international relations, diplomacy, EU affairs, policy, and development choose Strasbourg for a globally credible degree at France's modest public tuition (the non-EU differentiated master's fee is around €3,770, with partial exemptions common). Graduates from Colombo, Peradeniya, Kelaniya, or Sri Jayewardenepura in political science, international relations, law, or the humanities are well matched. France's APS post-study residence permit and Strasbourg's institutional access open pathways into international organisations, think-tanks, and diplomacy.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle A Bachelor's degree in political science, international relations, law, history, economics, or a related humanities/social-science field.
- check_circle Sri Lankan applicants with degrees from Colombo, Peradeniya, Kelaniya, or Sri Jayewardenepura are competitive.
- check_circle A clear motivation for European/international studies strengthens the application.
- check_circle Motivation letter, CV, and academic references; apply via Campus France Sri Lanka.
- check_circle Certified, translated transcripts through the Études en France portal.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall for English-taught components.
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 88 Overall.
- check_circle French B1-B2 broadens module choice and internship access; some tracks are bilingual.
- check_circle Waived if your prior degree was taught and examined entirely in English — Sri Lankan applicants from English-medium programmes qualify with an MOI letter.
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (€) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, non-EU differentiated) | €3,770 | Rs. 1,300,650 |
| Living Expenses (per year, Strasbourg) | €10,000 | Rs. 3,450,000 |
| Proof-of-Funds (annual, Campus France) | €7,380 | Rs. 2,546,100 |
| Visa, CVEC & Health Insurance | €600 | Rs. 207,000 |
| Total Year 1 Investment | €14,370 | Rs. 4,957,650 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
France grants the APS — a 12-month renewable post-study residence permit to seek work — converting to a Talent Passport once employed. Strasbourg European-studies graduates route into EU institutions and agencies, the Council of Europe, international organisations, NGOs, diplomacy and foreign-service tracks, think-tanks, and consultancy — many via internships within the institutions themselves. Sri Lankan returnees move into foreign-service, policy-research, and development-sector roles. The city's institutional density is the programme's defining career asset.
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