Master of European Studies: Transnational and Global Perspectives (MAES)

JEAN MONNET CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

Mission statement

In the interdisciplinary Master in European Studies: Transnational and Global Perspectives we educate a global elite that understands Europe as a region of historical diversities as well as intense interactions across national boundaries and exchanges with the outside world. We welcome ambitious and talented students from all over the world and various disciplinary backgrounds. International interaction and a top-level interdisciplinary, research based education must enable our graduates to anticipate and find solutions for complex challenges created by a globalising world that transcend national and disciplinary borders.  

Programme

The actual programme consists of a common trunk, including a master thesis; four specialised interdisciplinary modules approaching different aspects of Europe in the world; and a list of electives.
 

The four interdisciplinary modules focus on: (1) Transnational Perspectives on European History, Diversity and Culture; (2) EU External Relations; (3) Globalising Europe; (4) Europe – Asia: Interactions and Comparisons.

The Master of European Studies is a truly international programme, taught in English. MAES takes part in the Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Windows. Currently, MAES has students from a large variety of academic backgrounds, originating from more than 30 nationalities from all around the world. The programme is part of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence on 'The European Union, Foreign Policy and Global Governance'.

The programme Master of European Studies: Transnational and Global Perspectives, is offered in the excellent academic environment of the K.U.Leuven. The K.U.Leuven has been highly ranked in several university rankings. In the Times Higher Education Ranking, the Arts and Humanties at the K.U.Leuven are ranked 3rd on the European continent and on a 41st place worldwide.

Programme 2012-2013: Master of European Studies: Transnational and Global Perspectives

The transnational scope of the MAES programme was not only evident in the curriculum, which was challenging and flexible, but also in the diverse backgrounds of the students and professors.
I earned a degree from a top European university and developed friendships with people from across the globe. (Chris Uebelhor, United States) 

Contact

Centre for European Studies
Europahuis
Blijde-Inkomststraat 5
3000 Leuven
Belgium
Tel. +32 16 32 49 81 - fax +32 16 32 53 44
esinfo@ghum.kuleuven.be