Master in Advanced European and International Studies

Frequently Asked Questions

I had German/French/English classes at school but I don’t have any further language certificate. Do I have to pass a TOEFL test/ a test at the Goethe Institut/Institut français…?
For the anglophone branch:
The TOEFL test is obligatory, except for native English speakers and students who studied at University in the U.S.A. or Great Britain.
For the trilingual branch (French, English and German):
If you do not have a language certificate from an Institute like the Institut Français, Goethe-Institut, British Council, DAAD etc. to prove your linguistic competence in the three languages of the programme you can a attach documents by professors or by a French, English or German University certifying that you participated in classes held in this language for at least one year.

How can I apply?
You can find the application form on our website: www.iehei.org . Choose first between the anglophone and the trilingual branch, on the left side choose "How to apply", and then print the application form.

I havn’t finished my studies, yet, and I won’t have my degree on time to respect the deadline for applying to your programme. Can I apply in spite of this?
Yes, you can. The only thing we need is a document certifying that you are enrolled in a University.

What is passive knowledge of a language?
You have passive knowledge of a language when you are able to understand it well, but not necessarily to speak and write it.

What is active knowledge of a language?
Active knowledge means you are also capable of speaking and writing the language yourself.

How can I find an accommodation in Nice?
The I.E.H.E.I. Secretariat cannot undertake to organize your accommodation but can provide you with address lists if you ask us to do so.

Apart from the different study places and the different languages, is the study programme of the trilingual and the anglophone branch the same?
Both branches consist of the modules Democracy and Society, European Integration, Federalism and International Relations. Yet they are different in the following way:
In the anglophone branch the emphasis is put on the relations between the European Union and the neighbouring countries and, in particular, the possible future member states. Consequently, the focus is more on the modules European Integration and International Relations than in the trilingual branch.
In the trilingual branch all four modules have the same importance. In the module Democracy and Society the focus is on the transition experiences of the Eastern European countries. The module Federalism includes a comparative approach and a discussion of the principle of „unity in diversity“.

Will my home university accept the Master degree of the I.E.H.E.I.?
The Master in European and International Studies is equivalent to 60 ECTS points. The ECTS (European credit Transfer System) has been created by the European Commission in order to make sure that University degrees and studies are recognized on an international level.

Will my travel expenses be refunded if I do not join the group for the journey, for example to go to Berlin?
No. If you want the travel expenses to be paid by the I.E.H.E.I. you have to travel with the group.

Is there free internet access for the I.E.H.E.I. students?
Yes, the I.E.H.E.I. provides them with computers with internet access as well as with a secured WIFI access for laptops.

I studied at the I.E.H.E.I. and would like to keep in contact with the other students. What can I do?
In the top line you will find the site "Alumni“.

Can I view the study programme on the internet?
You can find the current weekly programme on our website www.iehei.org. Choose between the Anglophone and the trilingual branch, on the left, then view the weekly programme.

What kind of University degree is the condition for applying for the Master?
The programme is open to all students with a university degree (no matter what discipline).

Can I contact the I.E.H.E.I.?
Yes, you are welcome to do so.
Contact (trilingual branch): scolarite.iehei@wanadoo.fr
Contact (anglophone branch): melanie.hobaoloc@cife.eu

Can I adhere to the French Social Security Scheme?
If you are younger than 28 years old, you can, at your own charge, adhere to the French social security scheme for students.

How long are the stays at the different study places?
For the anglophone branch:
The main study place is Turkey (Istanbul), with stays of: two months in France (Nice); two months in Germany (Berlin); and a study trip of one week to Brussels, Strasburg and Geneva.
For the trilingual branch:
The main study place is France (Nice), with stays of: two months in Germany (Berlin and Rostock); ten days in Italy (Rome); and a study trip of one week to Brussels, Strasburg and Geneva).