MA in Politics and Security

 

Master of Arts in Politics and Security (Central Asia) Programme 2025-2027

Application deadline – 31 January 2025, 11.00 pm (Bishkek time)

The OSCE Academy in Bishkek is a public foundation, established in 2002 by the Kyrgyz Government and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). The OSCE Academy promotes the principles and values of the OSCE through post-graduate education, professional trainings, research and intellectual exchange. Its demanding MA Programme in the field of “Politics and Security (Central Asia)” enrolls a total of up to 30 students on a highly competitive basis each year. It is designed for young professionals with a strong work ethic who wish to broaden their education in the areas of political science, security studies, international relations, and conflict prevention.

This is a full-time programme that starts on 1 September 2025 and runs 18 months. Prior to 1 September all enrolled students must participate in the preparatory Summer School that will run from 4 to 29 August 2025. Students are required to travel to and be based in Bishkek during their studies.

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TO APPLY PLEASE, REGISTER AND COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION FORM:

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To apply, applicants must meet the following criteria:

*if you have IELTS or TOEFL certificate, you can upload it, and if not, then shortlisted candidates who did not submit the certificate will have to take the English language test of the OSCE Academy

OSCE Academy offers:

Tuition-free studies
Monthly stipend of 450 EUR
Round trip travel to/from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (economy class)*
Basic medical insurance coverage (except for the citizens of Kyrgyzstan)
Funded internship opportunities in Europe (on a competitive basis)

* subject to the OSCE Academy’s internal rules and regulations

If you need further information, please contact: ma-admission@osce-academy.net

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further testing and interviews!