1. If I am offered a place in the FIFA Master and I wish to accept the offer, I commit to the following:
    1. To attend all lectures and seminars, to prepare myself by pre-reading course material and handouts, to fully participate in the class discussions and to contribute as much as I am able to the team spirit and dynamics of the group;
    2. To respect and adhere to the inherent “code of ethics” of the FIFA Master which stipulates respect towards my fellow postgraduates, the teaching and coordination staff, and all people directly or indirectly involved in the course;
    3. To pay the total amount of the course fees of CHF 25’000.- (twenty five thousand Swiss Francs) no later than 15 days after the date on which I am officially informed by the CIES (by e-mail, exceptionally by fax), and to e-mail or fax proof of my payment (copy of the bank transaction) to the CIES within the same 15 day timeframe. I note that details of where and how I should make the payment will be given to me in the offer information.
    4. I accept that the course fees, once paid, are non-refundable in all circumstances. If my course fees are being paid by a third party (company sponsor, study loan provider, etc.), I commit to informing my sponsor in advance that the fees are non-refundable, and obtaining a signed letter of agreement from him/her testifying his/her agreement to these terms, which I will submit to CIES at the same time as my proof of payment, ie. within 15 days.
  2. If I am offered a place in the FIFA Master but do not wish to accept this place, I will inform the CIES as soon as possible, and no later than 15 days from the date on which I am offered a place, so that the CIES can offer the place to another candidate. I accept that if I do not respond to the offer of a place within 15 days, the CIES will withdraw the offer.
  3. I accept that it is my responsibility to ensure that I have sufficient accident, health and repatriation insurance to the levels required by the legislation in each of the countries of study (I note that information will be provided by the 3 universities re. any special legislation in each country).
  4. I acknowledge that I must have sufficient funds available to support myself during the period of my studies. A conservative estimate of these living costs is CHF 20’000.- for the 10 months of study (covering basic self-catering food and accommodation costs, insurances, matriculation costs, local public transport costs). These living costs are in addition to the CHF 25’000.- for the course fees. I accept that the CIES, FIFA and the three partner universities are not in a position to offer financial assistance to me should I find myself in financial difficulty during my studies.
  5. I accept that it is my sole responsibility to check whether I need a visa for any or all of the three countries of study, and to make any visa applications required. I will take care to allow plenty of time for any such applications and to fulfil any conditions required: these conditions often include providing proof of health insurance cover and bank statements to show I have enough funds to cover my living expenses. The CIES and the universities are under no circumstances able to make such applications for me but will provide help as far as they are able in the form of visa support letters. I accept that the CIES and the universities will take no responsibility if I am unable to obtain visas.
  6. If I have a disability or medical condition I agree to inform the CIES who will advise me on the support available at each university, the terms for obtaining this support, how to access it and any related costs which I must assume myself.
  7. Accommodation:
    1. Where an accommodation option is proposed to me by the 3 universities or the CIES, and these are acting as intermediary between accommodation agencies and/or landlords and me, I agree to pay, within whatever timeframes are given to me, any deposits of pre-payment of rent for part or the full period of my stay, and to accept any associated conditions (eg. Non-refundability of such payments). Similarly I agree to honour payment for the full period of any agreement made for accommodation on my behalf by the partner universities or the CIES. I accept that failure to do any of the above will inevitably result in the cancellation of any reservations made on my behalf and if such cancellations incur costs or cause damage to the universities or CIES through breach of contract with accommodation agencies and/or landlords, I will compensate these latter for any damages they incur.
    2. Should I decide not to accept any accommodation options or assistance proposed to me by the 3 universities of the CIES, and/or I have special needs (eg. being accompanied by my partner and/or family), I accept that no assistance will be provided and that I must make my own arrangements.
  8. I note that all documents produced during the course of study of the FIFA Master – exam papers, presentations and the final project – become the exclusive property of CIES which has copyright thereon.
  9. All relations between the CIES and the postgraduates shall be governed by the laws of Switzerland. All disputes arising out of or in connection with these relations shall be finally settled by the Tribunal and Courts of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, which will apply their own procedural laws.