Impacting
how sport is
managed
worldwide
The International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) is an independent study centre located in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. It was created as a Foundation in 1995 by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the University of Neuchâtel, the City and State of Neuchâtel.
LATEST NEWS
FIFA MASTER ALUMNI - WHERE ARE THEY NOW? - SYED ASIF HUSSAIN
Current Position: Head of Competition at SAFF (South Asian Football Federation)
Puerto Rico: Success for the ‘Carrera 5K De Las Ruinas’ organised by students from the FIFA/CIES International Programme
Two hundred people recently took part in the carrera organised by students from the 4th edition of the FIFA/CIES International Programme in Puerto…
FIFA Master 25th anniversary class receive their degree certificates from the President of FIFA, Mr. Gianni Infantino
25th edition of the FIFA Master Graduation — A day of legacy, emotion, and history at the Château de Neuchâtel, 18 July 2025.
RESEARCH
The research conducted by CIES examines sport from multiple angles (Law, Sociology, Geography, History and Economics). The projects undertaken are part of both pure and applied research.
research
Publications
& Webinars
EDUCATION
CIES offers top-level academic and executive programmes throughout the world at both national and international level. Moreover, CIES offers programmes for football executives, in collaboration with FIFA.
The CIES supports programmes for:
- Students wishing to deepen their educational background.
- Executives looking to further their education.
- Organisations wishing to hire a qualified graduate.
- Organisations or Universities wishing to offer training programmes in sport management or continuing education to their staff.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
International Master (MA) in Management, Law and Humanities of Sport
At the University of Neuchâtel
(Switzerland)
At the University of Neuchâtel
(Switzerland)
An innovative academic opportunity offered in 20 countries
