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
Applications NOW OPEN for the 28th edition of Europe’s No.1 ranked FIFA Master course
Please note that the deadline for applying to the 28th Edition of the FIFA Master is midday (12pm) Central European Time on Friday, 8 January 2027.
Game dictating index: Bayern ahead of Barcelona
The 555th CIES Football Observatory Weekly Post ranks teams in 68 leagues around the world based on their willingness and ability to dictate the game,
Official welcome events held for the FIFA Master 27th edition class as they arrive at De Montfort University, Leicester
The 27th edition of the FIFA Master is officially open following induction and welcome events hosted by De Montfort University in the UK.
RESEARCH
The research conducted by CIES examines sport from multiple angles (Law, Sociology, Geography, History, Statistics 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
