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 and ‘Women in Sport’ marks International Women’s Day 2026
The theme for IWD 2026 is #GiveToGain and the FIFA Master will be marking the event with a wider ‘Women in Sport’ series during the month of March.
The first graduates from the FIFA/CIES International Programme in Saudi Arabia receive their diplomas
Fifty-five graduates from the FIFA/CIES International Programme recently received their diplomas in Riyadh.
Most decisive players: Messi in world form
Players that having scored or assisted the most goals in matches played over the last year in 67 leagues around the world.
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
