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
Official launch of the CIES University Network Alumni Association worldwide
CIES officially launched the CIES University Network Alumni Association (CIES-UNA) in Egypt on 21st June 2025.
The FIFA Master and Women’s Sport
This July, Switzerland hosts the 2025 UEFA Women’s Euros—an exciting moment to celebrate a landmark summer for women’s sport.
FIFA MASTER ALUMNI - WHERE ARE THEY NOW? - JUAN JOSÉ MARROQUIN BENAVIDES
Current Position: Director/Photographer/Comms Specialist at Gacela o León (@gaceleon)
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 19 countries
