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? - Yair Rangel
Current position: Media Operations Manager – AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027.
CIES ‘Ballon d’Or’: Lamine Yamal again
CIES ranking (Ballon d’Or day): Yamal tops again. Olise, Kane, Messi next. Doué 5th; Dembélé only 27th.
Costa Rica: UCR/FIFA/CIES International Programme in Sports Management celebrates its 18th intake
Thirty-one graduates from five countries in Central America, North America and Europe have completed a year-long course in sports management.
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
