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
Saudi Arabia: Launch of the first edition of the FIFA/CIES International Programme
King Saud University recently inaugurated the first edition of the FIFA/CIES International in cooperation with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation.
From Day One to Month One: Life at the Start of the 26th edition of the FIFA Master Journey
It’s hard to believe that it has already been one month since the students of the 26th edition of the FIFA Master first met at DMU in Leicester (UK).
INTERNATIONAL MONTHLY REVIEW #74 - September 2025
Discover CIES related articles, audio-videos and social media posts from various channels 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
