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
Over a hundred students receive their certificates in Egypt
Over a hundred students attended the closing ceremony of the 17th edition of the CU/FIFA/CIES International Programme in Egypt.
CIES TALKS SEASON 1 – "Episode 5 – Playing with Purpose: Driving Change and Finding Meaning in Sport | feat. Daniel Cade
Join us for the fifth episode of CIES Talks, the video podcast series presented by CIES.
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.
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
