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Established in 1991, the European Institute (EI) at LSE is a world-leading centre for the study of Europe in its global context. With eight master’s degrees and a doctoral programme, a vibrant research community, and a world-leading public events programme, our work spans Political Economy, Politics & Policy, Culture & Society, and Migration.
Study Europe. Understand the world.
Discover postgraduate study at the LSE European Institute
About UsMSc Programmes
Explore our multidisciplinary one-year taught master's degrees
MSc European and International Politics and Policy
Build your expertise in European politics and policy-making
MSc Culture and Conflict in a Global Europe
Unpack how culture and identity shape politics and conflicts
MSc Political Economy of Europe in the World
Delve into market-state relations in Europe and their global impact
MSc International Migration and Public Policy
Analyse migration policies and patterns globally
Double Degree Programmes
Expand your horizons with our two-year double master's degrees abroad
LSE-Columbia Double Degree in European Politics, Conflict and Culture
Study in London and New York
LSE-Sciences Po Double Degree in European Studies
Study in London and Paris
LSE-Fudan Double Degree in the Global Political Economy of China and Europe
Study in London and Shanghai
LSE-Bocconi Double Degree in European and International Public Policy and Politics
Study in London and Milan
Life in the European Institute
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Student Life
What to expect as a master's student & sources of support
Student Engagement Programme
Make the most of your time in the European Institute
EU in Practice
Our flagship seminar series which brings together policy practitioners and commentators on the EU.
Part-Time Work
Explore part-time opportunities during your studies
Doctoral Programme
Make an original contribution to the study of contemporary Europe
MPhil/PhD European Studies
Master research design and expertise in the subfields of Political Economy, Politics and Policy, Culture and Society, and Migration.
Visiting Research Student in European Studies
Spend up to a year at the European Institute as a Visiting Research Student, engaging in research and collaborating with leading academics.
PhD Supervisors
Explore our list of potential PhD supervisors and postdoctoral fellowship mentors.
Europe@LSE
A scholarly community of LSE staff and doctoral students, both from within the European Institute and the wider School.
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Meet Zarin — MSc International Migration and Public Policy
Class of 2023
Meet Zarin — MSc International Migration and Public Policy
Meet Isaac — LSE-Columbia Double Degree in European Politics, Conflict and Culture
Meet Melusine — MSc Culture and Conflict in a Global Europe
Meet Angel — LSE-Fudan Double Degree in the Global Political Economy of China and Europe
Meet Lauren — MSc International Migration and Public Policy
Meet Solyane and Tancrède - LSE-Sciences Po Double Degree in European Studies
Meet Tommaso — MPhil/PhD in European Studies