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 25th edition Final Projects Conference, Thursday 17 July 2025
IN LIVE STREAMING
We are delighted to share with you the final programme for the annual FIFA Master Final Projects Conference.
New publication format: Nick Woltemade in the spotlight
The Prospect Sheet provides a broad but synthetic overview of the characteristics of the world football’s most promising players (n°1 Nick Woltemade).
INTERNATIONAL MONTHLY REVIEW #71 - June 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 19 countries
