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
From Classrooms to Stadiums: A FIFA Master Journey Through Italy
Two months into the SDA Bocconi Module and the city of Milano has officially become a second home. Speaking for myself, my walks to school involve me…
Ground defence: best U23 midfielders worldwide
The 492nd CIES Football Observatory Weekly Post presents the hundred U23 midfielders from 46 leagues around the world with the highest values.
CIES TALKS SEASON 1 – Episode 1 - “Inventing the Boston Game | feat. Dr. Kevin Tallec Marston”
Join us for the first episode of CIES Talks, the video podcast series presented by CIES.
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
