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 26th edition class receive their degree certificates from IOC Sports Director, Pierre Ducrey
CIES, DMU, SDA Bocconi and the UniNE warmly congratulate our newly graduated FIFA Master class and wish you all every success for the future.
FIFA Master 26th edition class present wide-ranging final project research
Research topics selected by the FIFA Master 26th edition class, which cover a broad range of global sporting issues, were presented on 23rd July 2026
International Olympic Committee (IOC) Sports Director announced as Patron of the FIFA Master 26th Edition Class
Patron of the FIFA Master 26th Edition : Mr Pierre Ducrey, IOC Sports Director & FIFA Master Alumnus 3rd edition
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
