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
Table ronde: Le ski alpin suisse, les origines du succès et les défis du futur
La Suisse brille en ski alpin, mais sa base se fragilise. Table ronde le 19.11.2026 à Neuchâtel : origines du succès et défis d’avenir.
Research on the development pathways of FIFA World Cup 2026™ players
FIFA-CIES study on 2026 WC players: pathways, relative age effects, 598 clubs, debut avg 19.5 yrs.
U21 players outperforming the most their teammates
CIES ranks U21 outfielders by relative performance vs teammates (Impect data). Top: Lutfi Dalipi (Vaduz, x1.96), then Prestianni (Benfica).
RESEARCH
The research conducted by CIES examines sport from multiple angles (Law, Sociology, Geography, History, Statistics 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
