Welcome to the Institute for Social & European Studies (ISES)

The Institute for Social & European Studies (ISES) together with Corvinus University of Budapest, offers international multidisciplinary research and educational programmes that provide young academics and thriving professionals with a diverse education in European integration and regional cooperation, international studies and cultural heritage management.
Internationally recognized for its high level of academic achievements, ISES was awarded the designation of Jean Monnet European Centre of Excellence in June 2010. This award is granted to university-level institutions by the European Commission for top quality research and innovative teaching related to European Integration. ISES was also recently awarded a UNESCO Chair in Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development.
ISES is located in a beautiful Sigray palace, the Europe House, in the picturesque medieval city of Kõszeg, Hungary. Learn more.
Alumni Spotlight
"The [MA International Economic Relations] programme offered a solid foundation upon which students can easily build professional skills. ISES is a place to study, learn,
develop and share knowledge"
- Mikayil Yusifov, Azerbaijan
MA International Economic Relations 2008
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