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Center for European Studies

The Center for European Studies promotes interdisciplinary research and study of Europe, and advances the study of European politics, history, economy, culture and languages in collaboration with academic programs, professional schools, language programs and research centers across campus and Syracuse University's study abroad centers.

The center fulfills its mission through seminars, conferences, speaker series, culture and conversation tables and research grants. We also provide leadership in building transatlantic and global networks via international partnerships, collaborative projects and programs.

Europe Study Opportunities at Syracuse University and Abroad

Undergraduate Studies

Syracuse University offers a major and minor in Russian and Central European studies; majors and minors in French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish; a major and minor in Classics and Classical Civilization; a minor in Medieval and Renaissance studies; and Portuguese and Polish language courses.

Graduate Studies and Certificate

Syracuse University offers language, literature and culture master's degrees for both French and Spanish, as well as a Certificate of Advanced Study in European Union and Contemporary Europe, to which all Syracuse University graduate students are eligible to apply.

Maxwell's international relations program—one of the top in the world—offers a career track in Europe and Eurasia.

Atlantis Transatlantic Program for Graduate Students

The Atlantis Transatlantic dual degree program is a unique opportunity offering a hybrid study experience in the United States and the European Union.

The two-year program results in two master’s degrees—one from Syracuse University, either a master of public administration or a master of arts in international relations, and another from the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin, Germany, either a master of public policy or a master of international affairs.

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Study Abroad

There are a variety of ways to study in Europe during your time at Syracuse University, including Madrid, Strasbourg and Florence. Students can engage in internships, signature seminars, language study at all levels, homestays, field research and community engagement projects.

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