The Program adopts an interdisciplinary perspective covering political science, international relations, law, economics and sociology. It covers both theoretical and practical knowledge onEuropean integration, its institutions and common policies as well as on the history, law, politics, society and economics of selected EU member states.

The language of instruction is English and are taught by an international faculty. All the courses take place on weekdays between 18:00 and 21:00. The programme has both a project and thesis track option. Those students who pursue the double degree MA in European Studies with the European University Viadrina follow courses in both institutions and complete their thesis under the supervision of two professors.