Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations and the European Union

Get ready to understand, explore and solve complex issues from an international perspective

The Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and the European Union at Universidad CEU San Pablo trains you in the competences and skills needed to develop your profile in a European and international dimension, as well as to understand and solve problems related to the economic, social, legal, and political spheres in global environments.

This Bachelor’s degree will enable you to:

• Study languages: the degree is taught in English and, in addition, you can study another language, choosing between French or German. In this way, you will master the legal language in different languages.
• Carry out a 6-month international stay through our mobility agreements with different foreign universities.
• Access agreements with companies for national and international internships.
• Broaden your studies by taking a Double Degree: you can take the degree simultaneously with the Bachelor's Degree in Law, the Bachelor's Degree in Economics or the Bachelor's Degree in Journalism (5 years).

Degree Objectives

The multidisciplinary and international nature of the Bachelor’s degree in International Relations allows graduates in this area to project and dimension their bachelor’s degree at an international level, as well as to develop their profession in different fields and organisations, such as European institutions or diplomacy in the case of the public sphere, or consultancy and international trade in the case of the private sphere.

The Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations and the European Union provides training on the knowledge, skills and personal aptitudes necessary to have a professional career in European and international matters and profiles such as diplomacy, European institutions and international organizations, international analysis, journalism and international communication, consulting and international trade, international development cooperation, etc., both in the public and private sectors. We seek to provide students with a solid academic foundation from an interdisciplinary perspective that enables them to obtain excellent knowledge and understanding of the European Union and international relations from a political, historical, economic and legal perspective, as well as the skills necessary to operate in an international and multilingual environment.

This degree can be studied entirely in Spanish or English. Students must choose between two languages: English, French or German. They must also complete an international study period of one semester at a foreign university.

It is also possible to study this degree in conjunction with the Bachelor’s Degree in Law in 5 years. Students on the Double Degree in International Relations and the European Union and a Degree in Law can also access the program with Fordham University, New York. This requires taking a module in Madrid taught by professors from Fordham University in each of the three years in the Double Degree, and a six-month study period during the fourth year at Fordham Law School in New York.

Universidad CEU San Pablo - Multidisciplinary Higher Education

For more than 90 years: Universidad CEU San Pablo University has been dedicated to helping students on their way to successful future professions. The school offers an extensive range of bachelor's degrees, double bachelor's degrees and postgraduate study programs in Spanish and English, in many subject areas such as Economics and Business, Communication and Humanities, Architecture, Engineering and Health Science.

The university has a strong international environment, populated by students from more than 70 different countries. The open, cosmopolitan and cultural vibe of Madrid, make the capital of Spain a popular study abroad choice for students from all over the world.

International Collaboration

With a strong emphasis on employability, the university offers competitive internship programs, having agreements in place with more than 9,000 companies and institutions, both nationally and internationally.

A multitude of international mobility programs are also available for students, professors and researchers. The university has collaborations with the most prestigious universities in the United States of America, including Columbia University, Boston University, The University of Chicago and Fordham University.

CEU San Pablo University is committed to the power of learning and improvement, and offers a number of scholarship opportunities.