Moldova State University · Chisinau, Moldova
The Stat și societate din perspectivă istorică: forme de guvernare, securitate națională și relații internaționale — State and Society from a Historical Perspective: Forms of Governance, National Security and International Relations programme at Moldova State University (Facultatea de Istorie și Filosofie (Faculty of History and Philosophy)) is a Master's Degree (Ciclul II, studii superioare de master; title awarded: magistru) program delivered in Not Officially Published (USM organizes instruction in Romanian, Russian and English per Regulament; no language of instruction published per programme) over a duration of 2 years (120 ECTS). This Master programme in International Relations covers global governance, international political economy, diplomacy, European integration, and conflict resolution. Students analyze foreign policies, multilateral treaties, and international organizations. Graduates pursue careers in diplomatic services, international NGOs, government ministries, and policy think tanks.
Key facts
Minimum B2 CEFR in the language of instruction for programmes organized in languages of international circulation (Regulament privind studiile cetățenilor străini la USM 2026 §2.2.4, §3.3): recognized certificates (TOEFL, Cambridge, IELTS etc.), prior study documents, or a USM-organized test/interview. Enrollment in Romanian-taught programmes additionally requires Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) permission (§3.2). Language of instruction for this programme: Not Officially Published.
Bachelor's (Cycle I/licență) diploma or equivalent, recognized/equivalated by the competent Moldovan authorities (apostilled/superlegalized + legalized translation); foreign diplomas require MEC acceptance; complete candidature dossier in two stages (online dossier + originals at enrollment); applicant must meet the academic and linguistic conditions of the programme (Regulament STI 2026 §2.3.1). Minimum 10 enrolled students per language group required to open a track (§10.1). No minimum GPA and no entrance exam officially published.
study.usm.md/admission checklist (online dossier): enrollment form; passport copy valid for the whole study period; birth certificate copy; bachelor diploma + diploma supplement/academic record (legalized/apostilled, with legalized translation into Romanian/Russian/English); language competence certificate (B2); CV (where applicable); declaration on veracity of documents; valid criminal record; proof of dossier-processing fee payment (130 EUR/2,500 MDL MPay); proof of financial means min EUR 6,000; marriage certificate (if applicable); color photos 3×4 cm and 4×5 cm — 4 each; foreign-student survey. After acceptance: tuition for first AND last year + 12 months hostel. At enrollment (1 Sep–1 Oct 2026): originals, D/AS visa, medical certificate (where applicable).
2026-06-30
2026-06-30
| EU & Non-EU | Tuition | Living | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU & Non-EU | €3,000 | — | needs the fee |