Moldova State University · Chisinau, Moldova
The Studii de Securitate Națională — National Security Studies programme at Moldova State University (Facultatea de Relaţii Internaţionale, Ştiinţe Politice şi Administrative (Faculty of International Relations, Political and Administrative Sciences)) is a Master's Degree (Ciclul II, studii superioare de master) program delivered in Not Officially Published (per-programme language of instruction not stated on the official faculty programme page or study.usm.md; foreign students are enrolled in programmes taught in languages of international circulation per Regulament STI 2026 §3.1) over a duration of 2 years (120 ECTS). This Master programme in Security Studies provides comprehensive training in national and international security, covering security policy analysis, intelligence studies, counter-terrorism, and conflict prevention. Students examine contemporary security challenges including cyber threats, hybrid warfare, and transnational organised crime. Graduates are prepared for careers in government security agencies, international organisations, think tanks, and the private security sector.
Key facts
Minimum B2 CEFR in the language of instruction for programmes organized in languages of international circulation (Regulament STI 2026 §2.2.4, §3.3): recognized international certificates (TOEFL, Cambridge, IELTS etc.), prior study documents, or USM test/interview. Enrollment in Romanian-taught programmes additionally requires Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) permission (§3.2).
Bachelor's diploma (Cycle I) or equivalent recognized/equivalated by the competent Moldovan authorities (apostilled/superlegalized + legalized translation); complete candidature dossier in two stages (online dossier + originals/enrollment); applicant must meet academic and linguistic conditions of the programme (Regulament STI 2026 §2.3.1). Minimum 10 enrolled students per language group required to open the track (§10.1). No minimum GPA and no entrance exam officially published.
Online stage (§2.3.5): enrollment form; passport copy valid for the whole study period; birth certificate copy; bachelor diploma + supplement/academic record; language competence certificate; CV (where applicable); declaration on veracity of documents; valid criminal record; proof of dossier processing fee payment; proof of financial means min EUR 6,000. Study.usm.md checklist adds: marriage certificate copy (if applicable), color photos 3×4 and 4×5 cm (4 each), foreign-student survey, MPay admission-fee receipt; translations into Romanian, Russian or English. After acceptance (§2.3.8): first-and-last-year tuition + 12 months hostel proof. At enrollment (§2.3.9): originals, apostille/superlegalization, legalized translations, 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 |