Program Overview

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master of Arts in Sports Ethics and Integrity

The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in Sports Ethics and Integrity is a world leading multidisciplinary programme delivered by a faculty of high-level scholars from five universities. It equips students from around the globe for careers in sports administration. Students acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills in sports ethics, law and governance to preserve and promote sport integrity in national and international contexts.

About the Programme

Students are trained to identify ethical issues, engage in ethical thinking, and translate decisions into ethical actions – the three core skills required to develop the sports integrity indispensable for addressing the ethical and integrity issues facing national and international sporting federations. The programme focuses on topics such as anti-doping, anti-discrimination, fair play, global sports governance, gambling, match-fixing and sport manipulation, safeguarding, Youth Olympics, Olympism and Paralympism.

Programme Structure

During the first semester of the first year, students will be based at KU Leuven. The second semester will be completed at Charles University (Prague). In the second year, students complete the first semester at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität (Mainz) or Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona). The last semester is completed at one of the Consortium University partners, depending on the students' thesis specialism. At the end of the first and second year, students will attend the summer school run by the University of Peloponnese, focusing on Research Methods and Olympic Studies.

Study Programme

• The programme is fully taught in English.
• It is a Master's programme with 120 ECTS.
• The programme is offered by the Faculty of Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences.

Admission and Application

• All students who did not obtain their previous degree at an institution of the Flemish Community, must submit an application via the Admissions office.
• Be sure to check out the specific admission requirements (diploma requirements, language requirements and possible additional requirements).
• The only way to know whether you can be admitted to any of our programmes is by applying and completing the application process.

Admission Requirements

• Official and current admission requirements can be found through the Admissions office.

Tuition Fees

• It is worth noting that our tuition fees are more affordable than many other leading universities thanks to generous government financing of higher education in Belgium.
• The fees for any individual student are contingent upon their academic programme and the nationality of the student.
• For the most recent – and only official information – on the tuition fees, check the tuition fee calculator.

Scholarships

• KU Leuven offers a variety of scholarships for qualifying students.
• Just as with our tuition fees, these scholarships may be contingent on a student’s academic programme or nationality, so be sure to thoroughly check eligibility requirements before applying.

After Graduation

Career Perspectives

The Master of Arts in Sports Ethics and Integrity (MAiSI) will equip students for high-level careers in sports administration and governance, concentrating on the development of stronger ethical sports cultures, and developing tools for sports integrity and compliance. Students will receive training that enables them to identify ethical issues, engage in ethical thinking, and translate decisions into ethical actions – the three core skills required to develop sports integrity.

Career Support

• Our Student Career Center is happy to put you on the right track towards your first work experience, but also coaches you in the search for an interesting job and helps you with job interviews.

Entrepreneurship

• For students wanting to start their own business KU Leuven also has KICK, the KU Leuven community that encourages students with innovative and entrepreneurial ideas.

Our Alumni Network

• MAiSI constantly aims at strengthening the contacts between alumni as well as between alumni and current students.