The OSCE Academy in Bishkek invites applications for the Master of Arts in Politics and Security Programme 2012-2013. The Programme offers advanced courses in political science, international relations and a range of applied disciplines in comprehensive security and conflict prevention and resolution with a focus on Central Asia.

The MA program is supported by the OSCE and a number of OSCE participating states and partner institutions. The coursework starts on 3 September 2012 and finishes on 30 September 2013.

Deadline Extended: 23 APRIL, 2012

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the following admission criteria:

Successful completion of an academic degree of higher education (BA, MA, MSc, Diploma) in Political Science and other related fields, or enrollment in the final year of an undergraduate degree

Excellent knowledge of English

Applicants should not be older than 32 years on 3 September 2012

Citizenship preferably of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Afghanistan

Applicants from other OSCE participating states can be accepted for the program, but on a limited basis only.

Financing:
The OSCE Academy in Bishkek covers:

Round trip travel expenses within Central Asia
Monthly stipend of EUR 180 per month
Housing allowance of EUR 95 for non-residents of Bishkek
Health insurance (Citizens of Kyrgyzstan are not eligible)
Child allowance of EUR 15 per child and single parent support (Medical insurance, transportation and visa costs are NOT provided for spouses and children)

Interested candidates should submit completed application form (available online: http://www.osce-academy.net/en/admission/), copies of diplomas and transcripts and two letters of recommendation to master@osce-academy.net or the OSCE Academy in Bishkek, 1 A Botanicheskiy per., Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan until 23 APRIL, 2012

Best qualified candidates only will be contacted for written tests and interviews.

For further information, please also contact the “OSCE Academy in Bishkek”

by phone: +996 (312) 54-12-00

or email: master@osce-academy.net

or visit: http://www.osce-academy.net/en/adm

http://www.osce-academy.net/en/adm