Master in European Politics András Horváth Visegrád Summer School 2008

Introduction Democratic deficit European demos Political parties at European level Recruitment

Specific goal Creating a master course in the framework of Erasmus Mundus (EM) Cooperation of several universities Creating a genuine European curriculum for the programme (European politics)

The course 1 year master programme with an additional semester for possible internship 3 trimesters in different countries Pursued in several institutions but unified admission (one partner institute as main organizer) and curriculum Practice oriented

Timeframe and plan of activities Demand and Partners (3 months) Curriculum, institutes (6 months) Application for funds (2 months) First admission (6 months) First year (1 year + 1 semester possible internship) Promotion: EM and partner universities

Beneficiaries and team General  European democracy Specific  European students Team Partner universities Political parties European institutions (EM and European parliament)

Budget Costs: Approximately € 350,000 (European Commission) Mainly human costs Sources: EM funds 75 % Alternative sources (partner universities, tuition fee, political parties foundations)

Results and follow up Results: Number of certificates (admitted and qualified students) Number of partner universities Active in European level politics Follow up: Reports of students Usual alumni activities Observing careers

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