1. Master in European Politics
András Horváth
Visegrád Summer School
2008

2. Introduction Democratic deficit European demos
Political parties at European level
Recruitment

3. 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)

4. 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

5. 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

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

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

8. 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

9. No questions, please