Why choose this program?

• Two degrees, two perspectives – upon graduation, you will receive both an M.A. in History from West Virginia University and a Magister degree (master’s) in International Relations from Collegium Civitas, gaining a competitive advantage in international career pathways.
• A transatlantic learning experience – study your first year in Warsaw, focusing on the international relations and security landscape of Central and Eastern Europe, the EU’s external relations, terrorism, energy security, and sustainable development. In your second year, deepen your knowledge at WVU with courses in international history, intelligence studies, human rights, foreign policy, and global ethics.
• Strong foundation in theory and practice – explore critical issues such as political integration, contemporary threats, democratization, and environmental challenges, while developing a nuanced understanding of how history shapes today’s global order.
• Skills for leadership and diplomacy – gain advanced competencies in negotiation, public speaking, cross-cultural communication, critical analysis, and project management—essential tools for careers in diplomacy, public service, NGOs, and international organizations.
• Engagement with global experts – learn from an international faculty and benefit from exposure to leading academics, diplomats, and practitioners in both Europe and the United States.