OSCE Academy
A tuition-free master’s in English in Bishkek: a EUR 450 monthly stipend, travel and insurance.
- Institution
- OSCE Academy in Bishkek
- Country
- Kyrgyzstan · Bishkek
- Level
- Master’s
- Admission cycle
- 2027–2029 master’s intake
- Opens
- 1 October 2026
- Deadline
- 31 January 2027
Applications are accepted until 31 January 2027. Studies begin on 1 September 2027.
OSCE Academy
The OSCE Academy is an education and research centre in Bishkek supported by the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. Its master’s programmes are taught entirely in English.
The programme is full-time and runs for 18 months. A preparatory Summer School takes place on 2–27 August 2027, before studies begin.
What the scholarship provides
Tuition-free study
GuaranteedNo tuition fee is charged.
Monthly stipend
GuaranteedEUR 450 every month.
Travel
GuaranteedAn economy round-trip ticket to Bishkek.
Medical insurance
GuaranteedBasic medical insurance (not for citizens of Kyrgyzstan).
Internship in Europe
CompetitiveFunded internship places are awarded competitively. They are not guaranteed to every student.
Programmes
MA in Politics and Security
Central Asian politics, security and international relations.
MA in Economic Governance and Development
Economic governance, development and public policy.
MA in Human Rights and Sustainability
Human rights and sustainable development.
Who can apply
- Priority goes to citizens of the Central Asian states, Afghanistan and Mongolia. A limited number of students from other OSCE states are accepted.
- A bachelor’s degree of at least 240 ECTS credits, or a Specialist Diploma. Final-year bachelor’s students may also apply.
- A related field: international relations, political science, economics, social sciences or humanities.
- English good enough for academic study and writing.
Required documents
- Online application form
- Degree certificate and transcript
- Motivation letter or essay
- CV
- Recommendation letters
- Copy of passport
How to apply
- Choose one of the three master’s programmes.
- Complete the online application on the official website and upload the documents.
- Shortlisted applicants are invited to a written test and an interview.
- Admitted students start with the Summer School in August.
Checked against the official source: 10 November 2026. Official website
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