The number of new students at the University of Basel remains stable in the academic year 2019/2020. As of mid-September, more than 12'000 students are enrolled. According to the University, the MA European Global Studies figures among the most popular Master's programs. Its focus on topics that are both timely and relevant for the society at large make it an attractive choice for students.

The Master’s program in European Global Studies stands out for its comprehensive approach to the study of European societies. It combines methods and theories of law, economics, history and the social sciences to examine Europe in its global context, especially in its relationships to Africa and Asia. Students understand that Europe is more than just a geographical, political or cultural entity with clearly defined boundaries. They learn to study Europe as a space of crossed borders and shared identity, of economic interdependency and political and social (dis-)integration. The program teaches them to think outside the box and to meet high standards of professional excellence on the global job market as well as in academic research.