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Welcome to CGES

At the BMW Center for German and European Studies (CGES), it is our mission to conduct path breaking research on Europe and train the next generation of transatlantic leaders.

Transatlantic Master’s Program

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CGES Event Programming

Check out all of the transatlantic events happening at CGES, from lunch lectures to academic conferences!

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The Europe Desk

Listen to our student-run podcast!

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“It has been my dream to enroll in a political science PhD program to conduct research on EU migration competencies, and the professors and academic supervisors in MAES have been instrumental in these efforts.”

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“I chose MAES because I knew it would give me a deep background in transatlantic relations while also giving me the freedom to pursue specialized interests. Additionally, there is no better place to study international relations than DC.”

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“MAES has allowed me to gain new skills through opportunities such as working on the Center’s podcast, The Europe Desk, as a producer.”

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