The M.A. in International Studies, major in European Studies at De La Salle University is the first full program of its kind in the Philippines, combining a broad background in International Relations with a more specific focus on the process of European integration. The graduate program takes into consideration that the Philippines and the member states of the European Union share common ideals: a belief that economic development can best be attained through a market economy; respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms; an adherence to democratic ideals and institutions; and an external policy based on regionalism as a means of fostering peace and cooperation in world affairs. 

The objective of the program is to train graduates who can respond to the needs of specialists of Europe in different fields of endeavor, a need that will grow as the dialogue between Europe and Asia, symbolized by ASEM (Asia Europe Meeting), expands and deepens. The program is designed not only to enable you to acquire in-depth knowledge of the historical, political, economic, and legal dimensions of European integration but also to develop the analytical skills that will equip you to respond to the new challenges, both intellectual and professional, that the evolution of the European Union poses for its partners. 

The M.A. program builds on the strength in European Studies of La Salle, whose undergraduate major is the first of its kind in the Philippines.
 
The M.A. program is distinguished by its multidisciplinary character, with courses offered in economics, history, law, and political science. In addition, it gives you the possibility of designing a program that corresponds to your personal interests and career goals. In order to ensure that you become true specialists, the program requires that you demonstrate proficiency in a European language. ​​​​​​​