International Master in Security, Intelligence & Strategic Studies

01/10/2026

📣 We’re pleased to announce that applications for entry in September 2027, including Erasmus Mundus Scholarship applications, are now open!
 
3️⃣ Choose from three great pathways across four great universities:

Pathway A - University of Glasgow, Dublin City University (DCU), Univerzita Karlova 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🇨🇿

Pathway B - University of Glasgow, Università di Trento, Univerzita Karlova 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇹🇨🇿

Pathway C - University of Glasgow, Dublin City University (DCU), Univerzitet u Beogradu 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🇷🇸
 
5️⃣ Our pathways are structured around five major security themes, and students can co-create their own flexible learning journey. The five themes are:

🔵 Emerging Technology & Digital Resilience
🔵 War, Conflict & Peace Studies
🔵 Radicalisation, Terrorism & Organised Crime
🔵 Intelligence, Strategic Planning & Public Diplomacy
🔵 Human & Environmental Security
 
Could we be welcoming you to Glasgow at University of Glasgow this time next year?
 
💻 We hope to hear from you soon! If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
 

12/02/2026

👋 Meet our alumni!

Hear from Tabiwa Herera who graduated in December 2025 about his time on the programme, including his thoughts on the cities where he studied, writing his dissertation, and even getting engaged!

Click through the slides to hear about his time on the programme, and why IMSISS is important in the world of 2026. Self-funded applications to join us in September 2026 remain open through our website.

19/12/2025

Please note that the University of Glasgow will be closed from today until Monday 5th January.

Applications remain open to join our 2026 cohort until the 8th January.

We’d like to wish you all a restful end of year and happy new year in 2026

02/12/2025

🎓 Congratulations to our newest graduates from our 2023-2025 cohort who have graduated today at !
 
It’s been great working with and getting to know each and every one of you over the last two years and you should all be so proud of your achievements. We can’t wait to see what you will go on to do next!
 
We’d love to share your photos and memories so please tag us in any photos from this special day!

01/12/2025

📣 Calling all students interested in studying for an International Master’s in Security, Intelligence & Strategic Studies!

ℹ Join our information session on Tuesday December 9th at 10:30 AM to find out more about the programme, receive guidance on the application process and how to apply, learn about scholarships and ask any questions during our live Q&A.

🔗 Find out more and register through the link in our bio.

Please note that this is for applicants only, not offer holders

20/05/2022

The IMSISS team has a new deadline for September 2022 entry:
We will no longer accept applications for Track A after Friday 27th May.

Applications for Track B will continue to be accepted.

If you have already submitted an application for either track option and are awaiting an outcome, you will hear the application result shortly.

We look forward to receiving your applications and welcoming new IMSISS students in September.

31/12/2021

Just like that 2021 has drawn to a close, were looking forward to seeing all our students next semester in 2022. Happy Hogmanay and New Year from the team. #2022

25/12/2021

Happy Holidays from all the team at IMSISS, hoping you are enjoying some well deserved time off, and a mince pie or two! 🎄

23/12/2021

Ahead of the release of our newsletter, here at IMSISS we are reflecting on sustainability and the cop-26 conference. Here’s a look at what we did to get involved

30/07/2021

Some exiciting news from our partner! UniTrento - School of International Studies is now a member of the APSIA - Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs. This recognises their excellent academic offer and opportunnities for students ⤵️

The School of International Studies is proud to announce that it is now an Affiliated Member of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA). The Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) is dedicated to the improvement of graduate education on....