Welcome to the School of International Relations at Modul University Vienna
The School of International Relations at Modul University Vienna examines the forces shaping global politics, from great-power competition to pressing challenges such as conflict, security, terrorism, and migration. With a commitment to both academic excellence and real-world impact, the School equips students with the knowledge and analytical tools to understand and influence international affairs.
About
Welcome to the School of International Relations at Modul University Vienna
In an era marked by geopolitical rivalry, global insecurity, and pressing international challenges, the School of International Relations equips students and researchers with the critical skills to analyze, interpret, and respond to world politics.
Our programs combine rigorous theoretical foundations with applied insights, ensuring graduates are prepared for careers in diplomacy, policy, security analysis, NGOs, international organizations, media, and business. Located in Vienna —a historic hub of diplomacy and international cooperation — we bring together scholars and practitioners to study and shape the world of tomorrow.
Research Focus
Faculty at the School of International Relations conduct research across the full spectrum of global politics, from the dynamics of great-power rivalry to the governance of pressing international challenges. Their work combines historical depth with contemporary relevance, emphasizing the intersection of theory, policy, and practice.
Prominent areas of investigation include:
Geopolitics and World Order: Examining the rise of multipolarity, sovereignty debates, and the challenges to the post-Cold War liberal order.
Conflict, Security, and Terrorism: Investigating war, peace, strategy, terrorism, and the future of global security.
Global Governance and International Institutions: Assessing the role of the UN, NATO, EU, and other organizations in shaping cooperation and order.
Migration and Social Change: Exploring how cross-border movements and demographic pressures reshape world politics.
Foreign Policy Analysis: Understanding how states formulate and pursue strategies in a competitive international environment.
Our researchers work at the intersection of academia and policy, contributing to debates on the future of Europe, transatlantic relations, the Indo-Pacific, and other global issues.
Projects
The School is engaged in projects that link cutting-edge research with pressing global issues. Examples include:
Security Futures
- An interdisciplinary initiative exploring the future of war, strategy, terrorism, and emerging technologies in world politics.
Europe in a Multipolar World
- A research cluster examining how shifting power dynamics affect Europe’s role in global governance and security.
International Order and Sovereignty Dialogues
- A series of workshops and events bringing together scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to debate democracy, sovereignty, and the challenges of global order.
