Intercultural Leadership

Lead the Future with CLIDE International Master’s Programme

Lead Across Cultures. Shape the Digital Future.

CLIDE (Intercultural Leadership) is an international master's programme designed for future leaders who want to drive change in culturally diverse and digitally connected environments.

Delivered by a consortium of five universities from Europe and beyond, CLIDE combines intercultural leadership, digital transformation, international mobility, and hands-on learning to prepare graduates for global careers.

Join a new generation of leaders capable of connecting people, cultures, and technology.

 

Admission for the 2027/2028 academic year will be open from 22 February 2027 to 7 March 2027. The recruitment process covers 30 study places in total, including 12 scholarship places and 18 fee-waiver places (without a scholarship, but with full exemption from tuition fees). Please note that the admission rules differ from those applied in the 2026/2027 recruitment cycle and are available at the link below. Applicants who require a NAWA Diploma Recognition certificate should begin this procedure as early as possible to ensure timely completion before the admission deadline.

University admission rules 2027/2028

Explore the Programme

 
Link to Admission for full-time studies - Intercultural Leadership (close)
how to apply - step-by-step instructions 2026/2027 

 

CLIDE AT A GLANCE

  • 5 Universities
  • Study at leading partner institutions across Europe and beyond.
  • 120 ECTS. Two-year international master's programme.
  • 2 Learning Tracks
  • International Mobility. Study in multiple countries and gain global experience.
  • Quality Assured Programme. Accredited according to European quality standards.

 

WHY CHOOSE CLIDE?
The world needs leaders who can manage diversity, inspire collaboration, and navigate the challenges of digital transformation.
CLIDE offers a unique combination of:

  • Intercultural Leadership Develop the skills needed to lead international and multicultural teams effectively.
  • Digital Transformation. Understand how emerging technologies are reshaping organisations, societies, and leadership practices.
  • International Learning Experience. Study alongside students from different cultural backgrounds and build a truly global network.
  • Practice-Oriented Education. Work on real-world challenges through projects, internships, and collaborative learning.
  • Global Career Opportunities. Prepare for leadership positions in international organisations, business, higher education, public administration, and non-governmental sectors.

 

Choose Your International Learning Path


When applying for CLIDE, you select one of two professional pathways that will shape your mobility experience, academic focus, and professional development throughout the programme.

Path A: Leading Intercultural Teams
Designed for future leaders who want to manage multicultural teams, foster collaboration across cultures, and support organisational development in international environments.

Study Path
September. Orientation and Integration Week
Semester 1. University of Granada, Spain
Semester 2. University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Austria

Semester 3. Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics* (delivered at Nicolaus Copernicus University, Poland)
Semester 4. Internship and Master's Thesis
Nicolaus Copernicus University, Poland.

Path B: Leadership in the Digital Era
Designed for future professionals interested in digital transformation, innovation management, organisational change, and leadership in technology-driven environments.
Study Path
September. Orientation and Integration Week
Semester 1. University of Granada, Spain
Semester 2. Nicolaus Copernicus University, Poland
Semester 3. Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco
Semester 4. Internship and Master's Thesis. Nicolaus Copernicus University, Poland

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CLIDE graduates will be prepared to pursue careers in:

  • International Project Management
  • Digital Transformation Consulting
  • Human Resource Management
  • Diversity and Inclusion Leadership
  • International Development and NGOs
  • Public Administration
  • Higher Education and Research
  • Innovation and Change Management
  • International Business and Corporate Leadership

 

QUALITY AND ACCREDITATION

CLIDE has undergone international external evaluation and is delivered according to recognised European quality assurance standards.

The programme has successfully completed the accreditation process and meets the requirements of the European Higher Education Area.

 

 

Intercultural Leadership