The Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies (MEDAC) at the University of Malta was established in 1990 based on an agreement between the Governments of Malta and Switzerland. The main mission of the Academy since its inception has been to provide advanced (post-graduate) instruction to junior diplomats as well as students seeking an international career in diplomacy, international and non-government organisations, or the private sector.
MEDAC offers Master degrees in Diplomatic Studies. The academic programme in Diplomatic Studies comprises International Law, International Relations, International History, International Economics and Diplomacy. Language instruction is in English, French or German is another element of the Masters programme. The programme provides students with an opportunity to study and interact in an international setting with students coming from North Africa, Middle East, Africa, Europe and beyond. The relationships developed in the classroom flourish into life-long friendships and professional networks.
The Masters programme is ideal for those active or aspiring to pursue careers in international organisations, diplomatic missions, public administration, non-governmental organisations or in the private sector.
In addition to its affiliation with the University of Malta, MEDAC was supported for over thirty years by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and continues to be supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malta. In more recent years, the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established the German Chair in Peace and Conflict Prevention at MEDAC, and the Academy has concluded a partnership agreement with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (Regional Programme Political Dialogue and Regional Integration Southern Mediterranean). The Anna Lindh Foundation with its Young Mediterranean (YMV) programme is another recent partner of MEDAC.