Welcome to the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies

The Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies (MEDAC) is an institution of higher learning offering advanced degrees in diplomacy with a focus on Mediterranean issues. The programme consists of courses in International Law, International Economics, International Relations, Diplomatic History and the practice of diplomacy.

MEDAC was established in 1990 pursuant to an agreement between the governments of Malta and Switzerland. The Geneva Graduate Institute of International Studies (HEI) was among its first foreign partners.

With Malta’s membership in the European Union and with the financial support of the Arab League MEDAC, more than ever, is emphasizing the Euro-Mediterranean dimension by building bridges between Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

MEDAC is a member of the European Diplomatic Training Initiative (EDTI), a group of EU diplomatic academies training EU personnel. The Academy is also part of the MAEM/MEMA Network which organises a programme of studies leading to a Master degree in Euro-Mediterranean Affairs.

Our institution is also part of the Advisory Board of the journal Europe’s World. E-Learning is handled by the DiploFoundation. MEDAC is also a member of the Euro-Mediterranean Study Commission (EuroMeSCo) and the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Network (EMHRN).

MEDAC has established close strategic relationships with a large number of prestigious international diplomatic institutions including the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, the Institute for Diplomatic Studies in Cairo and Green Book Centre in Tripoli.