field of study
Law and International Security
- full-time studies
Programme description and objectives
Our International Law and Security program equips students to understand and navigate global challenges such as hybrid conflicts, disinformation, migration, economic sanctions, terrorism, and great power rivalry. This degree is perfect for those who want to act, not just observe.
Graduates are ready to work in international organizations, public administration, NGOs, global businesses, and security institutions. You’ll gain the skills to analyze data, assess risk, and apply legal and security knowledge in practice.
This program uniquely blends law and security studies, so you learn not only the rules but how they operate in real crises, geopolitical tensions, and rapidly evolving technological landscapes. From day one, you work hands-on: analyzing information, verifying sources, assessing risks, and creating actionable scenarios. You’ll use tools like OSINT, forecasting, and data analysis—the same tools professionals in government, think tanks, and private sector security rely on.
This program is designed for those who don’t just want to observe the world but want to understand it and make a real impact.
Are these studies for you?
The International Law and Security program is ideal for students who:
- Are passionate about international politics, global security, law, or technology
- Want to understand how law works in crisis situations
- Have analytical thinking skills and enjoy working with information
- Want career-ready skills that stand out in public, corporate, or international sectors
If you want to understand the world and make an impact, this program is for you.
Study programme
International Law and Security is a 3-year bachelor’s program combining law (55%) and security studies (45%). It’s an interdisciplinary program taught by experts from our Faculty of Law and Administration and Faculty of Economics and Management.
Courses cover i.e.:
- Public international law and European Union law
- International human rights law and law of armed conflict
- Sanctions, financial security, and global markets
- Disinformation, cyber threats, and contemporary conflicts
Students gain practical experience by:
- Working in the OSINT Lab to verify information and analyze data
- Developing forecasting and scenario-building skills in the Forecasting Lab
- Learning risk mapping and early warning systems
- Participating in negotiation simulations and “crisis room” decision-making games
- Strengthening communication skills—preparing analyses, presenting conclusions, and translating complex issues into clear language
Students choose between 2 specialization paths:
- Global Law – for those who want to apply law in international contexts, from public administration and global organizations to business, media, and NGOs. Covers EU and international law, human rights, law of armed conflict, international courts, market regulations, and sanctions. Includes a focus on law in geopolitical and geo-economic contexts (resources, currencies, trade wars).
- Intelligence and Security Services – for those interested in state security, threat analysis, and how services operate within a rule-of-law framework. Focuses on legal aspects of intelligence, information protection, and contemporary threats such as disinformation, terrorism, and psychological operations. Covers counter-terrorism, international crime, and the role of security services in policy.
Students also explore key regions and emerging technologies that shape global security, including AI, drones, and cyber systems.
Programme benefits
- Law in practice – You don’t just learn theory; you apply law in real situations: conflicts, crises, and international processes. This gives you an edge over programs focused solely on “pure law” or “pure security.”
- Rare, practical skills – Gain expertise in OSINT, forecasting, risk mapping, early warning systems, and analytical presentation (dashboards, maps, storytelling). Skills highly valued in think tanks, risk analysis, media, and compliance.
- Understand today’s world – Study geopolitics and global regions: USA–China–EU–Russia, Indo-Pacific, MENA/Sahel, Arctic. Learn to interpret laws in the context of power, interests, and interdependence.
- Information warfare & influence – Courses include information warfare, psychological operations, propaganda, polarization, and radicalization. Highly relevant for administration, media, and security sectors.
- Operate under pressure – Negotiation simulations and strategic decision-making games teach teamwork, prioritization, rapid decision-making, and argumentation—skills needed in crisis environments.
- Build a professional portfolio – Graduates leave with concrete outputs: OSINT reports, risk maps/dashboards, forecasting scenarios, and policy briefs.
This program is ideal for students who want to act, influence, and succeed in public administration, international organizations, analytics, media, and global business.
Academic staff
Paweł J. Borkowski Ph.D.
DSc, political scientist and Professor at Lazarski University, specializing in European integration and EU foreign policy, previously affiliated with the University of Warsaw and the Polish Academy of Sciences
dr hab. Dominik Smyrgała
Ekspert ds. bezpieczeństwa, były podsekretarz stanu w MON, były profesor w Instytucie Historii Wojskowej, były doradca Ministra Obrony Narodowej.
Mateusz Osiecki PhD
Internationalist lawyer. Assistant Professor at the Lazarski University Department of Aviation Law.
Agnieszka Fortońska PhD
speaker, author of numerous publications, including those on aviation law, scholarship recipient of PEPP – Programme in European Private Law for Postgraduates, employee of Polish Airports
Marcin Zaborowski PhD
political scientist, former vice president of Center for European Policy Analysis
dr Mateusz Piątkowski
Uniwersytet Łódzki, Wydział Prawa i Administracji, Katedra Prawa Międzynarodowego i Stosunków Międzynarodowych
Edyta Jaworska
Specjalista ds. bezpieczeństwa narodowego z 18 letnim doświadczeniem w sektorze administracji rządowej, socjolog, filolog.
Robert Walkowski
Pułkownik rezerwy z 25 letnim doświadczeniem w jednostkach resortu obrony narodowej. Inżynier, programista i projektant systemów kryptograficznych.
Job prospects
Graduates of the International Law and Security program can pursue careers in areas such as:
- Public and local administration
- European Union institutions and international organizations
- Security services and agencies (within legal frameworks and competencies)
- Compliance, sanctions, and risk analysis
- Global companies, media, and information analysis organizations
- Think tanks and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Crisis management and national resilience
Tuition fees
for the academic year 2026-2027
(2 semesters)
2 x 3060 EUR
(2 semesters)
2 x 3180 EUR
(2 semesters)
2 x 3300 EUR
Application process
Register online
You can enrol for our University in a few simple steps:- check qualification criteria,
- verify language requirements,
- complete required documents,
- fill out the application form and proceed with the further application steps!
- Pay admission fee and submit your documents
Admission fee is EUR 18* (bank account details will be available in the Candidate’s Account after online registration)
*Lazarski University graduates are exempt from the admission fee. Please, note that admission fee is non-refundable.
- Deliver documents to the Admissions Office.
Wait for the enrolment decision
You will receive your acceptance letter by email or in the Admissions Office.Congratulations - you are a student!
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See also
International Business and Global Determinants
Faculty: Faculty of Economics and Management
Type of studies: Bachelor’s degree
Language of instruction: Polish
Duration: 3 years
Studies mode:
- full-time studies
- part-time studies
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