The mission of the International Academy of Sport Science and Technology (AISTS) is to bring a positive contribution to the management of sport through post-graduate and executive education, as well as applied research, consulting and services by developing, integrating and delivering multidisciplinary knowledge from human sciences, life sciences and engineering sciences.
The AISTS is located on the campus of the University of Lausanne and EPFL in the new Synathlon building, a unique venue for sport, training and research opened in 2018.
The AISTS focuses its activities on three key pillars:
Education
Developing higher education in sports through adapted programs for both individuals and organisations.
Consulting Services
Applied research, studies, expertise and consulting; providing knowledge and expertise to sport stakeholders by applying a multi-disciplinary approach.
Rich Network
Acting as a connector inside the world of sport as well as an interface connecting actors outside the sports domain with sport stakeholders.
What are the objectives of the AISTS
- To design, develop, administer, and run educational sports programs, in particular for sport leaders and sport managers
- To conduct studies and mandates
- To provide consulting services at regional, national and international levels
- To interface between sport federations and research institutions
- To facilitate sport innovation and technology transfer
- To promote Lausanne, the Olympic Capital and its areas as an international hub for sports institutions
Why is the AISTS so unique?
- The International Olympic Committee is a founding member of AISTS foundation
- Strong links to the Olympic Movement through many projects and partnerships
- Main headquarters in Lausanne, the Olympic Capital
- Connections in the sports world
- Swiss universities with top World rankings are founding members: IMD Business School, EPFL, EHL (Lausanne Hotel School), UNIL (University of Lausanne), University of Geneva
- Multidisciplinary expertise with over 100 lectures
- Scientific knowledge and real-world expertise
- Swiss quality of excellence
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Am I too young to apply AISTS?
The average age of our AISTS Master in Sport Management participants is between 27–30 years old, but that does not mean that most participants are of that age. We have no strict age limits for candidates, and each application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The primary concern with being on the younger side (20–22 years old) is typically associated with limited professional experience. However, the AISTS programme has made exceptions in the past and accepted younger candidates, provided they demonstrate strong potential in other areas. Ultimately, it’s about balancing all the admission requirements. If your application shows strengths in areas such as academics, motivation, or sports involvement, your age may not be seen as a disadvantage. The AISTS Master in Sport Management Scientific Committee, responsible for the selection process, evaluates multiple factors equally: professional experience, academic background, motivation, involvement in sport, age (e.g., not too young), nationality (to ensure diversity in the cohort), and fluency in English.
Are the requirements the same for international applicants?
The AISTS MAS in Sport Management & Technology is truly an international programme. The class counts each year over 20 different nationalities from all 5 continents for approximately 35 participants. The requirements are the same for all participants, regardless of the nationality or country of origin.