The Real Madrid Graduate School - Universidad Europea and Henan University partner to launch a master's program in sports training and nutrition

The Real Madrid Graduate School - Universidad Europea and Henan University have received official approval from China's Ministry of Education to launch a joint master's program in sports training and nutrition. This agreement strengthens the shared commitment of both institutions to excellence, innovation, and international education in the sports industry.

According to the agreement, students enrolled at Henan University will complete their first year at their home institution, the second year at the Real Madrid Graduate School - Universidad Europea, and the final year at Henan University. The curriculum combines academic rigor with real-world practical experience, developed within one of the most globally influential sports organizations. Enrollment is expected to begin before the end of 2026.

Direct contact with elite professional sports environments
The practical component is one of the program’s defining features. Students will have direct contact with elite professional sports environments, working alongside industry leaders to develop the international vision, technical knowledge, and professional network required to excel in the global sports industry.

To strengthen this collaboration, the Real Madrid Graduate School - Universidad Europea will also send members of its faculty to teach at Henan University, fostering a continuous exchange of knowledge between both institutions.

Butragueño: “Our mission is to train the next generation of leaders in the global sports industry”
Emilio Butragueño, general director of the school and director of Institutional Relations at Real Madrid, stated: “Our mission is to train the next generation of leaders in the global sports industry, combining academic excellence with practical experience in the field. This agreement with Henan University reflects this mission and marks a historic step toward scaling it internationally.”

This collaboration offers students a unique dual academic perspective that merges Chinese and European approaches to sports training and management, supported by the prestige, expertise, and global reach of both institutions.

Bai Ying: “This joint program is a milestone in international postgraduate education for China”
Bai Ying, vice president of Henan University, stated: “The approval of this joint program is a milestone in international postgraduate education for China. Through the ‘2+1’ training model and specialized modules in elite sports, students will develop the professional competencies, innovative thinking, and leadership skills required in the global sports industry. We see this as a new starting point to deepen the strategic alliance between our two universities, collaborating in the development of international talent to advance the sports industries of both nations.”

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