Summary
Academic year 2025/2026

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Access to the programme

Unlimited entry subject to assessment of minimum requirements.
Quotas for non-EU students residing abroad: 20 places, among which 1 is reserved for Chinese students residing in China, according to the Marco Polo Programme.

Admission requirements

Admission onto the Master’s Degree programme in Comparative International Relations Relazioni requires:

• specific curricula requirements, matured with the obtainment of a definite number of credits in certain disciplinary fields;
• an adequate personal preparation;
• understanding of English language at level B2.

More information on this programme is available on the webpage dedicated to admission and enrolment.

Admission with international qualification

Applicants with international qualification must have obtained a bachelor’s degree that is the result of at least 3 years of study. The preliminary evaluation of the qualification is mandatory. Procedures and deadlines are available on the online platform Apply.
International qualification will be evaluated by the designated teaching committee after the pre-evaluation procedure carried out on the online platform.
Further details in the webpage dedicated to admission and enrolment with an international qualification.

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Course overview

The program offers students a solid preparation in the fields of international economics, history and politics of international relations, international law and English language, and the possibility to choose among five different curricula to specialize in  either in the study of specific geographical area studies (Americas, Eastern Asia, Eastern Europe, Mediterranean), insitutions (European Union Studies, entirely in English)  or in the themes of globalization and climate change (Global Studies, entirely in English).

Graduates have an advanced knowledge of the international system as a whole from the juridical, economic, historical and political standpoints. They have in-depth knowledge of the characteristics of specific geographic areas or specific global phenomena. They are able to fluently communicate contents related to such topics in English and in a second language. They are able to elaborate coherent strategies aimed at solving problems at the international scale.

Curricula

• Americas
• East Asia
• Eastern Europe
• European Union Studies (fully taught in English)
• Global studies (fully taught in English)

Examination assessment and graduation

Throughout the program, students will take both written and oral examinations.
The final examination consists of a written thesis of approximately 220,000 characters, in English or Italian. It is discussed before a committee in the final degree examination.
The thesis is the result of original research on a topic relevant to international relations agreed with a supervisor. The candidate must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the theoretical framework of reference, competence in retrieval of sources, critical ability and argumentative competence in drafting the text, as well as in its presentation and discussion.
The syllabus and the lecturer of reference are indicated for courses active in the academic year 2025/2026

Access to further studies

Professional Master’s Programmes and PhD programmes.

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Occupational profiles

After completion of the program, students can start careers in international organizations, public administrations, NGOs and private companies, as well as in institutes and think tanks active in research and communication about international issues or in the ideation and monitoring of international cooperation programs. The program prepares students for ministerial competitions for the diplomatic service and for further continuation of their studies in a research doctorate.