European and Global Studies Program By Università di Padova |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

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Main Subject Area

International Relations/Studies/AffairsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master’s degree provides a global, original and critical perspective on political and institutional settings, by virtue of the acquisition of specific knowledge, solid competences, methods and conceptual tools useful for the analysis of political, historical, social and economic phenomena. This background allows the understanding, development and management of political strategies, social intervention and projects both at European and at international level, within multi-actor and multi-level settings.
Programme structure Common track: History of ideas; Political Philosophy; Political Science; Public Management and Policy Analysis; History of International Relations; Law; Economics; Sociology and Applied Linguistics
  • Curriculum European Policies: multidisciplinary analysis of the main policy and governance challenges that the European Union is facing
  • Curriculum Global Communication Policies: focuses on how governance, communication and digital transformations intersect emerging policy and societal challenges
  • Curriculum Global social policies and security issues: focuses on the main current global social challenges, especially on the consequences of inequality and limited social justice on the emergence of security issues

Program overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master’s degree provides a global, original and critical perspective on political and institutional settings, by virtue of the acquisition of specific knowledge, solid competences, methods and conceptual tools useful for the analysis of political, historical, social and economic phenomena. This background allows the understanding, development and management of political strategies, social intervention and projects both at European and at international level, within multi-actor and multi-level settings.
Programme structure Common track: History of ideas; Political Philosophy; Political Science; Public Management and Policy Analysis; History of International Relations; Law; Economics; Sociology and Applied Linguistics
  • Curriculum European Policies: multidisciplinary analysis of the main policy and governance challenges that the European Union is facing
  • Curriculum Global Communication Policies: focuses on how governance, communication and digital transformations intersect emerging policy and societal challenges
  • Curriculum Global social policies and security issues: focuses on the main current global social challenges, especially on the consequences of inequality and limited social justice on the emergence of security issues

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

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Bachelor diploma (or equivalent)

  • A  minimum three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent)  is required, with proven skills in Political Science, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Economics, Management, Cooperation and Development, Intercultural Communication, Media and Cultural Studies, International Law, Linguistics, Political Philosophy, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, History
  • Additional entry requirements: entry title and GPA
  • English  C1  level ( CEFR ) or equivalent
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Tuition fee and scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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Over 80 undergraduate degrees (Bachelor's or single-cycle) are available at the University of Padua.

The following are provided completely in English:

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Information Engineering

Italian Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Medicine and Surgery (single-cycle, 6 years)

Psychological Science

Techniques and methods in Psychological Science

Biology of Human and Environmental Health

Earth and Climate Dynamics - new programme 2023/24 

Entry requirements for Italian-taught Bachelor's degrees are usually assessed through a written test. For the English-taught degree programme in Medicine and Surgery, IMAT test is required.

LAUREA - BACHELOR'S DEGREE
Provides a solid background in general methods and content, as well as in specific professional skills.

Admission requirements: at least 12 years of prior education.
Leads to: Master's degree; 1st level lifelong learning course.
Duration: 3 years - 180 ECTS


LAUREA MAGISTRALE A CICLO UNICO
(SINGLE-CYCLE DEGREE)
Ensures advanced training for regulated professions (e.g. medicine and surgery, veterinary medicine, pharmacology) and activities requiring a high level of specialisation.

Programmes in: Medicine and Surgery (available also in English), Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Techniques, Law, Building Engineering and Architecture, and Primary Teacher Education

Admission requirements: at least 12 years of prior education.
Leads to: PhD; specialisation school; postgraduate 2nd level lifelong learning course.
Duration: 5 or 6 years - 300 or 360 ECTS


TUITION FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Annual fees are less than €2700,00 and the payment is made in 3 instalments. Payment of university fees gives students access to all services offered by the University of Padova: www.unipd.it/en/tuition-fees-23-24  

The following page summarizes all the possibilities students have to apply for a reduced fee: unipd.it

The University of Padua and other Institutions also offer a series of scholarships to support students, for example the Padua International Excellence Scholarship.

Awards for specific categories of students, e.g. students with special sport or academic achievements, are also available. For further information, please go to: www.unipd.it/en/awards 

Over 90 postgraduate degrees are available at the University of Padua.

The following are completely held in English:

School of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine

School of Economics and Political Sciences

School of Engineering

School of Human and Social Sciences and Cultural Heritage

School of Medicine

School of Psychology

School of Science


LAUREA MAGISTRALE - MASTER'S DEGREE
Provides advanced training for highly specialised professions in specific fields.
Admission requirements: Bachelor's degree. Special requirements may apply (e.g. a minimum degree outcome)
Leads to: PhD; specialisation school; postgraduate 1st and 2nd level lifelong learning course.
Duration: 2 years - 120 ECTS


TUITION FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Annual fees are less than €2700,00 and the payment is made in 3 instalments.
A number of merit-based scholarships are available to international students: https://www.unipd.it/en/scholarships-international-students

Awards for specific categories of students, e.g. students with special sport or academic achievements, are also available. For further information, please go to: www.unipd.it/en/awards 


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