Program Overview
The International Relations at University of Bologna is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Relations programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Italy and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bologna, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Relations programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Europe In World Politics
- Europe In The Global Economy
- History And International Relations Of The Middle East
- Europe And Africa: Cooperation And Security
- Politics Of Contemporary Asia
- History And International Relations Of The Middle East
- International Politics And The Use Of Force
- Law And Politics Of European Integration
- Europeanization
- Internal Market
- Principles Of European Legal Orders
- Big Data And Cybersecurity
- Comparative Judicial Systems
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
1. A first cycle degree or at least 160 ECTs-acquired within the enrollment closing deadline in a first cycle degree belonging to a degree class in one of the following disc i plinary areas: anthropology, communication studies, cultural studies, demography,economics, philosophy, geo-politics, law, literature, languages, political science, sociology, psychology, history or gender studies.
2. Proficiency in the English language proved through one of the following
- TOEFL paper score of 550, or a TOEFL computer based score of 213
- TOEFL IBT 79, or IELTS 6.0
- Cambridge FCE
- Trinity ISE
- Integrated Skills II, or Trinity GESE 8
- Language certificate (B2 level),awarded by a University Linguistic Centre
- Holding at least 10 ECTs,including laboratory activities, in SSD L-LIN/12 reaching a minimum average score of 24/30, or a B2 language certificate awarded by a University Linguistic Centre
- A period of study abroad (Erasmus, Overseas orequivalent) in an English-speaking University
- An internship (minimum three months) in an English speaking country
- Possessa degree awarded by an English speaking University
- Hold a degree taught entirely in English
- Having English as a mother-tongue
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Bologna directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Bologna
University of Bologna
Bologna, Italy
University of Bologna (Università di Bologna) is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world, founded in 1088 in Bologna, Italy, and widely regarded as the birthplace of the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months