Master in International Security Studies - MISS
University of TrentoProgram Overview
The Master in International Security Studies - MISS at University of Trento is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Master in International Security Studies - MISS 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
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,959 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Trento, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master in International Security Studies - MISS programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The\nRole of Universal and Regional Organizations in Promoting Peace and Security
- Genealogies\nand Aporias of Security
- Armed\nConflicts and International Law
- Security\nStudies: Concepts, Methods, and Issue Areas
- Probability,\nCertainty and Security in Economics: Concepts and Methods
- Transnational Global\nGovernance
- Ethics of Security
- Introduction\nto Statistics and Probability
- English\nfrom B2 to B2plus
- Security\nand Costitutions. Addressing Security from a Constitutional Law Perspective
- Hold positions of\nresponsibility within European and international institutions and organisations\nengaged in security, peacekeeping, and state-building activities
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates seeking admission to the selection process must complete the online application form according to\nthe following deadlines: between mid-December\nand mid-March for non-EU citizens living abroad\nand between May and mid-July for Italian and\nEU-citizens or those treated as such. On completing the evaluation process, the admissions committee will place the candidates found suitable on two separate lists in order of classification for admission onto the Masters course (one list for non-EU citizens resident abroad and one for Italian and EU citizens and those treated as such).
- IELTS no skill\nlower than 5.5, TOEFL internet-based test no skill lower than 21.
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,959 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,959 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Trento 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 Trento
University of Trento
Trento, Italy
University of Trento (Università degli Studi di Trento) is a respected public research university in Trento, northern Italy, established in 1962 and known for its strong commitment to research,...
University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
