Program Overview
The Eco-social Design at Free University of Bozen-Bolzano is a MA programme in Social Sciences taught in English, German, Italian 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 Eco-social Design 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, German, Italian
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 1,344 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,344 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Bolzano - Bozen, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Eco-social Design programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Digital Design & Fabrication
- Information Design
- Political Ecology
- Design & Materials
- Moderation & Participation
- Sociology
- Media Studies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- academic qualification:\n- if graduated in Italy: diploma supplement or substitute-declaration of the degree awarded, final mark, exams passed with corresponding marks, the dates in\nwhich the exams were passed, the credit points, the subject areas, and the teaching hours;\n- if graduated abroad: diploma supplement or final degree certificate issued by the foreign university (to\nbe translated into English if in a language other than Italian, German or English)\xc2\xa0
- A description of the contents of single courses is recommended; it is\nadvisable to attach a declaration of value or similar document by the university with the indication of the\nlowest mark needed in order to achieve the degree as well as the highest mark obtainable;\nb) curriculum vitae (pdf);\xc2\xa0
- outline of a project proposal (pdf), on which you would want to work for a semester. In max. two\nA4 pages, the main points must be explained concisely, clearly and appealingly. You can freely choose the\nstyle and the way of presenting this outline (text, images, graphics, etc). The outline can be written in\nItalian, German or English.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,344 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,344 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,344 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,344 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Free University of Bozen-Bolzano 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 Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
Bolzano, Italy
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2026
- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English, German, Italian
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 12
