Program Overview
The European Studies at LUISS University is a MA programme in Humanities over 9 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 European Studies 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: 9 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Roma, Italy
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the European Studies 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
- [\'European Politics in the Twentieth Century\', \'Democracies in Europe and Beyond\', \'European Institutions\', \'Policies and Policymaking in the EU and European Countries\', \'European Macroeconomics\', \'Citizenship and Migration in Europe\', "History of European Integration since the 1980\'s", \'Transatlantic Relations\', \'The EU and the Former Communist Countries\', \'Mediterranean Politics\', \'European Internal Market and Competition Policies\', \'Europe in a Multipolar World\', \'European Security and Defence Policy\', \'European Welfare and Labour Policies\', \'European Energy Economics and Policy\', \'Cohesion Policies in the EU\', \'History and Theory of the Post-WWI International System\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must hold a three-year bachelor or equivalent degree within the fields of social or political sciences, international relations, modern and contemporary history, economics or law. The fields of languages, literature, philosophy or other humanities also constitute a valid academic basis for the Master.
Candidates who have graduated in different fields or subjects may apply too but have to consider that they will be second choice-candidates. As the Master requires a basic knowledge in politics, history, economics and law, these candidates, if admitted, would need in any case to attend the Preliminary Courses.
Applicants must prove their excellent English proficiency. Except for native speakers and holders of a degree the course for which was taught in English, English proficiency must be certified and may be asked to be demonstrated in a telephone interview.
Applicants have to
1. fill in and submit the application form available on our webpage [ http://sog.luiss.it/programs/european-studies-mes/application-process/ ]
2. present a detailed CV
3. present a motivation letter
4. present a reference letter
Deadline is the 31 March. The results will be published by beginning of May.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 7,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact LUISS University 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 LUISS University
LUISS University
Rome, Italy
Luiss University is a private university located in Rome, Italy, founded in 1974 by Umberto Agnelli.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2002-04-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 9 months