Master in European and Global Studies

European and Global Studies examines the political, economic, and social dynamics of the European Union alongside broader global trends and institutions. This master's programme is taught in English at the Universita degli Studi di Padova, in Padova, Italy, and lasts two years. Students in this field typically study European integration, EU institutions and policymaking, comparative politics, and the European Union's role in global governance, trade, and diplomacy. Coursework often extends beyond Europe to examine how regional and global institutions interact, covering topics such as international trade, migration, environmental policy, and security cooperation. The discipline combines political science, economics, and law to give students a grounded understanding of how policy is made and implemented at both the European and international level. Many programmes include analysis of case studies involving specific EU policies or international agreements, helping students connect theoretical frameworks to real policy outcomes. Because European and global affairs are closely intertwined with economic and social developments worldwide, students in this field also often study comparative approaches to governance in other regions. Graduates commonly pursue careers in European institutions, national government ministries, international organizations, consultancies, and non-governmental organizations working on policy analysis or advocacy. Others move into research, journalism, or further graduate study in political science, law, or international relations. The programme is well suited to students interested in how European policy shapes and is shaped by global affairs. Based in Padova, a city within the European Union, students are positioned to study these questions from within the region the programme examines, and the English-medium format is intended to support an international student body.