Master in INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Tuition comes to 3,000 EUR per year.

International Relations is a master's program taught in English at Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, in Bologna, Italy, with admission determined through an entrance examination. The discipline examines the political, economic, and social relationships between states, international organizations, and other global actors, drawing on political science, history, economics, and law. Typical subjects include international politics, diplomacy, international law, security studies, global governance, and the study of specific regions or conflicts. Students learn how international institutions function, how states interact through cooperation and conflict, how global economic and political systems are structured, and how historical events continue to shape current international affairs. The field often incorporates analysis of contemporary issues such as trade relations, security challenges, and the role of international organizations in addressing global problems. Because international relations touches on nearly every dimension of cross-border interaction, from diplomacy to trade to security, graduates pursue a wide range of career paths. Common directions include roles in diplomatic services, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, government agencies focused on foreign policy, and private sector positions involving international business or risk analysis. Some graduates continue into academic research or further study in political science or law. The program spans two years and is delivered in English, attracting an international student body interested in understanding and engaging with global political and economic dynamics, a field that remains central to how governments, organizations, and businesses navigate an interconnected world.