Master in International Relations

Tuition fees for Master in International Relations are 4,489 USD per year.

International Relations is a master's program at Università degli Studi di Milano, taught in English in Milano, Italy, over two years, for students holding a bachelor's degree in political science, international studies, or a related field. The discipline studies how states, international organizations, and non-state actors interact, examining topics such as diplomacy, conflict and security, international law, and global governance. Students typically build on undergraduate foundations with more advanced study of international relations theory, foreign policy analysis, and the institutions that structure global cooperation and conflict, such as the United Nations and regional organizations. Coursework often covers security studies, international political economy, and human rights, along with research methods used to analyze international events and policy. Because global issues increasingly cut across traditional disciplinary lines, programs in this field also frequently address the connections between international politics and economics, law, and even environmental or technological change. Students develop skills in policy analysis, negotiation, and the interpretation of complex, multi-actor situations that characterize international affairs. Graduates pursue careers in diplomacy and foreign ministries, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, and multinational corporations that operate across borders, as well as media and consulting roles focused on global affairs. Others continue into doctoral research on specific regions or aspects of international politics. The field suits students interested in how global cooperation and conflict are managed and how policy is shaped in a multi-actor international system. Milano's connections to international business and institutions provide relevant context for this English-medium program, aimed at students pursuing careers with a global orientation.