Social science programs in Italy

51 universities in Italy offer 283 social science programs open to international students; 96% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition for master's degrees in this field is 2,860 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 1,737 USD and 4,134 USD.

Data as of August 19, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Social science in Italy by degree level

Degree Programs 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 49 2,742 USD 10,483 USD 16,935 USD
Master's 204 1,737 USD 2,860 USD 4,134 USD
PhD 9 208 USD 208 USD 208 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist.

Popular social science programs in Italy

The most-viewed programs in this field right now — each links to the live listing with tuition, requirements and application details.

Program University Degree Tuition / yr
Bachelor in Communication Design Accademia Italiana Bachelor's 16,096 USD
Bachelor in Global Law Bocconi University Bachelor's 19,107 USD
Bachelor in Classics Sapienza University of Rome Bachelor's 1,500 USD
Bachelor in International Politics and Government Bocconi University Bachelor's 19,107 USD
Master in Politics and Policy Analysis Bocconi University Master's 20,844 USD
Master in Human Rights and Multi-level Governance University of Padua Master's 3,059 USD
Master in Design, Multimedia and Visual Communication Sapienza University of Rome Master's 1,500 USD
Master in Area and Global Studies for International Cooperation University of Turin Master's 3,237 USD
Bachelor in Global Law Luiss University Bachelor's 14,590 USD
Master in Law, Economics and Governance University of Bologna Master's 4,134 USD
Master in Communication Strategies (study track) University of Padua Master's 3,059 USD
PhD in Law University of Padua PhD 208 USD
Master in Language, Society and Communication University of Bologna Master's 4,134 USD
Master in Legal Studies University of Bologna Master's 4,134 USD
Master in European Studies Sapienza University of Rome Master's 1,500 USD
Master in European Legal Studies University of Turin Master's 3,237 USD
PhD in Global History of Empires University of Turin PhD 3,237 USD
Bachelor in Political Science Luiss University Bachelor's 14,590 USD
Master in Cooperation and Development University of Pavia Master's 1,020 USD
Bachelor in Communication Design Istituto D'Arte Applicata E Design (IAAD) Bachelor's 15,980 USD
Master in The Ancient Mediterranean World (History Archaeology and Art) University of Pavia Master's 1,020 USD
Master in Art History John Cabot University Master's 10,000 USD
Bachelor in Digital Communication Design Istituto D'Arte Applicata E Design (IAAD) Bachelor's 15,980 USD
Master in Policies and Governance in Europe Luiss University Master's 15,054 USD

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Specializations within social science

Communication 40 Law 39 Education 35 Political science 28 Public Administration 22 European Studies 16 History 11 International Development 9 Anthropology 8 Archaeology 8

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