MEuropean Studies

Study location	Italy, Siena, Via P.A. Mattioli, 10 - email: studenti.mattioli@unisi.it
Academic field	International relations (JACS L250)
Type	Master's Degree, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	M (LM-52 Second cycle degree in International Relations)

Application fee	€49.90 per program You may apply for admission to up to two programs within the same application. The application fee must be paid separately for each program to which you apply.

Entry qualification

Bachelor/Undergraduate diploma (or higher) After You Apply An Enrolment Committee will evaluate your competencies and skills to determine if they meet the program requirements. Admission Criteria The required competencies for admission include: A good knowledge of contemporary history, public law subjects, political economy, political science, and sociology. After the Evaluation You will be notified of the outcome approximately one month after the application deadline, or earlier. At the discretion of the Enrolment Committee, students who pass the initial selection based on the submitted documents may be invited to take a remote online test and/or attend an interview. The dates for any additional selection tests will be communicated via email. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian. Schools and universities usually provide documentation translated into English. If this is not available, an official translation will be required, along with certification of the authenticity of the original documents. Review the documents required for the admission application at this link: admission.unisi.it/?p=1193 Review the documents required for enrollment (upon admission) at the link admission.unisi.it/?p=1982 Upload copies on the application

Territory requirements	Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): World.

Language requirements	English English fluency is required, with a minimum proficiency level of B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). For further information, check the following link admission.unisi.it/?p=1944

Other requirements	A statement of purpose must be added to your application.

More information	scienze-internazionali.unisi.it/..-english

Overview

European Studies is the English-taught track of the Master’s Degree program in International Relations (Relazioni Internazionali).

The program is designed to equip students with cultural, communicative, and methodological skills in the fields of history, economics, law, political science, and linguistics. These competencies aim to help students develop the ability to understand and analyze the international dimensions of contemporary political, economic, and social phenomena.

This English-taught track, European Studies, focuses on the politics and economy of the European Union, its institutional evolution, and its role as a key actor on the global stage. Through the acquisition of analytical tools, institutional knowledge, and comparative analysis skills, our graduates will be prepared to understand, evaluate, and address the major issues, challenges, and opportunities facing contemporary European societies.

Program structure

MUR degree class: LM-52 Second cycle degree in International Relations
Duration in years: 2
Credits: 120
Language: English

Career opportunities

Graduates of the European Studies program are well-positioned to pursue careers in a variety of fields, including:

• Diplomatic services and international organizations.
• European Union institutions and public administration offices handling international relations.
• NGOs and third-sector organizations focused on cooperation, development, and human rights.
• Public and private companies engaged in global markets and international business.