Ca' Foscari University of Venice
MA in Comparative International Relations
Venice, Italy
MA
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* There are different rounds available. To check when you can apply: apply.unive.it
* depending on your nationality, yearly fees range from 700 to 2,599 euros
Key Summary
About: MA in Comparative International Relations at Ca' Foscari University of Venice covers international economics, history and politics of international relations, international law and English. You pick one of five curricula to specialize in area studies (Americas, Eastern Asia, Eastern Europe, Mediterranean — taught in Italian). The programme partners with universities worldwide and offers internships at embassies, organizations, NGOs and companies, developing diplomacy and foreign policy skills.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work in diplomacy, organizations, NGOs, journalism or business; Career opportunities include public relations consultancy, journalism and broadcasting, marketing, image management, public service, policy analysis, regional studies and programme management.
Students can acquire extensive opportunities to engage directly with the international arena through agreements with universities around the globe, alongside the possibility of undertaking a curricular internship abroad at embassies, international organisations, NGOs, or companies.
The program offers students a solid preparation in the fields of international economics, history and politics of international relations, international law and English language, and the possibility to choose among five different curricula to specialize in either in the study of specific geographical area studies (Americas, Eastern Asia, Eastern Europe, Mediterranean fully taught in Italian), insitutions (European Union Studies, entirely taught in English) or in the themes of globalization and climate change (Global Studies, entirely taught in English).
The two-year study program equips you with solid linguistic training as well as a familiarity with international law and economics through a combination of coursework, a thesis, and a curricular internship, which can be carried out in Italy or abroad.
The programme offers 5 curricula, 2 of them are totally taught in English:
- Americas
- East Asia
- Eastern Europe
- European Union Studies (fully taught in English)
- Global studies (fully taught in English)
Some of the subjects included in the program are:
- International Political Economy
- International Law
- Languages (according to what you chose)
- International Politics
- History of International Relations
- Critical Writing
QS rankings by subjects: top 100 for Modern Languages and top 300 for Politics&International Studies
Ca’ Foscari University offers 20 high-achieving international students, intersted in a master degree programme, renewable scholarship packages of 10,000 euro a year
These scholarship packages are designed to offer support for the full duration of an award winner’s degree. To be eligible to apply, you will need a minimum 8.5/10 CGPA. Complete information about the requisites and procedures to apply are at the dedicated webpage: www.unive.it/scholarships
The regional government also offers financial aid for international students from low-income families for which you can apply after enrolment.
As a graduate with an in-depth understanding of the complex dynamics of international relations as well as a nuanced familiarity with a specific geographic area, you will be prepared to assume a position of responsibility at businesses and organizations operating in international markets, local government, and regional bodies, or at national and international institutes, agencies, foundations, and study centers.
Career opportunities can be found in the following fields, among others:
- Public relations consultancy
- Journalism and broadcasting
- International marketing
- Image management
- Public service
10 GOOD REASONS TO CHOOSE CA' FOSCARI:
1 - Ca’ Foscari offers excellence in both teaching and research. We are recognised by the QS World University Rankings as being among the best institutions in 16 different subject areas. We also have an EQUIS-accredited business school that offers innovative programmes in the field of management.
2 - We’re based in the heart of Venice, a UNESCO World Heritage city. With its student population and its year-round calendar of events, Venice offers a vibrant, cosmopolitan lifestyle.
3 - The high-quality education we offer as a public university is subsidised by the Italian government, which means that our degrees are affordable. To make choosing Ca’ Foscari even more manageable, we offer scholarships for high-achieving
international students.
4 - We are proud to be Italy’s top university for internationalisation. We teach more than 40 languages and facilitate cultural studies of all kinds. Thanks to our many degrees entirely taught in English, we have a university community that
includes students from over 75 countries.
5 - We are a modern, forward-looking institution in every way. Our faculty and researchers are committed to impactful research that addresses the many global challenges facing us today, and our policies make sustainability in all of its forms an institutional priority.
6 - At Ca’ Foscari, we encourage you to design a tailor-made educational experience. We offer ways to personalise your learning, such as transversal study minors to help you expand your horizons and the possibility of learning and getting professional experience abroad. You can even take additional courses that interest you, free of charge.
7 - Your career is top of mind even before you begin your degree, so we offer opportunities and services to start building your future while you study. Our degrees incorporate a curricular internship that allows you to gain university credit. Our Career Service is always at your disposal, offering help with your CV and interview skills, and arranging interviews with international
and Italian employers
8 - Thanks to our amazing university community, events and initiatives, you benefit from – and end up contributing to – an enriching and stimulating student life that is animated by culture and sports. You might like to learn how to dragon boat, or perhaps you’d like to help run our international Short Film Festival. There is something for everyone.
9 - Once you get here, we work hard to help you get settled in. You’ll surely make use of our International Office, which organises and coordinates a dedicated International Welcome Week packed with social events and a Buddy Programme. Our Housing Office can assist you in finding suitable accommodations, and our various tutors will be ready to help with anything related to your academic experience.
10 - It couldn’t be easier to apply. Our whole application procedure takes place on a dedicated platform and there is no need to send us your physical documents during the evaluation process.