Short Course in International Relations - Florence
Florence, Italy
Course
DURATION
3 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 6,400 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Blended
* additional fees may apply
Through this programme, participants explore essential principles that foster critical thinking and develop the human relations skills to proactively manage and resolve conflicts between states. The course underscores that true diplomacy is not about outmaneuvering opponents but about honing communication skills to cultivate understanding and harmony in a diverse, rapidly changing world.
Emphasizing individual responsibility, creativity, and vision, the programme inspires students to contribute to a more cohesive global landscape—one conversation at a time.
Key Facts
Upon successfully completing the International Relations course, participants may opt for a three-month internship* aligned with their career aspirations. Each student works with the ESE Placement Officer to determine eligibility and secure a suitable placement.
Leveraging partnerships with over 1,500 top international companies, including several FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For, the European School of Economics provides an unparalleled internship programme, offering real-world experience and invaluable networking opportunities in the global sphere.
*Internship placement is subject to availability and eligibility criteria.
Why This Programme in Florence
Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance, rich in art, design and cultural heritage.
The scholarship awarded by ESE is a partial deduction from the tuition fee where each student profile is considered individually, based on both the academic merit and need of the applicant. It is therefore important that scholarship applications provide a complete profile of the student’s personal, professional and/or academic merits.
To apply for the ESE Scholarship students must complete the scholarship application form and send it together with the application form and personal documents, including a financial statement.
For more information about the scholarship, please contact the ESE centre of interest.
The course is made up of One Core module and a maximum of 5 elective modules which vary according to the ESE centre. Participants will be able to analyse and evaluate the policies and principles that best promote a customer-focused culture and learn how to successfully manage a team to obtain this objective.