International Relations
Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna
Program description
International Relations
The 2nd cycle degree Program in International Relations trains specialists able to critically analyse political systems, the relationships between them, geopolitical areas, the reasons for tensions and conflicts, conflict resolution methods, and the political and economic role of international organisations, including the EU. You can choose among different curricula to specialize in different fields: crime, justice and security; international affairs; european affairs; forecasting, innovation and change; international criminology.
5 reasons to enrol on the degree Program
- A multicultural community of students and academics.
- Different curricula in English.
- An international environment.
- Numerous opportunities for mobility abroad (Erasmus, Overseas, dissertation funding).
- Training internships in real work environments.
Admission requirements
There are specific enrolment procedures for each degree programme. You can find detailed information about how to apply, tuition fees and deadlines on the institute webpage.
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The Master Degree Programme in International Relations offers five curricula:
- Crime, Justice and Security
- International Affairs
- European Affairs
- Forecasting, Innovation and Change
- International Criminology
For more information regarding each of these curricula, please visit the university website.
Scholarships & funding
For more information, please visit the university website.
Tuition fees
Study Grands and Subsidies
University students may obtain economic support during their studies from the Emilia Romagna Region, the University of Bologna and other external bodies.
Tuition Fees Exemptions
Check our website to know which are the required documents to apply for exemptions and special subsidies.
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About this institute

Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna
The Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna, the oldest university in the Western world, paves the way for innovation through an increasingly rich programme catalogue, cutting-edge research, a constant and increasingly broad international perspective and a strong third mission....
Why study at Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna
BECAUSE OF ITS INTERNATIONAL TEACHING AND RESEARCH
Over 700 teachers with responsibilities that include international relations. Students from more than 140 countries. 70 teaching projects with international Universities. The University of Bologna is part of several international networks that promote research activities in every field.
BECAUSE I CAN CHOOSE BETWEEN OVER 200 PROGRAMMES
221 degree programs, of which 78 are international. Among these: 91 first-cycle degrees, 13 combined bachelor/master degrees, 117 second-cycle degrees (Academic Year 2019/20).
BECAUSE IT HELPS ME TO IMAGINE A BETTER WORLD AND WORK TO CONTRIBUTE TO IT
Projects, initiatives and research structures for the development of innovation and the knowledge to tackle global challenges. More than 2,700 professors and researchers. Over 11,000 research products every year. Over 87,000 students enrolled of which more than 6,000 international.
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