Comparative International Relations

Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Italy, Venice

Department of Linguistics and Comparative Cultural Studies

Study location	Italy, Venice
Type	Master's degree, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MA (Laurea Magistrale in Relazioni Internazionali Comparate)
Course code	LMR60/EUS/2025

Tuition fee	€2,300 per year More information
Application fee	€30 one-time This non-refundable fee allows you to apply for admission to a maximum of two programmes of study. How to pay the fee

Tuition fee

€2,300 per year

More information

Application fee

€30 one-time

This non-refundable fee allows you to apply for admission to a maximum of two programmes of study.

How to pay the fee

Entry qualification	Minimum 3-year bachelor's degree (or higher) A minimum three-year undergraduate degree is required. NB: Not all international undergraduate degrees allow enrolment in a master’s degree programme in Italy. READ MORE ABOUT THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION Admission to this programme requires you to: satisfy the specific minimum curricular requirements (so, to be an eligible candidate, your previous university studies must be coherent with and relevant to the coursework of this master’s degree programme); and possess a minimum CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average). MINIMUM REQUIRED CGPA Admission to this master’s degree programme is subject to the satisfaction of specific minimum curricular requirements and the possession of a minimum CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of 70%. To determine how your past academic performance compares to this minimum percentage, it will be numerically quantified based on the official numerical grading scale used by your home institution, if you provide it. IMPORTANT: In the absence of a numerical grading scale, your grades will be proportionally transformed into a standard numerical percentage. MINIMUM CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS In order for you to be an eligible candidate, the academic content of your previous university studies must be coherent with and relevant to the coursework of this master’s degree programme. More specifically, you must have obtained at least 36 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System credits) or the equivalent (no less than 20% of your entire coursework) in the following fields (all indicated fields are mandatory): At least 6 ECTS in Law At least 6 ECTS in Economics At least 6 ECTS in Contemporary History; History of Islamic Countries; History of Eastern and South-Eastern Asia; and/or Economic History At least 6 ECTS in: History of Economic Thought; History and Institutions of America; History of International Relations; History and Istitutions of Africa; and/or History and Istitutions of Asia At least 12 additional ECTS in one or more of the above fields A minimum B1-level knowledge of a second language is also required for admission. The languages that are accepted depend upon the curriculum you choose: European Union Studies: French, Portuguese, Spanish or German Global Studies: French, Portuguese or Spanish In order to determine if you satisfy these curricular requirements and possess adequate personal preparation, the programme’s Teaching Committee will evaluate your undergraduate transcript of records and examine your CV. If it is unclear if the minimum curricular requirements have been fully met or if your personal preparation cannot be unequivocally assessed, the Teaching Committee reserves the right to conduct an integrative interview. READ MORE ABOUT THE MINIMUM CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian. If your documents are not in English or Italian, please upload the original documentation or a verified copy of it AS WELL AS a professional translation in English or Italian. You can obtain professional translations either in your country or in Italy, and they can be issued by professional translators, a local court of law or court interpreters.

Entry qualification

Minimum 3-year bachelor's degree (or higher)

A minimum three-year undergraduate degree is required.
NB: Not all international undergraduate degrees allow enrolment in a master’s degree programme in Italy.

Admission to this programme requires you to:

satisfy the specific minimum curricular requirements (so, to be an eligible candidate, your previous university studies must be coherent with and relevant to the coursework of this master’s degree programme); and
possess a minimum CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average).

MINIMUM REQUIRED CGPA
Admission to this master’s degree programme is subject to the satisfaction of specific minimum curricular requirements and the possession of a minimum CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of 70%. To determine how your past academic performance compares to this minimum percentage, it will be numerically quantified based on the official numerical grading scale used by your home institution, if you provide it.
IMPORTANT: In the absence of a numerical grading scale, your grades will be proportionally transformed into a standard numerical percentage.

MINIMUM CURRICULAR REQUIREMENTS
In order for you to be an eligible candidate, the academic content of your previous university studies must be coherent with and relevant to the coursework of this master’s degree programme.

More specifically, you must have obtained at least 36 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System credits) or the equivalent (no less than 20% of your entire coursework) in the following fields (all indicated fields are mandatory):

At least 6 ECTS in Law
At least 6 ECTS in Economics
At least 6 ECTS in Contemporary History; History of Islamic Countries; History of Eastern and South-Eastern Asia; and/or Economic History
At least 6 ECTS in: History of Economic Thought; History and Institutions of America; History of International Relations; History and Istitutions of Africa; and/or History and Istitutions of Asia
At least 12 additional ECTS in one or more of the above fields

A minimum B1-level knowledge of a second language is also required for admission. The languages that are accepted depend upon the curriculum you choose:

European Union Studies: French, Portuguese, Spanish or German
Global Studies: French, Portuguese or Spanish

In order to determine if you satisfy these curricular requirements and possess adequate personal preparation, the programme’s Teaching Committee will evaluate your undergraduate transcript of records and examine your CV. If it is unclear if the minimum curricular requirements have been fully met or if your personal preparation cannot be unequivocally assessed, the Teaching Committee reserves the right to conduct an integrative interview.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian.

If your documents are not in English or Italian, please upload the original documentation or a verified copy of it AS WELL AS a professional translation in English or Italian. You can obtain professional translations either in your country or in Italy, and they can be issued by professional translators, a local court of law or court interpreters.

Language requirements	English A minimum B2-level knowledge of English is mandatory for enrolment. Please make sure you upload one of the certifications we recognize as proof of your English language level. LANGUAGE CERTIFICATIONS WE RECOGNIZE You can apply to this programme even if you have yet to obtain a language certification, but you will need to provide one in order to complete your enrolment. Please note: Ca’ Foscari University does not conduct any test to assess your knowledge of English as part of the application procedure. EXEMPTION CATEGORIES A minimum B1-level knowledge of a second language is also required for admission. The languages that are accepted depend upon the curriculum you choose: European Union Studies: French, Portuguese, Spanish or German Global Studies: French, Portuguese or Spanish

Language requirements

English

A minimum B2-level knowledge of English is mandatory for enrolment.
Please make sure you upload one of the certifications we recognize as proof of your English language level.

LANGUAGE CERTIFICATIONS WE RECOGNIZE

You can apply to this programme even if you have yet to obtain a language certification, but you will need to provide one in order to complete your enrolment.

Please note: Ca’ Foscari University does not conduct any test to assess your knowledge of English as part of the application procedure.

EXEMPTION CATEGORIES

A minimum B1-level knowledge of a second language is also required for admission. The languages that are accepted depend upon the curriculum you choose:

European Union Studies: French, Portuguese, Spanish or German
Global Studies: French, Portuguese or Spanish

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. Please prepare a dedicated letter of motivation to be considered by the Teaching Committee of the master’s degree in Comparative International Relations. Well-received letters are always prepared specifically with this programme in mind.

Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

Please prepare a dedicated letter of motivation to be considered by the Teaching Committee of the master’s degree in Comparative International Relations. Well-received letters are always prepared specifically with this programme in mind.

More information	unive.it/degree/lmr60

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

This programme is the only one in Italy focused on International Relations that provides you with a rich understanding of international law and economics while deepening your knowledge of languages and foreign cultures.

It immerses you in linguistic and cultural studies regarding Europe, Asia and the Atlantic world, something Ca’ Foscari has done since its founding in 1868, and empowers you to explore, understand and analyse international relations through juridical, economic, historical and political lenses. By the end of the programme, you will be able to fluently communicate in both English and a second language as well as elaborate coherent strategies aimed at solving problems on an international scale.

This programme offers two English-taught curricula, or study paths, from which to choose:

European Union Studies (EXPLORE THE STUDY PLAN)
Global Studies (EXPLORE THE STUDY PLAN)

This programme includes the following components:

course work
curricular internship, which can be carried out in Italy or abroad
final thesis

You can also request to spend one or two semesters of your studies at a partner university through Ca’ Foscari’s exchange programmes.

EXPLORE OUR EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES

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 centres.

Career opportunities can be found in the following fields, among others:

Public relations consultancy
Journalism and broadcasting
International marketing
Image management
Public service

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