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	LM60/GGG/2016

Tuition fee	€2,100 per year More information
Application fee	€10 one-time This non-refundable fee allows you to apply for admission to a maximum of three programmes of study. How to pay the fee

Entry qualification

Bachelor's diploma (or higher) A minimum three-year undergraduate degree is required. Please note: not all international undergraduate degrees are a valid entry qualification for enrolling in a master’s degree programme in Italy. More information about how the preliminary evaluation of your application takes place Admission to this master’s degree programme is subject to your possession of specific minimum curricular requirements. A Teaching Committee will evaluate your undergraduate transcript of records to determine if you possess the necessary background knowledge to be admitted. Please check this programme’s minimum curricular requirements to find out if you could be a suitable candidate. The Teaching Committee reserves the right to conduct an integrative interview, in case the minimum curricular requirements are not fully met or your personal preparation cannot be unequivocally assessed. 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 recognise as proof of your English language level. 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. Exemption categories Please note: Ca’ Foscari University does not conduct any test to assess your knowledge of English as part of the application procedure. A self-certified minimum-B1-level knowledge of a second language (Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese or Brazilian, Russian, Spanish) is also required for admission. Please note: you are eligible for admission to this programme if you possess a minimum B1-level knowledge of any of the above listed languages, regardless of the path that you will select upon enrolment. However, please keep in mind that each path has a distinct study plan and the languages offered among the core mandatory activities may not include the language that you already know (as a result, depending on the path you select, you may need to acquire a B1-level knowledge of an approved language during your studies). All of the language courses taught in this programme assume that you have a minimum B1-level knowledge.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. Please note that the admission to this degree programme requires a successful evaluation by the teaching committee of the student’s minimum curricular requirements.

More information	unive.it/pag/25543

Overview

This Comparative International Relations 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 2 study paths entirely taught in English from which to choose:

• European Union Studies
• Global Studies

Programme structure

This programme includes the following components:

• course work
• curricular internship
• final thesis

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

Your curricular internship can be carried out either in Italy or abroad.

Career opportunities

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