Overview

Program Description

The Politics, Philosophy and Public Affairs program at the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University provides advanced competences in political science and philosophy as well as methodological skills to address questions animating public debates, to investigate current political, social and economic phenomena and to assess their implications. PPPA combines solid theoretical insights with a practical sense of the challenges and opportunities connected to ongoing transformations and it offers refined analytical tools to devise long-term strategies for tackling them.

After Graduation: job opportunities in various fields

PPPA provides a variety of competences and students will master a differentiated set of methodological tools that will enable them to be successfully employed in: 1. public or private research institutes; 2. local, national or international institutions as policy analysts; 3. firms operating in the global market and looking for professionals capable to understand and interpret political, social and economic trends and to devise long-term strategic plans; 4. media, Journalism, publishing and the cultural industry.

PPPA also provides a solid academic background allowing students to continue their education through Ph.D. programmes in social sciences and philosophy, both in Italy and abroad.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Conflicts and Political Legitimacy

Society, Politics and Institutions: Stability and Change

Facts, Principles and Hard Choices

The Western Tradition: Moral and Political Values

Economy and Society: Past, Present and Perspectives

Migrations, Diversity and Non-Discrimination

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-07 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milano, Italy

Disciplines

Philosophy Public Policy Political Science View 18 other Masters in Public Policy in Italy

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent; a strong interest and/or previous studies in political science or philosophy or related subjects; a sound knowledge of spoken and written English.

Applicants must be able to certify their knowledge of English either by providing documentation attesting that they have at least one year of university studies at institutions where English is the language of instruction, or by providing evidence, through appropriate certificates, of possessing language skills in English equivalent to level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference.

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Milano

Italy

850 - 1450 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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