Overview

Acquired competencies allow graduates to analyse political, economic and social phenomena on an international scale and to reflect on the complexity of the contemporary world. Graduates are well suited for high-level positions in national and international companies, agencies, organisations and institutions, both public and private.

The International Studies programme from University of Siena offers three specialisations: International and Diplomatic Studies, Development and International Cooperation, European Studies, the latter taught in English.

Career opportunities

The Second Cycle Degree Programme prepares students for employment as diplomats, international functionaries, public officials and business managers.

It also prepares them for service as officials and managers in non-governmental and non-profit organisations operating in the fields of international relations, human rights, development cooperation and humanitarian aid in critical areas.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

EU Second language

History of International Relations

Monetary Economics

International Economic Law

Comparative Politics

Contemporary European History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Italian

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Siena, Italy

Disciplines

International Relations View 41 other Masters in International Relations 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to the Master's Degree programme, one must hold either a Bachelor’s degree, or a three-year university diploma, or an equivalent qualification obtained abroad and recognised as valid.

Admission to the course requires adequate personal preparation and specific curricular requirements.

The curricular requirements are deemed to be satisfied if the applicant holds a degree in one of the following fields:

L-11 (Communication Modern Languages and Cultures),

L-12 (Linguistic Mediation),

L-14 (Studies on Legal Services),

L-15 (Tourism Studies),

L-16 (Administration and Organisation Studies),

L-18 (Economics and Business Management),

L-20 (Communication Studies),

L-31 (Legal studies)

L-33 (Economics),

L-36 (Political Science and International Relations),

L-37 (Social Sciences for Cooperation, Development and Peace),

L-40 (Sociology),

L-42 (History)

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Siena

Italy

600 - 950 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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