European and Global Studies
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | On-Campus | Full-time | 2 | October | find out | €2642 per year |
Our tuition fees will not exceed 2700 euros per year. Scholarship and fee waivers are available for international students, for more information visit our website.
About European and Global Studies, MA - at University of Padua
The Master’s degree provides a global, original and critical perspective on political and institutional settings. Through the mastery of specialized knowledge, solid competences, methods and conceptual tools the programme facilitates the analysis of political, historical, social and economic phenomena. This background allows the understanding, development and management of political strategies, social intervention and projects both at European and at international level, within multi-actor and multi-level settings.
Programme structure
Common track: History of ideas; Political Philosophy; Political Science; Public Management and Policy Analysis; History of International Relations; Law; Economics; Sociology and Applied Linguistics
- Study track European Policies: multidisciplinary analysis of the main policy and governance challenges that the European Union is facing
- Study track Global Communication Policies: focuses on how governance, communication and digital transformations intersect emerging policy and societal challenges
- Study track Global social policies and security issues: focuses on the main current global social challenges, especially on the consequences of inequality and limited social justice on the emergence of security issues
Career opportunities
Graduates work as socially concerned problem solvers, critical policy analysts and evaluators, project developers and managers in public, private and academic institutions; managers of virtual exchanges for multi-sited teams working towards community building and cultural learning.
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Entry requirements
Contact University of Padua to find course entry requirements.
Why study at University of Padua
1) A diverse portfolio of study programmes – a multidisciplinary university offering a cutting-edge portfolio of study programmes.
2) High-quality education – top-250 Times Higher Education university, top-160 QS Employability Ranking 2020, first in Italy for the quality of its teaching. A qualification from the University of Padua means the achievement of an ambitious objective and a recognised education.
3) World-leading research university – best Italian university for the quality of research results (ANVUR). Among the best European universities for the number of the top 10% most frequently cited publications.
4) Quality support services – 90% students satisfied with their academic career and their student life (AlmaLaurea).
5) One of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe – established in 1222, the University has a glorious history and boasts among its scholars and professors Galileo Galilei and Elena L. Cornaro-Piscopia, the first ever woman to receive an academic degree from a university in 1678.
6) An international community – 2.100 international students welcomed in 2021 and a long tradition of international cooperation, participation in international networks of excellence as well as in research and education projects, welcoming students and scholars from all over the world.
7) Competitive tuition fees and scholarships – the University offers competitive tuition fees in comparison to other top-ranked European universities, plus a vast array of scholarships for students with an excellent study record.
8) A univer- city! – a unique learning environment in a university which is deeply connected to its city and urban pattern. University students represent 30% of the city population.
9) A city, unlike any other – Padua blends historical tradition, art and culture with flourishing business and service industries.
10) Strategic location – easy connections to main Italian and international cities allow you to travel for tourism or visiting home.