Mobility Studies University of Padua
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | On-Campus | Full-time | 2 years | find out | 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: Scholarships | Università di Padova (unipd.it)
Course overview
Today mobility is a keyword related to migration, transport, mass tourism, global trade, the circulation of digital information and their impact on urban transformations. Beyond everyday perception, mobility is also a new paradigm in the Social Sciences and Humanities, that looks beyond immobile socio-economic structures and fixed cultural identities, in order to provide a new understanding of past and present societies.
The two-year MA programme in Mobility Studies at the University of Padua is driven by the assumption that the Humanities can play a crucial role in facing and understanding mobility in present society. This is something different than offering a focus uniquely on the circulation of people, objects, and ideas in given historical and geographical frameworks. The MA program in Mobility Studies offers a broader approach. It aims at providing students with a selection of specific tools in historical, geographical, anthropological and philological studies, in order to challenge the traditional understanding of human actions, in time and space. “Challenging forces” such as colonization, migration, exile, tourism are seen as factors that shape cultural identities and not only as phenomena of contamination of given cultures. Students will be immersed in an engaging process through which people, texts, images, artifacts, commodities, ideas are moved, translated, transformed, adapted and negotiated by different social actors, sometime in distant spatial contexts, in the past and in the present. The global and local scenarios call for new experts, trained in historical and cultural studies, but ready for political and social action today.
Programme structure
General Modules
Migrations in World History
Transport History
Ideas and Cultures in Motion
Communication and Media in History
History and Social Sciences
History of Tourism
Demography of Migration
Space, Place and Mobility
Cultural Encounters
Museum Collections Heritage
History of Ethnography: Scholars Travellers and Adventurers
Literature, Law and Social Sciences
English as a Global Language
Texts on the move
Digital Philology
European and Global Citizenship
Gender eu politics and globalization
Economic globalization and human rights
Laboratories
Statistics and Databases
Public History
Others
Academic speaking and writing
Internship
Final Project
The programme is a study track – completely held in English – of the Master’s degree programme in Scienze storiche
Career opportunities
Graduates work as:
1. State & Local Government Agencies;
2. International organisations;
3. NGOs;
4. Think tanks;
5. Cultural tourism;
6. Heritage digital industries;
7. Media & Communications;
8. Academic researchers;
9. Teachers at High School Level
10. Galleries, Museums, Archives, Libraries
Entry requirements
Contact University of Padua to find course entry requirements.
Why study at University of Padua
- A broad and multidisciplinary academic offer – University of Padua offers a comprehensive portfolio of degree programmes across a wide range of disciplines. The strong connections between different academic fields create a dynamic, innovative, and stimulating learning environment.
- Excellence in education – Ranked among the world’s top universities, the University of Padua is widely recognized for the quality of its teaching and academic excellence. Students benefit from rigorous training, an interdisciplinary approach, and a strong academic foundation that prepares graduates for successful international careers.
- A leading research university – The University is internationally renowned for the quality and impact of its research. Faculty and researchers contribute to cutting-edge scientific discoveries and innovative projects addressing major global challenges, while advancing knowledge, science, and society.
- High-quality student experience – The University is strongly committed to student wellbeing and academic support, offering high-quality services, modern facilities, and a vibrant campus experience that consistently receives high levels of student satisfaction.
- One of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious universities – Founded in 1222, the University of Padua has played a central role in the development of academic freedom and scientific progress for over eight centuries. Its students, scholars, and alumni have made lasting contributions to culture, research, and society worldwide.
- A truly international community – Thousands of international students, researchers, and academics contribute to the University’s global outlook. International partnerships, exchange programmes, English-taught degrees, and worldwide research collaborations provide students with a highly international academic experience.
- Scholarships and financial support – The University offers competitive tuition fees compared with other leading international institutions and provides a wide range of merit-based and income-based scholarships for international students.
- A student-centered city – Padua is a vibrant university city where students represent a significant part of the local population. University buildings, departments, and research centers are integrated throughout the city, creating a unique and engaging student atmosphere.
- An exceptional Italian setting – Padua combines rich history, art, and culture with innovation, entrepreneurship, and a high quality of life. The city offers an authentic Italian lifestyle within a safe, welcoming, and internationally connected environment.
- A strategic location in Europe – Padua benefits from excellent rail, road, and air connections, allowing easy access to major Italian and European destinations, including Venice, Milan, and Bologna.