International Relations (REL)
International Relations (REL)
Course sheet
A.Y. 2024/2025
Master programme
LM-52 - International relations
The post-graduate degree programme in International Relations aims to provide a highly qualified learning programme in the political, legal, economic and historical disciplines. Particular attention is given to the development of the graduate's understanding of the international framework of political, economic and social phenomena. The programme is therefore characterised by a multi-disciplinary and open approach to international issues.
Career-wise, the International Relations graduates acquire the knowledge that allows them to pursue careers in international and supranational organizations as well as in diplomacy, in national and multinational companies active in foreign trade, in public and private institutions active in the field of development cooperation, and in national and supranational financial institutions.
A. Diplomacy and International Organizations:
1. Diplomatic career
2. Regional or universal intergovernmental organizations
3. National or supranational legislative offices
4. Policy making
B. International trade and European integration
Companies involved in international trade
Credit institutions and financial intermediaries, insurance companies
Management and business control
International organizations involved in international trade
Customs services
C. International Politics and Regional Dynamics
Analysis and Research - Strategic Political and International Legal Studies
Study centers of multinational companies
Think-tank
International rating agencies
Study offices of trade associations
Italian or foreign public and private research institutes
E. International Cooperation and Human Rights
Intergovernmental organizations active in the field of development cooperation
Non-governmental institutes operating in the field of international cooperation
Policy-making
Humanitarian assistance, immigration management
Cultural exchange and promotion
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
A. Diplomacy and International Organizations:
1. Diplomatic career
2. Regional or universal intergovernmental organizations
3. National or supranational legislative offices
4. Policy making
B. International trade and European integration
Companies involved in international trade
Credit institutions and financial intermediaries, insurance companies
Management and business control
International organizations involved in international trade
Customs services
C. International Politics and Regional Dynamics
Analysis and Research - Strategic Political and International Legal Studies
Study centers of multinational companies
Think-tank
International rating agencies
Study offices of trade associations
Italian or foreign public and private research institutes
E. International Cooperation and Human Rights
Intergovernmental organizations active in the field of development cooperation
Non-governmental institutes operating in the field of international cooperation
Policy-making
Humanitarian assistance, immigration management
Cultural exchange and promotion
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
In light of its international focus, the Master's degree programme in International Relations provides enrolled students with a wide range of options, in terms of foreign institutions where they may follow part of their studies and take exams, in the context of the Erasmus+ Programme. Erasmus+ funded scholarships may be available.
The Department of International, Legal, Historical and Political Studies (DILHPS) - which is responsible for the Master's degree -collaborates with several partner Universities in France, Spain, Eastern Europe (mainly the Czech Republic, Poland and Lithuania), as well as in Germany, Denmark, Belgium, Norway and the United Kingdom. Moreover, thanks to specific arrangements with some Turkish Universities, students will have the chance to experience life and study in a stimulating cross-cultural environment.
While staying in a partner University, students will be able to pursue their studies, in particular in the fields of International Relations, International and Comparative Law, Public and Private Law, History of International Relations and Politics.
The procedure for the recognition of exams taken abroad consists of two phases: a) before the student leaves, a 'Learning Agreement' will identify the courses that he/she is authorized to take abroad on the basis of the student's preferences and subject to the agreement of each Professor; b) upon the student's return, the University of Milan will recognize the exams included in the 'Transcript of Records' provided by the partner University and convert the grades received by the student.
The Department of International, Legal, Historical and Political Studies (DILHPS) - which is responsible for the Master's degree -collaborates with several partner Universities in France, Spain, Eastern Europe (mainly the Czech Republic, Poland and Lithuania), as well as in Germany, Denmark, Belgium, Norway and the United Kingdom. Moreover, thanks to specific arrangements with some Turkish Universities, students will have the chance to experience life and study in a stimulating cross-cultural environment.
While staying in a partner University, students will be able to pursue their studies, in particular in the fields of International Relations, International and Comparative Law, Public and Private Law, History of International Relations and Politics.
The procedure for the recognition of exams taken abroad consists of two phases: a) before the student leaves, a 'Learning Agreement' will identify the courses that he/she is authorized to take abroad on the basis of the student's preferences and subject to the agreement of each Professor; b) upon the student's return, the University of Milan will recognize the exams included in the 'Transcript of Records' provided by the partner University and convert the grades received by the student.
Frequenza consigliata
Enrolment
General admission requirements for candidates holding a Bachelor's degree earned in Italy, including English language proficiency
Admission into the Master's degree programme in International Relations is conditional upon the following requirements:
- meeting specific admission requirements (including curricular and academic career requirements)
- passing an entrance assessment test.
Eligible degrees
Bachelor's degrees in: Philosophy (L-5), Geography (L-6), Humanities (L-10), Modern languages and cultures (L-11), Language mediation (L-12), Legal services (L-14), Tourism (L-15), Administration (L-16), Business administration (L-18), Communication (L-20), Economics (L-33), Political sciences and international relations (L-36), Social sciences for cooperation, development and peace (L-37), Social service (L-39), History (L-42) and in the corresponding classes under Ministerial Decree 509/99; degrees in other classes, four-year or Master's degrees, equivalent qualifications earned abroad, subject to a resolution by the Academic Board, provided that the candidate earned a number of academic credits in certain academic fields as specified in the Study Programme.
Curricular requirement
Graduates from the above programmes must also meet the following curricular requirements:
having earned at least 60 credits in the following academic fields, of which:
a) at least 9 credits in the following academic fields: SECS-P/01 - Political economy; SECS-P/02 - Economic policy; SECS-P/03 - Finance; SECS-P/06 - Applied economics
b) at least 15 credits in the following academic fields: IUS/01 - Private law; IUS/02 - Comparative private law; IUS/04 - Business law; IUS/05 - Economic law; IUS/07 - Labour law; IUS/08 - Constitutional law; IUS/09 - Public law; IUS/10 - Administrative law; IUS/13 - International law; IUS/14 - European Union law; IUS/21 - Comparative public law
c) at least 9 credits in the following academic fields: SPS/01 - Political philosophy; SPS/02 - History of political doctrines; SPS/03 - History of political institutions; SPS/04 - Political science; SPS/06 - History of international relations; IUS/19 - History of medieval and modern law; IUS/20 - Philosophy of law; L-OR/10 - History of Islamic countries; M-STO/02 - Modern history; M-STO/03 - History of Eastern Europe; M-STO/04 - Contemporary history; SECS-P/12 - Economic history
d) at least 9 credits in the following academic field: L-LIN/12 - Language and translation - English, with a mark out of thirty.
This requirement may also be met by submitting a language certificate at or above Level B2 (for the list of language certificates recognized by the University please refer to the following webpage: https://www.unimi.it/en/study/language-proficiency/placement-tests-entry-tests-and-english-courses). The certificate must be uploaded when submitting the online application.
Further information on application procedures can be found at the following link: https://rel.cdl.unimi.it/en/enrolment
Admission into the Master's degree programme in International Relations is conditional upon the following requirements:
- meeting specific admission requirements (including curricular and academic career requirements)
- passing an entrance assessment test.
Eligible degrees
Bachelor's degrees in: Philosophy (L-5), Geography (L-6), Humanities (L-10), Modern languages and cultures (L-11), Language mediation (L-12), Legal services (L-14), Tourism (L-15), Administration (L-16), Business administration (L-18), Communication (L-20), Economics (L-33), Political sciences and international relations (L-36), Social sciences for cooperation, development and peace (L-37), Social service (L-39), History (L-42) and in the corresponding classes under Ministerial Decree 509/99; degrees in other classes, four-year or Master's degrees, equivalent qualifications earned abroad, subject to a resolution by the Academic Board, provided that the candidate earned a number of academic credits in certain academic fields as specified in the Study Programme.
Curricular requirement
Graduates from the above programmes must also meet the following curricular requirements:
having earned at least 60 credits in the following academic fields, of which:
a) at least 9 credits in the following academic fields: SECS-P/01 - Political economy; SECS-P/02 - Economic policy; SECS-P/03 - Finance; SECS-P/06 - Applied economics
b) at least 15 credits in the following academic fields: IUS/01 - Private law; IUS/02 - Comparative private law; IUS/04 - Business law; IUS/05 - Economic law; IUS/07 - Labour law; IUS/08 - Constitutional law; IUS/09 - Public law; IUS/10 - Administrative law; IUS/13 - International law; IUS/14 - European Union law; IUS/21 - Comparative public law
c) at least 9 credits in the following academic fields: SPS/01 - Political philosophy; SPS/02 - History of political doctrines; SPS/03 - History of political institutions; SPS/04 - Political science; SPS/06 - History of international relations; IUS/19 - History of medieval and modern law; IUS/20 - Philosophy of law; L-OR/10 - History of Islamic countries; M-STO/02 - Modern history; M-STO/03 - History of Eastern Europe; M-STO/04 - Contemporary history; SECS-P/12 - Economic history
d) at least 9 credits in the following academic field: L-LIN/12 - Language and translation - English, with a mark out of thirty.
This requirement may also be met by submitting a language certificate at or above Level B2 (for the list of language certificates recognized by the University please refer to the following webpage: https://www.unimi.it/en/study/language-proficiency/placement-tests-entry-tests-and-english-courses). The certificate must be uploaded when submitting the online application.
Further information on application procedures can be found at the following link: https://rel.cdl.unimi.it/en/enrolment
Admission
Application for admission: from 22/01/2024 to 25/08/2024
Application for matriculation: from 08/04/2024 to 15/01/2025
Attachments and documents
Please note
Non-EU students visa applicants are required to apply for admission no later than 30 April 2024. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be evaluated and it will in no case be possible to request the refund of the admission fee.
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Programme description and courses list
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| International Economic Geography | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-GGR/02 SPS/04 |
| Legal and Academic Discourse in English | 9 | 60 | English | L-LIN/12 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Diplomatic and Consular Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/13 |
| Foreign Policy Analysis | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/04 |
| Optional | ||||
| Constitutional Comparative Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/21 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Geopolitics | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/04 |
| Optional | ||||
| International Law of Armed Conflict | 9 | 60 | English | IUS/13 |
| Law of International Organizations | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/13 |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Students enrolled in the A1 path must earn 9 ECTS in one of the following courses:
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constitutional Comparative Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second trimester | IUS/21 |
| International Law of Armed Conflict | 9 | 60 | English | Third trimester | IUS/13 |
- Students enrolled in the A2 path must earn 6 ECTS in the following course
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law of International Organizations | 9 | 60 | Italian | Third trimester | IUS/13 |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| International Economic and Environmental Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/13 |
| Optional | ||||
| Arabic | 9 | 60 | L-OR/12 | |
| Chinese | 9 | 60 | L-OR/21 | |
| French | 9 | 60 | French | L-LIN/04 |
| Japanese | 9 | 60 | L-OR/22 | |
| Russian | 9 | 60 | Russian | L-LIN/21 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| History of International Politics | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/06 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| International Monetary Economics | 6 | 40 | English | SECS-P/01 |
| Optional | ||||
| German | 9 | 60 | German | L-LIN/14 |
| Spanish | 9 | 60 | Spanish | L-LIN/07 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 21 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Students must earn 9 ECTS in one of the following courses
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | 9 | 60 | First trimester | L-OR/12 | |
| Chinese | 9 | 60 | First trimester | L-OR/21 | |
| French | 9 | 60 | French | First trimester | L-LIN/04 |
| German | 9 | 60 | German | Third trimester | L-LIN/14 |
| Japanese | 9 | 60 | First trimester | L-OR/22 | |
| Russian | 9 | 60 | Russian | First trimester | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish | 9 | 60 | Spanish | Third trimester | L-LIN/07 |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Laboratory:non-Western Regionalisms. Decentring International Relations in Theory and in Practice | 3 | 20 | English | SPS/04 |
| Laboratory. Participation and Deliberation in the Context of Citizen's Assemblies | 3 | 20 | Italian | IUS/21 |
| Techniques and Instruments for Eu Funded Projects | 3 | 20 | Italian | IUS/14 |
| Understanding the Politics of Care | 3 | 20 | Italian | SPS/08 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Comparative Law, Sustainability and Food Safety | 6 | 40 | Italian | IUS/02 |
| Laboratory:export Control and Compliance Officer | 3 | 20 | Italian | IUS/13 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Computer Skills Test | 3 | 20 | Italian | INF/01 |
| International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law Advocacy Clinic Ius/13 (9 cfu) | 9 | 60 | English | IUS/13 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Students must earn 9 ECTS as "Elective credits"
- Students must earn 9 ECTS in Internship or Advanced Foreign Language Course, like Additional language skills: Italian.
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | Open sessions |
- Students must earn 3 ECTS in Computer skills test
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Skills Test | 3 | 20 | Italian | Third trimester | INF/01 |
International Organization Law (path A2) is propaedeutic to International Economic and Environmental Law.
Business Administration (curriculum B) is propaedeutic to Corporate Finance.
Private Law and Private International Law (path B2) are propaedeutic to International Contracts and Arbitration Law.
International Law (path C2) is propaedeutic to International Economic Law
Business Administration (curriculum B) is propaedeutic to Corporate Finance.
Private Law and Private International Law (path B2) are propaedeutic to International Contracts and Arbitration Law.
International Law (path C2) is propaedeutic to International Economic Law
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Business Economics | 6 | 40 | Italian | SECS-P/07 |
| Legal and Academic Discourse in English | 9 | 60 | English | L-LIN/12 |
| Optional | ||||
| International Trade and Ip Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/13 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| European Regulatory Economics | 6 | 40 | English | SECS-P/03 |
| Optional | ||||
| Comparative Private Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/02 |
| Financial Markets and Financial Crises: a Historical Approach | 6 | 40 | English | SECS-P/12 |
| Private Law | 6 | 40 | Italian | IUS/01 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| International Financial Markets Law | 6 | 40 | Italian | IUS/13 |
| International Private Law | 6 | 40 | Italian | IUS/13 |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Students enrolled in the B1 path must earn 21 ECTS through the following exams
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Private Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second trimester | IUS/02 |
| Financial Markets and Financial Crises: a Historical Approach | 6 | 40 | English | Second trimester | SECS-P/12 |
| International Financial Markets Law | 6 | 40 | Italian | Third trimester | IUS/13 |
- Students enrolled in the B2 path must earn 21 ECTS through the following exams
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Private Law | 6 | 40 | Italian | Third trimester | IUS/13 |
| International Trade and Ip Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | First trimester | IUS/13 |
| Private Law | 6 | 40 | Italian | Second trimester | IUS/01 |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| International Contracts and Arbitration Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/13 |
| Single Market and Competition Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/14 |
| Optional | ||||
| Arabic | 9 | 60 | L-OR/12 | |
| Chinese | 9 | 60 | L-OR/21 | |
| French | 9 | 60 | French | L-LIN/04 |
| Japanese | 9 | 60 | L-OR/22 | |
| Russian | 9 | 60 | Russian | L-LIN/21 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Corporate Finance | 9 | 60 | Italian | SECS-P/09 |
| Management of Corporate Disputes | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/15 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| German | 9 | 60 | German | L-LIN/14 |
| Spanish | 9 | 60 | Spanish | L-LIN/07 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 21 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Students must earn 9 ECTS in one of the following courses
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Laboratory:non-Western Regionalisms. Decentring International Relations in Theory and in Practice | 3 | 20 | English | SPS/04 |
| Laboratory. Participation and Deliberation in the Context of Citizen's Assemblies | 3 | 20 | Italian | IUS/21 |
| Techniques and Instruments for Eu Funded Projects | 3 | 20 | Italian | IUS/14 |
| Understanding the Politics of Care | 3 | 20 | Italian | SPS/08 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Comparative Law, Sustainability and Food Safety | 6 | 40 | Italian | IUS/02 |
| Laboratory:export Control and Compliance Officer | 3 | 20 | Italian | IUS/13 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Computer Skills Test | 3 | 20 | Italian | INF/01 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Students must earn 9 ECTS as "Elective credits"
- Students must earn 9 ECTS in Internship or Advanced Foreign Language Course, like Additional language skills: Italian.
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | Open sessions |
- Students must earn 3 ECTS in Computer skills test
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Skills Test | 3 | 20 | Italian | Third trimester | INF/01 |
- Students must obtain 9 credits in one of the following compulsory courses
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Finance | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second trimester | SECS-P/09 |
| Management of Corporate Disputes | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second trimester | IUS/15 |
International Organization Law (path A2) is propaedeutic to International Economic and Environmental Law.
Business Administration (curriculum B) is propaedeutic to Corporate Finance.
Private Law and Private International Law (path B2) are propaedeutic to International Contracts and Arbitration Law.
International Law (path C2) is propaedeutic to International Economic Law
Business Administration (curriculum B) is propaedeutic to Corporate Finance.
Private Law and Private International Law (path B2) are propaedeutic to International Contracts and Arbitration Law.
International Law (path C2) is propaedeutic to International Economic Law
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Legal and Academic Discourse in English | 9 | 60 | English | L-LIN/12 |
| Optional | ||||
| International Law | 9 | 60 | English | IUS/13 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| History of Regional Integrations | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/06 |
| War and Security in International Politics | 9 | 60 | English | SPS/04 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| International Monetary Economics | 6 | 40 | English | SECS-P/01 |
| Optional | ||||
| International Law of Armed Conflict | 9 | 60 | English | IUS/13 |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Students must earn 6 ECTS through one of the following exams
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American History and Politics | 6 | 40 | English | Second trimester | SPS/05 |
| History and Politics of North Africa and the Middle East | 6 | 40 | English | Second trimester | SPS/14 |
| History and Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa | 6 | 40 | English | Third trimester | SPS/13 |
| International Relations of East Asia | 6 | 40 | English | Third trimester | SPS/04 |
- Students enrolled in the C1 path must earn 9 ECTS through the following exam
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Law of Armed Conflict | 9 | 60 | English | Third trimester | IUS/13 |
- Students enrolled in the C2 path must earn 9 ECTS through the following exam
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Law | 9 | 60 | English | First trimester | IUS/13 |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Arabic | 9 | 60 | L-OR/12 | |
| Chinese | 9 | 60 | L-OR/21 | |
| French | 9 | 60 | French | L-LIN/04 |
| Japanese | 9 | 60 | L-OR/22 | |
| Russian | 9 | 60 | Russian | L-LIN/21 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| International Economic Law | 6 | 40 | English | IUS/13 |
| Transnational Constitution-Making | 6 | 40 | English | IUS/21 |
| Optional | ||||
| American History and Politics | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/05 |
| History and Politics of North Africa and the Middle East | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/14 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Worldviews in International Relations | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/04 |
| Optional | ||||
| German | 9 | 60 | German | L-LIN/14 |
| History and Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/13 |
| International Relations of East Asia | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/04 |
| Spanish | 9 | 60 | Spanish | L-LIN/07 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 21 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Students must earn 9 ECTS in one of the following courses
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | 9 | 60 | First trimester | L-OR/12 | |
| Chinese | 9 | 60 | First trimester | L-OR/21 | |
| French | 9 | 60 | French | First trimester | L-LIN/04 |
| German | 9 | 60 | German | Third trimester | L-LIN/14 |
| Japanese | 9 | 60 | First trimester | L-OR/22 | |
| Russian | 9 | 60 | Russian | First trimester | L-LIN/21 |
| Spanish | 9 | 60 | Spanish | Third trimester | L-LIN/07 |
- Students must earn 6 ECTS through one of the following exams (different one from the exam selected in the first year)
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American History and Politics | 6 | 40 | English | Second trimester | SPS/05 |
| History and Politics of North Africa and the Middle East | 6 | 40 | English | Second trimester | SPS/14 |
| History and Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa | 6 | 40 | English | Third trimester | SPS/13 |
| International Relations of East Asia | 6 | 40 | English | Third trimester | SPS/04 |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Laboratory:non-Western Regionalisms. Decentring International Relations in Theory and in Practice | 3 | 20 | English | SPS/04 |
| Laboratory. Participation and Deliberation in the Context of Citizen's Assemblies | 3 | 20 | Italian | IUS/21 |
| Techniques and Instruments for Eu Funded Projects | 3 | 20 | Italian | IUS/14 |
| Understanding the Politics of Care | 3 | 20 | Italian | SPS/08 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Laboratory:export Control and Compliance Officer | 3 | 20 | Italian | IUS/13 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Computer Skills Test | 3 | 20 | Italian | INF/01 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Students must earn 9 ECTS as "Elective credits"
- Students must earn 9 ECTS in Internship or Advanced Foreign Language Course, like Additional language skills: Italian.
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | Open sessions |
- Students must earn 3 ECTS in Computer skills test
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Skills Test | 3 | 20 | Italian | Third trimester | INF/01 |
International Organization Law (path A2) is propaedeutic to International Economic and Environmental Law.
Business Administration (curriculum B) is propaedeutic to Corporate Finance.
Private Law and Private International Law (path B2) are propaedeutic to International Contracts and Arbitration Law.
International Law (path C2) is propaedeutic to International Economic Law
Business Administration (curriculum B) is propaedeutic to Corporate Finance.
Private Law and Private International Law (path B2) are propaedeutic to International Contracts and Arbitration Law.
International Law (path C2) is propaedeutic to International Economic Law
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Globalization, Social Justice and Human Rights | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/08 |
| International Human Rights Law | 9 | 60 | English | IUS/13 |
| Legal and Academic Discourse in English | 9 | 60 | English | L-LIN/12 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Anthropology of Globalization and Transnationalism | 6 | 40 | English | M-DEA/01 |
| Global Inequalities | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/07 |
| Immigration Policies | 9 | 60 | English | SPS/10 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Development Policies | 6 | 40 | English | SECS-P/01 |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Global Criminal Organizations | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/09 |
| Optional | ||||
| Arabic | 9 | 60 | L-OR/12 | |
| Chinese | 9 | 60 | L-OR/21 | |
| French | 9 | 60 | French | L-LIN/04 |
| Japanese | 9 | 60 | L-OR/22 | |
| Russian | 9 | 60 | Russian | L-LIN/21 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Design and Evaluation of Development Policies | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/07 |
| Optional | ||||
| American History and Politics | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/05 |
| History and Politics of North Africa and the Middle East | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/14 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| German | 9 | 60 | German | L-LIN/14 |
| History and Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/13 |
| International Relations of East Asia | 6 | 40 | English | SPS/04 |
| Spanish | 9 | 60 | Spanish | L-LIN/07 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 21 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Students must earn 9 ECTS in one of the following courses
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | 9 | 60 | First trimester | L-OR/12 | |
| Chinese | 9 | 60 | First trimester | L-OR/21 | |
| French | 9 | 60 | French | First trimester | L-LIN/04 |
| German | 9 | 60 | German | Third trimester | L-LIN/14 |
| Japanese | 9 | 60 | First trimester | L-OR/22 | |
| Russian | 9 | 60 | Russian | First trimester | L-LIN/21 |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Laboratory:non-Western Regionalisms. Decentring International Relations in Theory and in Practice | 3 | 20 | English | SPS/04 |
| Laboratory. Participation and Deliberation in the Context of Citizen's Assemblies | 3 | 20 | Italian | IUS/21 |
| Techniques and Instruments for Eu Funded Projects | 3 | 20 | Italian | IUS/14 |
| Understanding the Politics of Care | 3 | 20 | Italian | SPS/08 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Laboratory:export Control and Compliance Officer | 3 | 20 | Italian | IUS/13 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Computer Skills Test | 3 | 20 | Italian | INF/01 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Students must earn 9 ECTS as "Elective credits"
- Students must earn 9 ECTS in Internship or Advanced Foreign Language Course, like Additional language skills: Italian.
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Language Skills: Italian (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Italian | Open sessions |
- Students must earn 3 ECTS in Computer skills test
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Skills Test | 3 | 20 | Italian | Third trimester | INF/01 |
- Students must earn 6 ECTS through one of the following exams
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American History and Politics | 6 | 40 | English | Second trimester | SPS/05 |
| History and Politics of North Africa and the Middle East | 6 | 40 | English | Second trimester | SPS/14 |
| History and Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa | 6 | 40 | English | Third trimester | SPS/13 |
| International Relations of East Asia | 6 | 40 | English | Third trimester | SPS/04 |
International Organization Law (path A2) is propaedeutic to International Economic and Environmental Law.
Business Administration (curriculum B) is propaedeutic to Corporate Finance.
Private Law and Private International Law (path B2) are propaedeutic to International Contracts and Arbitration Law.
International Law (path C2) is propaedeutic to International Economic Law
Business Administration (curriculum B) is propaedeutic to Corporate Finance.
Private Law and Private International Law (path B2) are propaedeutic to International Contracts and Arbitration Law.
International Law (path C2) is propaedeutic to International Economic Law
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Location
Milan
Head of study programme
Academic guidance tutor
Cerutti Francesca
Internship tutor
Quality Assurance Delegate
Reference structures
Contacts
- Teaching secretariat
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Via Santa Sofia 9/1, 20122 Milano (MI), Italia
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https://rel.cdl.unimi.it - Master's programme e-mail
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The tuition fees for students enrolled in Bachelor's, Master's and single-cycle degree programmes are divided into two instalments with different calculation methods and payment schedules:
- The amount of the first instalment is the same for all students
- The amount of the second instalment varies according to the ISEE University value, the degree programme and the student status (on track / off track for one year or off track for more than a year)
- An additional fee is due for online programmes
The University also offers:
- Concessions for students meeting high merit requirements
- Diversified tuition fees according to the student's home country for international students with assets/income abroad
- Concessions for international students with refugee status
Scholarships and benefits
The University provides a range of financial benefits to students meeting special requirements (merit, financial or personal conditions, international students).
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