Overview

During this International Relations and Global Affairs course at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore you will explore topics such as diplomacy, conflict resolution, international development, and global governance - through a curriculum that combines political science, history, economics, law, sociology, and psychology.

The programme offers small class sizes (average 1:10 teacher-student ratio), encouraging active participation and close engagement with faculty and guest experts from international institutions.

What makes this programme unique?

This degree offers an interdisciplinary approach with courses in:

Political science and international relations

History and regional studies

International economics and economic geography

International law and global institutions

Sociology and social psychology

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global ethics and restorative justice

History of international relations

History of political thought

International and European Union law

International economics

International relations

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-25 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

84

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PTE Academic

46

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milano, Italy

Disciplines

International Relations Political Science View 11 other Bachelors in Political Science in Italy

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

IB Full Diploma: min. 31 points at the end of IB 1

Min GPA required: 75%

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for an undergraduate degree, you must:

Obtain your high school diploma by August 30, 2026. For Medicine and Surgery: obtain your high school diploma by the enrolment deadline established in the programme “Admission Guidelines”.

Have at least 12 years of total education. If you studied in a non-EU education system, your final 2 years of secondary school must be completed within the same national system.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

8800 EUR / year

≈ 8800 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

6580 EUR / year

≈ 6580 EUR / year

Additional Details

If the student’s family income is produced in Italy, the annual tuition ranges from a minimum of about € 3,800 to a maximum of about € 11,500 per year.

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

Non-EU residents may apply for a partial scholarship (UCSC International Scholarship) at the time of submitting an application for the programme and if successful, they would be eligible to pay only € 5,900 a year.

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