Overview

The International Relations and Global Affairs course at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore covers these important topics. It combines history, political science, economics, law, sociology, and psychology to give students a well-rounded understanding of how people, countries, and international organisations interact across the world. Students also get practical experience by interacting with experts from institutions and organisations involved in politics, society, and the global economy. The programme regularly welcomes international scholars as visiting professors, including Ibrahim Al Marashi (California State University), Martin Klein (Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg), and Craig Martin (Washburn University School of Law).

Career Opportunities

Graduating with a BSc degree in International Relations and Global Affairs opens up many career options. Your knowledge of politics, history, and economics will prepare you for international careers in government institutions, NGOs, or journalism. Your understanding of psychology and group dynamics will make you a good fit for human resources in large organisations and companies. Your quantitative skills will be useful for roles in consulting or international marketing research.

Get more details

Visit programme website

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

Check out the full curriculum

Visit programme website

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-25 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

84

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

46

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milano, Italy

Disciplines

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

Explore more key information

Visit programme website

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

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

Min GPA required: 75%

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

84

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

46

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

You must finish high school and get your Secondary School Diploma by August 30, 2025.

You need to have at least 12 years of education. The last 2 years must be in the school system of the same country.

If you have only 11 years of education, you can still apply if you meet one of these conditions:

You completed at least one year of university studies and passed all the required exams. You can’t transfer any credits from these studies.

You finished a recognized Foundation Course at an Italian university. Foundation courses from non-Italian universities will be evaluated case by case.

Access to university-level studies

Your high school qualification must satisfy the requirements for access to university-level studies in the awarding country.

If you need to pass a special exam to enter university in your country, you must show that you have passed it with the required scores.

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

Studyportals partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and/or in Italy, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Make sure you meet all requirements

Visit programme website

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

8800 EUR / year

≈ 8800 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

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.

Check for any work restrictions

Visit programme website

Need help with your student visa?

Get Visa Support

Get personalized guidance from a certified VFS Global advisor and save 20% through Studyportals.

Avoid common visa mistakes and delays
Know exactly what documents you need
Get a clear checklist tailored to your situation

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for International Relations and Global Affairs.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Career Opportunities

Get more details

Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

Explore more key information

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Milano

Funding

Check for any work restrictions

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners