Overview

The Bachelor’s programme Ancient Civilizations for the Contemporary World, hosted by The University of Milan aims to provide a basic, solid knowledge and training in the management and promotion of the tangible and intangible Cultural Heritage of several civilizations of the past, which flourished in Europe, north Africa, Eastern and Western Asia.

Key Features

The programme adopts an interdisciplinary approach, designed to explore the multi-faceted variety of ancient civilizations, with an emphasis on cultural intersections, contacts and tensions. This comparative approach will enable students to acquire basic know-how, breadth of vision and critical awareness, so as to address the current international debate on the relevance of studying ancient civilizations and its value for critically assessing the complexities of today's world.

Students can benefit from a wide range of expertise, research and teaching within both Universities, which are located in two exceptionally stimulating cities such as Milan and Venice. With their unique combination of tradition and innovation, past and present, ancient and modern, the two cities represent an ideal framework for studying Cultural Heritage and an exceptionally rich added value in terms of pedagogic experience.

Career and employment

The Bachelor's programme prepares graduates to find employment as Cultural Operator in charge of multifarious services such as: Responsible for the management and/or implementation of reception services at archaeological sites, museums, exhibitions, cultural associations, foundations, or similar bodies and institutions; Collaborator in the cataloging of cultural heritage in foundations, cultural associations, auction houses, or similar bodies and institutions; Assistant Curator to organize exhibitions and cultural events; Excavation Technician, Excavation Assistant and similar; Technician of museums and similar.

A curricular internship involving a specific initial training may result in further jobs such as: Collaborator of cultural volunteering networks; Art Handler in charge of Fine Arts custom operations; Fine Art Specialist in a logistics company. Furthemore, graduates will be able to find employment as Cultural Communicator and Popularizer or Consultant for the entertainment industry with a historical-cultural setting.

Finally, subject to further qualifying post-graduate training, graduate will be able to find employment as tourist guides.

Programme Structure

Curses include:

Archaeology of Western Asia: Ancient Civilizations of Mesopotamia, the Levant and the Eastern Mediterranean
Greek and Roman History
Intellectual History of the Ancient Near East: the Origin of Accounting Systems in Comparative Perspective
Public and Community Archaeology and Digital Cultural Heritage
The Bhagavad Gita: the Gospel of India

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-03 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , International

More details

EU candidates: can apply for both May and July session
Non-EU: May session only

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milano, Italy

Disciplines

Ancient History

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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Other requirements

General requirements

Upper secondary school diploma or equivalent qualification obtained abroad after at least 12 years of schooling.
A sound knowledge of English (level B2 of the European reference framework) is also required to make the best of the programme.
The admission test assesses the basic knowledge and skills required to enroll in the programme namely a general understanding of historical, cultural and methodological facts as well as a basic comprehension of a literary text (in English).
Candidates should correctly answer at least 50% of the questions in each of the two areas (namely, general knowledge and reading comprehension).

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

312 EUR / year

≈ 312 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

312 EUR / year

≈ 312 EUR / year

Additional Details

First instalment: 156 EUR per semester
Second instalment: varies according to ISEE University value, degree program and student status

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.

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