Overview

During the first two years of study, students establish a solid interdisciplinary foundation through an integrated curriculum encompassing economics, political science, philosophy, and law. The final year enables students to pursue a specialized area of study that reflects their academic interests and professional aspirations. Depending on their chosen pathway, students may concentrate on policy consulting and advising in multilevel governance, ethical decision-making and NGO governance, or international organizations and geopolitical risk. The course’s structure allows for both in-depth specialization and the preservation of a broad transdisciplinary perspective essential to the EGDM programme.

Programme Structure

Common path (1st-2nd year): 1st Year: Foundations of Law and Legal Systems, Logic and Critical thinking, Mathematics for Social Sciences, Microeconomics, Political Philosophy, Principles of Management and Accounting.

2nd Year: Business Ethics and Human Rights, Econometrics for Social Sciences, Epistemology and Game Theory, International Macroeconomics and Global Challenges, Political Analysis and Qualitative Methods for Social Sciences, Public Ethics, Statistics and Data Analysis.

3rd Year pathways:

Track Policy Advising and Consulting in Multilevel Governance

Track Ethical Decision Making and NGOs governance

Track International Organizations and Geopolitical Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Padua, Italy

Disciplines

Economics International Relations Business Law

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Secondary Studies diploma (or equivalent)

CEnT-S entry test in English (online)

English: B2 level (CEFR) or equivalent

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Italian.

You can often get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

You must take the original entry qualification documents with you when you finally go to the university.

If you are admitted to the degree programme, you will have to submit other documents including original and translated/legalised copies of your previous qualifications, etc. No legalised documents are required at application stage.

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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

Applies to you

Non-residents

2739 EUR / year

≈ 2739 EUR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

2739 EUR / year

≈ 2739 EUR / year
Applies to you

Applies to you

Free

Additional Details

The above amounts can be significantly waived based on your “Equivalent Economic Status Index – ISEE”.

Living costs

Padova

Italy

750 - 1100 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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