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Examines human-rights protection, public policy, international institutions and governance across national and international levels.

Padua · detailed teaching location not recorded.

The full degree is taught in English. Current international admission rules require at least B2 English with the stated certificate validity; accepted evidence and exemptions depend on the current call.

For applicants with a non-Italian entry qualification: bachelor's degree with preparation in political science, international relations, sociology and international law, plus Padua's country-specific qualification requirements. For 2027/28, complete the entry qualification by 31 July 2027. At least B2 English: examples include IELTS 6.0 or PTE Academic 65. Valid evidence may follow the application but is due by 31 July 2027. English-medium study is exempt only under the university's listed qualification/location categories.

2026/27 humanities Group A: maximum €2,790 contribution plus €192 regional tax and €16 stamp duty, total €2,998. Non-EU citizens with a household outside Italy generally pay the fixed contribution; listed low-income-country citizens pay €930 contribution instead. Eligible exemptions apply. 2027/28 fees are not verified.

Current 2027/28 university instructions state a €60 non-refundable application fee, paid using the emailed payment link. Up to two programme choices are allowed; confirm the selected programme's current call before paying.

Apply through the university's international portal with a foreign degree. The announced 2027/28 open-admission first call runs 15 September–15 November 2026; confirm the programme's available round. Open admission means assessed entry requirements, not automatic acceptance.