International Studies and European Institutions (SIE)
International Studies and European Institutions (SIE)
Course sheet
A.Y. 2024/2025
Bachelor
L-36 - Political science and international relations
The three year undergraduate programme in International Science and European Institutions provides first-level interdisciplinary knowledge of economics, law, politics, sociology and history from both a European and international perspective. The course aims to provide students with specific competencies in both the trans-national and international aspects of contemporary society.
The overall aim of the degree is to develop the student's understanding of contemporary economic, political and social phenomena within both a European and international community framework.
The overall aim of the degree is to develop the student's understanding of contemporary economic, political and social phenomena within both a European and international community framework.
With their interdisciplinary background, graduates in International Studies and European Institutions are well placed to employment in diverse fields: private and public companies involved in commercial and financial transnational relations, both within and outside the European Union; central and local administrations (particularly in their international relations office); governmental and non-governmental organizations; services, cultural heritage and tourism sectors.
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
In light of its international focus, the Bachelor degree programme in International Sciences and European Institutions provides enrolled students with a wide range of options, in terms of foreign institutions where they may follow part of their studies and take exams, in the context of the Erasmus+ Programme. Erasmus+ funded scholarships may be available.
The Department of International, Legal, Historical and Political Studies (DILHPS) - which is responsible for the Bachelor degree -collaborates with several partner Universities in France, Spain, Eastern Europe (mainly the Czech Republic, Poland and Lithuania), as well as in Germany, Denmark, Belgium, Norway and the United Kingdom. Moreover, thanks to specific arrangements with some Turkish Universities, students will have the chance to experience life and study in a stimulating cross-cultural environment.
While staying in a partner University, students will be able to pursue their studies, in particular in the fields of International Relations, International and Comparative Law, Public and Private Law, History of International Relations and Politics.
The procedure for the recognition of exams taken abroad consists of two phases: a) before the student leaves, a 'Learning Agreement' will identify the courses that he is authorized to take abroad on the basis of the student's preferences and subject to the agreement of each Professor; b) upon the student's return, the University of Milan will recognize the exams included in the 'Transcript of Records' provided by the partner University and convert the grades received by the student.
The Department of International, Legal, Historical and Political Studies (DILHPS) - which is responsible for the Bachelor degree -collaborates with several partner Universities in France, Spain, Eastern Europe (mainly the Czech Republic, Poland and Lithuania), as well as in Germany, Denmark, Belgium, Norway and the United Kingdom. Moreover, thanks to specific arrangements with some Turkish Universities, students will have the chance to experience life and study in a stimulating cross-cultural environment.
While staying in a partner University, students will be able to pursue their studies, in particular in the fields of International Relations, International and Comparative Law, Public and Private Law, History of International Relations and Politics.
The procedure for the recognition of exams taken abroad consists of two phases: a) before the student leaves, a 'Learning Agreement' will identify the courses that he is authorized to take abroad on the basis of the student's preferences and subject to the agreement of each Professor; b) upon the student's return, the University of Milan will recognize the exams included in the 'Transcript of Records' provided by the partner University and convert the grades received by the student.
Attendance is strongly recommended.
Enrolment
Requirements and knowledge required for entry
- High school diploma, or other foreign qualification recognized as suitable;
- adequate linguistic-expressive and logical-mathematical skills.
In order to fulfil the Additional Learning Requirement (Obbligo Formativo Aggiuntivo - OFA) for English and sit the English-language exam required by the study plan, students must achieve B2 proficiency per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This proficiency level may be certified as follows:
· By submitting a language certificate attesting B2 or higher level in English and issued no more than three years before the date of submission. You will find the list of language certificates recognized by the University at: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322/). The certificate must be uploaded during the enrolment procedure, or subsequently to the portal http://studente.unimi.it/uploadCertificazioniLingue;
· By taking a placement test offered by the University Language Centre (SLAM) between October and December of the first year (or in January for single-cycle programmes). Students who fail the test will be required to take a SLAM course.
The placement test is mandatory for all those who do not hold a valid certificate attesting to B2 or higher level.
Those who have not taken the placement test by the end of December or fail the end-of-course exam six times must obtain the necessary certification privately in order to fulfil the OFA and sit the English exam.
- High school diploma, or other foreign qualification recognized as suitable;
- adequate linguistic-expressive and logical-mathematical skills.
In order to fulfil the Additional Learning Requirement (Obbligo Formativo Aggiuntivo - OFA) for English and sit the English-language exam required by the study plan, students must achieve B2 proficiency per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This proficiency level may be certified as follows:
· By submitting a language certificate attesting B2 or higher level in English and issued no more than three years before the date of submission. You will find the list of language certificates recognized by the University at: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322/). The certificate must be uploaded during the enrolment procedure, or subsequently to the portal http://studente.unimi.it/uploadCertificazioniLingue;
· By taking a placement test offered by the University Language Centre (SLAM) between October and December of the first year (or in January for single-cycle programmes). Students who fail the test will be required to take a SLAM course.
The placement test is mandatory for all those who do not hold a valid certificate attesting to B2 or higher level.
Those who have not taken the placement test by the end of December or fail the end-of-course exam six times must obtain the necessary certification privately in order to fulfil the OFA and sit the English exam.
Places available: 400 + 20 reserved for non-EU citizens
Call for applications
Please refer to the call for admission test dates and contents, and how to register.
Session: 1
Application for admission: from 14/03/2024 to 13/06/2024
Application for matriculation: from 18/06/2024 to 01/07/2024
Session: 2
Application for admission: from 04/07/2024 to 12/09/2024
Application for matriculation: from 17/09/2024 to 24/09/2024
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Programme description and courses list
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Contemporary History | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-STO/04 |
| Microeconomics | 9 | 60 | Italian | SECS-P/01 |
| Public Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/09 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| International Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/13 |
| Political Science | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/04 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Comparative Social Systems | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/07 |
| Statistics | 6 | 40 | Italian | SECS-S/01 |
| Optional | ||||
| French | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-LIN/04 |
| German | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-LIN/14 |
| Spanish | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-LIN/07 |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Students must obtain 6 CREDITS in one of the following courses.
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| History of International Relations | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/06 |
| Macroeconomics | 9 | 60 | Italian | SECS-P/01 |
| Political Sociology | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/11 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| History of Italian Foreign Policy | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/06 |
| International Relations | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/04 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| English for International Relations | 9 | 60 | English | L-LIN/12 |
| European Union Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/14 |
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First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| International Human Rights Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/13 |
| International Organizations and Multilateral Diplomacy | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/13 |
| Strategic Studies | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/04 |
| Optional | ||||
| Comparative Constitutional Systems | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/21 |
| Comparative Socio-Economic Systems | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/09 |
| Italian and European Criminal Constitutional Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/09 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 6 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Students must obtain 9 CREDITS in one of the following courses
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparative Constitutional Systems | 9 | 60 | Italian | First trimester | IUS/21 |
| Comparative Socio-Economic Systems | 9 | 60 | Italian | First trimester | SPS/09 |
| Italian and European Criminal Constitutional Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | First trimester | IUS/09 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Elements of Procedural Law | 6 | 40 | Italian | IUS/15 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Laboratory: Customs Operator and Export Manager | 3 | 20 | Italian | |
| Laboratory:socialism Between the Middle East and North Africa | 3 | 20 | Italian | SPS/14 |
| Laboratory:the European Union Towards 2030: Challenges, Policies and Opportunities | 3 | 20 | Italian | |
| Laboratory:the Practice of International Emergency Response | 3 | 20 | Italian | IUS/13 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Language Skills: French (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | French | |
| Additional Language Skills: German (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | German | |
| Additional Language Skills: Spanish (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | Spanish | |
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | |
| Advanced Language Skills: French(3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | French | |
| Advanced Language Skills: German (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | German | |
| Advanced Language Skills: Spanish (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Spanish | |
| Computer Science Course | 3 | 30 | Italian | INF/01 |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Students must obtain 12 free-choice CREDITS
- Students must obtain 3 CREDITS in one of the following activities: assessment of advanced language skills, workshops, further training activities (internship, internship)
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: French(3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | French | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: German (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | German | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: Spanish (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Spanish | Open sessions | |
| Computer Science Course | 3 | 30 | Italian | Open sessions | INF/01 |
- In order to complete the 180 credits envisaged by the training course, students must also obtain 6 credits by choosing from the following activities
a) Free-choice educational activities, consistent with the educational path, among those organized or envisaged by the degree course or by the University of Milan, or by other universities, including foreign ones, as part of mobility programs or international agreements University (3 or 6 credits),b) Other training activities, among the following
- assessment of advanced linguistic knowledge in English and/or in the second foreign language (French, Spanish, German) chosen in the first year (3 credits),
- assessment of linguistic knowledge in a foreign language chosen from among French, Spanish, German, different from the one chosen in the first year (6 CFU),
- assessment of computer skills (3 credits),
- internships or training and orientation internships (6 credits - 150 hours)
- further training activities aimed at acquiring other useful knowledge for entering the world of work (3 credits)
a) Free-choice educational activities, consistent with the educational path, among those organized or envisaged by the degree course or by the University of Milan, or by other universities, including foreign ones, as part of mobility programs or international agreements University (3 or 6 credits),b) Other training activities, among the following
- assessment of advanced linguistic knowledge in English and/or in the second foreign language (French, Spanish, German) chosen in the first year (3 credits),
- assessment of linguistic knowledge in a foreign language chosen from among French, Spanish, German, different from the one chosen in the first year (6 CFU),
- assessment of computer skills (3 credits),
- internships or training and orientation internships (6 credits - 150 hours)
- further training activities aimed at acquiring other useful knowledge for entering the world of work (3 credits)
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Language Skills: French (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | French | Open sessions | |
| Additional Language Skills: German (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | German | Open sessions | |
| Additional Language Skills: Spanish (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | Spanish | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: French(3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | French | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: German (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | German | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: Spanish (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Spanish | Open sessions | |
| Computer Science Course | 3 | 30 | Italian | Open sessions | INF/01 |
a) International and EU law is propaedeutic to International trade law, International law, Private international law, EU substantive law, International Organization, International human rights law.
b) Public law is propaedeutic to International and EU law, Comparative public law, Public law of the European countries.
c) Microeconomics is propaedeutic to Macroeconomics.
d) Macroeconomics is propaedeutic to International economics, Political economics.
e) Political science is propaedeutic to Comparative politics, International relations, Political sociology, Strategic studies.
f) Comparative social systems is propaedeutic to Political sociology.
g) Contemporary history is propaedeutic to History of Italian foreign policy, History of North America, History and institutions of Latin America, Asian history, History of international economic relations, History of international relations, History of European integration, African history and institutions, History and institutions of Muslim countries.
h) Fulfilment of the additional learning obligations (OFA) assigned on the basis of results of the entry test is propaedeutic to the exams of the second year and of third year.
i) Fulfilment of the additional learning obligations (OFA) for English language is propaedeutic to English for international relations.
j) Curriculum B (International trade): Introduction to private law is propaedeutic to Private international law and to Commercial law.
b) Public law is propaedeutic to International and EU law, Comparative public law, Public law of the European countries.
c) Microeconomics is propaedeutic to Macroeconomics.
d) Macroeconomics is propaedeutic to International economics, Political economics.
e) Political science is propaedeutic to Comparative politics, International relations, Political sociology, Strategic studies.
f) Comparative social systems is propaedeutic to Political sociology.
g) Contemporary history is propaedeutic to History of Italian foreign policy, History of North America, History and institutions of Latin America, Asian history, History of international economic relations, History of international relations, History of European integration, African history and institutions, History and institutions of Muslim countries.
h) Fulfilment of the additional learning obligations (OFA) assigned on the basis of results of the entry test is propaedeutic to the exams of the second year and of third year.
i) Fulfilment of the additional learning obligations (OFA) for English language is propaedeutic to English for international relations.
j) Curriculum B (International trade): Introduction to private law is propaedeutic to Private international law and to Commercial law.
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Contemporary History | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-STO/04 |
| Microeconomics | 9 | 60 | Italian | SECS-P/01 |
| Public Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/09 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| International Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/13 |
| Political Science | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/04 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Comparative Social Systems | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/07 |
| Statistics | 6 | 40 | Italian | SECS-S/01 |
| Optional | ||||
| French | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-LIN/04 |
| German | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-LIN/14 |
| Spanish | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-LIN/07 |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Students must obtain 6 CREDITS in one of the following courses.
Over several sessions
These activities are scheduled over several sessions. Please refer to course overviews for details.
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Introduction to Private Law | 6 | 40 | Italian | IUS/01 |
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| History of International Relations | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/06 |
| Macroeconomics | 9 | 60 | Italian | SECS-P/01 |
| Political Sociology | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/11 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| International Relations | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/04 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| English for International Relations | 9 | 60 | English | L-LIN/12 |
| European Union Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/14 |
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First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| International Trade Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/13 |
| Optional | ||||
| Business Administration | 6 | 40 | Italian | SECS-P/07 |
| Commercial Law in the Digital Economy | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/04 |
| Customs Law and Commercial Policy of the European Union | 6 | 40 | Italian | IUS/14 |
| International and Development Economics | 9 | 60 | Italian | SECS-P/01 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Laboratory: Alternative Means of International Trade Dispute Resolution | 3 | 20 | Italian | IUS/15 |
| Private International Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/13 |
| Optional | ||||
| Laboratory:the Practice of International Emergency Response | 3 | 20 | Italian | IUS/13 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 6 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Students must obtain 9 CREDITS in one of the following courses.
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Law in the Digital Economy | 9 | 60 | Italian | First trimester | IUS/04 |
| International and Development Economics | 9 | 60 | Italian | First trimester | SECS-P/01 |
- Students must obtain 6 CREDITS in one of the following courses.
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | 6 | 40 | Italian | First trimester | SECS-P/07 |
| Customs Law and Commercial Policy of the European Union | 6 | 40 | Italian | First trimester | IUS/14 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Elements of Procedural Law | 6 | 40 | Italian | IUS/15 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Laboratory: Customs Operator and Export Manager | 3 | 20 | Italian | |
| Laboratory:socialism Between the Middle East and North Africa | 3 | 20 | Italian | SPS/14 |
| Laboratory:the European Union Towards 2030: Challenges, Policies and Opportunities | 3 | 20 | Italian | |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Language Skills: French (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | French | |
| Additional Language Skills: German (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | German | |
| Additional Language Skills: Spanish (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | Spanish | |
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | |
| Advanced Language Skills: French(3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | French | |
| Advanced Language Skills: German (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | German | |
| Advanced Language Skills: Spanish (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Spanish | |
| Computer Science Course | 3 | 30 | Italian | INF/01 |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Students must obtain 12 free-choice CREDITS
- Students must obtain 3 CREDITS in one of the following activities: assessment of advanced language skills, workshops, further training activities (internship, internship)
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: French(3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | French | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: German (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | German | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: Spanish (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Spanish | Open sessions | |
| Computer Science Course | 3 | 30 | Italian | Open sessions | INF/01 |
- In order to complete the 180 credits envisaged by the training course, students must also obtain 6 credits by choosing from the following activities
a) Free-choice educational activities, consistent with the educational path, among those organized or envisaged by the degree course or by the University of Milan, or by other universities, including foreign ones, as part of mobility programs or international agreements University (3 or 6 credits),b) Other training activities, among the following
- assessment of advanced linguistic knowledge in English and/or in the second foreign language (French, Spanish, German) chosen in the first year (3 credits),
- assessment of linguistic knowledge in a foreign language chosen from among French, Spanish, German, different from the one chosen in the first year (6 CFU),
- assessment of computer skills (3 credits),
- internships or training and orientation internships (6 credits - 150 hours)
- further training activities aimed at acquiring other useful knowledge for entering the world of work (3 credits)
a) Free-choice educational activities, consistent with the educational path, among those organized or envisaged by the degree course or by the University of Milan, or by other universities, including foreign ones, as part of mobility programs or international agreements University (3 or 6 credits),b) Other training activities, among the following
- assessment of advanced linguistic knowledge in English and/or in the second foreign language (French, Spanish, German) chosen in the first year (3 credits),
- assessment of linguistic knowledge in a foreign language chosen from among French, Spanish, German, different from the one chosen in the first year (6 CFU),
- assessment of computer skills (3 credits),
- internships or training and orientation internships (6 credits - 150 hours)
- further training activities aimed at acquiring other useful knowledge for entering the world of work (3 credits)
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Language Skills: French (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | French | Open sessions | |
| Additional Language Skills: German (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | German | Open sessions | |
| Additional Language Skills: Spanish (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | Spanish | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: French(3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | French | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: German (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | German | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: Spanish (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Spanish | Open sessions | |
| Computer Science Course | 3 | 30 | Italian | Open sessions | INF/01 |
a) International and EU law is propaedeutic to International trade law, International law, Private international law, EU substantive law, International Organization, International human rights law.
b) Public law is propaedeutic to International and EU law, Comparative public law, Public law of the European countries.
c) Microeconomics is propaedeutic to Macroeconomics.
d) Macroeconomics is propaedeutic to International economics, Political economics.
e) Political science is propaedeutic to Comparative politics, International relations, Political sociology, Strategic studies.
f) Comparative social systems is propaedeutic to Political sociology.
g) Contemporary history is propaedeutic to History of Italian foreign policy, History of North America, History and institutions of Latin America, Asian history, History of international economic relations, History of international relations, History of European integration, African history and institutions, History and institutions of Muslim countries.
h) Fulfilment of the additional learning obligations (OFA) assigned on the basis of results of the entry test is propaedeutic to the exams of the second year and of third year.
i) Fulfilment of the additional learning obligations (OFA) for English language is propaedeutic to English for international relations.
j) Curriculum B (International trade): Introduction to private law is propaedeutic to Private international law and to Commercial law.
b) Public law is propaedeutic to International and EU law, Comparative public law, Public law of the European countries.
c) Microeconomics is propaedeutic to Macroeconomics.
d) Macroeconomics is propaedeutic to International economics, Political economics.
e) Political science is propaedeutic to Comparative politics, International relations, Political sociology, Strategic studies.
f) Comparative social systems is propaedeutic to Political sociology.
g) Contemporary history is propaedeutic to History of Italian foreign policy, History of North America, History and institutions of Latin America, Asian history, History of international economic relations, History of international relations, History of European integration, African history and institutions, History and institutions of Muslim countries.
h) Fulfilment of the additional learning obligations (OFA) assigned on the basis of results of the entry test is propaedeutic to the exams of the second year and of third year.
i) Fulfilment of the additional learning obligations (OFA) for English language is propaedeutic to English for international relations.
j) Curriculum B (International trade): Introduction to private law is propaedeutic to Private international law and to Commercial law.
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Contemporary History | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-STO/04 |
| Microeconomics | 9 | 60 | Italian | SECS-P/01 |
| Public Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/09 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| International Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/13 |
| Political Science | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/04 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Comparative Social Systems | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/07 |
| Statistics | 6 | 40 | Italian | SECS-S/01 |
| Optional | ||||
| French | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-LIN/04 |
| German | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-LIN/14 |
| Spanish | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-LIN/07 |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Students must obtain 6 CREDITS in one of the following courses.
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| History of International Relations | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/06 |
| Macroeconomics | 9 | 60 | Italian | SECS-P/01 |
| Political Sociology | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/11 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Geopolitics and Constitutional Systems | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/21 |
| International Relations | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/04 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| English for International Relations | 9 | 60 | English | L-LIN/12 |
| European Union Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/14 |
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First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Geography of Resources, Borders and Migrations | 9 | 60 | Italian | M-GGR/02 |
| International Politics and Security | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/04 |
| Optional | ||||
| Africa: History, Institutions and Global Challenges | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/13 |
| History and Geopolitics of the Middle East | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/14 |
| History of North America | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/05 |
| History, Institutions and Politics of Latin America | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/05 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Asian History | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/14 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 6 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Students must obtain 18 CREDITS in one of the following courses
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa: History, Institutions and Global Challenges | 9 | 60 | Italian | First trimester | SPS/13 |
| Asian History | 9 | 60 | Italian | Second trimester | SPS/14 |
| History and Geopolitics of the Middle East | 9 | 60 | Italian | First trimester | SPS/14 |
| History of North America | 9 | 60 | Italian | First trimester | SPS/05 |
| History, Institutions and Politics of Latin America | 9 | 60 | Italian | First trimester | SPS/05 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Elements of Procedural Law | 6 | 40 | Italian | IUS/15 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Laboratory: Customs Operator and Export Manager | 3 | 20 | Italian | |
| Laboratory:socialism Between the Middle East and North Africa | 3 | 20 | Italian | SPS/14 |
| Laboratory:the Practice of International Emergency Response | 3 | 20 | Italian | IUS/13 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Language Skills: French (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | French | |
| Additional Language Skills: German (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | German | |
| Additional Language Skills: Spanish (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | Spanish | |
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | |
| Advanced Language Skills: French(3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | French | |
| Advanced Language Skills: German (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | German | |
| Advanced Language Skills: Spanish (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Spanish | |
| Computer Science Course | 3 | 30 | Italian | INF/01 |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Students must obtain 12 free-choice CREDITS
- Students must obtain 3 CREDITS in one of the following activities: assessment of advanced language skills, workshops, further training activities (internship, internship)
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: French(3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | French | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: German (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | German | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: Spanish (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Spanish | Open sessions | |
| Computer Science Course | 3 | 30 | Italian | Open sessions | INF/01 |
- In order to complete the 180 credits envisaged by the training course, students must also obtain 6 credits by choosing from the following activities
a) Free-choice educational activities, consistent with the educational path, among those organized or envisaged by the degree course or by the University of Milan, or by other universities, including foreign ones, as part of mobility programs or international agreements University (3 or 6 credits),b) Other training activities, among the following
- assessment of advanced linguistic knowledge in English and/or in the second foreign language (French, Spanish, German) chosen in the first year (3 credits),
- assessment of linguistic knowledge in a foreign language chosen from among French, Spanish, German, different from the one chosen in the first year (6 CFU),
- assessment of computer skills (3 credits),
- internships or training and orientation internships (6 credits - 150 hours)
- further training activities aimed at acquiring other useful knowledge for entering the world of work (3 credits)
a) Free-choice educational activities, consistent with the educational path, among those organized or envisaged by the degree course or by the University of Milan, or by other universities, including foreign ones, as part of mobility programs or international agreements University (3 or 6 credits),b) Other training activities, among the following
- assessment of advanced linguistic knowledge in English and/or in the second foreign language (French, Spanish, German) chosen in the first year (3 credits),
- assessment of linguistic knowledge in a foreign language chosen from among French, Spanish, German, different from the one chosen in the first year (6 CFU),
- assessment of computer skills (3 credits),
- internships or training and orientation internships (6 credits - 150 hours)
- further training activities aimed at acquiring other useful knowledge for entering the world of work (3 credits)
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Language Skills: French (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | French | Open sessions | |
| Additional Language Skills: German (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | German | Open sessions | |
| Additional Language Skills: Spanish (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | Spanish | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: French(3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | French | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: German (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | German | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: Spanish (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Spanish | Open sessions | |
| Computer Science Course | 3 | 30 | Italian | Open sessions | INF/01 |
a) International and EU law is propaedeutic to International trade law, International law, Private international law, EU substantive law, International Organization, International human rights law.
b) Public law is propaedeutic to International and EU law, Comparative public law, Public law of the European countries.
c) Microeconomics is propaedeutic to Macroeconomics.
d) Macroeconomics is propaedeutic to International economics, Political economics.
e) Political science is propaedeutic to Comparative politics, International relations, Political sociology, Strategic studies.
f) Comparative social systems is propaedeutic to Political sociology.
g) Contemporary history is propaedeutic to History of Italian foreign policy, History of North America, History and institutions of Latin America, Asian history, History of international economic relations, History of international relations, History of European integration, African history and institutions, History and institutions of Muslim countries.
h) Fulfilment of the additional learning obligations (OFA) assigned on the basis of results of the entry test is propaedeutic to the exams of the second year and of third year.
i) Fulfilment of the additional learning obligations (OFA) for English language is propaedeutic to English for international relations.
j) Curriculum B (International trade): Introduction to private law is propaedeutic to Private international law and to Commercial law.
b) Public law is propaedeutic to International and EU law, Comparative public law, Public law of the European countries.
c) Microeconomics is propaedeutic to Macroeconomics.
d) Macroeconomics is propaedeutic to International economics, Political economics.
e) Political science is propaedeutic to Comparative politics, International relations, Political sociology, Strategic studies.
f) Comparative social systems is propaedeutic to Political sociology.
g) Contemporary history is propaedeutic to History of Italian foreign policy, History of North America, History and institutions of Latin America, Asian history, History of international economic relations, History of international relations, History of European integration, African history and institutions, History and institutions of Muslim countries.
h) Fulfilment of the additional learning obligations (OFA) assigned on the basis of results of the entry test is propaedeutic to the exams of the second year and of third year.
i) Fulfilment of the additional learning obligations (OFA) for English language is propaedeutic to English for international relations.
j) Curriculum B (International trade): Introduction to private law is propaedeutic to Private international law and to Commercial law.
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Contemporary History | 6 | 40 | Italian | M-STO/04 |
| Microeconomics | 9 | 60 | Italian | SECS-P/01 |
| Public Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/09 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| International Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/13 |
| Political Science | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/04 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Comparative Social Systems | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/07 |
| Statistics | 6 | 40 | Italian | SECS-S/01 |
| Optional | ||||
| French | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-LIN/04 |
| German | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-LIN/14 |
| Spanish | 6 | 40 | Italian | L-LIN/07 |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Students must obtain 6 CREDITS in one of the following courses.
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| History of International Relations | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/06 |
| Macroeconomics | 9 | 60 | Italian | SECS-P/01 |
| Political Sociology | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/11 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| History and Politics of European Integration | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/06 |
| International Relations | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/04 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| English for International Relations | 9 | 60 | English | L-LIN/12 |
| European Union Law | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/14 |
be activated by the A.Y. 2025/2026
First trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| European Political System | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/04 |
| Europeanization and Public Policies | 6 | 40 | Italian | SPS/04 |
| Laboratory: Europlanning: from the Idea to the Project | 3 | 20 | Italian | IUS/14 |
| Optional | ||||
| Digital Platforms and Artificial Intelligence: European Regulation in the Global Market | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/05 |
| Environment, Climate and Energy: Regulatory Strategies | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/05 IUS/10 |
| External Action and Diplomatic Service of the European Union | 9 | 60 | Italian | IUS/14 |
| Migrations, European Society and the New Global Order | 9 | 60 | Italian | SPS/07 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Exam | 6 | 0 | Italian | |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Students must obtain 18 CREDITS in one of the following courses.
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Platforms and Artificial Intelligence: European Regulation in the Global Market | 9 | 60 | Italian | First trimester | IUS/05 |
| Environment, Climate and Energy: Regulatory Strategies | 9 | 60 | Italian | First trimester | IUS/05 IUS/10 |
| External Action and Diplomatic Service of the European Union | 9 | 60 | Italian | First trimester | IUS/14 |
| Migrations, European Society and the New Global Order | 9 | 60 | Italian | First trimester | SPS/07 |
Second trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Elements of Procedural Law | 6 | 40 | Italian | IUS/15 |
Third trimester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Laboratory: Customs Operator and Export Manager | 3 | 20 | Italian | |
| Laboratory:socialism Between the Middle East and North Africa | 3 | 20 | Italian | SPS/14 |
| Laboratory:the Practice of International Emergency Response | 3 | 20 | Italian | IUS/13 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | ||||
| Additional Language Skills: French (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | French | |
| Additional Language Skills: German (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | German | |
| Additional Language Skills: Spanish (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | Spanish | |
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | |
| Advanced Language Skills: French(3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | French | |
| Advanced Language Skills: German (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | German | |
| Advanced Language Skills: Spanish (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Spanish | |
| Computer Science Course | 3 | 30 | Italian | INF/01 |
Optional activities and study plan rules
- Students must obtain 12 free-choice CREDITS
- Students must obtain 3 CREDITS in one of the following activities: assessment of advanced language skills, workshops, further training activities (internship, internship)
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: French(3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | French | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: German (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | German | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: Spanish (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Spanish | Open sessions | |
| Computer Science Course | 3 | 30 | Italian | Open sessions | INF/01 |
- In order to complete the 180 credits envisaged by the training course, students must also obtain 6 credits by choosing from the following activities
a) Free-choice educational activities, consistent with the educational path, among those organized or envisaged by the degree course or by the University of Milan, or by other universities, including foreign ones, as part of mobility programs or international agreements University (3 or 6 credits),b) Other training activities, among the following
- assessment of advanced linguistic knowledge in English and/or in the second foreign language (French, Spanish, German) chosen in the first year (3 credits),
- assessment of linguistic knowledge in a foreign language chosen from among French, Spanish, German, different from the one chosen in the first year (6 CFU),
- assessment of computer skills (3 credits),
- internships or training and orientation internships (6 credits - 150 hours)
- further training activities aimed at acquiring other useful knowledge for entering the world of work (3 credits)
a) Free-choice educational activities, consistent with the educational path, among those organized or envisaged by the degree course or by the University of Milan, or by other universities, including foreign ones, as part of mobility programs or international agreements University (3 or 6 credits),b) Other training activities, among the following
- assessment of advanced linguistic knowledge in English and/or in the second foreign language (French, Spanish, German) chosen in the first year (3 credits),
- assessment of linguistic knowledge in a foreign language chosen from among French, Spanish, German, different from the one chosen in the first year (6 CFU),
- assessment of computer skills (3 credits),
- internships or training and orientation internships (6 credits - 150 hours)
- further training activities aimed at acquiring other useful knowledge for entering the world of work (3 credits)
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | Lesson period | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Language Skills: French (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | French | Open sessions | |
| Additional Language Skills: German (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | German | Open sessions | |
| Additional Language Skills: Spanish (6 ECTS) | 6 | 0 | Spanish | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: English (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | English | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: French(3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | French | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: German (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | German | Open sessions | |
| Advanced Language Skills: Spanish (3 ECTS) | 3 | 0 | Spanish | Open sessions | |
| Computer Science Course | 3 | 30 | Italian | Open sessions | INF/01 |
a) International and EU law is propaedeutic to International trade law, International law, Private international law, EU substantive law, International Organization, International human rights law.
b) Public law is propaedeutic to International and EU law, Comparative public law, Public law of the European countries.
c) Microeconomics is propaedeutic to Macroeconomics.
d) Macroeconomics is propaedeutic to International economics, Political economics.
e) Political science is propaedeutic to Comparative politics, International relations, Political sociology, Strategic studies.
f) Comparative social systems is propaedeutic to Political sociology.
g) Contemporary history is propaedeutic to History of Italian foreign policy, History of North America, History and institutions of Latin America, Asian history, History of international economic relations, History of international relations, History of European integration, African history and institutions, History and institutions of Muslim countries.
h) Fulfilment of the additional learning obligations (OFA) assigned on the basis of results of the entry test is propaedeutic to the exams of the second year and of third year.
i) Fulfilment of the additional learning obligations (OFA) for English language is propaedeutic to English for international relations.
j) Curriculum B (International trade): Introduction to private law is propaedeutic to Private international law and to Commercial law.
b) Public law is propaedeutic to International and EU law, Comparative public law, Public law of the European countries.
c) Microeconomics is propaedeutic to Macroeconomics.
d) Macroeconomics is propaedeutic to International economics, Political economics.
e) Political science is propaedeutic to Comparative politics, International relations, Political sociology, Strategic studies.
f) Comparative social systems is propaedeutic to Political sociology.
g) Contemporary history is propaedeutic to History of Italian foreign policy, History of North America, History and institutions of Latin America, Asian history, History of international economic relations, History of international relations, History of European integration, African history and institutions, History and institutions of Muslim countries.
h) Fulfilment of the additional learning obligations (OFA) assigned on the basis of results of the entry test is propaedeutic to the exams of the second year and of third year.
i) Fulfilment of the additional learning obligations (OFA) for English language is propaedeutic to English for international relations.
j) Curriculum B (International trade): Introduction to private law is propaedeutic to Private international law and to Commercial law.
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Study plan tutor
Internship tutor
Seminar and workshop tutor
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- The amount of the first instalment is the same for all students
- The amount of the second instalment varies according to the ISEE University value, the degree programme and the student status (on track / off track for one year or off track for more than a year)
- An additional fee is due for online programmes
The University also offers:
- Concessions for students meeting high merit requirements
- Diversified tuition fees according to the student's home country for international students with assets/income abroad
- Concessions for international students with refugee status
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