First Level Specializing Master's program | Faculty of Political and Social Sciences
Advanced Public and Cultural Diplomacy for International Relations
VIII edition
Academic Year: 2025/26
When: October 2025 - October 2026
Where: Rome, Campus Università Cattolica
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Studying Diplomacy means understanding the increasing role of non-State actors in international affairs, as well as the strategic influence of the arts and digital media in foreign policy.
The Master in Advanced Public and Cultural Diplomacy for International Relations (MAPCD) is the first, at European level, to combine four different fields of study: Public Diplomacy and International Relations; Cultural Diplomacy for the global reputation of Countries and Cities; Global Communication for the engagement of worldwide audiences; Business Diplomacy.
The Master’s ambition and goal is to train not only skilled professionals with multidisciplinary competences for the challenging scenarios we are facing today, but most of all, “Citizens of the World” with a vision and a commitment to create bridges across cultures for dialogue and peace building.
1 year: October 2025 – October 2026
Classes in presence + Project Work + Internship (3 months)
The Master in Advanced Public and Cultural Diplomacy for International Relations addresses graduates and young professionals from all over the world with diverse academic backgrounds.
First level specializing Master (Master universitario di primo livello)
Students who have completed the Master in Advanced Public and Cultural Diplomacy for International Relations are now working in different countries within various institutions and organizations:
MAPCD is taught in English.
62 ECTS credits (60 minimum ETCS credits required to graduate)
Next application opening
Soran, student with an already significant experience in his home country (Iraqi Kurdistan) has done his internship at a major diplomatic office in Rome: ”a pivotal step in my career in International Relations" says Soran.
The Master? A TRANSFORMATIVE experience.
Watch his video on Instagram.
Graduation of the 2023/24 Edition. The smiles of the students, the voice of the Director, Prof Federica Olivares
Rome is famous in the world for being the Capital of the Arts and Culture. It is also the City with the highest number of embassies, diplomatic institutions and international organizations. Rome is one of the most desired study destinations globally. Italy and Rome top the List of Best Countries to study abroad. Rome Campus of Università Cattolica hosts more than 6000 students from all over the world.
