The Master in Advanced Global Studies, a first-level Master's degree, is designed for:

-          Recent graduates, first or second level, with a strong interest in deepening contemporary international relations;

-          Professionals, with the desire to enhance their knowledge of the contemporary global reality, and with the aim of embarking on an international professional path.

The Master in Advanced Global Studies is characterized by a multidimensional and interdisciplinary approach, which accompanies the four distinct levels of the Master throughout their duration

The first level of the Master, dedicated to a scientific study of the global reality, will consist of theoretical studies of Economics, International Relations, but also International Law and security and sustainability studies. In addition, professional managerial and scientific research skills will be provided.

The second level of the Master's will be dedicated to regional studies of international relations. Contemporary issues in Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America, as well as the contemporaneity of the Middle East will be studied.

The third and fourth levels of the Master will instead be dedicated to the internship experience and the drafting of the final paper for the Master, the Project Work.

-          Knowledge and skills, theoretical and practical, to understand contemporary international issues in their complexity;

-          Analysis and research skills on global dynamics, from the micro to the macro level;

-          A mix of soft and hard skills, which can be spent professionally in an international career, developed thanks to dedicated seminars and interventions.

To submit your application for admission to the First Level Specialising Master’s program, you must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree, an equivalent first-cycle degree, or an Italian laurea under the previous system;

• Possess a good command of the English language (minimum level B2, which will be assessed during the admission interview).

MAGS welcomes students from academic backgrounds in Political Science, Economics, Law, Foreign languages, Philosophy, Humanities, Psychology, and Social Sciences. Applicants from other fields of study are also eligible.

For further details on eligibility and admission criteria, please refer to the following pages:

• For students holding an Italian degree: the dedicated page on the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore website;

• For students holding a non-Italian degree: the dedicated page on the Cattolica International website.

Applications must be submitted through the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore website, following the specific procedure based on the type of degree obtained.

If you hold an Italian degree, access the application procedure at this link. 
If you hold an international (non-Italian) degree, access the application procedure at this link.

MAGS has a limited enrollment of 25 participants.

Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis and in the order in which they are received. When deemed eligible, applicants will receive an admission confirmation via email. Early applications have a higher chance of acceptance. Once the maximum number of admitted students is reached, additional applications will be placed on a waiting list.

The Master’s Direction reserves the right to increase the maximum number of participants or, conversely, cancel the program if the number of admitted students is insufficient to ensure the high-quality delivery of the Master’s program.

Step 1: Submit your application.

If you hold an Italian degree, access the application procedure at this link. 
If you hold an international (non-Italian) degree, access the application procedure at this link.

Step 2: Academic credentials assessment.

Step 3: Motivational interview with the Program Assistant, covering:

• CV

• Academic and professional background

• Motivation for pursuing the Master’s program

• English language proficiency

Step 4: Admission to the Master’s program, upon evaluation by the Direction.

Step 5: Confirmation of enrollment and payment of the first installment.

Once admission is confirmed, applicants must finalize their enrollment by paying the first installment of the program fee. Typically, payment is required:

• Within 5 days of admission for applicants with an Italian degree;

• Within 15 days of admission for applicants with an international (non-italian) degree.

Payment instructions will be provided by the relevant administrative offices.

Step 6: Enrollment and start of the Master’s program, following instructions that will be sent by the administrative offices.

• Self-certification of Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, including transcript of records, uploaded as a single file. If the Master’s degree is in progress, the GPA may be considered for evaluation.*

• ID document and tax code

• CV and passport-style photo

• Motivation letter

• Academic reference letter

• Residence permit (for non-EU citizens only)

* The Bachelor’s degree, if still in progress, must be awarded no later than March 2027 to be considered valid for admission.

The tuition fee for the MAGS program is €10,000, payable in four installments: the first upon admission and the remaining ones in February, April, and June of the following year.

Up to 4 partial scholarships (covering 25% of the tuition fee) are available and awarded based on evaluation by the Scientific Direction.

Exclusively for students holding an international degree, up to 2 scholarships covering 50% of the tuition fee and up to 4 additional scholarships covering 25% may be awarded upon evaluation by the Scientific Direction.

Visa support:  
Accepted international applicants requiring a student visa will receive an official admission letter necessary for the visa application process.

Declaration of Value / Diploma Supplement:  
Degrees obtained outside of Italy must be accompanied by a Declaration of Value or a Diploma Supplement (for qualifications issued by universities in countries adhering to the Lisbon Convention). The administrative offices will provide detailed instructions regarding required documents.

For additional information on required documents for admission and enrollment for applicants with international degrees, please contact the International Recruiting Office at: mailto:international.inquiry@unicatt.it

For all other information regarding the First Level Specialising Master’s programs for students with international degrees, please refer to the dedicated page on the Cattolica International portal.

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