Short answer: There are 46 verified English-taught international relations and politics programmes in Italy (16 bachelor's, 30 master's) in 14 cities; most are in Milan, Rome, Bologna. The most common entrance requirements are SAT, GMAT, GRE.
Where can you study international relations and politics in English?
Milan (13)Rome (9)Bologna (6)Venice (3)Trento (3)Turin (2)Naples (2)Parma (2)Bari (1)Padua (1)Verona (1)Viterbo (1)Siena (1)Pavia (1)
English-taught bachelor's in international relations and politics
| Programme | University | Admission | Deadline (non-EU, 2027/28) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth System and Global ChangesEarth sciences · 3 yrs | Università di Bari Aldo MoroBari | No test (open admission) | 30 June 2027 |
| Economics, Politics and Social SciencesEconomics, business and statistics · 3 yrs | Università di BolognaBologna | SATEnglish B2 | 4 May 2027 |
| European StudiesPolitics and social sciences · 3 yrs | Università di BolognaBologna | SAT / ACT (alternative)English C1 | 1 April 2027 |
| Global GovernancePolitics and social sciences · 3 yrs | Università di Roma Tor VergataRome | Interview (programme's own)English B2 | 2 December 2026 |
| Global HumanitiesHistory, philosophy and psychology · 3 yrs | Sapienza Università di RomaRome | English TEST HUM@HOME (CISIA)English B2 | 15 May 2027 |
| Global lawLaw · 3 yrs | Università BocconiMilan | SAT / ACT / Bocconi online testEnglish B2 | 26 January 2027 |
| GLOBAL LAWLaw · 3 yrs | LUISS Guido CarliRome | SAT / ACT / LSAT / IB Diploma | 10 February 2027 |
| Global Law and Transnational Legal StudiesLaw · 3 yrs | Università di TorinoTurin | TOLC-E (English) / TOLC-SUEnglish B2 | 15 April 2027 |
| Global Studies for Sustainable Local and International Development and CooperationEconomics, business and statistics · 3 yrs | Università di ParmaParma | No test (open admission)English B2 | 24 April 2027 |
| International Politics and GovernmentPolitics and social sciences · 3 yrs | Università BocconiMilan | SAT / ACT / Bocconi online testEnglish B2 | 26 January 2027 |
| International Politics, Law and EconomicsPolitics and social sciences · 3 yrs | Università degli Studi di MilanoMilan | Programme's own admission testEnglish B2 | 6 July 2027 |
| International studiesPolitics and social sciences · 3 yrs | Università di BolognaBologna | TOLC-E / SATEnglish B2 | 29 April 2027 |
| Political Science, Diplomacy and Government of AdministrationsPolitics and social sciences · 3 yrs | Link Campus UniversityRome | No test (open admission) | see programme page |
| Political sciences and international relationsPolitics and social sciences · 3 yrs | Università Cattolica del Sacro CuoreMilan | SAT (optional)English B2 | 17 February 2027 |
| POLITICS: PHILOSOPHY AND ECONOMICSPolitics and social sciences · 3 yrs | LUISS Guido CarliRome | SAT / ACT / LSAT / IB DiplomaEnglish B2 | 10 February 2027 |
| Social sciences for global challengesPolitics and social sciences · 3 yrs | Università di PaviaPavia | No test (open admission)English B2 | 18 November 2026 |
English-taught master's in international relations and politics
| Programme | University | Admission | Deadline (non-EU, 2027/28) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AREA & GLOBAL STUDIES FOR INTERNATIONAL COOPERATIONPolitics and social sciences · 2 yrs | Università di TorinoTurin | No test (open admission)English B2 | 29 January 2027 |
| Comparative International RelationsPolitics and social sciences · 2 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari VeneziaVenice | No test (open admission)English B2 | 14 January 2027 |
| Digital Society, Social Innovation and Global CitizenshipPolitics and social sciences · 2 yrs | Università di Napoli Federico IINaples | Programme's own admission testEnglish B2 | 15 June 2027 |
| Economics and Management of Government and International OrganizationsEconomics, business and statistics · 2 yrs | Università BocconiMilan | GMAT / GRE / Bocconi online testEnglish B2 | 26 January 2027 |
| Economics and political scienceEconomics, business and statistics · 2 yrs | Università degli Studi di MilanoMilan | No test (open admission)English B2 | 30 April 2027 |
| Environmental Change and Global SustainabilityEarth sciences · 2 yrs | Università degli Studi di MilanoMilan | No test (open admission)English B2 | 30 April 2027 |
| European and Global StudiesPolitics and social sciences · 2 yrs | Università di PadovaPadua | No test (open admission)English B2 | 15 November 2026 |
| EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIESPolitics and social sciences · 2 yrs | Università di TrentoTrento | Programme's entrance testEnglish B2 | 4 March 2027 |
| European studiesPolitics and social sciences · 2 yrs | Sapienza Università di RomaRome | No test (open admission)English B2 | 15 May 2027 |
| European studies in investor relations and financial communicationPolitics and social sciences · 2 yrs | Università Cattolica del Sacro CuoreMilan | Programme's entrance testEnglish B2 | 20 January 2027 |
| Global Accounting and FinanceEconomics, business and statistics · 2 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari VeneziaVenice | Programme's own admission testEnglish B2 | 14 January 2027 |
| Global affairs: geopolitics and sustainabilityPolitics and social sciences · 2 yrs · partly Italian | Università di TrentoTrento | No test (open admission)English B2 | see programme page |
| Global CulturesHistory, philosophy and psychology · 2 yrs | Università di BolognaBologna | No test (open admission)English B2 | see programme page |
| Global Development and EntrepreneurshipEconomics, business and statistics · 2 yrs | Università Ca' Foscari VeneziaVenice | No test (open admission)English B2 | 14 January 2027 |
| Global Food Law: Sustainability Challenges and InnovationLaw · 2 yrs | Università di ParmaParma | No test (open admission)English B2 | 6 April 2027 |
| Global Law for Organizations, Business Enterprises and InstitutionsLaw · 2 yrs | Università BocconiMilan | GMAT / GRE / Bocconi online testEnglish B2 | 26 January 2027 |
| Global Law MakingLaw · 2 yrs | Università di TrentoTrento | Programme's entrance testEnglish B2 | 4 March 2027 |
| Global Management and PoliticsEconomics, business and statistics · 2 yrs | LUISS Guido CarliRome | GMAT / GRE / Programme's own admission testEnglish B2 | 31 March 2027 |
| Global Politics and SocietyPolitics and social sciences · 2 yrs | Università degli Studi di MilanoMilan | Programme's own admission testEnglish B2 | 30 April 2027 |
| International politics and economicsEconomics, business and statistics · 2 yrs | Università di BolognaBologna | Programme's entrance testEnglish B2 | 16 April 2027 |
| International RelationsPolitics and social sciences · 2 yrs | Università di Napoli Federico IINaples | No test (open admission)English B2 | 15 June 2027 |
| INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSPolitics and social sciences · 2 yrs | LUISS Guido CarliRome | GMAT / GRE / Programme's own admission testEnglish B2 | 31 March 2027 |
| INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSPolitics and social sciences · 2 yrs | Università di BolognaBologna | Programme's entrance testEnglish B2 | 23 March 2027 |
| International StudiesPolitics and social sciences · 2 yrs | Università Roma TreRome | No test (open admission)English B2 | 15 September 2027 |
| Languages for global business, trade and tourismLiterature, languages and art history · 2 yrs | Università di VeronaVerona | No test (open admission)English C1 | 31 March 2027 |
| MARKETING AND GLOBAL MARKETSEconomics, business and statistics · 2 yrs | Università di Milano-BicoccaMilan | Programme's entrance testEnglish B2 | 31 March 2027 |
| Plant Biotechnology for Food and Global HealthAgriculture and veterinary science · 2 yrs | Università della TusciaViterbo | No test (open admission)English B2 | see programme page |
| Politics and Policy AnalysisPolitics and social sciences · 2 yrs | Università BocconiMilan | GMAT / GRE / Bocconi online testEnglish B2 | 26 January 2027 |
| Politics, Philosophy and Public AffairsPolitics and social sciences · 2 yrs | Università degli Studi di MilanoMilan | No test (open admission)English B2 | 30 April 2027 |
| Public and Cultural DiplomacyPolitics and social sciences · 2 yrs | Università di SienaSiena | No test (open admission)English B2 | 6 May 2027 |
Every programme was checked on the university's own website; the programme name links to its official page. Deadlines are for non-EU applicants living abroad and can change, so confirm on the programme page before applying.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you study international relations and politics in English in Italy?
Yes. We verified 46 English-taught programmes (16 bachelor's, 30 master's) at 21 universities.
Which cities offer international relations and politics in English?
Milan (13), Rome (9), Bologna (6), Venice (3), Trento (3), Turin (2), Naples (2), Parma (2), Bari (1), Padua (1), Verona (1), Viterbo (1), Siena (1), Pavia (1).
Which exam do you need for international relations and politics in Italy?
It depends on the programme. The most common are SAT (7), GMAT (5), GRE (5), Bocconi online test (5), ACT (4). 20 programmes have open admission with no test.
When is the next application deadline for international relations and politics?
The earliest open 2027/28 deadline for non-EU applicants is 15 November 2026 (European and Global Studies, Università di Padova).
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