Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Cattolica International

Advanced Public and Cultural Diplomacy for International Relations

Campus: Brescia
Campus: Rome
Intake: September 2026
Next intake: October 2026
School: Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences | Economics and Law
School: ASERI (Graduate School of Economics & International Relations)
Duration: 3 years
Programme duration: 1 year
 
Language of instruction: English
Language of instruction: English
Total ECTS: 180
Total ECTS: 62
Edition: 3Edition: 9
 
 

 

The Advanced Public and Cultural Diplomacy for International Relations (MAPCD) programme is a 1-year Specialising Master in is taught entirely in English at our Rome campus.

It’s Europe’s first programme to integrate four critical fields:

  • Public Diplomacy and International Relations
  • Cultural Diplomacy for the Reputation of Countries and Cities and as a Conflict Resolution tool
  • Global Communication for International Audience
  • Business Diplomacy

The programme prepares students to design and execute influential strategies for governments, international organisations, and private institutions.

 

Applications for academic year 2026/2027 are open! Explore more details below.

 

What makes this programme unique?
 

  • An innovative, multidisciplinary, and global approach that prepares students to work in international contexts and support dialogue between cultures.
  • An international faculty made up of academics and professionals who are leading experts in Public and Cultural Diplomacy, from universities and international institutions.
  • Strong academic and practical training in Public and Cultural Diplomacy, combined with a solid understanding of today’s international political and cultural environment.
  • Field training activities, including visits to Ministries, Embassies, international cultural institutes, international organisations, companies, museums, and historical and artistic sites.
  • A minimum 3-month internship in Italy or abroad, offering students the opportunity to apply what they have learned in a real professional environment.

 

 

How is the programme ranked?
 

  • Top 400 globally in Politics and International Studies

Source: QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

 

 

What are the benefits of studying in Rome?


Rome is one of the world's capital of the arts and culture and a global hub for diplomacy, hosting the highest number of embassies, diplomatic institutions and international organisations, including several UN agencies:

  • Institutional proximity: Guest lectures, site visits, and networking with EU, UN and Italian diplomatic missions.
  • Cultural immersion: First-hand access to Rome’s world-class museums, galleries, and public events—key sites for soft-power initiatives.
  • Career gateway: Internships and project partnerships with intergovernmental organisations, cultural institutes, and international NGOs headquartered in the city.