Entry Requirements for the 1-year Specialising Master in Advanced Public and Cultural Diplomacy for International Relations
Your degree must:
- Be an official first-cycle qualification of the relevant national education system, awarded by an official institution* of that system.
*A university or institution is official when it is accredited or officially recognised in the country awarding the qualification. If you earned your degree at a branch campus or foreign university located outside its home country, the campus must be recognised or accredited in the country where it is physically located.
- Qualify you for entry to a comparable "Master universitario di I livello" in the relevant foreign education system.
- Match the Italian requirements to enter a “Master universitario di I livello” rin Italy, i.e.:
- Be an academic degree.
- Include research elements.
- Hacve the same programme length (minimum 3 years, 180 ECTS credits).
- Count the same years of schooling (usually 15 years in total).
By when must I obtain my undergraduate degree?
- EU citizens: You must have your degree before the start of the programme.
- Non-EU citizens: You must obtain your degree at least two months before the programme starts.
How is my academic qualification evaluated?
- Uiversità Cattolica will review your academic records to check if your degree qualifies you for admission.
- Each university in Italydecides the set of documents needed for evaluation and sets its own specific rules for admission.
- Your enrolment will only be confirmed after the Admissions Office verifies that your qualification is valid.
What if I am not sure if my qualification is valid?
- If the country awarding your diploma/degree signed the Lisbon Convention, use the ARDI database to check if your qualification meets the Italian requirements to enter a Master Universitario di I livello.
- If your diploma is not listed, we encourage you to submit your application after you have carefully checked both the general and the programme-specific entry requirements.
Who do these requirements apply to?
To enrol in a Specialising Master (Master Universitario di I livello) at Università Cattolica, you must satisfy the latest entry requirements set by the Italian Ministry of Education. These rules apply to all students with foreign qualifications, from both EU and non-EU countries.
Who can apply for a Specialising Master (Master Universitario di I livello) at Università Cattolica?
To apply, you must:
- Hold a high school diploma.
- Hold a recognised undergraduate degree (Bachelor or equivalent).
What are the requirements for my undergraduate degree?
Do I need to prove my English language skills?
Yes. You must meet the English requirement at the time of application. Upload a valid English certificate to your online application.
Programme-specific requirements for Specialising Master in Advanced Public and Cultural Diplomacy for International Relations
Who can apply ?
We welcome students with a degree, preferably a Master’s, in:
- Political Science
- International Relations
- Public Policy
- Social Sciences
International Law
- Humanities
- Visual or Performing Arts
- Arts Management
- Foreign Languages
- Communication
Do I need work experience?
Yes. It’s helpful if you have work experience with:
- NGOs (non-governmental organizations)
- Public administration
- Non-profit institutions
- Experience in international settings is a plus.
What happens after I apply?
Will there be an interview?
Yes. If you meet both the general and programme-specific entry requirements, you will be invited to an online interview with the Master's admissions committee.
What is the purpose of the interview?
The interview helps us understand:
- Why you want to join this programme
- How well you understand the subject