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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Cattolica International

International Relations and Global Affairs

Campus: Brescia
Campus: Milan
Intake: September 2026
Next intake: September 2026
School: Banking, Finance and Insurance Sciences | Economics and Law
School: Political and Social Sciences
Degree awarded: Laurea Triennale in Business and Finance
Degree awarded: Laurea Triennale in Scienze politiche e delle relazioni internazionali
 
Language of instruction: English
Language of instruction: English
Duration: 3 years
Programme duration: 3 years
Edition: 3Edition: 10
 
Total ECTS: 180
Total ECTS: 180

 

 

The International Relations and Global Affairs (IRGA) programme is a 3-year English-taught bachelor’s degree that prepares students to understand how countries, institutions, and global organisations interact in today’s complex world. 

You will explore topics such as diplomacy, conflict resolution, international development, and global governance - through a curriculum that combines political science, history, economics, law, sociology, and psychology. 

The programme offers small class sizes (average 1:10 teacher-student ratio), encouraging active participation and close engagement with faculty and guest experts from international institutions. 

 

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What makes this programme unique?  

This degree offers an interdisciplinary approach with courses in: 

  • Political science and international relations 
  • History and regional studies 
  • International economics and economic geography 
  • International law and global institutions 
  • Sociology and social psychology 

You will also gain practical experience by working on projects with institutions and international organisations. The programme hosts a number of guest lectures and seminars by international scholars and practitioners from across the world, including Ibrahim Al Marashi (California State University), Martin Klein (Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg), and Craig Martin (Washburn University School of Law). 

Students graduate with a strong mix of analytical, legal, and communication skills, preparing them for careers in diplomacy, policy analysis, development, and international cooperation. 


 

How is the programme ranked? 

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore ranks: 

  • Top 400 globally in Politics 
  • Top 250 globally in Sociology 

Source: QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 


 

What are the benefits of studying in Milan? 

Milan is a global city known for politics, economics, and cultural exchange. As a major European centre for diplomacy, media, and non-governmental organisations, Milan offers students the chance to study international relations in an environment deeply connected to global affairs. 

You’ll be part of a dynamic learning community with opportunities to network with visiting scholars, NGOs, and policy professionals from Italy and abroad.