Overview

The master in Advanced Public and Cultural Diplomacy for International Relations from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is the first at European level to combine four different areas of study: Public Diplomacy and International Relations; Cultural Diplomacy for the Global Reputation of Countries and Cities and as an effective tool in conflict zones; Global communication for the involvement of international audiences; Business Diplomacy.

Key facts

The aim of the Master is to train qualified professionals with multidisciplinary skills who act in complex international scenarios and are above all "Citizens of the World" with a vision of the future, who are committed to creating bridges of dialogue between cultures and becoming "A Force for Good in the world".

Accreditation

According to the ‟Lisbon Recognition Convention” on the recognition of qualifications in Europe, ratified by more than 50 European states

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Issues in International Relations

Public and Cultural Diplomacy
Digital and Business Diplomacy

Audience

Graduates in IR, Political Science, International Law, Economics, Communication.

Lecturers

The MAPCD’s esteemed, global faculty comes from prominent international institutions - Oxford University, King’s College London, University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business as an example.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-24 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

84

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IELTS

6

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Roma, Italy

Disciplines

International Relations Political Science View 34 other Masters in Political Science in Italy

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Academic requirements

Completion of a degree, preferably a Master degree, in the following disciplinary areas: Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International law, Humanities, Visual and performing arts, Arts Management, Foreign Languages, Communication etc.
Work experiences in companies and institutions such as NGOs, Public administration, Non-profit organisations, etc., preferably with an international dimension, will be positively evaluated

Candidates who meet both general and programme-specific entry requirements will have to take an online interview with the Master committee, aimed at checking their motivation to study the programme and their awareness of the subject.

English requirements

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84

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6

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General requirements

Completion of a degree, Bachelor's (or, preferably, a Master's degree), in the following disciplinary areas: Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Law, Humanities, Visual and performing arts, Arts Management, Foreign Languages, Communication etc.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

10000 EUR / year

≈ 10000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

10000 EUR / year

≈ 10000 EUR / year

Additional Details

If the student’s family income is produced in Italy, the annual tuition ranges from a minimum of about € 3,800 to a maximum of about € 11,500 per year.

Living costs

Roma

Italy

850 - 1450 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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