Rosario Forlenza specializes in the history of modern Europe and Italy in its global implications and has published widely on topics related to democracy and authoritarianism, political revolutions, the Cold War, nationalism and the politics of the memory, and religion and politics. He is working on the totalitarian experience in interwar Russia, Italy, and Germany, and on the global history of Christian Democracy.
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Maria Francesca Corrao
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The Mediterranean region is a crossroads of cultures, politics, and faiths. Three continents meet on the Mediterranean basin, spotlighting current and future challenges at the nexus of democracy, migration, integration and security.
The Security Law and Constitutional Protection course helps students understand how to strike the balance between security and fundamental rights using the tools of constitutional law.
Understanding the social and cultural dynamics of global politics and how states and civil society actors shape and challenge global orders in terms of human rights, norms and religion.
Maria Elena Cavallaro is Associate Professor of History of International Relations. She was Santander Fellow in Iberian Studies at St. Antony’s College, Oxford and visiting professor at Science Po, Paris and Bordeaux. Her main research interests include transition to democracy in Southern Europe and European Integration.
The MA represents a unique opportunity to engage with contemporary constitutional, political and societal challenges from a global and interdisciplinary perspective and to foster critical thinking on the ongoing crises.
Questo corso è progettato per affinare la comprensione delle dinamiche globali e delle relazioni internazionali, grazie a una formazione interdisciplinare che integra diverse prospettive e competenze. Il programma si distingue per il suo focus su aree-chiave come la diplomazia, la sicurezza internazionale e gli studi euro-mediterranei, e prepara ad affrontare le sfide complesse del mondo contemporaneo con un approccio analitico e strategico.
Il curriculum forma esperti delle dinamiche globali e sviluppa le capacità critiche e analitiche necessarie per interpretare e agire in uno scenario di continua evoluzione.
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Major: Diplomacy
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I year 2025/2026
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Comparative History of Political Systems
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6
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Comparative Politics
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6
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Research Method for Social Sciences
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6
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Academic and Professional Communication Skills
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6
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Writing and Reading Academic Text
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2
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International Economics
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6
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Demography and Social Challenges
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6
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International Organizations and Human Rights
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6
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Comparative Public Law
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6
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Writing a Master’s Thesis
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2
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II year 2026/2027
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History of International Relations
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6
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International Political Theory
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6
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Sociology of Global Politics
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6
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3 Elective Courses
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18
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Module Digital Tool and Undertaking Research
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2
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Other Activities
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4
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Second Mandatory Language
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6
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Learning Innovation Activities
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8
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Final Test
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16
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120
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Major: Security
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Comparative History of Political Systems
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Comparative Politics
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6
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Research Method for Social Sciences
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6
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Academic and Professional Communication Skills
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6
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Writing and Reading Academic Text
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2
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International Economics
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6
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Demography and Social Challenges
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6
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International Organizations and Human Rights
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6
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Comparative Public Law
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6
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Writing a Master’s Thesis
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2
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II year 2026/2027
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International Security
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6
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Security Law and Constitutional Protection
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6
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Sociology of Terrorism and Political Violence
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6
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3 Elective Courses
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18
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6
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16
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120
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Major: Euro - Mediterranean Studies
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English
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Comparative History of Political Systems
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Comparative Politics
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Research Method for Social Sciences
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6
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6
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Writing and Reading Academic Text
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2
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International Economics
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6
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Demography and Social Challenges
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6
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International Organizations and Human Rights
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6
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Comparative Public Law
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6
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Writing a Master’s Thesis
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2
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II year 2026/2027
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Politics of the Middle East and North Africa
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6
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History and Culture of Mediterranean Countries
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6
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EU Neighborhood - Policy
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6
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3 elective courses
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18
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Module Digital Tool and Undertaking Research
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2
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Other Activities
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8
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Second Mandatory Language
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6
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Final Test
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16
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Total CFU
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120
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Major: Study Plan Abroad
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English
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I year 2025/2026
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Comparative History of Political Systems
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6
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Comparative Politics
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6
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Research Method for Social Sciences
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6
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Academic and Professional Communication Skills
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6
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Writing and Reading Academic Text
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2
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International Economics
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6
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Demography and Social Challenges
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6
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International Organizations and Human Rights
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6
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Comparative Public Law
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6
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Writing a Master’s Thesis
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2
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II year 2026/2027
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3 Core Courses Abroad
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18
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3 Elective Courses Abroad
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18
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Module Digital Tool and Undertaking Research
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Other Activities
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8
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6
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Final Test
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16
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120
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You will gain knowledge from top scholars and experts in their fields.
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You will learn to integrate ideas and information across multiple settings and contexts.
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Francesca Moschettini
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"I came to Luiss with an interest already gained in political science thanks to my previous academic background. International Relations Major had provide me a truly interdisciplinary approach with a wide variety of politics and economics classes that had led my interests outside of the classroom and allowed me to interact with many great professors"
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Giorgia Maddalon
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"I have always been interested in international studies, and I was aware coming to Luiss would have increased my cultural and professional expertise essential to face new challenges and analyze the complexity of the contemporary world in all its aspects. The interdisciplinary aspect of the major and the engaging classes I attended, enhanced my communication and problem-solving skills and offered me a great variety of perspectives that will be useful in the future and forthcoming work experiences"
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Eleonora Germano
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"Doing a master's degree in International Relations at Luiss was very challenging, indeed I had the opportunity to follow the lessons from Mgimo University and to do a traineeship in Bruxelles. I advise all students to take advantage of the many extra-curricular activities offered by the University, in order to create your own personalized path that will set you apart from the other"
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Samson Fagbohunlu
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"As an International Student from Africa, studying a Master in International Relations in Luiss has expanded my horizons on the understanding of Global politics beyond my continent due to the interdisciplinary and cross continental nature of the program and in effect equipped me to achieve my goal of becoming a Security Expert"
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Nikolaus Kurmayer
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Doing a Master's in IR at Luiss truly broadened my horizons, improved my understanding of Mediterranean circumstances, and showed me what a high quality learning environment could help me achieve.
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nikolaus.kurmayer@alumni.luiss.it
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Francesco Boglione
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"Scegliere il corso di laurea Magistrale in Relazioni Internazionali presso Luiss Guido Carli è stata la scelta migliore per proseguire il mio percorso di studi in scienze politiche. Ho approfondito le mie conoscenze, appreso nuove skills e conosciuto persone con le quali condividere pensieri e passioni. Inoltre, l’università mi ha dato la possibilità di studiare all’estero grazie al programma Summer School e di praticare lo sport del tennis all’interno della squadra Luiss"
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Silvia Agostini
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"L’Università Luiss tramite il corso magistrale in International Relations mi ha dato la possibilità di specializzare la mia formazione in questo ambito e comprendere maggiormente le dinamiche politico-economiche tra stati a livello globale. Grazie a questo corso, ora mi si aprono varie strade e le opportunità sono diverse. La Luiss mi ha dato la possibilità di prepararmi al mondo del lavoro con le conoscenze necessarie, acquisite in un environment internazionale e ricco di opportunità per i suoi studenti"
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Brando Verzera
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"The course in international relations at luiss university offers a multidisciplinary academic formation that opens up several work opportunities in various fields, national and international, public and private"
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Sara Consolino
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"Luiss offered me the opportunity to engage in impactful activities, which broadened my horizon and gave me the confidence and skills to build my career"
The Luiss master’s program in International Relations prepares graduates for careers in diplomacy, as international security experts for both the public and private sectors and in the management of Euro-Mediterranean issues. The program furthermore responds to the growing need for highly trained figures within international organizations and the traditional diplomatic sector that are able to handle both old and new, emerging challenges.
Graduates of the program may begin careers with international and European organizations, as specialists in international and European politics, international affairs reporters, journalists, private consultants or consultants to the armed forces.
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If you’ve made the choice to start or further your academic career at Luiss, you can find an overview of the application procedure here.
Want to know more? We’re happy to answer any questions you might still have.
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Luiss provides financial support to students by offering scholarships and exemptions from the annual fee