Master in European and Global Studies at University of Padua
Two-year English-taught LM-90-R master in Padua on European integration and globalisation, with four tracks from EU policy to geopolitical challenges. Entry needs a related three-year degree, a grade that meets Padua's country minimum and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Padua
English
University of Padua
European and Global Studies is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-90-R) taught in English at the University of Padua. Entry needs a bachelor's of at least three years with proven skills in a field such as political science, international relations, economics or sociology, a final grade that meets Padua's minimum for your country, and English at B2. A regional scholarship brings a fee exemption, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Padua's European and Global Studies master asks for a bachelor's degree of at least three years, or equivalent, with proven skills in a related field such as political science, international relations, economics or sociology, a final grade that meets Padua's minimum for your country, and English at B2. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree requirement
You need a minimum three-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, with proven skills in one of these fields: [1]
- Political Science, International Relations and Diplomacy, International Economics or Management
- Cooperation and Development, Intercultural Communication, or Media and Cultural Studies
- International Law, Linguistics, Political Philosophy, Geography, Psychology, Sociology or History
Padua also sets entry titles and minimum final grades country by country, and its Admissions and Welcome Unit decides whether a foreign qualification meets them. [1][3]
What this means for your transcript
Padua looks for proven skills in the listed fields, so the units on your transcript matter, not just the title of your degree. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a BA in Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Sociology, History, Geography or Psychology.
- Check carefully: a B.Com, BBA or LLB can fit through management, international economics or international law if your units show it, and a BA in English or Mass Communication can fit through linguistics, media or intercultural communication.
- Often short: a B.Tech, B.E., BCA or B.Sc. with no social science, law or humanities units usually lacks the skills the programme asks for.
Your final grade must also meet Padua's minimum for degrees from your country, and we check it against Padua's country list. [3]
English
English at CEFR B2 or equivalent. Padua accepts certificates from its published list and has a separate list of exemptions. Certificates without an expiry date must have been obtained within the two years before 15 September 2026. You can upload your certificate after applying, up to 31 July 2027. [1][4]
Selection
No entrance test is listed. The Admissions and Welcome office checks your application first, then the programme's academic committee assesses it. For open-access programmes like this one, the result is sent through the application platform. You can apply to a programme only once per academic year. [1][2]
2027/28 deadlines
Non-EU applicants living abroad can apply in two calls: 15 September to 15 November 2026, and 1 December 2026 to 1 March 2027. A third call, 1 April to 1 June 2027, is only for EU citizens and non-EU citizens living in Italy. Classes start on 1 October 2027. [1][2]
You can apply before you graduate, as long as you complete your degree by 31 July 2027. [3]
Documents and non-EU steps
You apply on Padua's admissions portal. For a master's degree you upload: [1][2]
- A CV and a motivation letter in English
- Your transcript of records
- Your degree certificate, or an enrolment certificate or provisional degree if you have not yet graduated
- Your passport
- Your English certificate
Entry qualification documents are accepted in English or Italian, and no legalised documents are needed at application stage. If you are admitted, you accept your place and later present original documents and translated or legalised copies of your qualifications. Padua may ask for a CIMEA comparability statement if it needs further verification. [1][2]
Sources and verification
Checked by the ApplyAZ admissions team against the university's official documents listed below. Entry rules can change with each new call, and we re-check them before every application.
- University of Padua, admissions portal for international applicants. European and Global Studies course page: entry qualification, language requirement, application calls and fees, academic year 2027/28. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua. How to apply for degree programmes taught in English: application steps, required documents and application calls for 2027/28. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua. Entry requirements for qualifications from non-Italian education systems, academic year 2027/28. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua. English language requirement for degree programmes taught in English, application calls opening 15 September 2026. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua. Tuition fees and exemptions notice, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua, School of Economics and Political Science. European and Global Studies programme page (degree class, language, duration and access type). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
European and Global Studies is a two-year master's degree in class LM-90-R (European Studies), taught in English in Padua by the Department of Political Science, Law and International Studies, part of the School of Economics and Political Science. It is worth 120 ECTS and has open admission with requirements.
The course offers a global, original and critical view of political and institutional settings. It is multidisciplinary, drawing on law, economics, politics, philosophy, history and languages to explain European integration and globalisation. It suits graduates in the social sciences, law or humanities who want to work on policy in Europe or internationally.
What you will study
A common core is followed by one of four tracks: European Focus, Global Focus, Social Challenges or Geopolitical Challenges. Units named on the admissions portal include:
- Global Policy-Making and EU Policy-Making (common core)
- Global History and Social Science Methodology (common core)
- European and International Law, and English as a Glocal Language (common core)
- EU Policies and Projects, and History of European Integration (European Focus)
- Governing the Global, and History of Science Diplomacy (Global Focus)
- Policy Evaluation Research and Practice, and Gender Perspectives (Social Challenges)
- Mapping Security Issues, and Climate Crises and Social Justice (Geopolitical Challenges)
Other track units include European Urban Transitions, Socioeconomic Transitions in Post-Communist Countries, Digital Citizenship and Law, Work, Migration and Globalization, History of Conflicts, and Fundamental Rights and Surveillance.
Career paths
Graduates work as socially concerned problem solvers, critical policy analysts and evaluators, and project developers and managers, in public, private and academic institutions. The course page names:
- European institutions
- International organisations
- Non-governmental organisations
- Public administration
Fees and scholarships
This degree falls in fee Group A. The 2026/27 fees notice, the latest published, sets a fixed annual fee for non-EU students whose family lives outside Italy, and a reduced fee for citizens of countries on the ministry's list of particularly poor countries. [5] A Veneto regional scholarship brings exemption from the fee, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students, and international applicants living abroad are considered for merit fee waivers. See the fees page.
How to apply from outside the EU
We submit your application on apply.unipd.it, with your transcript, degree certificate, CV, motivation letter and English certificate; documents in English or Italian are accepted. For 2027/28, non-EU applicants living abroad can apply from 15 September to 15 November 2026 or from 1 December 2026 to 1 March 2027. Classes start on 1 October 2027. [1][2]
If you are admitted, you accept the place, we complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, and you apply for a type D study visa. You then present original documents and translated or legalised copies of your qualifications, and Padua may ask for a CIMEA comparability statement. You must complete your degree by 31 July 2027. [1][2][3]
How ApplyAZ helps
ApplyAZ is an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities. We can include this programme in a shortlist of 20 to 30 English-taught programmes that fit your profile, so your plan never rests on a single application.
For eligible students who start with us, a named person owns each stage, from A to Z:
- We check your transcript against Padua's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your online application on Padua's admissions portal, place acceptance and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your University of Padua DSU scholarship application at the right time and in the right format.
- We prepare your visa file.
With operations in all 20 Italian regions, we follow each region's scholarship rules and deadlines as they change. The university decides admission, the region decides the scholarship and the consulate decides the visa, so no one can promise an outcome. You pay in milestones, and every service you pay for is either delivered or its fee is refunded (terms apply).
Programmes at Italian public universities can be tuition-free for eligible students. Check if you are eligible and book a one-to-one consultation session with one of our Italy experts, or see how ApplyAZ works.
Questions and answers
What bachelor's degree do I need for Padua's European and Global Studies master?
A bachelor's of at least three years, or equivalent, with proven skills in a related field such as political science, international relations, international economics, management, international law, sociology, history or psychology. Your final grade must also meet Padua's minimum for your country. [1]
Is there an entrance test?
No entrance test is listed. The Admissions and Welcome office checks your application first, then the programme's academic committee assesses it, and the result is sent through the application platform. [2]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2 or equivalent. Padua accepts certificates from its published list and has a separate list of exemptions. You can upload the certificate after applying, up to 31 July 2027, and we check which proof your file can use. [4]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2027/28, non-EU applicants living abroad can apply from 15 September to 15 November 2026, or from 1 December 2026 to 1 March 2027. The third call, April to June 2027, is only for EU citizens and residents of Italy. [1][2]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. You can apply with an enrolment certificate or provisional degree in place of your final degree certificate, as long as you complete your degree by 31 July 2027. [2][3]
I have a B.Com or a BBA. Can I apply?
Possibly. Management and international economics are among the listed fields, so a B.Com or BBA can fit if your units show those skills. A B.Tech or BCA without social science units is usually short. We check your transcript against the rule. [1]
Which tracks can I choose?
Four: European Focus, Global Focus, Social Challenges and Geopolitical Challenges. All students first take a common core with units such as Global Policy-Making, EU Policy-Making and European and International Law. [1]
What careers does it lead to?
Graduates work as policy analysts and evaluators, and as project developers and managers, in European institutions, international organisations, NGOs, public administration and private or academic institutions. They can also manage virtual exchanges for multi-sited teams. [1][6]
Can someone handle my whole application to European and Global Studies at Padua?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Padua's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the University of Padua DSU scholarship application at the right time and in the right format, and prepares your visa file, for eligible students. Start by checking your eligibility.
I'm applying from India. What is the route into European and Global Studies?
A recognised three-year Indian bachelor's in a related field, such as a BA in Political Science, Economics or Sociology, can fit if your final grade meets Padua's minimum for Indian degrees, and you also need English at B2. The steps are the online application, accepting your place and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1] Indian students apply for the type D study visa at the Italian embassy or consulate that covers their state, such as New Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru.
Is the route different from Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka?
No. The academic rules for European and Global Studies are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: online application, acceptance of the place and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for their country of residence. Read our guide for students in Dhaka.
I live in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman or Bahrain. Where do I apply for the visa?
At the Italian embassy or consulate responsible for the country where you legally live, after Universitaly pre-enrolment. The academic rules for European and Global Studies are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: online application, acceptance of the place and Universitaly pre-enrolment. Read our guides for Dubai, Riyadh and Doha.
I studied or live in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. What is the route?
The academic rules for European and Global Studies are the same whatever your nationality, and your degree is assessed like any other foreign qualification. Non-EU applicants who live abroad follow the same route: online application, acceptance of the place and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for where they live. Read our guides for students in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
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