Master in Migration Studies and New Societies at University of Milan
Two-year English-taught joint master run by the University of Milan with Warsaw and Prague, with a semester in each city, three pathways on migration policy, integration or the anthropology of mobility, a compulsory internship and one joint diploma.
Master
2 years
Milan
English
University of Milan
Migration Studies and New Societies is a two-year, 120 ECTS joint master's degree (class LM-90-R) taught entirely in English by the University of Milan with the University of Warsaw and Charles University in Prague, with a semester in each city. Entry needs a three-year bachelor's with adequate competences in two of political science, economics and statistics, and law, plus English at B2. Fees follow the joint degree agreement rather than the University of Milan's usual country groups.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Milan's joint master in Migration Studies and New Societies asks for a three-year bachelor's with adequate competences in at least two of political science, economics and statistics, and law, plus English at B2. The board selects on your academic record, fit, experience and career plans, with an online interview. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree requirements
You need a three-year first-cycle degree (180 ECTS) from Italy or abroad, held or obtained by 31 October 2026 for the 2026/27 intake, with adequate competences in at least two of three fields: political science, economics and statistics, and law. [2]
Holders of an Italian degree need at least 42 ECTS across these sectors: [2]
- Law: comparative private, constitutional, public, international, EU and comparative public law.
- Economics and statistics: economic and political geography, economics, economic policy, statistics, economic statistics, demography and social statistics.
- Political science: political science, general sociology, sociology of culture and communication, and economic and labour sociology.
For 2026/27, non-EU visa applicants had to meet the curricular requirements by 30 June 2026, and EU candidates by 25 August 2026. [1]
What this means for your transcript
Credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit as ECTS, and the board looks at the subjects behind them. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a BA in Political Science, Sociology, Economics or International Relations, or an LLB or BA LLB, when its papers cover at least two of the three fields.
- Check carefully: a B.Com or BBA, which often covers economics and statistics but needs a second field, and a BA in History, English or Psychology, which needs political science, sociology, economics or law papers.
- Often short: a B.Tech, B.E., BCA or B.Sc. in a science subject, which rarely covers two of the three fields.
Meeting the subject rule only makes you eligible. The board also weighs your academic performance, experience and career plans. [2]
English
English at CEFR B2 or higher, checked by the University Language Centre (SLAM) on admission. You can show it in one of three ways: [2]
- A recognised certificate at B2 or higher, issued no more than three years before you apply and uploaded with the application.
- An English level certified by SLAM during a University of Milan degree in the last four years.
- The SLAM entry test, on the published calendar.
If you have no valid certificate or do not pass the entry test, you must deliver a recognised certificate by the programme's deadline, or you are not admitted. [2]
Selection and interview
The programme rules set no written test. The Admissions Board, with at least one teacher from each partner university, assesses your academic performance, the fit with your previous studies, professional or other relevant experience and career plans. [2]
The board holds a personal interview, exclusively online, for applicants who meet the curricular and language requirements, and those selected receive the date, time and platform by notification. [2] The 2026/27 admission notice also allowed the board to set an interview or a written test, in person or remotely, with results sent by email or published on the programme website. [1]
2026/27 deadlines
For 2026/27, non-EU citizens applying for a visa had to apply between 22 January and 30 April 2026. EU candidates could apply until 25 August 2026. Applications not completed by that deadline were excluded. [1]
Applicants still finishing their bachelor's could apply if they graduated by 31 October 2026. Enrolment of admitted students ran from 5 May to 16 November 2026. [1] The 2027/28 admission notice sets the next dates.
Documents and non-EU steps
With a foreign degree you upload your degree certificate and a Diploma Supplement or transcript, each in Italian, English, French, German or Spanish, plus a passport or other valid ID. Uploaded forms cannot be changed after submission. [1]
Admitted non-EU visa applicants complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, which closed on 31 July 2026 for 2026/27. By 30 November 2026 they also had to provide a statement of comparability from an ENIC-NARIC centre such as CIMEA, or a declaration of value, or enrolment was cancelled. [1]
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 Milan. Admission notice for the joint Master's degree programme in Migration Studies and New Societies, class LM-90 R, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Milan. Programme description (manifesto), joint Master's degree in Migration Studies and New Societies, class LM-90 R, students enrolling in 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Milan, Migration Studies and New Societies programme website. Application and requirements, 2026/27 intake. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Milan, Migration Studies and New Societies course page: language, departments, study plan by semester and 2026/27 admission dates. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Milan. Regulation on tuition and fees, academic year 2026/27, section on Migration Studies and New Societies. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Migration Studies and New Societies is a two-year joint master's degree in class LM-90-R (European studies), worth 120 ECTS and taught entirely in English. The University of Milan is the administrative seat, so we apply and you enrol there, and the degree is run with the University of Warsaw and Charles University in Prague within the 4EU+ European university alliance. Four Milan departments are involved: International, Legal, Historical and Political Studies; Italian and Supranational Public Law; Social and Political Sciences; and Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Mediations. [2][4]
The programme trains internationally minded professionals who can understand and manage migration and cultural diversity in public administrations, international institutions, companies, professional firms, third-sector organisations and research centres. It combines law, economics, geopolitics, languages, sociology, anthropology and philosophy, with a focus on how migration is governed in Europe. Graduates receive a single diploma from the three universities. [2]
What you will study
Mobility is built into the degree. The first semester is in Milan, the second in Warsaw and the third in Prague, with at least 30 ECTS at each university, and you choose where to spend the fourth. During the first year you also pick one of three pathways: International Migration and Policies, Civil Society and Integration, or Social Anthropology of Space and Mobility. Units in the 2026/27 study plan include: [2][4]
- Constitutional Rights of Migrants in a Comparative Perspective (Milan)
- European and International Migration Law (Milan)
- Geopolitics of Migrations (Milan)
- Narrating and Negotiating Identities (Milan)
- Economics of Migration (Warsaw)
- Political Philosophy of Migration (Warsaw)
- Social Science Methods (Warsaw)
- Diploma Seminar (Prague)
Electives across the pathways include Migration Policies, Migration and Media, Policy Analysis, Ethnography in Practice, Social Inequalities and EU Labour Migration Law.
How the programme is taught
This is an in-person degree, and attendance of at least 70% of classes is compulsory in every taught course. The final semester includes a compulsory internship of at least 6 ECTS (150 hours), which can be extended by a further 3 ECTS. The dissertation carries 15 ECTS together with the Prague diploma seminar and is preferably based on the internship experience. [2]
Career paths
The university sets out four professional profiles for graduates: [2]
- Officer for migration policies and flow management in EU and international institutions and in public administrations
- Operator in the third sector, reception and integration, in NGOs, cooperatives and associations
- Specialist in diversity management and job orientation, in human resources and employment services
- Expert on migration issues in journalism and in institutional or political communication
Fees and scholarships
This degree does not use the University of Milan's usual country-group fees. Instead, the agreement between Milan, Warsaw and Prague sets one flat yearly fee, paid in two parts: one at enrolment and one by 31 January 2027, which can be split into four monthly payments from January to April 2027. [1][5] The fee regulation also states that its exemptions, including the waiver for DSU scholarship winners, do not apply here, apart from the full exemption for students with a disability of 66% or more. [5] Erasmus+ grants under the partners' agreements, plus university funding for disadvantaged students, can help with the mobility semesters. [2]
How to apply from outside the EU
The programme rules set no written test: the board reviews your file and interviews eligible applicants online. [2] For 2026/27, non-EU applicants needing a visa had to apply online between 22 January and 30 April 2026 and meet the curricular requirements by 30 June 2026. [1] The 2027/28 admission notice sets the next dates.
Once you are admitted, we complete your Universitaly pre-enrolment, which closed on 31 July 2026 for 2026/27. You then apply for a study visa and, by 30 November 2026 for that year, provide a statement of comparability from an ENIC-NARIC centre such as CIMEA or a declaration of value. [1] As the second and third semesters are in Poland and the Czech Republic, we find out from the programme office how residence permits work for those periods.
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 Milan's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your online admission application, supporting documents and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your University of Milan 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
Is Migration Studies and New Societies taught in English, and where will I study?
Yes, it is taught entirely in English. The first semester is in Milan, the second at the University of Warsaw and the third at Charles University in Prague. You choose where to spend the final semester, and you earn at least 30 ECTS at each university. [2]
What bachelor's degree do I need for Migration Studies at Milan?
A three-year, 180 ECTS bachelor's from Italy or abroad with adequate competences in at least two of political science, economics and statistics, and law. Holders of Italian degrees need at least 42 ECTS in these fields. [2]
Is there an entrance exam?
No written test in the programme rules. The admissions board, with teachers from all three universities, reviews your academic record, fit, experience and career plans, and interviews eligible applicants online. [2]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at B2 or higher. You can upload a certificate from the university's recognised list, issued no more than three years before you apply, or take the University Language Centre's entry test. We check whether your IELTS or other certificate qualifies. [2]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, non-EU citizens applying for a visa had to apply between 22 January and 30 April 2026, meet the curricular requirements by 30 June 2026 and complete Universitaly pre-enrolment by 31 July 2026. The 2027/28 admission notice sets the next dates. [1]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. For 2026/27 you could apply if you graduated by 31 October 2026, but non-EU visa applicants still had to apply by 30 April 2026 and meet the curricular requirements by 30 June 2026. [1]
I have a B.Com or BBA. Can I apply?
Possibly. A B.Com or BBA often covers economics and statistics, but you also need adequate competences in a second field: law, or political science, which includes sociology. We check how your papers map to these fields before you apply. [2]
How do the fees work?
Tuition is one flat yearly fee set by the joint degree agreement, paid at enrolment and by 31 January, and the second part can be paid in four monthly instalments. The usual University of Milan fee exemptions, including the waiver for DSU scholarship winners, do not apply, except for students with a disability. [1][5]
Can someone handle my whole application to Migration Studies and New Societies at Milan?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Milan's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the University of Milan 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 Migration Studies and New Societies?
A recognised three-year Indian bachelor's, such as a BA in Political Science, Sociology or Economics, or an LLB, can meet the rule if it gives you adequate competences in at least two of political science, economics and statistics, and law. You also need English at B2. The steps are the online application, an online interview, admission and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [2] 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 Migration Studies and New Societies are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: online admission application, an online interview, admission 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 Migration Studies and New Societies are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: online admission application, an online interview, admission 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 Migration Studies and New Societies 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 admission application, an online interview, admission 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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