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About

The Economics and Development programme from University of Florence offers lessons and research projects in the heart of Florence, one of Italy’s most attractive cities, known all over the world for its cultural, architectural, artistic heritage and its high standard of living.  

Overview

With its interdisciplinary approach to the teaching of economics and an excellent student to staff ratio, this MSc offers an international environment thanks to its students which come from all over the world. Students of the MSc can also take advantage of an agreement with the Syracuse University in Florence for joint courses and activities and enjoy the life of an American Campus and its facilities in Florence! The teaching staff of the MCs comes mainly from the School of Economics and Management of the University of Firenze, which ranks 5th among Italian public universities according to the Ideas-Repec ranking based on research in Economics and Econometrics.

The Economics and Development programme from University of Florence provides two curricula: a Curriculum in Development Economics and a Curriculum in Economics. Each curriculum prepares students for different careers, and it is a worthy experience which equips students with a rigorous training in economics and quantitative methods matched with an interdisciplinary approach (legal, business, finance, historic, etc.). Students can acquire a diversified spectrum of skills for a successful career as an Economist and for admission to the best PhD programs worldwide.

Job Placement

Graduates of the MSc have extremely good job placements, for example graduates of the past few years have worked in:

  • European Central Bank, Bank of Italy, UNCTAD-WTO, UNICEF, FAO, World Bank, CNR, Capgemini, Deloitte, Findomestic Banca, Accenture, MedTech Europe-Brussels, CCH® Tagetik, Sace Simest Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, General Electric, Centro Studi Confindustria, RAI - Radiotelevisione italiana, Menarini, Monte dei Paschi di Siena Capital Services, European Institute of the Mediterranean, Lilly, School of Public Health (UofA – CUP)-Canada, MEF-Ministero dell’Economia e delle Finanze, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies-European University Institute, ARCO research center, Fincantieri, ATMOsphere-Brussels, European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)-Brussels, Starkmacher e.V.-Germany, Pagasa Social Center-Philippines, AMU Azione Mondo Unito, Action Aid, PerMicro, IRPET,…

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Microeconomics
  • Statistical Inference 
  • Mathematics for Economics
  • History of Economic Thought
  • Economic History of Globalization
  • Microeconomics
  • Macroeconomics
  • Corporate Governance and Financial Institutions

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Florence and/or in Italy, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants who hold a BA degree from an Italian University should have a final grade of at least 99/110 (in case you do not fulfil this requirement, then please see below).

Applicants who hold a BA degree from a non-Italian University should have a BA grade with pass proceed, that is, permit to proceed to graduate studies. If the pass proceed is not indicated, then it will be calculated (in case you do not fulfil this requirement, then please see below).

In this regard, applicants need to satisfy one of the following requirements:

  • provide evidence that their BA course was taught entirely in English;
  • certify their knowledge of English at a B2 level through Cambridge First certificate, TOEFL, IELTS, etc;
  • pass the B2 English language test 

Tuition Fee

The amount of tuition fees vary depending on the overall financial situation of the student family and on other criteria related to the merit

Living costs for Florence

850 - 1300 EUR /month
Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Economics and Development.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
The Smooth Movers Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Smooth Movers
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
Merit-based Need-based

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1040 Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
27 Dec 2024
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
Merit-based Need-based

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Ayn Rand Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 USD
Deadline
24 Apr 2025
Go Global MBA Scholarship
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Education for Sustainable Energy Development (ESED) scholarship
Merit-based

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Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based

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Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
8000 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
Merit-based

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ACES: The Society for Editing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
10 Dec 2024
PlagiarismSearch 2024 Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available

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