Overview

Open a world of possibilities with James Madison University’s 10-month program in Political Science - European Union Policy Studies, based in Florence, Italy:

Develop expertise in the politics of policymaking and in policy analysis.

Expand your personal and cultural horizons.

Build a professional network with roots in the United States and in Europe.

Key Features

While a prior background in political science and/or European studies is useful, we have designed the program so that students coming from other fields of study can succeed.

Beginning with the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year, 100% of the admitted students will receive some form of program or research assistantship.

You will leave this program with an improved understanding of Europe and its relevance for the United States and for the world.

You also will hone skills in professional communications, cross-cultural competencies, applied research, stakeholder analysis, logic-model program design, and cost-effectiveness analysis that will make you stand out in the job market.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Political Institutions of the European Union

Policy-Making Processes

Comparative European Politics

Political Communication and Policy Advocacy

Policy Analysis and the European Union

Economic and Social Policy

Foreign Policy and Internal Security

Data Visualization and Analysis for Policy Professionals

Tutorial in EU Policy Studies

EU Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-20 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Harrisonburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions should be uploaded with your electronic application and may be used for departmental admission review purposes.

Personal statement

Statement of language proficiency & prior international experience

Curriculum vitae or professional resume

Two current recommendation letters from professors qualified to judge the applicant's ability to complete graduate studies.

Applicants must submit a writing sample that showcases their ability to carry out academic and/or policy-relevant research. This example should be 5 pages or longer in single-spaced formatting and 10 pages or longer in double-spaced formatting.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7226 USD / full

≈ 7226 USD / full
Out-of-State

7226 USD / full

≈ 7226 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6876 USD / full

≈ 6876 USD / full

Living costs

Harrisonburg

United States

1050 - 1715 USD / month

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

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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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English requirements

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Living costs

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Financing

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