Overview

The Master in European Studies (MAES) from the European College of Parma is an interdisciplinary and multilingual course which leads to a University Master qualification: to achieve the University Master, students having completed the relevant exams and tests carry out a traineeship and write a Thesis on a EU-related topic.

Key facts

Thanks to the blending of practical and theoretical approach, you will acquire competences that are highly valued not only for working in European Institutions and Public Administrations, but also in the thriving “Brussels Bubble” and within the manifold sectors where EU policies are applied.

On-campus tuition within a multicultural and multilingual environment will enable you to acquire soft skills that are very important to operate in a European and international environment. The MAES is a high-profile qualification: it will make your CV more effective, and allow you to stand out in the labour market.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Law

English / Italian / French

History of European Integration

Institutional Framework of the EU

EU Legal System

EU Fundamental Rights and Values

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 14 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-10 00:00:00

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Italian

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Parma, Italy

Disciplines

International Relations European Studies Political Science View 41 other Masters in International Relations in Italy

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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.

Other requirements

General requirements

good working knowledge of English (at least B1, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages);

At least basic level of either Italian or French

Copy of university degree certificate(s) with list(s) of exams taken.

CV in English

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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

5500 EUR / year

≈ 5500 EUR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5500 EUR / year

≈ 5500 EUR / year

Additional Details

Early Bird fees amounting to Euro 4500: applications by 31 May 2025.

Living costs

Parma

Italy

700 - 1000 EUR / month

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

Funding

Early bird reduced fees until 31 May 2025.

Scholarship schemes: final deadline for applications 1st September 2025. See here for further information: https://www.europeancollege.it/en/scholarships/

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Living costs

Parma

Funding

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