Master in Comparative International Relations

Tuition comes to 2,300 EUR per year.

Comparative International Relations is a master's degree taught in English at Universita Ca' Foscari VENEZIA in Venezia, Italy, with a duration of 2 years. International relations as a discipline examines how states, international organizations, and non-state actors interact, covering topics such as diplomacy, foreign policy analysis, global governance, security studies, and international political economy. The comparative approach typically involves studying multiple regions or political systems side by side, so students learn to identify patterns and differences across countries rather than focusing on a single national context. Coursework generally includes international law, theories of international relations, conflict and security studies, and the study of regional dynamics in areas such as Europe, Asia, or the Mediterranean. Students often examine the role of international institutions, trade agreements, and multilateral organizations in shaping global affairs, as well as emerging issues such as environmental diplomacy, migration policy, and global economic governance. Research methods training is usually included, equipping students to analyze political and economic data, conduct policy research, and produce comparative case studies. Because international relations draws on political science, economics, history, and law, students develop broad analytical skills alongside specific regional or thematic expertise. Graduates typically pursue careers in diplomatic services, international organizations, government ministries, non-governmental organizations, think tanks, journalism, and international business, as well as further academic study in political science or international affairs. The program's location in Venezia, historically a center of trade and diplomacy connecting Europe with the wider Mediterranean and beyond, provides a fitting backdrop for the comparative study of international relations, and English-medium instruction supports an internationally diverse student body engaging with global political questions.