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Candidates will be invited to attend an admission interview. Interviews begin in March and run until September, and are scheduled according to the order in which applications are completed.
Candidates will receive an invitation at least one week in advance at the email address provided at the time of application.
No specific preparation is required for the interview, which will focus on the candidate’s academic background and argumentative skills.

Admissions to academic year 2026/2027

Applications for the academic year 2026/2027 are open from 22 January 2026.
The application deadline for non-EU students VISA applicants is 30 April 2026.

The new academic offer will be published by the end of March 2026. 

Previous academic year

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent Italian or foreign qualification is required for admission.
All applicants with a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy (L-5 or equivalent Italian or foreign degree) or Political Science and International Relations (L-36 or equivalent Italian or foreign degree) will be considered for admission.
Candidates with a Bachelor?s degree or equivalent in other disciplines will only be considered for admission if they have completed at least 42 credits (ECTS or equivalent) in the disciplinary fields of M-FIL/02, M-FIL/03, M-FIL/04, M-FIL/05, M-FIL/06, SPS/01, SPS/02, SPS/04, SPS/07, SPS/08, SPS/09, SPS/10, SPS/11, IUS/07, IUS/08, IUS/09, IUS/10, IUS/13, IUS/14, IUS/20, IUS/21, M-DEA/01, M-STO/04, SECS-P/01, of which at least 12 in the disciplinary fields of M-FIL/03, SPS/01, SPS/02, SPS/04, IUS/20.

Proficiency in English at a B2 level or higher per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is required for admission.
The B2-level requirement will be ascertained by the University Language Centre (SLAM) upon admission as follows:
- Language certificate of B2 or higher level issued no more than three years before the date of admission application. You will find the list of language certificates recognized by the University at: https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322. The certificate must be uploaded when submitting the online application;
- English level achieved during a University of Milan degree programme and certified by the University Language Centre (SLAM) no more than four years before the date of admission application, including levels based on language certificates submitted by the applicant during their Bachelor's degree at the University of Milan. In this case the process is automatic, the applicant does not have to attach any certificates to the application;
- Entry test administrated by the University Language Centre (SLAM) according to the calendar published on the website: (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267/)
All those who fail to submit a valid certificate or do not meet the required proficiency level will be instructed during the admission procedure to take the Entry test.
Applicants who do not take or pass the Entry test will be required to obtain a language proficiency certificate recognized by the University (see https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39322) and deliver it to the SLAM via the InformaStudenti service by the deadline fixed for the master's programme (https://www.unimi.it/en/node/39267/).
Applicants who do not meet the requirement by said deadline will not be admitted to the master's degree programme and may not sit any further tests.

Applications are assessed by an ad-hoc admission committee. Applicants may be invited to attend an online interview to assess whether they have the basic knowledge and skills required to successfully complete the programme.
Further information
Fees

For students enrolled on bachelor’s, master’s and single cycle degree programmes are divided into two instalments of different amounts and with different payment deadlines:

  • the first, corresponding to the minimum amount, is the same for all students 
  • the second - technically referred to as an ‘all-inclusive fee’-  that is variable.

The University provides:

  • A no tax area for students on track with exams and not on track with exams for one year with ISEE certification until 30.000 €.
  • Fees exemption on account of merit, income or disability, or if they meet other specific requirements;
  • Concessions for students meeting high merit requirements;
  • Diversified tuition fees according to the student's home country for international students with assets/income abroad;
Scholarships and benefits

The University also provides:

  • Part-time study 
  • Financial aid, refectory service, accommodation,
  • Awards and scholarships