The two-year Master in World politics and international relations is taught entirely in English and aims to provide a broad, multidisciplinary training in comparative and international studies, in particular in the areas of politics, history, law and economics. The courses in comparative studies aim to improve the student’s ability to interpret and analyse the different political systems of the world as outcomes of path dependent economic and political structures and developments. The courses in international studies aim to deepen the student’s understanding of how the interactions among political systems have unfolded in the most important geopolitical settings, and of how they influence contemporary trends in challenging and answering the basic goals of political systems and human security. Most of the teaching is interactive, involving student participation, presentations and discussions, and essay writing. Some courses also involve the participation of outside speakers and practitioners. In the second year, students have the chance to gain some work experience and professional training, and many visit non-Italian universities on exchange programs. The degree course attracts applicants from all around the world: in recent years, nearly a half of the enrolled students have been non-Italian.