Overview

A core theme of the program is inequality, its causes and consequences, both in the domestic and the international arena. A key feature of the program is the combination of multi-disciplinary training in theory and methods combined with an evidence-based approach.

Features

The Social and Political Science program from Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi emphasizes the interconnections between social and political science, recognizing that political processes, social dynamics and economic factors interact.

Students will specialize in one or more of the core areas covered by our world-renowned faculty, including demography of family and fertility, economic history, international relations, gender, political science and political economy, public and global health as well as public administration and public policy.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

In the first year, all students take a common set of courses to acquire or hone basic skills in mathematics, research methods and statistics, as well as develop a multi-disciplinary base of knowledge in the social and political sciences.

Between the first and second year, students are expected to attend research internships where they will be working with one of our world class faculty.

The second year includes a common set of advanced courses highlighting state of the art research finding while paying attention to both social and political dynamics.

The second year ends with a choice of three elective courses, giving students the opportunity to developed even more specialized insights. Students will then design and execute their own research project and produce a journal length paper.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

84

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Milano, Italy

Disciplines

Political Science View 6 other PhDs in Political Science in Italy

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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84

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Other requirements

General requirements

have completed or are completing their graduate studies and

have at least a “proven” B2 (CEFR) level of competence in English

Italian degrees: second cycle degrees ("laurea magistrale")

non-Italian degrees of equivalent level (e.g. level 7 European Qualification Framework) recognized by the Admission Board

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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

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Fully funded (tuition waiver + fellowship) for admitted students; additional places for externally funded candidates

Living costs

Milano

Italy

850 - 1450 EUR / month

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

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