Structure of the programme 

The international Master of Arts MIREES is a Second cycle Joint Degree (120 ECTS), awarded by the Faculty of Political Science "Roberto Ruffilli" in cooperation with the following partner universities: Vytautas Magnus University at Kaunas; Corvinus University of Budapest; Saint-Petersburg State University.

MIREES is an innovative graduate programme, taught entirely in English , unique in Italy and Europe, devoted to students that have a BA background in Economics, Politics, International Relations, History, Agricultural or Cultural studies at large, and would now like to acquire a specialized, in-depth knowledge of the Post-socialist Countries in transition, the new EU member States after the Enlargements of 2004 and 2007, as well as the New East-European Neighbour Countries.

MIREES combines an academic approach with professional training, forging potential insightful consultants, analysts, and managers as Area Experts for international agencies, public administrations, private and public companies, and NGOs, while also offering a solid basis for further academic studies at the PhD level.

Below is reported the general structure of the programme.

FIRST YEAR

During their first year of study in Italy students are required to attend courses for a total amount of 67 credits, subdivided as follows:

SECOND YEAR

Students are expected to take the third semester abroad, in one of the partner universities, fulfilling the required number of university credits, while the fourth semester is devoted to the thesis writing: