International Relations

Duration

1 or 2 weeks


Dates

July 8 – 10, 2026 (Week 1) and July 13 – 17, 2026 (Week 2)


Location

Viale Romania 32, Rome

Credits

2 ECTS (Week 2) or 4 ECTS (Weeks 1 and 2)


Costs

€1600 (one week), €2000 (two weeks). Accommodation support may be requested but is not included in the price.


Scientific Director

Prof. Rosario Forlenza

Language

English


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The Graduate Summer School in International Relations is a unique opportunity to analyze the main political, economic, and security challenges at a global level. The program, which combines high-level theoretical instruction with practical activities, allows participants to gain a deep understanding of international affairs and develop useful skills to decipher complex global dynamics.

A Programme for Future International Relations Experts

Designed for university students interested in global politics, diplomacy, and security, the course offers interactive lessons, academic discussions, and simulations. These activities allow participants to engage with major international issues, critically evaluate the latest political developments, and explore innovative solutions to tackle contemporary global challenges.

 

Key Course Topics

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Course Program

Week 1: Skills and Innovation Booster

  • Three days designed for growth, self-testing, and discovering new opportunities. With Luiss Spark, workshops, AI Literacy, and Career Lab, you can better understand how you work in a team, how you communicate, and how to transform your ideas into concrete actions.
  • Luiss Spark – Practical activities to discover your strengths, leadership, problem-solving, and learn to collaborate in a team.
  • Promptathon – Practical activities to understand how to use AI in real-world contexts, from university to work.
  • Career Lab – Practical sessions to explore your professional path, understand which skills to develop, and receive concrete advice for building a competitive CV.

Week 2: Academic Deep Dive & Admission Focus

  • Five intensive days dedicated to the thematic in-depth study of your area of interest. The lessons will allow you to explore advanced concepts practically and appliedly, while exercises, simulations, and a case study with a company or institution will offer you the opportunity to immediately put the acquired knowledge into practice.
  • A unique opportunity to engage with professors and experts, consolidate academic skills, and prepare for the eventual admission test to Luiss Master’s degree courses.

 

Why Choose the Graduate Summer School in International Relations

The Graduate Summer School in International Relations is ideal for those who dream of working in diplomacy or the international relations sector. Thanks to the balance between theory and practice, the program not only expands academic knowledge but also provides the tools to become protagonists of change in the global landscape.

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