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DISCLAIMER: This is the summary in English of the call for applications for the 2nd cycle degree in International Relations (RILM). For further information and admissions and enrolments please consult the official call for applications published in Italian on the website of the programme.

Admission procedure with restricted access for the "INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS" (8782) SECOND CYCLE DEGREE of the

School of Political Sciences – Bologna Campus, University of Bologna Entry for the academic year 2017/2018

GENERAL INFORMATION

The official Call for Applications for the admission to the 2nd cycle degree in International Relations (School of Political Science – Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna) for a.y. 2017/2018 has been published in Italian on the 18th of May 2017 as “Bando per l’ammissione al Corso di Laurea magistrale a numero programmato inRelazioni Internazionali Cod.8782”, and it is available on the website of the above-mentioned degree programme. The present document is a summary in English which contains primary indications regarding the application requirements and deadlines. For a complete set of instructions and further information on admission candidates are strongly advised to consult the official call for applications published in Italian. The programme has four curricula:

- A23 Relazioni Internazionali (taught in Italian), - 537 European Affairs (entirely taught in English), - A22 International Affairs (entirely taught in English), - A90 Forecasting, Innovation and Change (entirely taught in English).

WHO SHOULD DO THE APPLICATION? All students willing to enroll in one of the four curricula of the 2nd cycle degree in International Relations, including those that want to transfer from other 2nd cycle degree programmes of the University of Bologna or from any other university. DEADLINES: The call for application for the 2nd cycle degree in International Relations is divided into 3 parts: the first one is dedicated to the curriculum Relazioni Internazionali, the second one regards the curricula

GENERAL INFORMATION

A) CURRICULUM: RELAZIONI INTERNAZIONALI

A1 – ADMISSION PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS

A2 – SELECTION CRITERIA AND EVALUATION

A3 – ADMISSION RANKING

A4 – ENROLMENT

B) CURRICULA: EUROPEAN AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

B1 – ADMISSION PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS

B2 – SELECTION CRITERIA AND EVALUATION

B3 – ADMISSION RANKING

B4 – ENROLMENT

C) CURRICULUM: FORECASTING INNOVATION AND CHANGE

C1 – ADMISSION PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS

C2 – SELECTION CRITERIA AND EVALUATION

C3 – ADMISSION RANKING

C4 – ENROLMENT

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European Affairs and International Affairs, while the third one concerns the curriculum Forecasting, Innovation and Change. Candidates are free to apply for one or more curricula and they will have to observe the deadlines and requirements of the curricula they are interested in.

Curriculum: Relazioni Internazionali

Application opening and deadline From 18/05/2017, 12.00 (CET) to 15/06/2017 12.00 (CET)

Publication of the assessment results and the language knowledge. Publication of the list of candidates admitted to the written exam. Publication of the list of candidates that must sit for the language test.

28/06/2017

B2 English language test (only for candidates that did not present a valid English language certificate)

05/07/2017 and 06/07/2017, 09.00 (CET), at the School of Political Science, in Laboratory 10-11 (ground floor) in Strada Maggiore 45, Bologna

Interviews for non-EU (with a residency abroad) - only in case there are places available for non-EU candidates for this specific curriculm (please see AVAILABLE PLACES)

26/07/2017, 14.00 (CET), online, the exact time will be communicated to the eligible candidates.

Publication of the results of the B2 English language test

07/07/2017

Written exam (in Italian) 25/07/2017, 14.30 (CET),at Complesso Belmeloro, in Via Belmeloro, 14, Bologna

Publication of admission ranking/Starting date of the enrolment for accepted candidates

04/08/2017, 12.00 (CET)

Closing date for enrolments. 07/09/2017

Publication of the places that remained available. Starting date for expression of interest in the clearing procedure.

12/09/2017

Closing date for expression of interest in the clearing procedure

15/09/2017

The 1st clearing procedure of available places for eligible candidates on waiting list. Publication of the list of accepted candidates. Starting date of the enrolment for accepted candidates after clearing.

18/09/2017

Closing date for enrolments or transfers of the candidates accepted after the first clearing

22/09/2017

The 2nd clearing procedure of available places for eligible candidates on waiting list. Publication of the list of accepted candidates. Starting date of the enrolment for accepted candidates after clearing.

25/09/2017


Closing date for enrolments of the candidates accepted after the second clearing

28/09/2017

Curricula: European Affairs and International Affairs

Application opening and deadline From 18/05/2017, 12.00 (CET) to 15/06/2017 12.00 (CET)

Publication of the assessment results and the language knowledge. Publication of the list of candidates admitted to the written exam. Publication of the list of candidates that must sit for the language test.

28/06/2017

B2 English language test (only for candidates that did not present a valid English language certificate)

05/07/2017 and 06/07/2017, 09.00 (CET), at the School of Political Science, in Laboratory 10-11 (ground floor) in Strada Maggiore 45, Bologna

Publication of the results of the B2 English language test

07/07/2017

Interviews for non-EU (with a residency abroad) - only in case there are places available for non-EU candidates for this specific curriculm (please see AVAILABLE PLACES)

26/07/2017, 14.00 (CET), online, the exact time will be communicated to the eligible candidates.

Written exam (in English) 26/07/2017, 08.30 (CET), at Complesso Belmeloro, in Via Belmeloro, 14, Bologna


04/08/2017, 12.00 (CET)



12/09/2017


15/09/2017


18/09/2017


22/09/2017

The 2nd clearing procedure of available places for eligible candidates on waiting list. Publication of the list of accepted candidates. Starting date of the enrolment for accepted candidates

25/09/2017


after clearing.


28/09/2017

Curriculum: Forecasting, Innovation and Change

Application opening and deadline From 15/05/2017, 12.00 (CET) to 04/09/2017 12.00

(CET)


11/09/2017, 12.00 (CET)



20/09/2017


22/09/2017


25/09/2917


27/09/2017

The 2nd clearing procedure of available places for eligible candidates on waiting list. Publication of the list of accepted candidates. Starting date of the enrolment for accepted candidates after clearing.

29/09/2017


03/10/2017

APPLICATION FEES: In order to apply for the 2nd cycle degree in International Relations candidates are requested to pay a €60.00 (sixty euro) fee (please see section 3 of the Call for Applications), independently on whether the application is for one or more curricula.


ENROLLMENT FEES: For information on the enrolment fees please visit the following webpage: http://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/enrolment-transfer-and-final-examination/tuition-fees-and-exemptions/tuition-fees GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER BENEFITS: For information on grants, scholarships and other benefits please visit the following webpages: www.er-go.it , http://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/index.html CONTACTS:

- For technical issues regarding the online application and the upload of your documents please contact the Help Desk at: +390512099882 or write an e-mail to [email protected]

- For information on administrative issues (e.g.: deadlines, enrolment procedures, fees, validity of your documents, stay permits, transfers, etc.) please contact Segreteria Studenti (Student Administrative Office) at: +39051209166 or write an e-mail to [email protected]

- For general information on the 2nd cycle degree in International Relations and the call for applications write an e-mail to [email protected] AVAILABLE PLACES For the a.y. 2017/2018 there are 120 places available for the 2nd cycle degree in International Relations. The places are divided as follows:

- 25 places for the curriculum: Relazioni Internazionali: these 25 places are reserved to Italian citizens, EU citizens, and non-EU citizens that have equivalent status to that of a EU citizen (“equiparato”), and 5 places to non-EU citizens, among which 5 places are reserved to Chinese students that take part to Marco Polo project.

- 25 places for the curriculum: European Affairs: 20 places are reserved to Italian citizens, EU citizens, and non-EU citizens that have equivalent status to that of a EU citizen (“equiparato”), and 5 places to non-EU citizens

- 40 places for the curriculum: International Affairs: 35 places are reserved to Italian citizens, EU citizens, and non-EU citizens that have equivalent status to that of a EU citizen (“equiparato”), and 5 places are reserved to non-EU citizens.

- 25 places for the curriculum: Forecasting, Innovation, and Change: 20 places are reserved to Italian citizens, EU citizens, and non-EU citizens that have equivalent status to that of a EU citizen (“equiparato”), and 5 places are reserved to non-EU citizens.

The places not assigned to Chinese students will be made available to non-EU candidates.In case the

places reserved to Non-EU candidates residing outside Italy are not entirely assigned, they will be made available to Italian and EU candidates and “equiparato” non-EU candidates that have equivalent status of EU candidates. For the purposes of the call for applications, the following non-EU citizens have equivalent status to EU citizens: - citizens of Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and San Marino; - Non-EU citizens holding an Italian EC long-term residence permit (ex “residence card”) or an Italian permit to stay for reasons of work (either employed or self-employed), for family reasons, for political asylum, for humanitarian asylum or for religious reasons; - non-EU citizens who have been legally residing for at least one year in possession of a degree obtained in Italy; - non-EU citizens that are holders of diplomas from Italian schools abroad or foreign or international schools, working in Italy or abroad, subject to bilateral agreements or special regulations for the recognition of degrees and that satisfy the general conditions required for the entry for study; - the staff of foreign diplomatic authorities and of international organisations located in Italy – accredited with the Italian Government or the Holy See – together with their dependant relatives, limited to spouses and children;

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- candidates holding a valid Italian permit of stay for study reasons who have already enrolled on a degree course of this or other Italian universities, provided that they have been regularly residing in Italy for at least one year, who submit a request of transfer; - candidates holding an Italian C1 and C2 certificate, issued by CLIQ system. Please bear in mind that EU citizens and non-EU citizens that reside in Italy, students that have an Italian high-school diploma or bachelor degree issued by foreign and international schools granting facilitated entry conditions do not have to take the Italian language exam. N.B. In addition to applying for admission to the 2nd cycle degree in International Relations, non-EU citizens residing abroad shall also comply with the terms and procedures to enrol in Italian Universities which are annually established by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR) available at http://www.studiare-in-italia.it/studentistranieri/ . Particularly, they are required to promptly contact the Italian Embassy-Consulate in the student's country of residence for information on the procedures and deadlines for submitting the compulsory PRE-ENROLMENT APPLICATION and, upon completion of the pre-enrolment process, for obtaining a valid Italian visa for study reasons ("Enrolment/University"). For more information in English please visit the following website: http://www.unibo.it/en/international/index.html Attention: non-EU citizens holding an Italian permit of stay for study reasons who have formally renounced to study at the University of Bologna or at any other Italian University lose the right to stay in Italy. These candidates will have to return to their countries of origin and start the pre-enrolment procedure at the Italian Embassy-Consulate within the deadline annually established by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in agreement with MIUR and the Ministry of Interior. In case of dual citizenship, one of which is Italian, the Italian citizenship prevails and the candidate will be considered as EU citizen. CURRICULUM: RELAZIONI INTERNAZIONALI

A1 – ADMISSION PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS All candidates (Italian, EU, “equiparato” non-EU with EU equivalent status, and non-EU) must apply during this time-frame: from the 18th of May 2017 (12.00 CET) through the 15th of June 2017 (12.00 CET) following the procedure below:

1. Connect to Studenti Online on the website www.studenti.unibo.it and create an account clicking on: “Se non sei ancora registrato (Not registered)” or, if you have already registered, enter your username and password to access the online service and read step 3;

2. Fill in all mandatory fields. Non-Italian students who do not hold an Italian Tax ID (“codice fiscale”) have to click on “International students registration” and follow the instructions to create an institutional User ID and Password; After the first access it is necessary to create a personal password. It is important to keep in mind one’s User ID and Password as they will be always requested to access your personal profile in www.studenti.unibo.it.

3. Click on “Entrance exams or requirements check” (Prove di ammissione) button. Select “Second cycle degree programme” (Laurea Magistrale) and click on “Next”, then select "Concorso Relazioni Internazionali - Curriculum Relazioni Internazionali A23”

4. Complete all the steps and upload all the documents requested (the format should be .pdf for all documents) and pay the call fee, €60.00 (sixty euro). The fee can be paid online by means of a debit and credit card: Visa, Mastercard, Diners, American Express, or in any Unicredit Bank in Italy using the payment code which is automatically generated after the candidate has completed the application. The fee will not be refunded independently of the reasons.

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The list of the documents that candidates must upload for the application:

1) Full transcript of all exam (with scores, ECTS/credits and field -SSD) and graduation mark (in case the candidate has already graduated). Graduated or graduand students from the University of Bologna may upload either the request by which the Secretary office is in charge with providing the required information (mentioning the student identification number - “matricola”, or their name, surname, date and place of birth) or the self-certification downloadable from the Studenti Online service (it must contain the handwritten signature of the candidate). Italian and EU candidates, as well as “equiparati” candidates must complete and upload the Self-Certification of their Degree (it must contain the handwritten signature of the candidate). Non-EU candidates residing outside the EU must upload the official certificates (transcript of records) and their sworn translations into Italian or into English.

2) A valid B2 (or above) certificate of English language (issued no more than 2 years prior to the application deadlines): TOEFL - computer-based – of at least 213 points; TOEFL - paper-based - of at least 550 points; TOEFL - Internet-based – of at least 79 points, IELTS - of at least 6.0 points; Cambridge FCE; Trinity Integrated Skills II; Trinity GESE 8; a B2 level certificate in English released by a University Language Centre; a certificate showing that the B.A. or the B.Sc. was achieved in an English-speaking university; a certificate showing that the B.A. or the B.Sc. was taught entirely in English; having achieved at least 10 ECTS/CFU in SSD L-LIN/12 (English language and English linguistics).

3) Copy of a valid ID or passport. 4) Copy of stay permit (“permesso di soggiorno”), if the candidate has it already. 5) The Self-Certification of the Curricular Requirements, which must be filled in all its parts and it

must have a handwritten signature.

A2- SELECTION CRITERIA AND EVALUATION:

An Admission Board composed of professors and researchers affiliated with the School of Political Science will guarantee the correct and the smooth running of the admission process.

There will be only one admission session. The Admission Board will check the curricular requirements of all candidates.

In order to apply for the admission to the 2nd cycle degree in International Relations, curriculum Relazioni Internazionali it is necessary to have: A First Cycle Degree from an Italian university among those listed below or an equivalent First Cycle Degree (B.A. or B.Sc.) from a non-Italian University which grants access to a Second Cycle Degree (M.A., M.Sc.) in the issuing country. Italian and foreign qualifications should belong to one of the following disciplinary fields: L-1 Cultural heritage, L-3 Visual arts, music, performing arts and fashion studies, L-5 Philosophy, L-6 Geography, L-10 Humanities, L-11 Modern languages and civilisations, L-12 Linguistic mediation, L-14 Legal services, L-15 Tourism, L-16 Administration and Organisation, L-18 Economics and Business Organisation, L-20 Communication, L-24 Psychology, L-33 Economics, L-36 Political science and international relations, L-37 Peace studies, L-39 Social Service, L-40 Sociology, L-41 Statistics, L-42 History, LMG-01 Law (Giurisprudenza). The call for applications for the 2nd cycle degree in International Relations (RILM) - curriculum: Relazioni Internazionali is also open to students that have not graduated yet only if they have already achieved at least 140 ECTS/CFU by the time the application closes (please refer to the deadlines chart for further information). Moreover, these students must graduate, achieve their B.A./B.Sc. degree and enrol in the 2nd cycle degree in International Relations (RILM) by the 28th of December 2017.


In addition, Italian candidates, EU candidates, “equiparati” non-EU candidates with EU equivalent status, and non-EU candidates must have B2 level or above knowledge of English Language and they must sit and pass a written exam (the test language is Italian) that will take place on the 25th of July (please refer to the deadlines chart on the call for applications). In case the candidates did not upload during the online application a valid B2 level (or above) English language certificate they must sit for an English language exam in Bologna. Please check the deadlines chart for accurate information on dates and venues. The applications of Non-EU candidates that do not upload a valid B2 English language certificate (see A1 paragraph in this summary and the official call for applications in Italian) will be automatically rejected. The written exam will be made up of 40 multiple choice questions on the following topics:

- 8 questions on written-texts comprehension task - 10 questions regarding logical argumentation and quantitative analysis - 12 questions on lexical competencies - 10 questions on topics regarding political and social sciences.

Each correct answer corresponds to 1 point Each wrong answer corresponds to -0.5 points Each omitted answer corresponds to 0 points. The maximum score for the written test is 40 points. The candidates will be given 90 minutes to complete the written exam.

N.B. For complete instructions on procedures and requirements please refer to the official call for applications available in Italian on the website of the 2nd cycle degree in International Relations.

Non-EU candidates residing abroad will be evaluated during a Skype videoconference interview in English that will take place on the 26th of July. The interview for non-EU students residing abroad will focus on the following topics: textual comprehension, logical argumentation, quantitative data analysis, political and social sciences. Non-EU candidates willing to enrol in Relazioni Internazionli curriculum (taught in Italian) must sit for an Italian language test (in September) in case they get accepted.

DSA and Handicapped Candidates:

If you are a student with a disability resulting in recognised invalidity of 66% or more, or if you have disability certification pursuant to Law 104/9 and Law 170/2010 you must also present a copy of the certificate attesting your condition, by the 29th of August 2017. Details can be found on the webpage “Exemptions for handicapped students”. Moreover, in case you are accepted for a written/oral exam you may ask for assistance and special aids in order to overcome possible difficulties or barriers during the admission exam.

A3 – ADMISSION RANKING:

The overall score will be calculated with the following formula:


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(score obtained in the written test + 20) * 100 / 60

The overall score for non-EU candidates residing abroad will be calculated with the following formula:

(score obtained in the Skype interview +20 ) * 100 / 60

The candidates will be ranked according to their score. In case of score parity, priority in the ranking is given to the youngest candidate. The minimum score for being inserted in the ranking is 30/100. The ranking will be officially posted on the website Studenti Online (www.studenti.unibo.it), accessible with User ID and Password.

A4 – ENROLLMENT:

In order to complete the enrolment process, selected candidates shall: - Connect to Studenti Online on the website www.studenti.unibo.it, by using

the User ID and password received for the on-line application procedure.

- Select “Registration/Immatricolazioni”, then “Second cycle degree programme” and finally “International Relations – Curriculum: Relazioni Internazionali”

- Fill in the modules with the requested data, print and sign the enrollment form containing the self-certification of the B.A. or the B.Sc. degree. In case of false declarations punished by Art. 496 of the Italian Penal Code, the candidate loses the right to enroll and any related benefits, together with the right to any reimbursement of the payments made.

- Pay the first installment of the annual tuition fee, or the entire annual tuition feel, according to the methods indicated at www.studenti.unibo.it .

It is necessary to consign or send the documents (please see the list below) to Student Registry Office / Segreteria studenti of the School of Political Science,

- by registered mail to: Segreteria Studenti – Scuola di Scienze Politiche – Via Zamboni, 33, 40126, Bologna (BO), Italy;

- by e-mail at [email protected] (please use your institutional e-mail address @studio.unibo.it);

- by fax at +390512086228; List of documents to be consigned for enrollment purposes:

- hard copy of the enrollment form (filled in and signed); - 1 photo (passport format and size); - recto-verso photocopy of the identity card or passport; - receipt for the payment of the enrollment fees (or the first installment of the

enrollment fees). Please bear in mind that all candidates must consign the hard copies of the photo, the original copies of the Diploma Supplement (EU candidates and “equiparati” non-EU with EU equivalent status that graduated from a EU university) and the Declaration of Value - “dichiarazione di valore” (non-EU students, and all the other students that are not able to





provide with the European Diploma Supplement) to Registry Office / Segreteria studenti of the School of Political Science during the office hours.

In addition, non-EU citizens must deliver the photocopy of a valid Permit of Stay (‘permesso di soggiorno’, that is a temporary residence permit) / Residence Card (‘carta di soggiorno’) or the receipt issued by the Post Office confirming that a permit of stay has been applied for; in the latter case, the completion of the enrolment procedure is conditional on the submission of the permit of stay;

Students asking for the recognition of previous learning of master level (Second Cycle Degree) shall submit the request form available at http://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/enrolment-transfer-and-final-examination/enrolling-in-a-second-cycle-degree-programme-italian-qualification?target=futuri-studenti

Students who obtained an academic qualification from a non-Italian University shall submit the documents reported on the University website http://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/enrolment-transfer-and-final-examination : the original degree certificate (or an authenticated copy), specifying all the exams passed and the respective results, issued by the University that awarded the qualification, accompanied by an official translation into Italian, legalization (if due) and the declaration of value (‘dichiarazione di valore’, if due) of the degree, provided by the Italian diplomatic/consulate representative having territorial jurisdiction.

The translation into Italian is not necessary if the qualification and certificates of exams are issued in French, English, German, Spanish. If the translation into Italian is due, students can refer to the Italian Tribunale di zona (the local court of law) or to the diplomatic authority in Italy of the country where the degree was awarded. Translations into Italian made abroad by local translators have to be certified by the Italian representative having jurisdiction. For EU students and “equiparati” non-EU students with EU equivalent status who graduated from a university in a EU country may replace the official translation, legalization and the declaration of value of non-Italian degrees and the full transcript of all exams with the original Diploma Supplement issued by the University where the degree was obtained and submit it in original to the Student Registry Office together with the legalized qualification. N.B. Starting with September, for documents delivery and badge issue and release students must fix an appointment with Student Registry Office / Segreteria studenti of the School of Political Science using the bookings sections on Student Online www.studenti.unibo.it For further information and in case of problems during the enrollment, please contact the Student Registry Office / Segreteria studenti of the School of Political Science.

CURRICULA: EUROPEAN AFFAIRS, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

B1 – ADMISSION PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS All candidates must apply during this time-frame: from the 18th of May 2017 (12.00 CET) through the 15th of June 2017 (12.00 CET) following the procedure below:

1. Connect to Studenti Online on the website www.studenti.unibo.it and create an account clicking on: “Se non sei ancora registrato (Not registered)” or, if you have

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already registered, enter your username and password to access the online service and read step 3;

2. Fill in all mandatory fields. Non-Italian students who do not hold an Italian Tax ID (“codice fiscale”) have to click on “International students registration” and follow the instructions to create an institutional User ID and Password; After the first access it is necessary to create a personal password. It is important to keep in mind one’s User ID and Password as they will be always requested to access your personal profile in www.studenti.unibo.it.

3. Click on “Entrance exams or requirements check” (Prove di ammissione) button. Select “Second cycle degree programme” (Laurea Magistrale) and click on “Next”, then select "Concorso Relazioni Internazionali - Curriculum European Affairs 537, and/or Curriculum International Affairs A22”

4. Complete all the steps and upload all the documents requested (the format should be .pdf for all documents) and pay the call fee, €60.00 (sixty euro). The fee can be paid online by means of a debit and credit card: Visa, Mastercard, Diners, American Express, or in any Unicredit Bank in Italy using the payment code which is automatically generated after the candidate has completed the application. The fee will not be refunded.


1) Full transcript of all exam (with scores, ECTS/credits and field -SSD) and graduation mark (in case the candidate has already graduated). Graduated or graduand students from the University of Bologna may upload either the request by which the Secretary office is in charge with providing the required information (mentioning the student identification number - “matricola”, or their name, surname, date and place of birth) or the self-certification downloadable from the Studenti Online service (it must contain the handwritten signature of the candidate). Italian and EU candidates, as well as “equiparati” non- EU candidates with EU equivalent status must complete and upload the Self-Certification of their Degree (it must contain the handwritten signature of the candidate). Non-EU candidates residing outside the EU must upload the official certificates (transcript of records) and their sworn translations into Italian or into English.

2) A valid B2 (or above) certificate of English language (issued no more than 2 years prior to the application deadlines): TOEFL - computer-based – of at least 213 points; TOEFL - paper-based - of at least 550 points; TOEFL - Internet-based – of at least 79 points, IELTS - of at least 6.0 points; Cambridge FCE; Trinity Integrated Skills II; Trinity GESE 8; a B2 level certificate in English released by a University Language Centre; a certificate showing that the B.A. or the B.Sc. was achieved in an English-speaking university; a certificate showing that the B.A. or the B.Sc. was taught entirely in English; having achieved at least 10 ECTS/CFU in SSD L-LIN/12 (English language and English linguistics).

3) Copy of a valid ID or passport. 4) Copy of stay permit (“permesso di soggiorno”), if the candidate has it already. 5) The Self-Certification of the Curricular Requirements, which must be filled in all its parts and it

must have a handwritten signature.

B2- SELECTION CRITERIA AND EVALUATION:

An Admission Board made up of professors and researchers affiliated with the School of Political Science will guarantee the correct and the smooth running of the admission process.




In order to apply for the admission to the 2nd cycle degree in International Relations, curricula: European Affairs, International Affairs it is necessary to have: A First Cycle Degree from an Italian university among those listed below or an equivalent First Cycle Degree (B.A. or B.Sc.) from a non-Italian University which grants access to a Second Cycle Degree (M.A., M.Sc.) in the issuing country. Italian and foreign qualifications should belong to one of the following disciplinary fields: L-1 Cultural heritage, L-3 Visual arts, music, performing arts and fashion studies, L-5 Philosophy, L-6 Geography, L-10 Humanities, L-11 Modern languages and civilisations, L-12 Linguistic mediation, L-14 Legal services, L-15 Tourism, L-16 Administration and Organisation, L-18 Economics and Business Organisation, L-20 Communication, L-24 Psychology, L-33 Economics, L-36 Political science and international relations, L-37 Peace studies, L-39 Social Service, L-40 Sociology, L-41 Statistics, L-42 History, LMG-01 Law (Giurisprudenza). The call for applications for the 2nd cycle degree in International Relations (RILM) - curriculum: European Affairs, and curriculum: International Affairs is also open to students that have not graduated yet only if they have already achieved at least 140 ECTS/CFU by the time the application closes (please refer to the deadlines chart for further information). Moreover, these students must graduate, achieve their B.A./B.Sc. degree and enrol in the 2nd cycle degree in International Relations (RILM) by the 28th of December 2017. In addition, Italian candidates, EU candidates, and “equiparati” non-EU candidates with EU equivalent status must have B2 level or above knowledge of English Language and they must sit and pass a written exam (the test language is English) that will take place on the 26th of July. In case the candidates did not upload a valid B2 level (or above) English language certificate they must sit for an English language exam in Bologna. Please check the deadlines chart for accurate information on dates and venues. The applications of Non-EU candidates that do not upload a valid B2 English language certificate (see B1 paragraph in this summary and the official call for applications in Italian) will be automatically rejected. The written exam will be made up of 40 multiple choice questions on the following topics:

- 8 questions on written-texts comprehension task - 10 questions regarding logical argumentation and quantitative analysis - 12 questions on lexical competencies - 10 questions on topics regarding political and social sciences.

Each correct answer corresponds to 1 point Each wrong answer corresponds to -0.5 points Each omitted answer corresponds to 0 points. The maximum score for the written test is 40 points. The candidates will be given 90 minutes to complete the written exam. Non-EU candidates residing abroad will be evaluated during a Skype videoconference interview in English that will take place on the 26th of July. The interview for non-EU students residing abroad will focus on the following topics: textual comprehension, logical argumentation, quantitative data analysis, political and social sciences.


N.B. For complete instructions on procedures and requirements please refer to the official call for applications available in Italian on the website of the 2nd cycle degree in International Relations.


If you are a student with a disability resulting in recognised invalidity of 66% or more, or if you have disability certification pursuant to Law 104/9 and Law 170/2010 you must also present a copy of the certificate attesting your condition, by the 29th of August 2017. Details can be found on the webpage “Exemptions for handicapped students”. Moreover, in case you are accepted for a written/oral exam you may ask for assistance and special aids in order to overcome possible difficulties or barriers during the admission exam.

B3 – ADMISSION RANKING:

The overall score for Italian candidates, EU candidates, and “equiparati” non-EU candidates with EU equivalent status will be calculated with the following formula:

(score obtained in the written test + 20) * 100 / 60

The candidates will be ranked according to their score. In case of score parity, priority in the ranking is given to the youngest candidate. The minimum score for being inserted in the ranking is 30/100. The ranking will be officially posted on the website Studenti Online (www.studenti.unibo.it), accessible with User ID and Password.

The overall score for non-EU candidates residing abroad will be calculated with the following formula:

(score obtained in the Skype interview +20 ) * 100 / 60

The candidates will be ranked according to their score. In case of score parity, priority in the ranking is given to the youngest candidate. The ranking will be officially posted on the website Studenti Online (www.studenti.unibo.it), accessible with User ID and Password.

B4 – ENROLLMENT:



- Select “Registration/Immatricolazioni”, then “Second cycle degree programme” and finally “International Relations – Curriculum: European Affairs, and Curriculum: International Affairs”













enrollment fees). Please bear in mind that all candidates must consign the hard copies of the photo, the original copies of the Diploma Supplement (EU candidates and “equiparati” non-EU with EU equivalent status that graduated from a EU university) and the Declaration of Value - “dichiarazione di valore” (non-EU students, and all the other students that are not able to provide with the European Diploma Supplement) to Registry Office / Segreteria studenti of the School of Political Science during the office hours.




The translation into Italian is not necessary if the qualification and certificates of exams are issued in French, English, German, Spanish. If the translation into Italian is due, students can refer to the Italian Tribunale di zona (the local court of law) or to the diplomatic authority in Italy of the country where the degree was awarded. Translations into Italian made abroad by local translators must be certified by the Italian representative having jurisdiction. For EU students and “equiparati” non-EU students with EU equivalent status who graduated from a university in a EU country may replace the official translation, legalization and the declaration of value of non-Italian degrees and the full transcript of all exams with the original Diploma Supplement issued by the University where the degree was obtained and submit it in original to the Student Registry Office together with the legalized qualification.








N.B. Starting with September, for documents delivery and badge issue and release students must fix an appointment with Student Registry Office / Segreteria studenti of the School of Political Science using the bookings sections on Student Online www.studenti.unibo.it For further information and in case of problems during the enrollment, please contact the Student Registry Office / Segreteria studenti of the School of Political Science.

CURRICULUM: FORECASTING, INNOVATION, AND CHANGE

C1 – ADMISSION PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS All candidates must apply during this time-frame: from the 18th of May 2017 (12.00 CET) through the 04th of September 2017 (12.00 CET) following the procedure below:

1. Connect to Studenti Online on the website www.studenti.unibo.it and create an account clicking on: “Se non sei ancora registrato (Not registered)” or, if you have already registered, enter your username and password to access the online service and read step 4;

2. Fill in all mandatory fields. Non-Italian students who do not hold an Italian Tax ID (“codice fiscale”) have to click on “International students’ registration” and follow the instructions to create an institutional User ID and Password; After the first access, it is necessary to create a personal password. It is important to keep in mind one’s User ID and Password as they will be always requested to access your personal profile in www.studenti.unibo.it.

3. Click on “Entrance exams or requirements check” (Prove di ammissione) button. Select “Second cycle degree programme” (Laurea Magistrale) and click on “Next”, then select "Concorso Relazioni Internazionali - Curriculum Forecasting, Innovation, and Change”

4. Complete all the steps and upload all the documents requested (the format should be .pdf for all documents) and pay the call fee, €60.00 (sixty euro). The fee can be paid online by means of a debit and credit card: Visa, Mastercard, Diners, American Express, or in any Unicredit Bank in Italy using the payment code which is automatically generated after the candidate has completed the application. The fee will not be refunded.


1) Full transcript of all exam (with scores, ECTS/credits and field -SSD) and graduation mark (in case the candidate has already graduated). Graduated or graduand students from the University of Bologna may upload either the request by which the Secretary office is in charge with providing the required information (mentioning the student identification number - “matricola”, or their name, surname, date and place of birth) or the self-certification downloadable from the Studenti Online service (it must contain the handwritten signature of the candidate). Italian and EU candidates, as well as “equiparati” candidates with EU equivalent status must complete and upload the Self-Certification of their Degree (it must contain the handwritten signature of the candidate). Non-EU





candidates residing outside the EU must upload the official certificates (transcript of records) and their sworn translations into Italian or into English.

2) Copy of a valid ID or passport. 3) Copy of stay permit (“permesso di soggiorno”), if the candidate has it already. 4) The Self-Certification of the Curricular Requirements, which must be filled in all its parts

and it must have a handwritten signature. 5) A valid GRE General Test certificate (for admission to the 2nd cycle degree in

International Relations the GRE General Test certificate is considered valid if it was issued not more than two years ago).

C2- SELECTION CRITERIA AND EVALUATION:

An Admission Board made up of professors and researchers affiliated with the School of Political Science will guarantee the correct and the smooth running of the admission process.


In order to apply for the admission to the 2nd cycle degree in International Relations, curriculum Forecasting, Innovation, and Change it is necessary to have: A First Cycle Degree from an Italian university among those listed below or an equivalent First Cycle Degree (B.A. or B.Sc.) from a non-Italian University which grants access to a Second Cycle Degree (M.A., M.Sc.) in the issuing country. Italian and foreign qualifications should belong to one of the following disciplinary fields: L-1 Cultural heritage, L-3 Visual arts, music, performing arts and fashion studies, L-5 Philosophy, L-6 Geography, L-10 Humanities, L-11 Modern languages and civilisations, L-12 Linguistic mediation, L-14 Legal services, L-15 Tourism, L-16 Administration and Organisation, L-18 Economics and Business Organisation, L-20 Communication, L-24 Psychology, L-33 Economics, L-36 Political science and international relations, L-37 Peace studies, L-39 Social Service, L-40 Sociology, L-41 Statistics, L-42 History, LMG-01 Law (Giurisprudenza). The call for applications for the 2nd cycle degree in International Relations (RILM) - curriculum: Forecasting, Innovation, and Change is also open to students that have not graduated yet only if they have already achieved at least 140 ECTS/CFU by the time the application closes (please refer to the deadlines chart for further information). Moreover, these students must graduate, achieve their B.A./B.Sc. degree and enrol in the 2nd cycle degree in International Relations (RILM) by the 28th of December 2017. In addition, all candidates must have B2 level or above knowledge of English Language and they must have taken the GRE General Test1. B2 level of English will be assessed as follows: with the GRE General Test score equal or greater than: 145 for Verbal Reasoning, 145 for Quantitative Reasoning, 3.0 for Analytical Writing (for admission to the 2nd cycle degree in International Relations the GRE General Test certificate is considered valid if it was issued not more than two years ago). The selection will be carried out based on the GRE General Test scores.

1 For information on GRE General, as well as the dates and venues where candidates may take this test, please visit this webpage:

https://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/about

https://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/about


In order to be included in the general ranking for the admission to the 2nd cycle degree in International Relations candidates must have achieved GRE General Test scores equal or greater than: - 145 for Verbal Reasoning, - 145 for Quantitative Reasoning, - 3.0 for Analytical Writing For admission to the 2nd cycle degree in International Relations the GRE General Test certificate is considered valid if it was issued not more than two years ago. N.B. For complete instructions on procedures and requirements please refer to the official call for applications available in Italian on the website of the 2nd cycle degree in International Relations.


If you are a student with a disability resulting in recognised invalidity of 66% or more, or if you have disability certification pursuant to Law 104/9 and Law 170/2010 you must also present a copy of the certificate attesting your condition, by the 4th of September 2017. Details can be found on the webpage “Exemptions for handicapped students”. Moreover, in case you are accepted for a written/oral exam you may ask for assistance and special aids in order to overcome possible difficulties or barriers during the admission exam.

C3 – ADMISSION RANKING:

The ranking will be drawn up based on the GRE General test scores.

The candidates will be ranked according to their score. In case of score parity, priority in the ranking is given to the youngest candidate. The ranking will be officially posted on the website Studenti Online (www.studenti.unibo.it), accessible by using User ID and Password.

C4 – ENROLLMENT:



- Select “Registration/Immatricolazioni”, then “Second cycle degree programme” and finally “International Relations – Curriculum: Forecasting, Innovation, and Change”













enrollment fees). Please bear in mind that all candidates must consign the hard copies of the photo, the original copies of the Diploma Supplement (EU candidates and “equiparati” non-EU candidates with EU equivalent status that graduated from a EU university) and the Declaration of Value - “dichiarazione di valore” (non-EU students, and all the other students that are not able to provide with the European Diploma Supplement) to Registry Office / Segreteria studenti of the School of Political Science during the office hours.




The translation into Italian is not necessary if the qualification and certificates of exams are issued in French, English, German, Spanish. If the translation into Italian is due, students can refer to the Italian Tribunale di zona (the local court of law) or to the diplomatic authority in Italy of the country where the degree was awarded. Translations into Italian made abroad by local translators must be certified by the Italian representative having jurisdiction. For EU students and “equiparati” non-EU students with EU equivalent status who graduated from a university in a EU country may replace the official translation, legalization and the declaration of value of non-Italian degrees and the full transcript of all exams with the original Diploma Supplement issued by the University where the degree was obtained and submit it in original to the Student Registry Office together with the legalized qualification. N.B. Starting with September, for documents delivery and badge issue and release students must fix an appointment with Student Registry Office / Segreteria studenti of the School of Political Science using the bookings sections on Student Online www.studenti.unibo.it




For further information and in case of problems during the enrollment, please contact the Student Registry Office / Segreteria studenti of the School of Political Science.