The University of Reading, UK, offers track of Global Security for the MGIMO students during the second year of their studies.
The first year at MGIMO: Students follow the curriculum of the Master’s Program in International Relations «Governance and Global Affairs» taught entirely in English. The year at MGIMO begins with an intensive program in politics, international relations, security and economics.
The second year students study at Reading, M.A. Program «International Security Studies», which is designed to enhance research skills in the area of security studies. The course explores theories and concepts relating to international and global security, peace and strategic studies, and conflict resolution.
The University of Reading is a global university that enjoys a world-class reputation for teaching, research and enterprise. The University was established in 1892 as the Christchurch College of the University of Oxford, and since then it has developed into a leading force in British and international higher education. It delivers a world-class student experience, research- led teaching, and its graduate employability record is excellent.
Students will enjoy the beautiful views of the surroundings of the main campus, which has received several awards and nominations as Britain’s ‘greenest’ university. Reading is ideal for those who plan to travel around Great Britain as it is located at the hub of a road network and is not far from London.
For successful graduation students need to do a three-month internship and write a Master’s thesis that meets both Universities’ requirements. Upon graduation, students are awarded two Master’s degrees.
LUISS University has three tracks in IR, including one in Italian, that are available for MGIMO students in the framework of the partnership.
The Master’s Degree Program fosters a new level of partnership between the two Universities and offers an innovative approach to education in the field of international relations.
The first year at MGIMO: Students follow the curriculum of the Master’s Program in International Relations «Governance and Global Affairs» taught entirely in English. The year at MGIMO begins with an intensive program in politics, international relations, security and economics.
The second year is spent taking the International Relations program offered by one of the finest European Liberal Arts Universities — LUISS. Students follow one of the chosen tracks:
- ‘European Studies’ provides the tools for understanding European social phenomena and the progressive growth of the role of supranational European organizations.
- ‘Global Studies’ focuses on global issues that are markedly reshaping the international political landscape.
- ‘Relazioni Internazionali’ (in the Italian language) gives a general overview of IR and history.
Recognized for its academic excellence, quality control of its academic standards and the international dimension of its studies, LUISS University aims to achieve high levels of distinction in the transmission of scientific, technological, and classical knowledge. It is committed to promoting and arranging research activities, educating both professionally and culturally with a strong bias of innovation. Moreover, living and studying in the heart of Rome will put students in touch with a centuries-long history and intellectual creativity.
For successful graduation students need to take a three-month internship and defend a Master’s thesis that meets both Universities’ requirements. Upon graduation students, are awarded two Master’s degrees.
The University of Geneva is the third long-standing partner of the Program that offers the Executive MBA Program “International Organizations”. This nine-month MBA is great added value for participants of the MGIMO Program.
The Geneva School of Economics and Management, which hosts the Program, focuses on interdisciplinary areas in which the strengths match the unique opportunities that Geneva offers.
