The Master in International Public Affairs (MIPA) is a one-year multi-disciplinary Master program giving an overview of all the aspects and processes involved in the Public Policy process (Economy, Governance, Politics, Social sciences, etc.). 

Throughout the academic program, students will explore the intersections of state, economy, and civil society while focusing on the growing importance of private institutions and models of multi-stakeholder governance. Courses will provide an understanding of  the main opportunities and threats (security  policies, multiculturalism, international crisis etc.) related to a wide range of global policies. 

The Master in International Public Affairs is organized by the Luiss School of Government, which is part of Luiss University. 

Luiss University leads in Political and International Studies, ranking according to QS World University Rankings 2025, 1st in Italy and 25th in the world for Political Science and International Studies. 

The Master in International Public Affairs main features and objectives are: 

• Providing a strong knowledge of the theoretical and methodological framework regarding Democracy and Global Governance; 
• Offering a strong knowledge of the public policy process, from development to implementation and evaluation; 
• Adquire the ability to manage and analyze public policies; 
• Fostering the drafting skills (reviews, papers); 
• Adquiring awareness of the cultural, psychological and social aspects related to the policy making process. 

Students will be also involved in practical laboratories (Policy Labs) that will allow them to adquire technical skills, developing projects with real partners to find policy solutions in the public interest. 

Students will benefit from regular interactions with renowned global personalities through a set of parallel activities (guest lectures and policy debates).