The Master in Mediterranean Cooperation and Security provides a comprehensive understanding of the multi-level interdependence that will characterize the future of the Mediterranean macro-region.  

The Master also tackles key cross-cutting issues in contemporary relations between Mediterranean countries, such as the political economy, climate change, energy transition, security, migration, and culture. 

It offers a unique interdisciplinary education for future professionals and prepares them to a career in which they will be able to enhancing political, economic, and cultural cooperation. The Master’s programme also provides its students with  a unique set of knowledge and skills to make them capable of shaping innovative policies. 

The Master in Mediterranean Cooperation & Security 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’s will take place in the Rome at Luiss Guido Carli University, with a series of compulsory study visits abroad with our partner institutions, in Morocco, the United Arab Emirates and Spain.  

The Master is led  by Prof. Maria Elena Cavallaro, Professor Emeritus of Political science and International relations, Luiss University. 

The program’s builds on innovative teaching methodologies and on a combination of courses taught by leading international academics and experienced practitioners. The Master draws upon the teaching skills of highly regarded international academics. In addition, several elements of the curriculum are taught by leading practitioners who will share real-world experience going beyond theoretical learning.