M.Phil. Master of Philosophy in Italy

As a standalone qualification, popular among other nations such as India and the United Kingdom, the MPhil is not a standard title for any degree in Italy. However, in Italy, universities provide an alternative program through which students gain access to the Dottorato di Ricerca (PhD).

For the most comparable course in Italy, applicants usually have to qualify with a bachelor’s or first master’s degree related to the field, good grades, a research proposal, and proficiency in English or Italian.

Most public university research master’s programs cost between €900 and €4,000 per annum using the ISEE method. However, some private research institutes can charge more and charge fees that range from €6,000 to €35,000 per year. Most research master’s students also receive some financial support or stipend from their departments..

Research-oriented master’s degrees can be found in areas like humanities, philosophy, political science, and STEM subjects like physics and engineering in university research centers, which eventually become part of doctoral degree programs in the same universities.

Those who graduate from research programs usually proceed to doctorate studies or research jobs in academia and industries. The focus on independent research contributes to the development of skills suitable for policy analysis and consultancy.