Master Program in Cooperation and Development of Pavia: the 30th Edition Kicks Off. Call 2026 is Now Open

The Master Program in Cooperation and Development (C&D) of Pavia reaches a historical milestone: the opening of applications for its 30th edition. As a founding partner, CISP celebrates three decades of constant commitment to training professionals capable of operating with competence and vision in the contexts of international solidarity.

The Master: a Path of Excellence in Pavia

Organized by the University of Pavia and Almo Collegio Borromeo, the Master offers multidisciplinary and multicultural training for those wishing to work in NGOs, International Organizations, Governmental Bureaus, Research Centers, or other Public or Private Institutions. The program, entirely taught in English, includes:

• 8 months of teaching in Pavia (November 2026 – June 2027) with 500 hours of lessons delivered by international experts and professionals.
• 3 to 6-month internships with network partners worldwide.

Financial Aid and the Contribution of CISP

To facilitate access for meritorious students from low and middle income countries, the Master provides various forms of financial aid.
The historical bond between CISP and the Master is renewed this year through the funding of the "Paolo Dieci" scholarship (supported by CISP and ARCS). This scholarship guarantees the recipient free full-board accommodation at the Collegio Borromeo for the duration of the program.
In addition to this opportunity, the following are available:

• 10 AICS Scholarships (Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development), which include a total waiving from enrollment tuition fees and free full-board accommodation.
• Further partial or total waivers of enrollment tuition fees offered directly by the Master program. 

Application Information

The Master is open to 30 students who graduated in any major, holding an Italian Laurea Triennale or a comparable foreign degree.

• Deadline: Applications must be sent online by 30th June 2026 at 1 pm (UTC +1).
• For all information and application details, visit cooperationdevelopment.org or write to cdn@unipv.it.