University courses for lifelong learning are becoming increasingly important. Their flexibility also responds effectively to the rapidly changing society. The first and second level Professional Courses and specialisation courses of the University of Padua offer an important opportunity to build a professional future, through a quality course in an innovative and dynamic context. The rich educational offer of the University of Padua covers broad areas of employment and research, ensuring the multidisciplinary nature of the projects.The courses offered are part of a close relationship with the territory and allow the development of relations with the most prestigious networks on the national and international scene.

Short specialisation degrees (in Italian known as Master) are a university career path that can be achieved both after the bachelor degree (first cycle degree), and after the master's degree (second cycle degree).

To access a short specialisation degree you must hold a university degree as follows:

• For First Level Short specialisation degrees: Bachelor's Degree. 
• For Second Level Short specialisation degrees: Master's degree.

The short specialisation degrees offered by the Department of Political Science, Law and International Studies are:

FIRST LEVEL SHORT SPECIALISATION DEGREES 

• European policies, projects and funding (ENGLISH / ITALIAN)
  Director: Prof.ssa Ekaterina Domorenok

SECOND LEVEL SHORT SPECIALISATION DEGREE 

• Innovation, design and assessment of service policies - 2030 Agenda (ENGLISH / ITALIAN)  
  Director: Prof.ssa Maria Stella Righettini
• Sustainable local development management (ITALIAN)
  Director: Prof.ssa Patrizia Messina