Dipartimento di Scienze Politiche, Giuridiche e Studi Internazionali - Università di Padova

What Dipartimento di Scienze Politiche, Giuridiche e Studi Internazionali - Università di Padova does

The Dipartimento di Scienze Politiche, Giuridiche e Studi Internazionali (SPGI) is an academic department of the Università di Padova, a public Italian state university founded in 1222. The department delivers higher-education and research services across political science, law, international studies, sociology, and economics, structured around three primary missions: teaching, research, and the so-called "third mission" of public engagement. Its teaching portfolio includes four bachelor's degree programs (including Scienze politiche, Studi internazionali ed europei, Economia internazionale, and Scienze sociologiche), five master's programs (EGOS, HRG, IeSS, RID, and SGP), doctoral research programs, professional master's tracks (such as MSLS and Master in Policy Innovation), and continuing-education courses for public-sector professionals including OIV evaluators. Course fees range from €522.50 for individual continuing-education modules to €4,022.50 for full professional master's programs, with standard tuition set by the university's income-based fee structure.

The department operates digital learning infrastructure consisting of the Moodle-based SESp e-learning platform, the Uniweb student management system, the Cineca Course Catalogue, and Zoom for remote instruction. International mobility is a defining structural feature: the department maintains Erasmus+ agreements, double-degree partnerships, Blended Intensive Programmes (BIP), and Seasonal Schools. Research output is produced through organized research groups, interdipartamental centers, journals hosted at the department, and the Padua Research Archive. Public engagement is delivered via third-mission platforms including GIVO (Give Voice to Our Memories), Governance for Future, EUAMI (European Values and Migration), and MOOC SPGI. The department holds the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research certification, signifying alignment with the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for Recruitment.

Revenue is generated through three streams: income-based tuition fees set by the parent university, fee-based continuing-education and professional training courses (particularly for civil servants and OIV evaluators), and contract research and certification services (including MEPA catalog courses and work-contract certification). As a department within a public university, the entity is government-funded and operates under the governance structure of the Italian higher-education system, without venture or private-equity ownership. The headcount in the input data reflects only listed management contacts; actual academic and administrative staff are materially larger. Customer segments include prospective undergraduate students, master's and doctoral candidates, and public-sector professionals, with revenue predictability heavily anchored to public higher-education funding cycles rather than market-driven commercial demand.

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Dipartimento di Scienze Politiche, Giuridiche e Studi Internazionali - Università di Padova

Legal name

Dipartimento di Scienze Politiche, Giuridiche e Studi Internazionali - Università di Padova

Website

https://spgi.unipd.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SPGI is an academic department of the University of Padua delivering undergraduate, master's, doctoral, and continuing-education programs in political science, law, international studies, sociology, and economics, serving students and public-sector professionals through on-campus, e-learning, and international mobility channels.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Padova

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Continuing Education and Professional Training: Revenue from professional development courses offered to public administration staff and independent evaluators (OIV), including fee-based courses for civil servants, public managers, and professionals requiring continuing education credits.
2. Tuition Fees: Tuition fees paid by enrolled students for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, set by the University of Padova according to income-based criteria.
3. Third Mission and Contract Research: Revenue from external contracts, certification services, and third-party research projects conducted for public and private organizations, including work contract certification and MEPA catalog courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SPGI delivers undergraduate (bachelor's), graduate (master's), and doctoral degree programs in political science, law, international studies, sociology, and economics, alongside professional master's, continuing education for public administrators, and contract research services. Instruction is delivered on-campus in Padova and through international mobility programs (Erasmus+, double degrees, Blended Intensive Programmes) and online via Moodle, Uniweb, and MOOCs. The department also conducts scientific research through organized groups and projects and engages in public-facing third-mission activities.

Product overview

The Dipartimento di Scienze Politiche, Giuridiche e Studi Internazionali (SPGI) is an academic department of the University of Padua offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and research services. The core offering consists of undergraduate (bachelor's) and graduate (master's) degree programs across political science, law, international studies, sociology, and economics. The department operates as a platform supporting multiple educational delivery modes: traditional classroom instruction, international mobility programs (Erasmus+, double degrees, blended intensive programs), professional master's programs, doctoral research programs, and continuing education courses. Research activities are organized through research groups, projects, and publications, while third mission activities (public engagement) extend academic knowledge to society through initiatives like GIVO memory project, MOOC courses, and community outreach programs. The department also provides student services through integration with institutional platforms including Moodle, Uniweb, and the Course Catalogue system.

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Products and services

• Bachelor's Degree Programs (Corsi di Laurea Triennale) Three-year undergraduate programs covering Diritto dell'economia e Governo delle organizzazioni, Economia internazionale, Scienze politiche Studi internazionali ed europei, and Scienze sociologiche, intended for prospective students completing secondary education.
• Master's Degree Programs (Corsi di Laurea Magistrale) Two-year graduate programs including European and Global Studies (EGOS), Human Rights and Multilevel Governance (HRG), Innovazione e Servizio Sociale (IeSS), Relazioni Internazionali e Diplomazia (RID), and Scienze del Governo e Politiche Pubbliche (SGP) for students holding a bachelor's degree.
• PhD Programs (Dottorato di Ricerca) Doctoral research programs for post-master's researchers pursuing advanced academic qualifications in political science, law, and international studies.
• Professional Master Programs Professional master's programs including Master in Manager dello Sviluppo Locale Sostenibile (MSLS) and Master in Innovazione, progettazione e valutazione delle politiche e dei servizi, targeted at practitioners and professionals.
• Continuing Education (Formazione Continua) Continuing education courses including single master courses, MEPA catalog courses for public administration, and OIV (Independent Evaluation Body) training programs for civil servants, public managers, and professionals.
• International Mobility Programs Erasmus+ and international exchange programs enabling student mobility with partner universities across Europe and globally.
• Double Degrees (Doppi Titoli) Joint degree programs with international partner universities allowing students to earn credentials from both institutions.
• Seasonal Schools Intensive short-term academic programs offered during specific seasons for international and domestic participants.
• Blended Intensive Programmes (BIP) Blended mobility programs combining physical and virtual collaboration with European partner universities.
• MOOC SPGI Massive Open Online Courses offered by the department, available to broad public audiences.
• Research Projects (Progetti di Ricerca) Research projects conducted by department faculty and researchers, including third-party contract research for public and private organizations.
• Social Worker Professional Qualification (Abilitazione alla Professione di Assistente Sociale) State examination preparation program for the qualification to practice as a social worker in Italy.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Integration5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Erasmus+ Partner UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe department maintains extensive Erasmus+ agreements with universities across Europe and beyond, enabling student and faculty mobility, double degree programs, and joint research initiatives.
• International Agreement PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational agreements for teaching and research established with universities globally, including double degree programs that allow students to earn credentials from both institutions.
• Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in Blended Intensive Programmes with European universities, combining physical mobility with virtual collaboration.
• Scholars at Risk NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe department hosts Scholars at Risk @Unipd Advocacy Day events, supporting academic freedom and scholars at risk globally.
• CASREC - Centro di Ateneo per la storia della Resistenza e dell'età contemporaneaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on historical research and events commemorating significant anniversaries, such as the 80th anniversary of the institutional referendum.
• Commissione Pari Opportunità della Provincia di PadovaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint events on women's rights and gender equality, including the 1946-2026 conference on 80 years of women's suffrage.
• Erasmus+ Nudge my Tourism ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean partnership of 7 institutions from 5 countries developing and applying behavioural science methodologies to sustainable tourism.
• Comune di PadovaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with municipal government for public events and commemorations, including cultural and historical initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sciences Po: France's premier political science and international studies institution; comparable to SPGI in mission (political science, law, international studies), international mobility focus, and master's-level program portfolio targeting globally mobile students.
• European University Institute (EUI): Intergovernmental postgraduate institution based in Florence focused on social sciences, law, and history; closely comparable to SPGI's research-intensive European and global studies, human rights, and governance programs, and competes for the same EU-oriented master's and doctoral talent.
• LUISS Guido Carli: Rome-based Italian university with strong political science, law, and international relations programs; directly comparable as a domestic peer competing for the same Italian and EU student pool in political science and governance.
• Bocconi University: Top Italian private university with overlapping economics, political science, and public-policy offerings; comparable to SPGI in serving Italian and international master's students in governance and policy disciplines, though more commercially oriented.
• Università degli Studi di Milano - Dipartimento di Scienze Sociali e Politiche: Milano's political and social sciences department offering similar undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in political science, sociology, and international studies; comparable public-Italian peer competing in overlapping student markets.
• Università di Bologna - Dipartimento di Scienze Politiche e Sociali: Another major Italian public university's political science department offering bachelor's, master's, and PhD programs; the closest direct Italian public-peer comparison for SPGI in scale, discipline mix, and student segments.

Emerging players

• Central European University (CEU): Postgraduate institution with programs in political science, international relations, public policy, and human rights; comparable in mission and program mix to SPGI's English-language master's offerings, though smaller and more focused on social sciences.
• Hertie School: Berlin-based policy school focused on public policy, international affairs, and governance; comparable niche overlap with SPGI's public-policy and human-rights programs, particularly for fee-paying international master's cohorts.

Broad incumbents

• London School of Economics - Department of Government / International Relations: LSE's government and international relations departments deliver programs in political science, human rights, and public policy with a strong international intake; comparable in scope but at substantially larger scale and global brand recognition.

Regional players

• Leiden University - Institute of Political Science: Dutch university's political science institute offering English-taught bachelor's, master's, and research programs in political science and international relations; comparable in internationalization profile and program structure though geographically separate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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