Applications are now open for the TESI – Training and Education in Social Innovation International Master’s Programme, delivered within the framework of the TESI MASTER TN strategic project, funded by the Interreg IPA ADRION Programme 2021–2027.
The programme is coordinated by the University of Bologna, in partnership with universities and research institutions from across the Adriatic-Ionian region. Its goal is to educate a new generation of professionals who will address contemporary societal challenges through social innovation.
The Master’s programme is intended for graduates interested in areas such as:
- Social Innovation,
- Social Entrepreneurship,
- Public Policy,
- Sustainable Development,
- Managing Social Change,
- Participatory Governance and Community Engagement.
The programme lasts one academic year, is delivered in English in a blended learning format, and leads to the award of an international Joint Degree. Thanks to funding provided through the Interreg IPA ADRION Programme, selected participants will not be required to pay tuition fees.
Application deadline: 28 September 2026.
More information about the programme, eligibility criteria, application procedure, and required documentation is available on the University of Bologna website.

