The School of International Studies is happy to announce a new Double Degree programme with the Higher School of Economics - St. Petersburg (School of Social Sciences and Area Studies) in the areas of european and international studies starting from the academic year 2020/21 and with students' first mobility from 2021/22 (subject to final approval by the Academic Senate). This program is designed for students interested in studying european and international studies and gaining specialised knowledge about Russia and the Post-Soviet space in a top university. Every year, up to two students enrolledin each institute will be selected to spend their whole second year of study at the partner university. Upon completion, students will obtain a Master’s degree in European and International Studies, issued by the University of Trento, and a Master in Comparative Politics of Eurasia, issued by the Higher School of Economics - St. Petersburg.