Master in Cooperation and Development

02/09/2026

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS ARE STILL OPEN! ⏰
Only a few days left to enrol in the next intake of the Master’s in Cooperation and Development.

Start your career in development cooperation! Join our international class, 8 months of hands-on training with experts in the field, with a final professional internship with NGOs and humanitarian organisations worldwide.
What are you waiting for? Apply now> www.cooperationdevelopment.org

26/08/2026

We are truly delighted to have had Mohamed Aziz Amara, from the University of Tunis “El Manar”, with us!

Mohamed was awarded a scholarship offered by the Italian Agency for Cooperation (Agenzia Italiana per la Cooperazione allo Sviluppo) as part of an international exchange programme between Tunisia and Italy. Thanks to this mobility programme, Mohamed was able to attend a 2-month full-time course on the Project Cycle Management module as part of our Master’s programme.

Still thinking of being part of our program but you haven't applied yet? No worries, the deadline to apply has been postponed to September 10th, 2026!

Don't waste time, apply now!
🔗www.cooperationdevelopment.org

27/07/2026

Still thinking of applying to the Master in Cooperation and Development but you need support?
Good news for you!
Fondazione Monte di Lombardia is offering financial aid to meritorious students who are residents of Regione Lombardia.
This support includes a partial/total waiver of the tuition fees OR a contribution to the accommodation costs in Pavia at the Almo Collegio Borromeo!
Write to [email protected] for more info.
Apply now!

01/07/2026

Still thinking of being part of our program but you didn't apply yet?
No worries! The dedline to apply is postpoed to September 10th, 2026!
We are looking for talented young people who want to pursue a career in development cooperation. 🌍
See more about the program on our website.

Don't waste time, apply now!

🔗 www.cooperationdevelopment.org

22/06/2026

webinar

MASTER’S STORIES IN COMPLEX LANDSCAPES
June 25th, 2026 | 1.00 pm CET

What does it mean to be a young development practitioner in contexts that are increasingly affected by humanitarian crises and political instability?

We’ll hear about our former students’ experiences, they’ll tell us how they’ve built their careers over the years, and what led them to their current roles in the field in Palestine and South Sudan. We look forward to seeing you there!

Speakers:
🎙️Nicola Valente, Country Representative for OVCI in Juba, South Sudan
🎙️Valeria Lomonte, Administrative Office Humanitarian Aid Programme for AICS Palestine

Register and join us here: https://collegioborromeo-it.zoom.us/meeting/register/DUqlMolIQ_2inN4lFCT11Q #/

10/06/2026

webinar

MASTER in COOPERATION and DEVELOPMENT: OUR SUCCESSFUL STORIES!
June 18th, 2026 at 1.00 pm CET

What’s the story after the master’s? How did you get your first job? How did you make your way there? We’ll find out by listening to our former students from the field:

🎙Ilaria DI MODUGNO Nutrition specialist, COOPI - DRC
🎙Vanessa ARAGÓN CASAYA Partnership and reporting associate World Food Programme Nicaragua
🎙Tapiwa PENAMA Partner Specialist UNICEF Malawi

Join us on zoom> https://collegioborromeo-it.zoom.us/meeting/register/F-ieAsQMQ9WdFRok7KLcZw

The Master in Cooperation and Development features a 15-month schedule open to students. It foresees more than 500 hours of classes and seminars.

22/05/2026

May 28th 2026, 3.30 pm CET | Online
"A POWERFUL DECISION: buying from smallholder farmers to boost local development"

We'll talk with:
🎙Rossella Bottone, Country Director for WFP in Nicaragua

WFP in Nicaragua has developed a successful strategy to procure food locally. Local procurement has yielded unexpected results, becoming an essential element for the improvement of local communities. During the seminar, we’ll share the results of a recent study that analysed the impact of local food procurement in Nicaragua.

🖇Join us on Zoom, link here: https://collegioborromeo-it.zoom.us/j/82025271156
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Dipartimento di Scienze Politiche e Sociali - Università di Pavia Almo Collegio Borromeo UNESCO VIS Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo COOPI VIS Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo

20/05/2026

🌍Alumna Lucrezia Agosta: Internship with COOPI in Ethiopia 🇪🇹

"Thanks to the Master's program in Cooperation and Development, I spent six months as a program assistant at COOPI's Coordination Office in Addis Ababa.

From supporting donor reporting and developing project proposals to participating in field missions, this experience allowed me to gain firsthand knowledge of the implementation of humanitarian and emergency response projects and to study disaster risk reduction projects. Being in the field was my favourite part, as it allowed me to meet beneficiaries and see the real impact on their lives. Today, I am more convinced than ever of my mission: to work in the humanitarian sector to alleviate suffering and defend human dignity."

18/05/2026

webinar

May 28th 2026, 1.00 pm CET | Online
Internship and Career Guidance 📝

We'll talk with:
🎙Valentina Barbieri, Head of HR Office (VIS Volontariato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo) and Career tutor

and former students:
🎙Elettra Erbetta - MEL Officer, The The Human Safety Net
🎙Lia Gasperoni, Country coordinator assistant in Chad - ACRA
🎙Kaua Santos, Project Manager in Tunisia - Helpcode - Il diritto di essere bambini

🖇Join us on Zoom, link here: https://collegioborromeo-it.zoom.us/meeting/register/H8p8LwuoTVan_2QGb-8QUg #/registration

Università degli studi di Pavia Almo Collegio Borromeo COOPI CISP Sviluppo dei Popoli

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14/05/2026

From Guayaquil to Nairobi: a Master's student on field🌏

With a background in humanitarian response and experience coordinating projects in Ecuador, our student Genesis Gallegos has started her internship in Kenya as part of the final phase of the Master's in Cooperation and Development Master.

She is currently working with the team at World Friends, providing both technical and administrative support to the coordination of three impactful projects focused on maternal and child health in the informal settlements of Nairobi and Kajiado. At the same time, she is engaging directly with communities through field activities, working alongside health workers and women leaders.

Although health was not a sector she had previously worked in, this experience is allowing her to explore it from the ground up. The Kenyan context, so different from Ecuador, is offering valuable lessons that she hopes to bring back to her country.
Genesis is also working under the guidance of Lucia Pincerato, Deputy Regional Coordinator at World Friends and a fellow Master alumna, showcasing the power of professional networks and the interdisciplinary nature of the program.

🌱From the field, Genesis continues to affirm her commitment to building a more just, dignified, and human world.