The Master’s degree in Psychosocial Skills and Mental Health in Humanitarian Contexts: Strategies, Innovations, and Operational Development is offered in collaboration with the University Center for International Cooperation (CUCI), the University of Parma, and the European College of Parma Foundation.
The Master’s program is delivered online and is conducted exclusively in French.
Apply by March 13, 2026!
According to the United Nations (December 2022), both long-standing and emerging conflicts, climate change, and social and economic instability will increase the number of people in need of humanitarian assistance to 339 million by 2023, equivalent to one person in 23 worldwide.
In this context, international organizations and governments will need to strengthen their capacity to respond to emergencies and the needs of these populations. The demand for personnel capable of working and intervening in such highly vulnerable conditions is therefore continuously increasing.
The Executive Master’s program in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Humanitarian Contexts is intended for:
Mental health professionals
Psychologists
Psychiatrists
Mental health technicians
Educators and professionals working in care, assistance, and social support services (doctors, social workers, etc.)
Anyone who works, or intends to work, in humanitarian contexts or in community-based services dedicated to populations and individuals in precarious and vulnerable situations
To apply for the Master’s program in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Humanitarian Contexts, applicants must hold one of the following qualifications:
A second-level degree (in accordance with Ministerial Decree No. 509/99 and Ministerial Decree No. 270/04), or a degree obtained under the regulations in force prior to the reform introduced by Ministerial Decree No. 270/04 and No. 509/99, in medicine and surgery, psychology, and/or other degrees granting access to helping professions
A degree obtained abroad in medicine and surgery, psychology, or other qualifications granting access to helping professions
In addition, knowledge of the French language is required.
Apply by March 20, 2026
Classes for the Master “Psychosocial Competencies and Mental Health in Humanitarian Contexts – Strategies, Innovation and Operational Development” will begin in April 2026, in the evenings and/or on Saturdays, exclusively online via the e-learning platform.
The tuition fees for the Master in Psychosocial Intervention and Mental Health in Humanitarian Contexts: Assistance Strategies for Mental Health Professionals are as follows:
€3,216.00 in tuition fees (including €16 for the virtual stamp duty)
Payment can be made in 5 installments, according to the following schedule:
1st installment: €716 – before 30/03/2026
2nd installment: €700 – before 20/06/2026
3rd installment: €700 – before 20/09/2026
4th installment: €700 – before 20/12/2026
5th installment: €400 – before 20/03/2027
If the Master’s fee is paid by a company or institution, please download the form:
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Master’s Level: Second Level
Mode of Delivery: E-learning
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