A Bachelor's or first level degree of at least 3 years awarded in Italy or other qualification recognised as equivalent awarded abroad

A personal background with suitable professional, vocational and academic experience appropriate to the interdisciplinary nature of the degree course according to the disciplines characterizing the Cognitive Sciences area:

• Philosophy and linguistics
• Psychology
• Psychobiology and Cognitive neuroscience
• Mathematics
• Computer Science and Engineering.

English language proficiency at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required.

• a self-declaration that you speak English as mother tongue
• a writing statement issued by your university stating that English is the official teaching language of your degree
• a Transcript of records attesting the completion of a university exam of English language knowledge at B2 level.
• An international certificate recognised by UniTrento: see the list of Accepted certificates for admission to study programs (point 2).
• If you don't have any way to prove your English knowledge when you apply, you'll have to send the certificate as soon as you are admitted to the Master's Admission Office by June 15 2026.

English proficiency at B2 level certification as described in Language requirements.

An official translation of each document is required, when the original document is not produced in English or Italian.

Illegible documents will not be considered and incomplete or non-submitted application forms will be excluded from the selection process.

When you submit your application, you must upload the following documents.

• A copy of a valid passport with photo and personal data only.
• A copy of the Bachelor's degree certificate or the certificate of enrollment including the expected graduation date (Italian applicants can provide a self-declaration).
• Transcipt of records including a list of all courses, exams and marks awarded, the list of exams for the qualification to be awarded, the weighted average mark and the minimum to maximum range of marks.
• A statement of purpose of maximum 4.000 characters (spaces included) explaining: your motivations for attending  the Master's program, a list of relevant experiences, and any extracurricular activities which may be of interest.
• Curriculum vitae: a brief but complete CV in English should highlight the most important steps of your academic and professional career and include information about permanent contact and present address, phone number and email.
• A letter of reference (optional): written in English or in Italian by one of your professors at University or by managers in your company. Your referee have to send the letter directly to us (mcs@unitn.it) specifying your name in the subject line. We strongly encourage you to use the sample reference letter attached.
• Any supporting document that you feel may contribute to your application.

English proficiency at B2 level certified as described in the Language requirements.

The admission Committee will evaluate the entry requirements of each candidate taccording to the programme regulations.

Selection criteria are described in the Call for admission, article 4.

Rankings

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