Who can apply
Non-European citizens living outside Italy can apply through a selection call based on academic curriculum and merit.
Seats available: 5 (limited number)
Degrees obtained in Italy
You have to hold a Bachelors' or first-level university degree and your previous curriculum studiorum must meet the following requirements.
At least 24 ECTS in Mathematics and Statistics:
- MAT/01 Mathematical Logic
- MAT/02 Algebra
- MAT/03 Geometry
- MAT/04 Mathematics Education And History Of Mathematics
- MAT/05 Mathematical Analysis
- MAT/06 Probability and Statistics
- MAT/07 Mathematical Physics
- MAT/08 Numerical Analysis
- MAT/09 Operations Research.
At least 30 ECTS in Physics. The minimum number of credits has been amended on February 17 2025:
- FIS/01 Experimental Physics
- FIS/02 Theoretical Physics, Mathematical Models and Methods
- FIS/03 Physics of Matter
- FIS/04 Nuclear and Subnuclear Physics
- FIS/05 Astronomy and Astrophysics
- FIS/06 Physics of The Earth and of the Circumterrestrial Medium
- FIS/07 Applied Physics
- FIS/08 Physics Teaching and History of Physics.
At least 6 ECTS in Chemistry:
- CHIM/01 Analitical Chemistry
- CHIM/02 Physical Chemistry
- CHIM/03 General and Inorganic Chemistry
- CHIM/06 Organic Chemistry
- CHIM/07 Chemical foundations of technologies
- CHIM/12 Chemistry for the environment and for cultural heritage.
Degrees obtained outside Italy
If you hold a Bachelor's degree from a non Italian University, or other equivalent degree awarded abroad, the requirements will be evaluated by the Selection Committee.
See the attached document "Syllabus" for a full description of requirements.
This document has been reviewed on 17/2/2025, due to an amendment to the entry requirements.
English language proficiency at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required.
You can prove it through:
- a written statement issued by your university stating that English is the official teaching language of your degree.
- A self-declaration if you come from an English-speaking country.
- Transcript of records of previous academic career stating that you have passed an English language examination at the level required, provided all four abilities (reading, writing, speaking and listening) have been tested.
Call for admission 2026/2027
Read the Call for admission carefully for complete information: be sure you don't miss any important steps.
Courtesy translation. The only binding version is the Italian one
Timeline and deadlines
All deadlines are strict. Missing any deadline will result in losing your place.
Application: by March 4, 2026 at 12:00 CET
Confirmation: within the deadline communicated by UniTrento Staff
Pre-enrollment on Universitaly: Within 2 weeks from confirmation
Visa: before enrollment
Bachelor's degree graduation:
- by June 30, 2026, for non-Europeans graduating outside Italy
- by October 15, 2026, for Europeans and equivalents and for non Europeans graduating in Italy with valid study permit
Enrollment at UniTrento: within the deadline communicated by UniTrento Staff
Apply for admission
- Deadline: 4 March 2026 at 12:00 CET
- Application fee: € 30,00
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:
Identity document: a valid passport (for non EU citizens) or identity card (for EU citizens).
Bachelor’s degree: copy of your Bachelor’s degree certificate, if awarded, in English or Italian. Otherwise, you must upload an official translation.
An official English translation must also be provided if the original is not in English.Transcript of records: must include courses, credits, marks awarded and GPA (weighted average) and the grading scale (mandatory for non Italian degrees). Students enrolled in or holding a degree from an Italian University other than UniTrento must submit a self-declaration according to DPR 445/2000 instead of an official certificate.
An official English translation must also be provided if the original is not in English.A Statement of purpose of maximum 3.000 characters, spaces included.
Academic requisites self assessment as per attached document is strongly recommended.
- English proficiency at B2 level certified as described in the Language requirements.
This document has been reviewed on 17/2/2025, due to an amendment to the entry 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
The Ranking list with admitted candidates and scholarship assignation will be published on this page.
In case you are admitted, you will be notified by email from UniTrento Staff with the instructions needed to confirm the place.
Confirmation fee: € 100,00
Declining your position
If you decide not to enroll, please inform the Master Admission Office as soon as possible via email. Your prompt notice can make a real difference, giving another student the chance to enroll on time.
Before you can officially enrol at the University of Trento, you must:
- complete the “Pre-enrolment” application specified at Step 6 of Universitaly - First steps page
- apply for a study Visa for enrolment at the Italian consulate or embassy in your country.
This procedure may take time: please speed up procedures by contacting the Italian Representative as soon as possible.
You will be guided through this procedure and notified with detailed instructions by the University of Trento as well, after admission.
Enrollment must be completed by the deadline stated in the call for admission: if you do not meet the deadline, your admission will be rejected.
Enrollment is conditional upon the positive evaluation of the eligibility of the university degree.
Further details about the enrollment to the Master’s degree will be provided via email by the Master Admission Office in due time.
You must be in Trento for the start of classes, in early September: the exact arrival date will be notified by the University staff in Summer.
Lessons take place only in person.
