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)
A Bachelor's or higher degree from an internationally recognized institution at university level include the equivalent of at least 60 credits from at least two of the following disciplinary areas:
- History and Philosophy
- Economics
- Law
- Political Science
- Sociology or Foreign Languages.
A personal background with suitable professional vocational and academic experience appropriate to the interdisciplinary nature of the programme.
Minimum GPA: 24 out of 30 for Italian degree courses, or equivalent grade for international degrees (i.e. 75%).
English language proficiency at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required.
A basic knowledge of a second foreign language, other than Italian, from among the following: Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, German.
English proficiency must be certified through one of the following international language cerficates with a date not earlier than March 2024:
- IELTS minimum skill level 5.5;
- TOEFL internet-based (or equivalent TOEFL paper based and computer based)minimum skill level 21;
- Cambridge B2 first minimum skill level 165.
If you hold a degree (Bachelor's or Master's) from a university where tuition is entirely in English, you are not required to submit an English Language certificate.
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
Italian and binding version
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
Credit transfer pre-evaluation request (optional): by 15 May 2026 (evaluation results by 15 June 2026).
Rankings: by 30 April 2026
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 31, 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
Arrival in Trento: in September 2026
Apply for admission
- Deadline: 4 March 2026 at 12:00 CET
- Rankings and results: by 30 April 2026
- Application fee: € 30,00
If you already gained credits at Master's Degree level and would like to know how many credits could be transferred in case of admission, you send to the Master's Degree Admission Office:
- the Credit transfer pre-evaluation form
- a copy of your ID document or passport
- the transcript of records
- the courses syllabus.
You can submit the request until May 15, 2026.
UniTrento will send you the evaluation results by June 15, 2026.
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.
