Who can apply
Non-European citizens living outside Italy can apply through a selection call based on academic curriculum and merit.
Seats available: 20 (limited number)
Curricular and language requirements
Bachelor’s Degree of at least 3 years or other qualification recognized as equivalent to be obtained by the deadlines stated in the Call.
English language proficiency at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required.
You can prove it through:
- International Certificate (ex. IELTS min. 6, TOEFL, Cambridge FCE, CAE; CPE, etc..);
- Having passed the B2 (or higher) English language exam within another University Programme
- Previous University Qualification entirely in English
- GMAT score 580 or higher
- You are an English native speaker.
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
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
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.
Transcript of records: must include examinations, results and credits. If the original document is not in Italian or English, you must upload an official translation.
Curriculum vitae: a brief but complete CV in English, in PDF format. No specific layout required.
Statement of purpose. You will be asked to answer the following questions:
- How do you see yourself in the next ten years and how can the Master's degree in Innovation Management help you?
- What do you bring to the Master's degree in Innovation Management?
Reference letters and referee’s contacts: upload in the application at least two reference letters in English or Italian on letterhead. The contact of each referee must be added in the application as well.The reference letter should support your application to the Program, you can choose the referees you prefer.
English proficiency at B2 level certified as described in the Language requirements.
Optional attachments:
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.
