Who can apply
Non-European citizens living outside Italy can apply through a selection call based on academic curriculum and merit.
Seats available: 15 (limited number)
Degrees obtained in Italy
A Bachelor's Degree, or another qualification obtained abroad and recognized as valid, belonging to the italian class L7 Civil and environmental engineering (ex D.M. 270/04 ) or class 8 (ex D.M. 509/99).
An average mark mark in the exams taken at least of 22.00/30, weighted on credits.
In case of a degree different from the ones stated above, students need to have passed exams in the academic disciplines as follows.
At least 24 ECTS among the following areas of disciplines:
- MAT/03 Geometry
- MAT/05 Mathematical Analysis
- MAT/06 Probability and Statistics
- MAT/07 Mathematical Physics
- MAT/08 Numerical Analysis
At least 18 ECTS among the following areas of disciplines:
- CHIM/06 Organic Chemistry
- CHIM/07 Chemical foundations of technologies
- FIS/01 Experimental physics
- FIS/03 Physics of matter
- ING-IND/10 Thermal Engineering and Industrial energy systems
- ING-IND/11 Building physics and Building energy systems
- ING-IND/22 Materials Science and Technology
At least 30 ECTS among the following areas of disciplines:
- ICAR/01 Hydraulics
- ICAR/02 Hydraulic structures, Maritime engineering and Hydrology
- ICAR/03 Sanitary and Environmental engineering
- ICAR/06 Surveying and mapping
- ICAR/07 Geotechnics
At least 12 ECTS among the following areas of disciplines:
- ICAR/08 Structural Mechanics
- ICAR/09 Structural Engineering
Degrees obtained outside Italy
Inf you hold a qualification awarded prior to the introduction of ECTS or other qualification obtained abroad recognised as equivalent, the verification of the curricular requirements is carried out by the Selection Committee, considering the appropriate equivalences between the contents of the courses taken and those corresponding to the academic disciplines listed above.
English language proficiency at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required.
You can prove English proficiency through
a certificate not older than 5 years, among those listed at page Accepted certificates for admission to study programs (point 2).
A written statement issued by your university stating that English is the official teaching language of your degree.
A self-declaration if you are a citizen of an English-speaking country.
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 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:
- a copy of a valid passport with photo and personal data only.
- Curriculum vitae et studiorum.
- A copy of the Bachelor's degree certificate or the certificate of enrollment including the expected graduation date. Full information on the grading scale are required, otherwise the application form will be not considered.
- A copy of the transcript of academic records including examinations, results and credits.
- A statement of purpose briefly explaining the reasons why you apply for this Master.
- 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
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.
Fees and funding
