Master · Biotechnology
Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology
at University of Trento · PovoZero Via Sommarive 14, 38123 Povo (TN)
Requirements and review notes
- EntranceDegree coherence 20 points, curriculum 60, statement/video/languages 20; suitability≥50/100. Committee may request syllabi and/or interview. Video evaluation can depend on a prior academic-score threshold set by committee.
- EnglishEnglish B 2 in all four skills; accepted international certificate, certifiable university B 2 exam assessing all four skills, documented completed English-medium Bachelor/Master, or citizenship evidence as defined by the call. Do not infer a particular IELTS/TOEFL score from B 2 alone.
- AlsoBiotechnology Bachelor(L 2), or other Bachelor with 9 CFU chemistry, 12 mathematics/physics/computing/statistics and 40 in listed biology disciplines. Foreign curriculum assessed for equivalent course content and objectives.
- AlsoPassport; Bachelor award if obtained or required expected-graduation evidence; complete transcript with grades and weighted average/grade range where specified; English CV; accepted English evidence. Documents outside English/Italian require the official translation specified by the call. Europass CV; English motivation≤500 words; self-introduction video URL≤3 minutes; thesis abstract specifying literature/experimental thesis.
Fees, admission and verification
Fees checked 2026-10-09 · 2026/27. Non-EU citizens living abroad: first-year merit tuition €0 (score 90–100), €1,000 (70–89.99), €3,000 (60–69.99), €6,500 (50–59.99). Second-year fee depends on credits by 10 August 2027 and can reach €10,000 for fewer than 6 credits. Regional/stamp charges and individual scholarship entitlement separately assessed. Italian call controls any English translation discrepancy. Official fee source
Selected details checked. 2026-10-09 · See the academic year beside each source-linked fact. Checked fields: tuition amount, campus, study format, duration, credits, English requirement, entry test, fee period, teaching language, qualification level. The checked fields above and the application/fee details below have separate source scopes. Other requirements may still need confirmation; no offer of admission or open application window is implied. Official review source
Admission window checked · 2026/27 · 2026-10-09. Non-EU citizens living outside Italy, requiring study visa. [2026/27; Non-EU citizens living outside Italy, requiring study visa] 4 March 2026 at 12:00 CET Official admission source
Application and fee details
Official sources checked 2026-10-09. Match the academic year and applicant category to your situation. A past deadline does not reopen for the next intake, and an application deadline is separate from enrolment or the start of teaching.
Admissions and eligibility
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Non-EU citizens living outside Italy, requiring study visa
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Non-EU citizens living outside Italy, requiring study visa
4 March 2026 at 12:00 CET
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CET (explicitly specified in call/page)
Enrolment datesConditions need checking · 2026/27
Non-EU citizens living outside Italy, requiring study visa
graduation: 30 June 2026 for non-EU completing degree outside Italy; place Confirmation: Deadline communicated in admission/ranking notice; Universitaly: Within two weeks after confirmation where specified; visa: Required before enrolment; enrolment: Individual deadline notified by programme office Exact personal confirmation/enrolment day is not a universal fixed date. Resident/EU graduation deadlines differ by programme.
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Prior qualificationSource checked · 2026/27
Non-EU citizens residing abroad; any expressly labelled EU/Italian-degree conditions kept separate.
Biotechnology Bachelor(L 2), or other Bachelor with 9 CFU chemistry, 12 mathematics/physics/computing/statistics and 40 in listed biology disciplines. Foreign curriculum assessed for equivalent course content and objectives. Published requirements verified; individual foreign-degree equivalence andselection outcomes remain university decisions. Current call only; do not roll forward to 2027/28.
English requirementSource checked · 2026/27
Non-EU citizens residing abroad; any expressly labelled EU/Italian-degree conditions kept separate.
English B 2 in all four skills; accepted international certificate, certifiable university B 2 exam assessing all four skills, documented completed English-medium Bachelor/Master, or citizenship evidence as defined by the call. Do not infer a particular IELTS/TOEFL score from B 2 alone. Published requirements verified; individual foreign-degree equivalence andselection outcomes remain university decisions. Current call only; do not roll forward to 2027/28.
Required documentsSource checked · 2026/27
Non-EU citizens residing abroad; any expressly labelled EU/Italian-degree conditions kept separate.
Passport; Bachelor award if obtained or required expected-graduation evidence; complete transcript with grades and weighted average/grade range where specified; English CV; accepted English evidence. Documents outside English/Italian require the official translation specified by the call. Europass CV; English motivation≤500 words; self-introduction video URL≤3 minutes; thesis abstract specifying literature/experimental thesis. Published requirements verified; individual foreign-degree equivalence andselection outcomes remain university decisions. Current call only; do not roll forward to 2027/28.
Selection and entry testSource checked · 2026/27
Non-EU citizens residing abroad; any expressly labelled EU/Italian-degree conditions kept separate.
Degree coherence 20 points, curriculum 60, statement/video/languages 20; suitability≥50/100. Committee may request syllabi and/or interview. Video evaluation can depend on a prior academic-score threshold set by committee. Published requirements verified; individual foreign-degree equivalence andselection outcomes remain university decisions. Current call only; do not roll forward to 2027/28.
Eligibility for Indian qualificationsConditions need checking · 2026/27
Indian applicants residing abroad
Biotechnology Bachelor(L 2), or other Bachelor with 9 CFU chemistry, 12 mathematics/physics/computing/statistics and 40 in listed biology disciplines. Foreign curriculum assessed for equivalent course content and objectives. Indian award/credit equivalence requires committee assessment; no automatic percentage conversion or guaranteed eligibility.
Fees and funding
Tuition amountSource checked · 2026/27
Non-EU citizens living outside Italy, requiring study visa
first Year By Admission Score: 90to100: 0; 70to89.99: 1000; 60to69.99: 3000; 50to59.99: 6500; second Year By Credits: 42plus: 0; 36to41: 1000; 24to35: 3000; 6to23: 6500; under6: 10000; credit Deadline: 10 August 2027; currency: EUR Course-specific merit tuition table; regional/stamp charges and individual scholarship entitlement are separate. First and second year have distinct maximums.
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Scholarship conditionsConditions need checking · 2026/27
Non-EU citizens living outside Italy, requiring study visa
minimum Admission Score: 70; allocation: Limited awards assigned in ranking order; score alone does not guarantee scholarship; effect: Tuition waiver for scholarship awardee; grant paid only after arrival/stay; renewal: Current call merit requirements; incompatibility: Other awards as specified in this exact call Exact score and competitive allocation established; grant amount and individual renewal entitlement not inferred.
Course and qualification
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Master
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Master's degree
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PovoZero Via Sommarive 14, 38123 Povo (TN)
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2 years
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120
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What this means if you’re applying from India.
India-specific note
For 2026/27: Biotechnology Bachelor(L 2), or other Bachelor with 9 CFU chemistry, 12 mathematics/physics/computing/statistics and 40 in listed biology disciplines. Foreign curriculum assessed for equivalent course content and objectives. Confirm that your qualification, residence and applicant category match the official rule. The source-linked details below distinguish application, enrolment and fee conditions.
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