Master · Political Science
International Security Studies
at University of Trento · Paolo Prodi Building via Tommaso Gar, 14, 38122 Trento (TN)
Requirements and review notes
- EntranceAcademic/reference evaluation (60 points), statement of purpose (15), relevance of prior study/experience (25); additional interview may be requested.
- EnglishB 2; certificate dated no earlier than March 2024: IELTS no skill below 5.5; TOEFL no skill below 21; Cambridge B 2 First no skill below 165. IELTS Indicator and TOEFL Home Edition accepted. Entirely English-taught bachelor/master exempts the certificate.
- AlsoRecognised bachelor or higher award; at least 60 ECTS across at least two of history/philosophy, economics, law, political science, sociology or foreign language. GPA at least 24/30 or foreign equivalent. Basic second foreign language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish or German) and suitable interdisciplinary background required.
- AlsoPassport; bachelor award or expected-graduation registration certificate; complete transcript with weighted average and grade range, official English/Italian translation where needed; transcripts for any prior postgraduate degree; reference letter; Europass CV in English; English evidence; second-language declaration; English statement of purpose of at most 4, 000 characters including spaces.
Fees, admission and verification
Fees checked 2026-10-09 · 2026/27. Non-European applicants: first-year merit tuition €0 for score 90–100, €1,000 for 70–89.99, €3,000 for 60–69.99, €6,500 for 50–59.99. Second-year credit bands can reach €10,000 below six credits by 10 August 2027. Regional/stamp charges and individual scholarship entitlement are separate. Official fee source
Selected details checked. 2026-10-09 · See the academic year beside each source-linked fact. Checked fields: tuition amount, campus, duration, credits, English requirement, entry test, 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 residing abroad. [2026/27; Non-EU citizens residing abroad] 4 March 2026 at noon 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 residing abroad
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Non-EU citizens residing abroad
4 March 2026 at noon CET Deadline for the explicitly stated non-European category. Other categories/rounds are separate facts.
Application roundsSource checked · 2026/27
Non-EU citizens residing abroad
4 March 2026 at noon CET
Deadline time and timezoneSource checked · 2026/27
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CET
Enrolment datesSource checked · 2026/27
Non-EU citizens residing abroad
Non-European bachelor graduation by 30 June 2026; visa by 30 September 2026; enrolment completed by 31 October 2026. Exact confirmation deadline is notified in ranking.
Prior qualificationConditions need checking · 2026/27
Non-EU citizens residing abroad
Recognised bachelor or higher award; at least 60 ECTS across at least two of history/philosophy, economics, law, political science, sociology or foreign language. GPA at least 24/30 or foreign equivalent. Basic second foreign language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish or German) and suitable interdisciplinary background required. Foreign credit and grade equivalence assessed by committee; suitable Indian award is not automatically recognised.
English requirementSource checked · 2026/27
Non-EU citizens residing abroad
B 2; certificate dated no earlier than March 2024: IELTS no skill below 5.5; TOEFL no skill below 21; Cambridge B 2 First no skill below 165. IELTS Indicator and TOEFL Home Edition accepted. Entirely English-taught bachelor/master exempts the certificate.
Required documentsSource checked · 2026/27
Non-EU citizens residing abroad
Passport; bachelor award or expected-graduation registration certificate; complete transcript with weighted average and grade range, official English/Italian translation where needed; transcripts for any prior postgraduate degree; reference letter; Europass CV in English; English evidence; second-language declaration; English statement of purpose of at most 4, 000 characters including spaces.
Selection and entry testSource checked · 2026/27
Non-EU citizens residing abroad
Academic/reference evaluation (60 points), statement of purpose (15), relevance of prior study/experience (25); additional interview may be requested.
Fees and funding
Tuition amountSource checked · 2026/27
Non-EU citizens residing abroad
first Year By 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 Mandatory regional/stamp charges are not established by this table; scholarship allocation separately competitive.
Reservation paymentSource checked · 2026/27
Non-EU citizens residing abroad
EUR 100; non-refundable
Scholarship conditionsConditions need checking · 2026/27
Non-European applicants
Limited scholarships for top-ranked non-European applicants with at least 90/100. Score does not guarantee award. Awardees receive tuition waiver; mobility contribution paid only after arrival in Italy. Renewal depends on resources and annual merit criteria; incompatible with MAECI, UniColor and Invest Your Talent in Italy awards. Exact competitive criteria and incompatibilities established; grant amount and individual renewal entitlement not established.
Course and qualification
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Master
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Master's degree
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Paolo Prodi Building via Tommaso Gar, 14, 38122 Trento (TN)
DurationSource checked · 2026/27
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2 years
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120
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English
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India-specific note
For 2026/27: Recognised bachelor or higher award; at least 60 ECTS across at least two of history/philosophy, economics, law, political science, sociology or foreign language. GPA at least 24/30 or foreign equivalent. Basic second foreign language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish or German) and suitable interdisciplinary background required. 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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