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Candidates holding a non-Italian Master Degree should apply here. 

Candidates holding an Italian or international Master’s degree (or equivalent academic qualification) are required to submit the following documents through the online admission portal:

• Motivation essay (in English)
• Updated CV (in English)
• Copy of passport or national ID
• Academic transcripts and degree certificates (in English or Italian)

Additional materials such as publications, academic honors, scholarships, and reference letters may be submitted on a voluntary basis.

For participants who, due to time zone differences or other constraints, are unable to attend on-campus sessions or join live online classes, alternative participation arrangements can be discussed in advance with the Master’s Board. These arrangements may include access to recorded lectures, digital learning materials, and other resources that allow full engagement with the course content asynchronously.

Applicants whose previous education was not delivered in English are required to provide proof of English proficiency (IELTS minimum 6.0 or TOEFL minimum 80). When official certificates are not available, an online English assessment interview may be arranged.

Application deadline: September 28th, 2026

Early Bird Scholarships (up to €3,000 – 6 available): applications must be submitted by May 29th, 2026

Selection Process

Admission is based on the evaluation of submitted materials and follows a merit-based scoring system (maximum 100 points), considering:

• Academic background and professional experience aligned with the Master’s objectives
• Motivation and career goals
• English language proficiency
• Academic performance

A minimum score of 60/100 is required for admission.

Maximum number of participants: 60

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore reserves the right to cancel the Master’s course should it not recruit a viable number of students.

Enrollment Procedure

Successful applicants will be notified via email and through the admission portal. Enrollment must be completed within five working days by submitting the required documents and the first tuition installment.

Candidates preparing for a Degree or with foreign academic qualifications are required to pre-enroll through the admission portal. Once the University Degree or the Declaration of Value/Diploma supplement * will be evaluated as adequate, applicants can proceed with the matriculation.

* Students with a foreign university degree must request the Declaration of Value from the consular offices of the country where the title has been awarded. If the degree was awarded in a EU university, applicants can request the Diploma Supplement released by the university of origin. (More info at FAQ).

A maximum score of 100 points is available. Out of these, a maximum of 25 points will be accredited for each of the following qualifications:

• Consistency of the previous studies and post-degree working experiences (if any) with the objectives of the Master outline;
• Statement of motivation;
• Certified or tested (if required) English Language Proficiency;
• Marks/Grades obtained in previous studies.

The applicant must have at least 60 out of a total of 100 points to be admitted to the course.

Maximum number of participants: 60

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore reserves the right to cancel the Master’s course should it not recruit a viable number of students.

Admitted students will be notified via email and in the admission portal.

The enrollment must be completed within 5 working days from the receipt of notice, uploading to the admission portal, the payment of first installment and the documents required in admission notice.

Students preparing for a Degree or who have a foreign University Degree are required to pre-enroll through the admission portal.

Once the University Degree or the Declaration of Value/Diploma supplement * will be evaluated as adequate, applicants can proceed with the matriculation.

* Students with a foreign university degree must request the Declaration of Value from the consular offices of the country where the title has been awarded. If the degree was awarded in a EU university, applicants can request the Diploma Supplement released by the university of origin. (More info at FAQ).

The tuition fee is € 12,000 to be paid as follows:

€ 3,000 upon enrollment

€ 3,000 by end-December, 2026

€ 3,000 by end-March, 2027

€ 3,000 by end-May, 2027