Master in Agricultural Science at University of Turin

Detailed entry requirements

Agricultural Science requires a recognised first degree, at least 60 eligible credits including 30 agricultural credits, adequate subject preparation and languages appropriate to the chosen curriculum. Smart Agriculture includes both Italian and English teaching. Current 2026/27 sources were reviewed on 6 October 2026. [1-7]

First degree and the 60-credit curriculum, including 30 agricultural credits

Hold a bachelor’s or three-year university diploma, or a recognised suitable foreign equivalent. Document at least 60 CFU in the basic/core subjects identified for Italian class L-25 Agricultural Sciences and Technologies or former class 20. Within those 60, at least 30 must be in the specified agricultural sectors. The requirement is 60 total including 30 agricultural, rather than 90 total. [2, 7]

• The eligible 60-credit sectors in the admission rules are AGR/01-04, AGR/07-09, AGR/11-13, AGR/16, AGR/17-20; BIO/03; CHIM/03 and CHIM/06; FIS/01-08; ICAR/06; and MAT/01-09. [2, 7]
• The 30 agricultural credits must come from AGR/01-04, AGR/07-09, AGR/11-13, AGR/16 or AGR/17-20. Biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics can contribute to the wider 60-credit group but do not replace the agricultural minimum. [2, 7]
• The international portal’s committee assesses the foreign curriculum, including sufficient study in mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology, crop production and livestock farming. Where necessary, we map your credit/hour records and subject syllabi to the requirements. [1]

Smart Agriculture language: Italian and English

The international portal classifies Smart Agriculture as combined English/Italian. Its description identifies two English-taught semesters, 30 ECTS each, in the second half of year one and first half of year two. The first semester is Italian, and the final thesis/other-activities semester is Italian/English. This curriculum therefore requires preparation for Italian teaching as well as the English components. [1]

The degree catalogue requires fluent written and spoken English at least at B2 and expects competence in word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentations. The Smart Agriculture portal says English and Italian are checked at the admission interview; it also identifies English comprehension/translation in the preparation syllabus. The reviewed programme sources do not publish a universal IELTS/PTE/TOEFL score or numerical Italian threshold for this master’s curriculum. We prepare you for the language evaluation that applies to your category. [1, 2]

Preparation syllabus, written test and oral assessment

The catalogue specifies a written test of 50 questions, ten in each of five syllabus subjects, excluding English. At least 25 correct answers out of 50 pass the written component. An oral interview is held regardless of the written result and determines the final preparation-assessment outcome. The rules permit no more than two admission-assessment attempts in an academic year. Public physical or virtual sessions are announced by the programme and involve at least three teachers. [2, 7]

• Agricultural microbiology: biology and physiology of prokaryotic/eukaryotic microorganisms relevant to agriculture. [1, 2]
• Crop production: major food/non-food field crops and fruit trees relevant to Italian agriculture. [1, 2]
• Plant protection: major crop insects/pathogens and basic control strategies. [1, 2]
• Agricultural engineering: farm machinery appropriate to different agricultural operations. [1, 2]
• Animal science: farm animals and principles of livestock nutrition/feeding. [1, 2]

Exemptions, foreign applicants and resolving missing credits

For Italian class L-25 graduates with a final grade strictly above 90/110, personal preparation is considered adequate and the departmental page exempts participation in that assessment. This is a preparation-test exemption for a specified class and grade, rather than a general admission minimum. A grade of exactly 90/110 does not meet the printed “above 90” wording. A foreign degree grade converted to this scale does not by itself grant the exemption. [2, 7]

The international portal describes committee assessment through in-person or online interviews. For non-EU students subject to an Italian-language assessment, the catalogue allows personal preparation to be checked in the same interview, if curricular requirements are already met; the preparation interview can also be conducted in English on the same subject syllabus. The assigned international assessment invitation sets the format; a domestic exemption or test format does not apply automatically. [1, 2]

Missing curricular requirements can be addressed through individual courses prescribed by the relevant commission, with successful assessments before master’s enrolment. No enrolment with unresolved academic deficiencies is provided. The file includes the qualifying award, full transcript, CV, English/Italian motivation letter, identity and authenticity evidence, and syllabi when required. The 50 places for non-European applicants residing abroad are shared across all Agricultural Science curricula. [1, 2, 4, 7]

Recognition and the complete foreign-qualification file

The university requires a first-cycle or integrated qualification at the relevant EQF/EHEA/ISCED level 6, obtained after at least 15 total years of education, and assesses recognition/accreditation, qualification level, duration, academic rights and document authenticity. The file must include the first-cycle or integrated award and any intermediate qualification used to reach it; a master’s or doctorate alone does not replace the entry qualification. Curricular suitability for this programme remains a separate condition. [3, 4]

The file needs the qualifying degree and a full transcript recording all examinations, grades, study hours and/or credits, with all informative pages and reverse sides; a CV; and a motivation letter in English or Italian, plus programme-specific language, subject and assessment evidence. An official international-model Diploma Supplement can replace degree/transcript documents only if it includes complete records, is signed/sealed and carries required authenticity evidence. [1, 4]

Provide valid identity evidence: an ID for eligible Italian/EU/equivalent applicants, or a passport for non-EU applicants. Non-EU residents in Italy need the applicable permit allowing university enrolment. Documents are accepted in Italian, English, French or Spanish; otherwise include both originals and certified translations into an accepted language. Unsigned or unstamped/unsealed documents and incomplete applications are not accepted. [4]

If you graduate later, we upload your official last-year enrolment certificate identifying the study path and expected qualification, plus an official transcript/score report for completed semesters. The final qualifying award is necessary for enrolment. Detailed syllabi, the grading scale and a Declaration of Value/CIMEA Comparability are useful and can become mandatory if the office or programme requests them. [4]

2026/27 international calls and application fee

Foreign qualifications normally require an Apply@UniTo application, regardless of citizenship, except the university’s explicitly exempt categories. One application permits selection of up to two programmes. We work from the programme’s checklist as well as the central document requirements. [3, 4]

For 2026/27, the principal postgraduate application window was 25 November 2025 to 29 January 2026. The second open-access postgraduate call was 25 August to 8 September 2026 and restricted to Italians, EU/equivalent applicants and non-EU citizens legally resident in Italy. Both windows have closed at the review date. The October window on the central page concerns undergraduate and five/six-year degrees, rather than these two-year master’s programmes. No confirmed 2027/28 calendar is provided in the reviewed sources. [3]

For non-EU visa applicants abroad, the published 2026/27 Universitaly pre-enrolment deadline was 15 July 2026 for this category of programme. We select the correct academic year, one programme and the competent diplomatic representation. University eligibility or Universitaly validation does not complete university enrolment or determine the embassy’s visa decision. [3]

Departmental admission, MyUniTo and final enrolment

This programme appears in the university’s open-access postgraduate procedures. After the required academic evaluation, we follow the department’s own instructions and dates. The listed local preliminary route is type A: Pre-enrolment for courses with free admission. For a foreign qualification, this local procedure must be read together with the international application instructions; it does not create a replacement Apply deadline. [3, 6]

The ordinary 2026/27 MyUniTo enrolment window is 23 July 2026 at 09:30 to 14 January 2027 at 15:00 Italian time, subject to any earlier programme-specific deadline. Registration requires the academic clearance, valid identity document, suitable photograph and Italian tax-code details. International students cannot independently pay the first instalment: the International Students Office checks the request and emails payment instructions. [5, 6]

A later first-payment completion date of 31 March 2027 at 15:00 is available under the central policy only for students already admitted to a first year with open access who followed all required enrolment procedures on time but still lack documentation. This is not a new admission round or a universal extension of departmental requirements. [5]

For non-EU applicants abroad, final payment/enrolment requires the appropriate 2026/27 study visa, residence-permit application receipt, official Italian fiscal code and complete authenticated study documentation. We follow the current instructions for supplying the permit after issuance. Applicants in other categories supply their corresponding identity/residence and study records. [4, 5]

Authenticity evidence and final academic records

Final enrolment requires verification of the degree and transcript. Accepted methods depend on the issuing system and can include legalisation, an apostille, ENIC-NARIC verification or an accepted official digital service. The university specifies direct sharing procedures for electronic transcripts. Translation, comparability and authenticity are different checks; a translated document alone does not establish that it is authentic. [4]

The university can request additional qualification evidence or originals. Providing valid authenticity evidence at application can speed up final checks; an optional CIMEA comparison document is not mandatory for every initial application. We track each document actually requested in your applicant file against the applicable dates. [4, 5]

Sources and verification

1. University of Turin, Apply@UniTo course 681: Scienze agrarie, International curriculum in Smart Agriculture, 2026/27 listing; reviewed 6 October 2026.
2. University of Turin, Agricultural Science, current degree catalogue with 2026/27 teaching entries, Admission requirements; publication date not stated; reviewed 6 October 2026.
3. University of Turin, Application for international students, current 2026/27 guidance; reviewed 6 October 2026.
4. University of Turin, Required documents for international students, standing qualification and document guidance; reviewed 6 October 2026.
5. University of Turin, Enrolment for international students, current 2026/27 guidance; reviewed 6 October 2026.
6. University of Turin, Postgraduate degrees with free admission, 2026/27 procedures; reviewed 6 October 2026.
7. University of Turin, Agricultural Science, Requisiti di ammissione, departmental page updated 11 March 2025; reviewed 6 October 2026 alongside the current catalogue.

Is Smart Agriculture entirely in English?

No. The international portal describes an Italian first semester, two 30-ECTS semesters in English, and thesis/other activities in Italian or English. English and Italian are checked at interview. [1]

Are the 30 agricultural credits extra?

No. They are included in the 60-credit total. At least 30 of those 60 must fall in the specified AGR sectors. [2, 7]

What English level is required?

At least B2 written and spoken English. The international portal checks English and Italian at interview and does not print universal IELTS/PTE/TOEFL score requirements for this curriculum. [1, 2]

What is the written-test pass score?

The catalogue describes 50 questions across five agricultural subjects, with 25 correct answers needed to pass the written part. An oral interview follows regardless of the written result and determines the final outcome. [2]

Does 90/110 exempt me from the test?

The exemption is for class L-25 graduates with a grade strictly above 90/110. It is not a universal foreign-grade waiver or an admission minimum for every applicant. [2, 7]

How often can I attempt selection?

No more than twice per academic year under the catalogue’s preparation-assessment rules. We work from the programme’s announced dates and your international committee invitation where applicable. [1, 2]

Can someone handle my whole application to Agricultural Science at Turin?

Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Turin's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the EDISU Piemonte scholarship application at the right time and in the right format, and prepares your visa file, for eligible students. Start by checking your eligibility.

I'm applying from India. What is the route into Agricultural Science?

Indian applicants need a bachelor's degree with at least 60 credits in the listed basic and core subjects, including at least 30 in agricultural (AGR) sectors [2, 7]. Smart Agriculture mixes Italian and English teaching, so both languages are checked at interview, with English at B2 [1, 2]. A 50-question written test and an oral interview assess preparation [2]. We map your credits and handle Apply@UniTo and Universitaly. Indian students apply for the type D study visa at the Italian embassy or consulate that covers their state, such as New Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru.

Is the route different from Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka?

No. The academic rules for Agricultural Science are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: Apply@UniTo application, committee assessment and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for their country of residence. Read our guide for students in Dhaka.

I live in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman or Bahrain. Where do I apply for the visa?

At the Italian embassy or consulate responsible for the country where you legally live, after Universitaly pre-enrolment. The academic rules for Agricultural Science are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: Apply@UniTo application, committee assessment and Universitaly pre-enrolment. Read our guides for Dubai, Riyadh and Doha.

I studied or live in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. What is the route?

The academic rules for Agricultural Science are the same whatever your nationality, and your degree is assessed like any other foreign qualification. Non-EU applicants who live abroad follow the same route: Apply@UniTo application, committee assessment and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for where they live. Read our guides for students in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.