Master in Applied Dynamic and Clinical Psychology at Sapienza University of Rome
Two-year English-taught LM-51 clinical psychology master at Sapienza in Rome, with 60 places in 2026/27 (15 for non-EU applicants). Entry needs a psychology bachelor's, English at B2, a qualifications review and an online test.
Master
2 years
Rome
English
Sapienza University of Rome
Applied Dynamic and Clinical Psychology is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-51) taught in English at Sapienza University of Rome. Entry needs a bachelor's in psychology or a recognised equivalent and English at B2, then a ranking based on your qualifications and an online test. For 2026/27, 15 of the 60 places were for non-EU applicants. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Sapienza's Applied Dynamic and Clinical Psychology master asks for a bachelor's degree in psychology or a recognised foreign equivalent, English at B2, and a place in a ranking built from a review of your qualifications (70%) and an online test (30%). Non-EU visa applicants also need a MoveIn pre-acceptance letter and Universitaly pre-enrolment. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree in psychology
By the application deadline (6 July 2026 for 2026/27) you must hold one of these: [1]
- A bachelor's degree in psychology, or a five-year psychology degree from Italy's old academic system.
- A foreign qualification recognised as equivalent to a bachelor's degree in psychology.
If you will graduate by 3 November 2026, you can take part conditionally, but exams taken after you apply do not count towards your grade score. [1]
Italian bachelor's degrees in psychology (class L-24) include 10 ECTS of professional training activities. If your degree does not cover these, you earn the missing credits during the master's, on top of its 120 ECTS. [1]
What this means for your transcript
The rule is about the subject of your degree, not a credit count, and the review gives extra weight to exams in dynamic and clinical psychology. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a BA or B.Sc. in Psychology, including an Honours degree with psychology as the main subject.
- Check carefully: a BA where psychology is one of two or three main subjects, or an applied degree such as counselling or human development. Whether it counts as equivalent to a psychology bachelor's depends on its content.
- Often short: a B.Tech, B.E., BCA, B.Com, BBA, or a BA or B.Sc. in another subject with few psychology units. The call asks for a psychology degree.
Your transcript must show each exam's full name, date, grade and credits, translated into English. [1]
English
English at CEFR level B2 or higher, shown by a B2-level certificate such as ESOL, IELTS or TOEFL, or by a bachelor's or equivalent degree in which all courses and exams were taught entirely in English. The call does not list specific test scores. [1]
Places and selection
For 2026/27 there were 60 places: 45 for EU and equivalent applicants and 15 for non-EU applicants living abroad who need a student visa. Unfilled non-EU places pass to EU and equivalent candidates. [1]
The ranking is out of 100 points: [1]
- Review of qualifications (70 points): the relevance of your psychology degree and exams to this programme (30), your grades in dynamic and clinical psychology exams (20), and relevant work experience, further training, seminars, publications and the motivation section of your CV (20).
- Online test (30 points): 30 multiple-choice questions on all areas of psychology in 40 minutes, taken from home. You need at least 10 out of 30 to stay in the ranking.
You need at least 40 points overall to be ranked as eligible. Non-EU visa applicants competing for their reserved places can be admitted regardless of that minimum if the Educational-area Board finds them eligible. In a tie, the younger candidate ranks higher. [1]
2026/27 deadlines
These were the dates in the 2026/27 call: [1]
- 15 May 2026: MoveIn pre-selection and pre-acceptance letter for non-EU visa applicants.
- 30 June 2026: Universitaly pre-enrolment for non-EU visa applicants.
- 16 June to 6 July 2026: Infostud registration, the selection fee and the online application.
- 20 July 2026: online test at 1 p.m.
- By 30 July 2026: ranking published.
- 1 to 10 September 2026: enrolment fee payment for admitted candidates, followed by up to three lists of new intakes from 16 September to 12 October 2026.
The 2027/28 call sets the next dates.
Documents and non-EU steps
The online application asks for: [1]
- An ID document and the receipt for the selection fee.
- A CV in European format in English, up to three pages, dated and signed. Its final section must cover your expectations of the programme, your professional plan as a psychologist and why this master fits that plan.
- An English certificate, or a self-certification, at B2 or higher.
- Your degree certificate and transcript, translated into English if issued abroad.
Non-EU applicants living abroad who need a student visa must complete MoveIn pre-selection and Universitaly pre-enrolment before applying. The pre-acceptance letter does not by itself give the right to a visa or to enrolment: you must also pass the selection and rank within the places. [1]
Sources and verification
Checked by the ApplyAZ admissions team against the university's official documents listed below. Entry rules can change with each new call, and we re-check them before every application.
- Sapienza University of Rome, Faculty of Medicine and Psychology. Call for applications for admission to the Master's degree in Applied Dynamic and Clinical Psychology (LM-51), restricted access, academic year 2026-2027, Rector's Decree no. 1132/2026. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Applied Dynamic and Clinical Psychology (Psicologia dinamica e clinica applicata in Italian) is a two-year master's degree in class LM-51, psychology, run by the Department of Dynamic and Clinical Psychology and Health Studies in Sapienza's Faculty of Medicine and Psychology. It is taught entirely in English, in person in Rome, and has a set number of places: for 2026/27 the call offered 45 places to EU and equivalent applicants and 15 to non-EU applicants. [1]
The degree grew out of Sapienza's former master in Clinical Psychosexology and keeps its original aim of offering an international master's in clinical psychology. It suits psychology graduates who want a clinical profile that can be used in different countries, where clinical settings vary.
What you will study
The programme draws on the knowledge and professional expertise of two main areas of its department, and all its teachers have clinical and research experience in one of them. The official description adds the disciplines a clinical psychologist needs around that core:
- Dynamic psychology
- Clinical psychology
- Developmental psychology
- Neuroscience
- Research methodology and statistics
- Cultural and social aspects of clinical work
Career paths
Sapienza describes the degree as giving students a wider platform of knowledge and skills as clinical psychologists, with specific competences in several applied fields that can be used flexibly in many professional contexts.
Fees and scholarships
The selection for this degree is separate from the MoveIn pre-selection that visa applicants complete. [1] Sapienza sets tuition by family income (ISEE). Students whose income comes from abroad and who have no Italian ISEE pay a fixed yearly amount based on their country, set in each year's fee regulations. [1] The regional scholarship body for Rome is DiSCo Lazio, and its scholarship winners also get a tuition waiver, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. The region decides scholarship awards.
How to apply from outside the EU
This degree has its own call for applications with a separate non-EU quota. For 2026/27, visa applicants first needed a pre-acceptance letter from MoveIn pre-selection by 15 May 2026 and Universitaly pre-enrolment by 30 June 2026. They then registered and applied to the call between 16 June and 6 July 2026, sat the online test from home on 20 July and saw the ranking by 30 July. Admitted candidates paid enrolment fees from 1 to 10 September 2026. [1] The 2027/28 call and calendar are not yet published.
Candidates need at least 40 points overall to be ranked as eligible, but non-EU visa applicants competing for their reserved places can be admitted regardless of that minimum if the Educational-area Board finds them eligible. Unfilled non-EU places pass to EU and equivalent candidates. [1]
How ApplyAZ helps
ApplyAZ is an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities. We can include this programme in a shortlist of 20 to 30 English-taught programmes that fit your profile, so your plan never rests on a single application.
For eligible students who start with us, a named person owns each stage, from A to Z:
- We check your transcript against Sapienza's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your MoveIn pre-selection, Universitaly pre-enrolment and selection application.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your DiSCo Lazio scholarship application at the right time and in the right format.
- We prepare your visa file.
With operations in all 20 Italian regions, we follow each region's scholarship rules and deadlines as they change. The university decides admission, the region decides the scholarship and the consulate decides the visa, so no one can promise an outcome. You pay in milestones, and every service you pay for is either delivered or its fee is refunded (terms apply).
Programmes at Italian public universities can be tuition-free for eligible students. Check if you are eligible and book a one-to-one consultation session with one of our Italy experts, or see how ApplyAZ works.
Questions and answers
Do I need a psychology degree for Sapienza's Applied Dynamic and Clinical Psychology master?
Yes. You need a bachelor's degree in psychology, a five-year psychology degree from Italy's old system, or a foreign qualification recognised as equivalent to a psychology bachelor's. [1]
Is there an entrance test?
Yes. For 2026/27 it was an online test from home on 20 July: 30 multiple-choice questions on psychology in 40 minutes, with a minimum of 10 out of 30. The test is worth 30 points and the review of your qualifications 70. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2 or higher. A B2-level certificate such as ESOL, IELTS or TOEFL works, or a degree taught entirely in English. The call does not list specific test scores, so we check which proof your file can use. [1]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, non-EU visa applicants needed a MoveIn pre-acceptance letter by 15 May 2026 and Universitaly pre-enrolment by 30 June, then applied to the call by 6 July 2026. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [1]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes, if you graduate in time. For 2026/27, you could take part conditionally if you graduated by 3 November 2026, but exams taken after your application did not count towards your grade score. [1]
I have a BA with psychology as one of several subjects. Can I apply?
Possibly. The call asks for a bachelor's in psychology or a recognised equivalent, so it depends on how much of your degree is psychology. The review also scores your grades in dynamic and clinical psychology exams, so we check your transcript first. [1]
How many places are there for non-EU students?
The 2026/27 call offered 15 places for non-EU applicants living abroad who need a student visa, and 45 for EU and equivalent applicants. Places left unfilled by non-EU applicants pass to EU candidates. [1]
Can someone handle my whole application to Applied Dynamic and Clinical Psychology at Sapienza?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Sapienza's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the DiSCo Lazio 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 Applied Dynamic and Clinical Psychology?
You need a bachelor's in psychology, so an Indian BA or B.Sc. in Psychology can meet the rule if it is recognised as equivalent, plus English at B2. The steps are MoveIn pre-selection for a pre-acceptance letter, Universitaly pre-enrolment, then the selection: a review of your record and CV plus an online test. [1] 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 Applied Dynamic and Clinical Psychology are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: MoveIn pre-selection and pre-acceptance letter, Universitaly pre-enrolment, then the selection with an online test, 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 Applied Dynamic and Clinical Psychology are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: MoveIn pre-selection and pre-acceptance letter, Universitaly pre-enrolment, then the selection with an online test. 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 Applied Dynamic and Clinical Psychology 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: MoveIn pre-selection and pre-acceptance letter, Universitaly pre-enrolment, then the selection with an online test, 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.
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