Master in Clinical, Social and Intercultural Psychology at University of Padua
Two-year English-taught LM-51-R psychology master in Padua on intergroup relations and cultural diversity, from clinical ethnopsychology to cross-cultural research methods, with a 500-hour practical traineeship. Entry needs a psychology degree with a high grade and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Padua
English
University of Padua
Clinical, Social and Intercultural Psychology is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-51-R) taught in English at the University of Padua. Entry needs a bachelor's of at least three years in psychology, a high grade (85% of the maximum in the 2026/27 call) and English at B2. For 2027/28 there are 20 places for non-EU applicants living abroad. Regional scholarship winners are exempt from fees, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Padua's Clinical, Social and Intercultural Psychology master asks for a bachelor's degree of at least three years, or a foreign equivalent, in psychology, a high grade (at least 85% of the maximum in the 2026/27 call) and English at B2. Places are limited and assigned through a ranking list based on your grades, with no entrance test. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and grade requirements
You need an undergraduate degree of at least three years, or an equivalent qualification, in psychology. In the 2026/27 call, non-EU applicants also needed a GPA of at least 85% of the maximum grade in the grading system of the country where the degree was awarded. [1]
Your degree must also be an accepted entry title for your country. You can apply before graduating: the 2026/27 call required the degree by 31 July 2026, and for 2027/28 the university's deadline to graduate is 31 July 2027. [1][3]
Country rules and minimum grades
The university's 2027/28 country list sets these master's entry titles and general minimum grades: [3]
- India: a 3 or 4-year Honours bachelor's, a professional bachelor's of 4, 5 or 5.5 years, or a 3-year pass or general bachelor's plus a postgraduate bachelor's or at least a 1-year master's. Minimum GPA 70/100, 7.0/10, 5.6/8 or 2.8/4.
- Pakistan: a 3-year bachelor's (Honours), a 4 or 5-year professional bachelor's, or a 2-year pass bachelor's plus a 2-year master's. Minimum GPA 3.3/4.0.
- Bangladesh: a 4-year Honours bachelor's or a 4 or 5-year professional bachelor's. Minimum GPA 3.3/4.0.
- Sri Lanka: a 4-year bachelor's or a Special Degree. Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0.
These are general minimums. In 2026/27 this programme's own rule of 85% of the maximum grade was higher than all of them. The university's Admissions and Welcome Unit makes the final decision on each qualification. [1][3]
What this means for your transcript
As a guide, based on the rules above:
- Usually a fit: a BA or B.Sc. (Honours) in Psychology, or a four-year psychology bachelor's, with an average of at least 85% of the maximum, for example 8.5 out of 10.
- Check carefully: a three-year pass or general Indian BA or B.Sc. with psychology, which also needs a postgraduate qualification under the 2027/28 country list, or a degree where psychology is one of several main subjects rather than the degree subject.
- Often short: a degree in another field, such as a B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Tech, nursing or sociology, since the call asks for a degree in psychology, or a psychology degree with an average below 85% of the maximum.
Your bachelor's is also checked for 10 ECTS (250 hours) of practical traineeship. If it is missing, the credits are added to the 500-hour traineeship in the master's. [1]
English
English at CEFR level B2 or higher. [1] For 2027/28 the university's accepted B2 scores include IELTS Academic or General Training 6.0, TOEFL iBT 86 for tests taken until 20 January 2026 or 4.5 for tests taken from 21 January 2026, PTE Academic 65, Cambridge B2 First 173, Trinity ISE II, Oxford Test of English 126 and Duolingo English Test 115. [4]
Certificates must still be valid or, where they have no expiry date, have been obtained within two years of 15 September 2026. You can upload one after applying, up to 31 July 2027. [4]
You are exempt if you are a native speaker from a listed English-speaking country, such as the UK or the US, or completed your qualification entirely in English in one of those countries or in the EU or Schengen area. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are not on that list. [4]
Selection
There is no entrance test. Places are limited and filled from a ranking list. [2] In the 2026/27 call, the ranking was based on your final degree grade or the average of the exams you had taken when you applied. Ties were settled by the work, internship and research experience declared in the evaluation form, then in favour of the younger candidate. [1]
The committee checks your academic background against the curricular requirements, counts only credits already earned when you apply, and may hold an online interview. Applicants who do not meet the requirements are not ranked. [1]
2027/28 deadlines
Non-EU applicants living abroad apply from 7 January to 7 March 2027, 23:59 Central European Time, for 20 places, 2 of them reserved for the Marco Polo project. You can apply to a programme only once per academic year, and classes start on 1 October 2027. [2][5]
In 2026/27 the non-EU window ran from 7 January to 7 March 2026, and the ranking list was published from 10 April 2026. The detailed 2027/28 call is not yet published. [1][2]
Documents and non-EU steps
The 2026/27 call asked for your passport, your transcript with all exams, grades and grading scale, your degree certificate if already awarded, official translations into Italian or English where needed, your English certificate if you have it, the programme's evaluation form and a CV. No legalised documents are needed at this stage. [1][2][5]
- If admitted, you must formally accept your place. [2][5]
- Non-EU citizens living outside Italy complete Universitaly pre-enrolment by 15 July and apply for a type D study visa. [5]
- To complete enrolment, your degree and transcript must be legalised or apostilled, or covered by a CIMEA statement of verification. In 2026/27 the deadline for this was 31 October 2026. A CIMEA statement of comparability may also be requested if further checks are needed. [1][5]
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.
- University of Padua, Global Engagement Office. Call for applications for non-EU students residing abroad, Master's degree in Clinical, Social and Intercultural Psychology, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua, international application portal. Master's degree in Clinical, Social and Intercultural Psychology: places, application window, language requirement, fees and programme structure, academic year 2027/28. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua, Global Engagement Office. Specific entry requirements for qualifications awarded by non-Italian education systems, updated 15 September 2026 and valid for academic year 2027/28. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua, Global Engagement Office. Language requirement for admission to degree programmes, with the list of accepted English certificates and exemptions, academic year 2027/28. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua, Global Engagement Office. Studying in English: how to apply and how to enrol with a foreign qualification, academic year 2027/28. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua. Tuition fees and exemptions notice, with the fixed fee for non-EU students, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Padua. Clinical, Social and Intercultural Psychology programme page (degree class, school, language, access type and career paths), undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Clinical, Social and Intercultural Psychology is a master's degree in class LM-51-R (Psychology), taught entirely in English in Padua. [7]
It belongs to the School of Psychology and is run by the Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Education and Applied Psychology, with teaching in person in Padua. [1][7]
It lasts two years, carries 120 ECTS and leads to a Master of Science; enrolment is limited, with 20 places for non-EU applicants living abroad in 2027/28, 2 of them for the Marco Polo project. [2]
The programme looks at interculturality and how it shows up in the main areas of psychology. Its aim is to train specialists in intergroup relations and cultural diversity who can promote well-being in complex cultural settings.
It suits psychology graduates who want to work with multicultural users in health, education or social services.
What you will study
The first year looks at clinical, social and work psychology through a cross-cultural lens and adds research methods; the second year widens the view to education, philosophy, human rights and professional ethics. Course units listed for 2027/28 include: [2]
- Clinical Ethnopsychology
- Intercultural Psychology
- Intergroup Relations
- Clinical Psychology and Cultural Differences
- Assessment and Diagnosis in Clinical Neuropsychology
- Cross-cultural Research Methods
- Measurement and Data Analysis in Cross-cultural Research
- Ethics and Deontology in Psychology
How the programme is taught
The study plan includes a 500-hour practical internship and workshops on psychology for cooperation and sustainable development, community mediation, and the intercultural analysis of crisis and discomfort in developmental processes. [2]
The internship is the practical assessment traineeship (TPV). Since 2023/24 the degree lets graduates register with the Italian Board of Psychologists and practise as psychologists in Italy. Students need 30 ECTS (750 hours) of TPV in total: 10 ECTS (250 hours) during the bachelor's and 20 ECTS (500 hours) during the master's. If your bachelor's did not include the first part, the missing credits are added to the master's traineeship. [1]
Other units cover cross-cultural issues in personnel psychology, career counselling in multicultural contexts, brain disorders and behaviour across cultures, intercultural education, the philosophy of interculturality, human rights in intercultural dialogue and mental health in the digital culture.
Career paths
The university says graduates work as psychologists in areas with multicultural users. The settings it lists include: [2][7]
- Hospitals, in clinical psychology and clinical neuropsychology
- Education, including primary and secondary schools
- Multidisciplinary teams in social welfare
- Non-profit social cooperatives and non-governmental organisations, including development projects
- Private and public organisations, for example as community mediators or consultants in multicultural teams
Fees and scholarships
Psychology degrees are in fee Group B. [6]
Non-EU students whose family lives outside Italy pay a fixed yearly fee for 2026/27, with a lower rate for countries on the ministry's list of particularly poor countries; the fee does not depend on income, and an ISEE parificato only lowers the regional tax. [6]
Students who are eligible for the Veneto regional scholarship are exempt from the fee, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. For 2026/27 the university also offered up to 100 fee exemptions to international students on degrees taught entirely in English, awarded on academic merit with no separate application. [6]
How to apply from outside the EU
This is a limited-access programme: the 20 places for non-EU applicants living abroad are filled from a ranking list, and for 2027/28 the call is open only from 7 January to 7 March 2027. [2][5]
We apply on apply.unipd.it with your passport, psychology transcript, degree certificate, CV, English certificate and the programme's evaluation form. [1][2]
Admitted students accept the place, we complete Universitaly pre-enrolment by 15 July, and they apply for a type D study visa. [2][5] To complete enrolment, your degree and transcript must be legalised or apostilled, or covered by a CIMEA statement of verification; in 2026/27 the deadline for this was 31 October. [1][5]
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 Padua's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your application on the university portal, place acceptance and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your University of Padua DSU 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
What bachelor's degree do I need for Clinical, Social and Intercultural Psychology at Padua?
A degree of at least three years, or a foreign equivalent, in psychology. In the 2026/27 call, non-EU applicants also needed a GPA of at least 85% of the maximum grade in their country's system, and the degree must be an accepted entry title for your country. [1][3]
Is there an entrance exam?
No. Places are limited and assigned through a ranking list. In 2026/27 the ranking was based on your degree grade or exam average, with work, internship and research experience used to break ties. The committee may also hold an online interview. [1][2]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2. For 2027/28 the university accepts IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 86 (or 4.5 for tests from 21 January 2026), PTE Academic 65, Cambridge B2 First 173, Duolingo 115 and other listed tests. A degree taught in English in India or Pakistan is not on the exemption list. [1][4]
When is the 2027/28 deadline for non-EU students?
Non-EU applicants living abroad apply from 7 January to 7 March 2027, 23:59 Central European Time, for 20 places, 2 of them for the Marco Polo project. You can apply only once per year, and classes start on 1 October 2027. [2][5]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. You can apply while finishing your bachelor's and be admitted conditionally, but you must graduate by 31 July 2027 to enrol for 2027/28. Only credits already earned when you apply are assessed. [1][3]
I have a BA in Psychology from India. Can I apply?
Possibly. The degree must be in psychology, and under the 2027/28 country list a three-year Indian degree must be Honours or be followed by a postgraduate qualification. In 2026/27 you also needed a GPA of at least 85% of the maximum, for example 8.5 out of 10. [1][3]
Does this degree let me work as a psychologist in Italy?
Since 2023/24 the degree lets graduates register with the Italian Board of Psychologists, after 30 ECTS (750 hours) of practical traineeship: 10 ECTS in the bachelor's and 20 in the master's. Missing bachelor's credits are added to the master's traineeship. [1]
How are the fees set?
For 2026/27, non-EU students whose family lives abroad pay a fixed yearly fee, with a lower rate for countries on the ministry's list of particularly poor countries. Students eligible for the regional scholarship are exempt. [6]
Can someone handle my whole application to Clinical, Social and Intercultural Psychology at Padua?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Padua's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the University of Padua DSU 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 Clinical, Social and Intercultural Psychology?
Your bachelor's must be in psychology. Padua's 2027/28 country list accepts Indian 3 or 4-year Honours bachelor's degrees, and in 2026/27 this programme also asked for a GPA of at least 85% of the maximum. You need English at B2. The steps are the online application, place acceptance and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1][3] 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 Clinical, Social and Intercultural Psychology are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: online application in the limited-access call, a place on the ranking list, place acceptance 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 Clinical, Social and Intercultural Psychology are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: online application in the limited-access call, a place on the ranking list, place acceptance 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 Clinical, Social and Intercultural 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: online application in the limited-access call, a place on the ranking list, place acceptance 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.
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