Master in Data Science at University of Trento

Detailed entry requirements

UniTrento's Data Science master asks for a bachelor's degree with at least 42 ECTS, or matching course content, across computing, social sciences or economics, and maths or statistics, English at B2, and a merit score of at least 50 out of 100. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]

Degree and credit rule

You need a bachelor's or higher degree, or a foreign qualification the selection committee recognises as equivalent. For 2026/27, non-EU applicants had to graduate by 30 June 2026. An Italian degree must include at least: [1]

• 6 ECTS in computing: computer science or computer engineering (INF and ING-INF sectors).
• 6 ECTS in social sciences: social and political sciences, economics, psychology or law (SPS, SECS-P, M-PSI and IUS sectors).
• 6 ECTS in maths or statistics: MAT and SECS-S sectors.
• 24 more ECTS in any of these areas, for a total of at least 42.

For a foreign degree, the committee checks the content of your courses against these areas. If you are short of credits when you apply, you can still apply as long as you earn them by 5 August 2026 (2026/27 rule), through exams, seminars or the UniTrento Data Science Summer School. [1][2]

What this means for your transcript

The rule needs all three blocks, so a degree strong in only one area can fall short. As a guide, based on the rule above:

• Usually a fit: a B.Sc. or BA in Economics or Statistics with programming courses, or a B.Tech, B.E., BCA or B.Sc. in Computer Science that includes maths and at least one economics, management or social science course.
• Check carefully: a B.Com or BBA, which usually covers economics and some statistics but may lack computing courses, and engineering degrees with no economics, management or social science course.
• Often short: a BA in literature, history or languages without maths, statistics or computing courses.

You also upload the syllabi of any computer science or computer engineering courses in your study plan, so the committee can assess them. [1]

English

English at CEFR level B2 or higher, shown by one of: [1]

• a certificate from an internationally recognised body on UniTrento's list of accepted English certificates;
• a certificate from a certifying body or university institute;
• a certificate that your bachelor's or master's was officially taught in English;
• a statement that you are a citizen of an English-speaking country;
• a B2 or higher English test passed during your bachelor's.

If you do not yet have B2 proof, you can still apply, as long as you reach B2 by 31 October 2026 (2026/27 rule). The call does not list minimum test scores. [1]

Selection and ranking

There is no entrance test. A committee of at least three members scores your file out of 100: [1]

• Up to 60 points: your academic record, including GPA or final mark, postgraduate courses, extra academic activities and programming and computing skills.
• Up to 20 points: your statement of purpose in English.
• Up to 20 points: coherence between your previous studies and the aims of the master's.

The committee may call you for an interview, in person or by video, if your documents are not enough. A score of 50 or more makes you suitable. Ties go to the younger candidate, then to the higher statement of purpose score. Non-EU applicants are ranked on a separate list. [1]

2026/27 places and deadlines

For 2026/27 the master had 56 places, 8 of them reserved for non-EU applicants living abroad. Non-EU applicants could apply only in the first call, from 17 December 2025 to 4 March 2026 at 12:00 CET. Rankings were due by 30 April 2026, and admitted candidates confirmed their place by the date given in the list. [1]

Non-EU students had to obtain the visa by 30 September 2026 and enrol by 31 October 2026. These are the 2026/27 dates. The 2027/28 call is not yet published and will set the new dates. [1]

Documents and non-EU steps

The online application needs: [1]

• your passport (personal data pages);
• your degree certificate, or an enrolment certificate showing your expected graduation date, with an official translation if it is not in English or Italian;
• a transcript with all courses, exams and marks, the weighted average and the grading scale, translated if needed;
• a CV in English in Europass format;
• your English proof;
• a statement of purpose in English;
• syllabi of any computer science or computer engineering courses you took.

After confirming your place, you pre-enrol on Universitaly within two weeks, and pre-enrolment is needed for the visa. UniTrento may ask for a statement of verification or comparability for your foreign degree, and enrolment depends on the degree being assessed as eligible. [1][2]

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.

1. University of Trento. Public selection for admission to the two-year Master's degree in Data Science, academic year 2026/2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
2. University of Trento, Data Science master's programme page, admission for non-European applicants, academic year 2026/2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.

What bachelor's degree do I need for the Data Science master at UniTrento?

A bachelor's with at least 42 ECTS, or matching course content, across three blocks: 6 in computing, 6 in social sciences, economics, psychology or law, 6 in maths or statistics, and 24 more in any of these. For 2026/27, missing credits could be earned by 5 August 2026. [1]

Is there an entrance exam?

No written test. A committee scores your file out of 100: up to 60 for your academic record and programming skills, 20 for your statement of purpose and 20 for fit with the degree. It may hold an interview, and you need 50 to be suitable. [1]

What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?

English at CEFR B2, shown by a certificate on UniTrento's accepted list, a B2 test passed during your bachelor's, an English-taught degree or English-speaking citizenship. For 2026/27 you could apply without it if you reached B2 by 31 October 2026. The call lists no minimum scores. [1]

When is the deadline for non-EU students?

For 2026/27, non-EU applicants living abroad applied between 17 December 2025 and 4 March 2026 at 12:00 CET, and rankings were due by 30 April 2026. Only 8 places were reserved for this group. The 2027/28 call will set the new dates. [1]

Can I apply before I graduate?

Yes. For 2026/27, non-EU applicants could apply with an enrolment certificate showing the expected graduation date, as long as they graduated by 30 June 2026. [1]

I have a B.Com or a BCA. Can I apply?

Possibly. A B.Com usually covers economics and some statistics but may lack the 6 computing credits, while a BCA covers computing and often maths but may lack a social science or economics course. The committee checks your course content, and missing credits can be made up before the August deadline. [1][2]

How do tuition fees work for non-EU students?

For 2026/27, fees for non-EU students living abroad followed the admission score, with a full waiver at 90 or more. Applicants scoring at least 90 may also receive a UniTrento scholarship. [1]

Where do graduates work?

The university lists public administrations, private companies and industry, in sectors such as banking, telecommunications, healthcare and research, where data scientists analyse behaviour, improve business models and support smart manufacturing.

Can someone handle my whole application to Data Science at UniTrento?

Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against UniTrento's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the regional 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 Data Science?

A recognised Indian bachelor's, such as a B.Tech, B.Sc., BCA or an economics degree, can meet the rule if its courses cover all three blocks: computing, social sciences or economics, and maths or statistics. You also need English at B2. The steps are the online application with a statement of purpose, the merit ranking, place confirmation and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [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 Data Science are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: online application, merit ranking, place confirmation 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 Data Science are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: online application, merit ranking, place confirmation 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 Data 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: online application, merit ranking, place confirmation 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.