Master in Data Science at University of Verona

Detailed entry requirements

Verona's Data Science master asks international applicants with a foreign degree for a three-year bachelor's in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science or economics, a credit-weighted average above 80%, English at B2 and pre-admission by the programme coordinators. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]

Degree requirement

For candidates with a foreign degree who are not Italian citizens and do not live in Italy, the 2026/27 international call asks for: [1]

• Subject area: a three-year bachelor's degree or equivalent in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science or economics. The programme coordinators check that your curriculum meets the curricular requirements and shows the preparation the master's needs.
• Grades: a credit-weighted average (CGPA or equivalent) above 80%, given in the English translation as 80/100 or higher.
• Degree level: a three-year degree at EQF level 6 or higher. If your bachelor's lasted two years, you also submit your master's degree.

Applicants outside the international call, such as those with an Italian degree, follow the programme's standard 2026/27 rules: a degree in class L-18, L-31, L-33, L-35 or L-41, or a three-year degree in maths, statistics, computing, physics, economics or engineering with at least 60 CFU in mathematical and computer sciences, physical sciences, industrial and information engineering, or economics and statistics. At least 18 of these CFU must be in set physics, maths, computer science, information engineering, statistics or economics sectors. [2]

What this means for your transcript

Verona looks at the subjects you studied and your average, not only your degree title. As a guide, based on the rule above:

• Usually a fit: a B.Tech or B.E. in an engineering branch, a B.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science, or a BA or B.Sc. in Economics, with an average above 80%.
• Check carefully: a BCA, a B.Sc. in Statistics or Data Science, or a B.Com with a strong economics core. These are close to the named fields but not listed in the call, so the coordinators' review of your curriculum decides. A 10-point CGPA also needs checking, as the call does not say how it converts to a percentage.
• Often short: a BBA, a BA outside economics, a degree in life sciences, pharmacy or the humanities, or any degree with an average of 80% or below.

We check your transcript against the named fields and the 80% rule before you apply. [1]

English and Italian

English at CEFR level B2, shown by a certificate obtained by the time you apply, or a previous degree taught in English. The call refers to the university's table of accepted certificates rather than listing scores. Candidates from Iran or Afghanistan may also submit a Duolingo certificate. [1]

Applicants to English-taught master's programmes are exempt from the university's Italian entry test. [4] The programme's 2026/27 admission page also states that foreign students need Italian at B2, which may be reached by the end of the course. [2]

Pre-admission and scholarship scoring

There is no written test. The programme coordinators grant pre-admission to candidates whose qualifications meet the curricular requirements and show the necessary preparation, and you hear by email within 30 days of applying. [1]

For the scholarship and reduced fees, a committee then scores pre-admitted candidates out of 100: [1]

• CV and relevance of your degree and activities such as internships, summer schools and work: up to 30 points.
• Grade average, normalised to a 0 to 10 scale: up to 40 points.
• Online interview: up to 30 points, only for candidates with at least 50 of the 70 points on the first two criteria.

A final score of at least 60/100 makes you eligible, and ties go to the younger candidate. [1] Under the standard rules, an extra review of your transcript, with an interview if needed, applies if your degree mark was below 88/110 or you graduated more than 10 years before applying. [2]

2026/27 deadlines

These dates come from the 2026/27 international call. The 2027/28 call sets the new dates. [1]

• Applications: 29 January 2026 to 31 March 2026, 3 pm Italian time.
• Graduation: final-year students had to graduate by 30 June 2026.
• Scholarship and reduced-fee winners: seven days from the ranking to accept.
• Visa and Universitaly: non-EU candidates had to apply for the study visa and complete Universitaly pre-enrolment by 30 June 2026.

Documents and non-EU steps

The application needs: [1]

• the personal information pages of your passport
• your three-year degree certificate, or an enrolment certificate showing your expected completion date
• a transcript in English listing all modules and exams, with ECTS credits, weighted average and grade range if possible (a transcript of records or Diploma Supplement)
• a CV in English, two pages at most
• your English certificate
• the receipt for the pre-admission fee, which is deducted from your fees at enrolment, except for scholarship winners

You can apply to no more than two programmes in the call. After pre-admission, you submit an official translation and legalisation of your diploma and a Declaration of Value. A CIMEA Statement of Comparability can replace the Declaration of Value, and a CIMEA Statement of Verification can replace legalisation. Non-EU candidates then complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, for one programme only, and apply for a type D study visa. [1][4]

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 Verona. Call for applications for pre-admission and for the award of scholarships and reduced flat-rate fees, International Master's degree programmes, with Annex 1 (admission requirements and evaluation criteria), academic year 2026/2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
2. University of Verona, Department of Computer Science. Master's degree in Data Science, admission requirements, academic year 2026/2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
3. University of Verona, Department of Computer Science. Master's degree in Data Science, programme overview page. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
4. University of Verona. Information for international degree-seeking students, academic year 2026/2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.

What bachelor's degree do I need for Verona's Data Science master?

With a foreign degree, a three-year bachelor's in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science or economics, with a credit-weighted average above 80%. The programme coordinators check that your curriculum fits before granting pre-admission. [1]

Is there an entrance exam?

No written test. The coordinators review your degree and preparation for pre-admission. For the scholarship and reduced fees, a committee scores your CV (up to 30 points) and grades (up to 40), and invites candidates with at least 50 to an online interview worth up to 30. [1]

What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?

English at CEFR B2, shown by a certificate held when you apply or by a degree taught in English. The call lists no specific scores, so we check which proof your file can use. The admission page adds that foreign students need Italian at B2, which may be reached by the end of the course. [1][2]

When is the deadline for non-EU students?

For 2026/27, the international call for foreign-degree holders living outside Italy ran from 29 January to 31 March 2026, and Universitaly pre-enrolment and the visa application were due by 30 June 2026. The 2027/28 call sets the new dates. [1]

Can I apply before I graduate?

Yes, if you graduate in time. For 2026/27, final-year students could apply with an enrolment certificate showing the expected completion date, provided they graduated by 30 June 2026. [1]

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

Possibly. The call names mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science and economics, so a BCA or a B.Com with a strong economics core depends on the coordinators' review of your curriculum. You also need an average above 80%. We check your transcript before you apply. [1]

How many scholarships are there for Data Science?

For 2026/27, the international call offered Data Science one scholarship of €8,000 a year with a fee exemption and up to four reduced flat annual fees for non-EU candidates, both for two years. Separately, students with a study visa could apply for a differentiated flat rate based on their country's World Bank income group. [1][4]

What jobs does it lead to?

The university names data analyst and data scientist roles, in businesses, scientific institutes, laboratories and universities, and in manufacturing, finance, the public sector and research and development centres. [3]

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

Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Verona'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 three-year Indian bachelor's in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science or economics, such as a B.Tech, B.E., B.Sc. or BA in Economics, can fit if your credit-weighted average is above 80% and you have English at B2. The steps are the international call application, pre-admission 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: an application to the international call, pre-admission 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: an application to the international call, pre-admission 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: an application to the international call, pre-admission 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.