Master in Digital Humanities: Interactive Systems and Digital Media at University of Genoa
Two-year master (LM-92-R) at the University of Genoa whose English profile, Affective Computing, Arts and Cultural Welfare, covers human-computer interaction, emotion and perception, and multisensory interactive systems for the arts, cultural heritage and wellbeing.
Master
2 years
Genoa
Multiple
University of Genoa
Digital Humanities: Interactive Systems and Digital Media is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-92-R) at the University of Genoa. Its Affective Computing, Arts and Cultural Welfare profile is predominantly taught in English in Genoa. Entry needs a bachelor's with 18 ECTS in computer science, or in arts, cognitive or design fields, plus English at B2. Eligible students can be exempt from fees, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Genoa's Digital Humanities master asks for a bachelor's with at least 6 ECTS in set computing, arts, language, psychology or social science sectors. For the English-taught ACW profile you also need 18 ECTS in computer science (Path 1) or in arts, cognitive or design fields (Path 2), English at B2 and a positive check of your personal preparation. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and credit requirements
You need a bachelor's degree, or a foreign qualification recognised as suitable, with at least 6 ECTS in one or more of these sectors: computing, mathematics, industrial design and drawing, the arts, Italian and comparative literature, English language and literature, philosophy of language, general psychology, sociology, business economics or statistics. [1]
For the English-taught Affective Computing, Arts and Cultural Welfare (ACW) profile you then enter one of two paths: [1]
- Path 1: at least 18 ECTS in computer science (INF/01 or ING-INF/05). The first year adds 12 ECTS to fill gaps, usually in the humanities and design.
- Path 2: at least 18 ECTS in artistic, expressive, cognitive or design fields (L-ART/01 to 07, L-FIL-LET/10, 11 and 14, M-FIL/04 and 05, M-PSI/01 and 03, ICAR/17 to 19), with 0 to 17 ECTS in computer science. The first year adds 12 ECTS of computer science.
For 2026/27, applicants still finishing their bachelor's had to graduate by 15 August 2026. [2]
What this means for your transcript
Credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit as Italian CFU, and the committee looks at the subjects behind them. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: for Path 1, a B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science or IT, a BCA or a B.Sc. in Computer Science. For Path 2, a BA in Psychology, or in Art History, Music, Film or Performing Arts.
- Check carefully: a BA in English, Mass Communication or Journalism, a Bachelor of Design, a BFA, or a B.Sc. IT with little programming. Only some of their courses fall in the listed sectors, so they may not reach 18 ECTS in either block.
- Often short: a B.Com, BBA or a science degree such as a B.Sc. in Chemistry, which rarely include 18 ECTS in computing or in the arts, cognitive or design fields.
The committee may recognise further sectors as equivalent by specific resolution. [1]
English and Italian
The ACW profile requires English at CEFR level B2 or higher, shown in one of these ways: [1]
- a certificate at the score set on the university's list of recognised certificates
- passing the B2 test run by the Polytechnic School
- a bachelor's degree taught in English, shown by an official document or letter from your university
- a bachelor's that included a B2 English exam, shown on your exam list or syllabus
- an Italian degree in languages (class L-11 or L-12) with English as first or second language
The regulations do not list test scores. In the 2026/27 UniGeApply pre-evaluation, a B2 certificate or a medium of instruction certificate was accepted, and Italian was not required for English-taught courses. [1][2] If your degree is from outside Italy and you cannot show Italian, your study plan includes Italian as a foreign language. [1]
Selection and interview
There is no written entrance test. After the credit check, a committee assesses your personal preparation from your degree certificate and transcript, a short description of your university, your CV and optional letters of recommendation. Italian graduates with a final mark of at least 9/10 of the maximum pass automatically. [1]
The committee weighs your grade average, class rank or GPA, how relevant your degree is, the ranking of your university, and specific exams, certifications or work experience. If it needs more information, it calls you to an oral interview, and the outcome is simply passed or not passed. [1]
For 2026/27, the UniGeApply pre-evaluation for Digital Humanities set a minimum CGPA of 70% and asked for a syllabus of your courses. An interview was held only if your CGPA was below 75% or the committee asked for a competency check. [2]
2026/27 deadlines
For 2026/27, non-EU visa applicants applied on UniGeApply from 26 November 2025 to 20 March 2026, and outcomes were due by 22 May 2026. Universitaly visa applications were expected to open in March or April and close in June 2026. [3]
These dates come from the 2026/27 cycle. The 2027/28 UniGeApply calendar sets the next dates.
Documents and non-EU steps
Non-EU applicants living abroad with a foreign degree apply on UniGeApply, for up to two programmes in one application. [3] For Digital Humanities the 2026/27 pre-evaluation asked for: [2]
- your CV
- your bachelor's degree certificate, final or provisional
- your transcript of records with credits and grades, up to the latest semester if you are still studying
- a syllabus of your courses
- your English B2 or medium of instruction certificate
- if you have not graduated yet, a letter from your university with your expected degree date and your CGPA so far
Documents not in Italian, English, French, Spanish or Portuguese need a translation. After a positive outcome you apply on Universitaly, for one university and one programme only, and then pre-enrol at UniGe for the same programme. [2][3]
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 Genoa, Polytechnic School, Department of Informatics, Bioengineering, Robotics and Systems Engineering. Degree regulations, general part and list of teaching units, Master's degree in Digital Humanities: Interactive Systems and Digital Media (LM-92-R), cohort 2026 to 2028. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Genoa. UniGeApply pre-evaluation for English-taught master's degrees, non-EU students living abroad, 2026/27 selection. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Genoa. UniGeApply: application windows, fees and next steps for international applicants, 2026/27 cycle. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Genoa, Digital Humanities programme page, course 11945 (class, profiles, language, campus, access and career roles), 2025/26. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Genoa, Digital Humanities course website. Tuition fees and taxes, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Digital Humanities, Interactive Systems and Digital Media is a two-year master's degree in class LM-92-R, worth 120 ECTS and run by the Scuola Politecnica section of DIBRIS, the University of Genoa's department of informatics, bioengineering, robotics and systems engineering. Teaching staff come from four departments in three schools: the Polytechnic School, the School of Social Sciences and the School of Humanities. [1][4]
It trains graduates in interactive and immersive digital communication, joining artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality, multimedia languages and creativity with the humanities.
The degree has two competence profiles. Internet and Creative Digital Production (IPC) is taught mainly in Italian, mostly at the Savona campus. [1]
Affective Computing, Arts and Cultural Welfare (ACW) is the English option: the regulations describe it as predominantly taught in English, with teaching mostly on the Genoa campus. [1][4]
Each profile has two entry paths, one for graduates with at least 18 ECTS in computer science and one for graduates with limited computing who bring arts, cognitive or design credits, so it suits both technical and creative profiles. [1]
What you will study
The ACW curriculum is oriented towards the design of multisensory experiences and non-traditional interactive systems. The course page names these subject areas: [4]
- Human perception, cognition and emotions
- Human-computer interaction
- Multimodal semiotics and narrativity
- Computational approaches to the analysis of human behaviour
- Interactive systems for the performing arts
- Technology for social inclusion and rehabilitation
- Interactive enjoyment of content and cultural heritage
The regulations add methods for designing multimodal and immersive environments built on movement, expressiveness and emotion, using motion capture, wearable sensors and 3D spatialised audio, and the use of AI-based models. Laboratories apply these skills to real case studies and international projects in cultural heritage, artistic experience, wellbeing and social inclusion. Every path also includes computing, communication and interaction design units, and the study plan has 12 ECTS of free electives. [1]
How the programme is taught
Teaching follows UniGe's integrated digital didactics model: lecturers teach in the classroom, while students take part partly in attendance and partly at a distance. [4] Teaching includes lectures, laboratories and guided exercises, some delivered remotely through the programme's e-learning portal, and attendance is strongly recommended. [1]
Access is open, subject to a check of your personal preparation. The degree ends with a written and multimedia thesis, in Italian or English, discussed before a graduation committee. [1]
Career paths
Graduates work where digital communication, culture and technology meet. The course page lists these roles: [4]
- Design and management of environments and services for digital communication
- Web design and development
- Web promotion, as a web marketing expert or SEO specialist
- Creation and management of content and social media for digital communication
- Cultural communication through augmented reality interfaces
- Design and development of immersive and extended reality experiences
Fees and scholarships
UniGe fees combine stamp duty, the regional tax and a university contribution, paid in three instalments. [5] The amount follows UniGe's fee rules for the year you enrol, and eligible students can be exempt, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students.
The regional scholarship in Liguria is run by ALiSEO, the regional agency for the right to study. Eligible students can apply, and ALiSEO sets the income limits and decides awards.
How to apply from outside the EU
Non-EU applicants living abroad with a foreign degree apply on the UniGeApply portal, for up to two programmes in one application, uploading a CV, degree certificate, transcript and, for Digital Humanities, a syllabus of past courses. [2][3]
For 2026/27 the pre-evaluation set a minimum CGPA of 70%, with an interview only if your CGPA was below 75% or the committee asked for one. Visa applicants applied from 26 November 2025 to 20 March 2026. The 2027/28 UniGeApply calendar sets the next dates. [2][3]
After a positive outcome we complete the Universitaly visa application, for one university and one programme, and the pre-enrolment at UniGe, and you apply for a type D study visa. [3]
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 Genoa's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your UniGeApply pre-evaluation, Universitaly visa application and UniGe pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your ALiSEO Liguria 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
Is the Digital Humanities master at Genoa taught in English?
Partly. Of its two profiles, Affective Computing, Arts and Cultural Welfare is predominantly taught in English on the Genoa campus, while Internet and Creative Digital Production is mainly in Italian in Savona. The thesis can be written in Italian or English. [1]
What bachelor's degree do I need for Digital Humanities at Genoa?
A bachelor's with at least 6 ECTS in the listed computing, arts, language, psychology or social science sectors. For the English ACW profile you also need 18 ECTS in computer science for Path 1, or 18 ECTS in arts, cognitive or design fields for Path 2. [1]
Is there an entrance test or interview?
No written test. A committee reviews your transcript, CV and university, and for 2026/27 the minimum CGPA was 70%. An interview was held only if your CGPA was below 75% or the committee asked for one. [1][2]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at B2 for the ACW profile. A recognised certificate, the Polytechnic School's B2 test, a degree taught in English or a B2 English exam in your degree all count. The regulations do not list 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 applied on UniGeApply from 26 November 2025 to 20 March 2026, with outcomes by 22 May 2026. The 2027/28 UniGeApply calendar sets the next dates. [3]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. For 2026/27, applicants still finishing their bachelor's could apply with a letter from their university giving the expected degree date and CGPA so far, and had to graduate by 15 August 2026. [2]
I have a BCA or a BA in Psychology. Which path fits me?
A BCA usually brings at least 18 ECTS in computing, which points to Path 1. A BA in Psychology can reach 18 ECTS in the cognitive sectors for Path 2. Each path adds 12 ECTS in the first year to fill the gaps. [1]
What jobs does the degree lead to?
The course page lists digital communication services, web design and development, web marketing and SEO, content and social media management, cultural communication with augmented reality, and immersive and extended reality experiences. [4]
Can someone handle my whole application to Digital Humanities at Genoa?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Genoa's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the ALiSEO Liguria 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 Digital Humanities?
A recognised Indian bachelor's can fit either path: a B.Tech, BCA or B.Sc. in Computer Science with at least 18 computing credits for Path 1, or a BA with 18 credits in arts, psychology or design subjects for Path 2. You also need English at B2. The steps are UniGeApply pre-evaluation, 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 Digital Humanities are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: UniGeApply pre-evaluation, a possible interview, 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 Digital Humanities are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: UniGeApply pre-evaluation, a possible interview, 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 Digital Humanities 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: UniGeApply pre-evaluation, a possible interview, 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.
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