Master in Economics of Innovation for Sustainable Development at University of Turin
Joint two-year English-taught master, year one in Turin and year two in Nice. Entry requires a suitable first degree, economics/statistics and quantitative preparation, C1 English and commission selection through the French-administered route.
Master
2 years
Turin
English
University of Turin
Economics of Innovation for Sustainable Development is a two-year joint master's degree taught in English by the University of Turin and Université Côte d'Azur, with year one in Turin and year two in Nice. Entry needs a degree in economics or business administration, or another L3-level diploma after commission review, plus 18 economics and 6 statistics credits and C1 English. Selection is by academic file and interview, for up to 15 students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Economics of Innovation for Sustainable Development is a French-Italian joint programme with its own academic and administrative selection. Current sources require C1 English and suitable economics/quantitative preparation. The latest located programme brochure is marked updated June 2026. Sources were reviewed on 6 October 2026. [1-6]
Joint degree: first year in Turin, second year in Nice
This is a joint two-year master’s degree supported by the University of Turin and Université Côte d’Azur, with year one in Turin and year two in Nice. The June 2026 brochure describes English classes and the French/Italian-recognised joint diploma. The French university administers the programme’s application/enrolment routes. We plan your file for the academic and administrative requirements of both locations. [1-3]
Qualifying first degree and the 18/6 subject requirements
The current Côte d’Azur programme page and June 2026 brochure accept a bachelor’s in Economics or Business Administration, including recognised validation-of-prior-learning routes, or another L3-level diploma after consultation with the pedagogical commission. A different degree is therefore a case-by-case academic route, rather than automatic eligibility for all science, engineering or social-science graduates. [1, 2]
Turin’s current catalogue additionally requires 18 CFU in economics and 6 in statistics, with a suitable first degree/recognised foreign equivalent. We show the underlying courses, credits/hours and content from your official transcript. These are separate subject blocks, not 24 unrestricted credits from any field. The commission assesses foreign equivalence and suitability for the joint programme. [3]
If the credits are missing while completing a bachelor’s, the catalogue directs students to use appropriate elective courses; graduates may need individual courses to satisfy the curricular requirements before academic clearance. Programme admission still requires positive personal-preparation assessment. An L3-equivalent award alone does not waive the required economics/statistics background. [3]
English C1, certified evidence and language scope
English at CEFR C1 is required by the current September 2026 programme page and June 2026 brochure. The programme FAQ accepts certification by an international test or a university language centre. The selection criteria explicitly assess C1 English through a test or certificate. The reviewed programme sources do not prescribe a universal IELTS, TOEFL or PTE numerical conversion, certificate-age limit, or automatic medium-of-instruction waiver. We submit the evidence accepted in the actual programme file. [1, 2, 4]
The general ELMI international page describes French language rules for its wider degree offer. EISD’s dedicated English-taught programme sources specifically require C1 English; the general French-master rule is not an independently verified C1 French admission requirement for EISD. We check any language/administrative requirement actually assigned to the joint-degree route, since not all ELMI courses use the same language. [1, 2, 6]
Academic record, quantitative preparation and professional project
The programme assesses general economics, mathematics, quantitative techniques and English. The FAQ identifies mathematics, statistics, data analysis and econometrics as subjects examined during eligibility and considers both the overall average across the three undergraduate years and the average in quantitative subjects. These are assessment inputs; the reviewed sources do not publish a universal numerical GPA or foreign final-grade rejection cutoff. [1, 4]
The file should show consistency between your prior studies and the degree, and between the degree and your professional/research project. Expected preparation includes business/management foundations, advanced quantitative ability, innovation economics, interest in sustainable development, analytical/synthesis and critical-thinking skills, strong writing and oral expression, a professional attitude and curiosity in organising evidence. The commission uses the academic file to decide eligibility before the admission interview. [1, 2, 4]
The programme FAQ gives a maximum capacity of 15 students. This is the published overall programme capacity, rather than a separately stated 15-place non-EU-abroad allocation. Eligibility and C1 evidence therefore do not secure selection. The reviewed programme requirements do not prescribe two universal recommendation letters, a GRE/GMAT score or a standardised written entrance examination. [1, 4]
File screening, oral interview and Turin TAPP
The pedagogical commission first assesses the application and establishes an eligible shortlist. The oral admission interview then evaluates knowledge, interpersonal/personal qualities, spoken expression, motivation and the clarity/coherence of the professional project. Final admission is decided after the interview, rather than solely on an academic-title check. The standing FAQ mentions June interviews but does not provide a newly confirmed 2027 date. [1, 2, 4]
Turin’s catalogue describes a TAPP personal-preparation interview of 15 minutes through an online communication platform, with academic clearance after a successful outcome. We work from the joint programme’s actual invitation and any Turin clearance requirements; this catalogue description does not by itself publish the French-administered interview’s date or fix the duration of every selection stage. [3]
M1 and M2 applications: programme instructions and category routing
The dedicated joint-programme sources direct M1 applications to Mon Master and M2 applications to eCandidat, and describe the joint programme procedure for French and foreign applicants. The Turin catalogue identifies Côte d’Azur as the administrative institution for both preliminary assessment and enrolment. This programme does not automatically use the ordinary Apply@UniTo master’s call. [1-3]
ELMI’s general M1 instructions route French/EU applicants to Mon Master, and non-EU applicants to Études en France where their country is covered, otherwise Mon Master. Its general M2 instructions use eCandidat for all applicants. Because the EISD-specific sources describe a common Mon Master route while the school’s general international routing distinguishes categories, we obtain the joint programme’s applicable category instructions before submitting, so the file does not go through the wrong platform. This route distinction is material to a complete application. [1, 2, 5]
We use the active M1/M2 application listing and programme office instructions for the exact annual dates and uploads. The reviewed programme sources do not give a confirmed 2027/28 deadline. A general French master’s calendar or a Turin open-access enrolment deadline is not an EISD-specific future deadline. [1, 3, 5]
Document preparation and final enrolment
The file needs the qualifying degree and complete transcripts, evidence mapping the economics/statistics and quantitative background, C1 certificate/test evidence, and a clear account of the academic/professional project. We follow the live programme checklist for CV, identity and any further attachments; the reviewed course pages do not supply a complete universal upload-by-upload list. The reviewed sources set no reference count or admissions-test score. [1-4]
ELMI’s general administrative guidance strongly recommends a France Éducation International comparability attestation for the latest diploma and asks for documents translated into French by a sworn translator. This is general processing guidance, while EISD teaching is in English. We follow the programme’s accepted language/document instructions for the actual application and arrange any required sworn translations for final processing; English teaching does not remove documentary translation requirements. [5, 6]
Preliminary eligibility, successful interview, academic clearance and final registration are separate stages. After receiving enrolment authorisation, the Côte d’Azur page directs applicants to online registration and the applicable university fee/CVEC instructions. The mobility year in Turin and year in Nice have corresponding local administrative/residence requirements. A general DSU or scholarship statement does not by itself cover joint-programme admission, fee waiver or living costs. [1-3]
Sources and verification
- Université Côte d’Azur, Economics of Innovation for Sustainable Development, official programme page updated 24 September 2026; reviewed 6 October 2026.
- Université Côte d’Azur / EUR ELMI, Economics of Innovation for Sustainable Development brochure, marked updated June 2026; reviewed 6 October 2026.
- University of Turin, Economics of Innovation for Sustainable Development, current degree catalogue with 2026/27 teaching entries, Admission requirements; publication date not stated; reviewed 6 October 2026.
- Université Côte d’Azur / EUR ELMI, FAQ Master: Economics of Innovation for Sustainable Development, standing programme guidance; publication date not stated; reviewed 6 October 2026.
- Université Côte d’Azur / EUR ELMI, Master application procedures, current central guidance; publication date not stated; reviewed 6 October 2026.
- Université Côte d’Azur / EUR ELMI, International student application procedures, standing general guidance; publication date not stated; reviewed 6 October 2026.
About the programme
Economics of Innovation for Sustainable Development is a joint two-year master's degree from the University of Turin and Université Côte d'Azur. You spend the first year in Turin and the second year in Nice, and classes are in English. Graduates receive a joint diploma recognised in France and Italy. [1-3]
The programme is deliberately small: the official FAQ gives a maximum capacity of 15 students. It suits graduates in economics or business administration with solid quantitative skills and a genuine interest in innovation and sustainable development. [1, 2, 4]
What you will study
The degree studies innovation and the digital and ecological transition through economics, management, law and quantitative methods. It builds on general economics, mathematics and quantitative techniques, which the selection commission checks at entry. [1-4]
The programme expects students to bring or develop:
- Foundations in business and management
- Advanced quantitative ability, including statistics, data analysis and econometrics
- Knowledge of innovation economics
- An interest in sustainable development
- Analytical, synthesis and critical-thinking skills
- Strong written and oral expression
How the programme is taught
Teaching is in English in both years. The first year takes place at the University of Turin and the second at Université Côte d'Azur in Nice, so you complete a year in each country, each with its own local administrative and residence requirements. Université Côte d'Azur administers applications and enrolment for the joint programme. [1-3]
Career paths
The programme sources reviewed do not list professional profiles for this degree. The training combines the economics of innovation, management, law and quantitative methods with a focus on the digital and ecological transition, and the admission interview assesses how clear and coherent your professional or research project is. [1, 2, 4]
Fees and scholarships
Fees follow the joint programme's administrative route. After enrolment authorisation, Université Côte d'Azur directs students to online registration and its applicable university fee and CVEC instructions. The reviewed sources do not publish fee amounts or a programme scholarship, and a general DSU or scholarship rule does not by itself cover admission, fees or living costs on this joint programme. We check which support applies to each year of your file. [1-3]
How to apply from outside the EU
This programme does not use the ordinary Apply@UniTo master's call. The joint programme directs first-year (M1) applications to Mon Master and second-year (M2) applications to eCandidat. ELMI's general guidance routes non-EU applicants to Études en France where their country is covered, so we confirm the right platform for your nationality and residence before submitting. [1-3, 5]
The pedagogical commission screens your academic file, then shortlisted candidates have an oral interview; Turin's catalogue describes a 15-minute online TAPP interview. You need C1 English, shown by an international test or a university language-centre certificate. The reviewed sources give no confirmed 2027/28 deadline, and we follow the active M1/M2 listing for the exact dates. [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 Turin's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your joint-programme application through Université Côte d'Azur and supporting documents.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your EDISU Piemonte 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
Which bachelor’s degree is accepted?
Economics or Business Administration, or another L3-level diploma after commission consultation. Turin also requires 18 economics credits and 6 statistics credits. Different backgrounds need a positive academic assessment. [1-3]
I have a BBA or a B.Tech. Can I apply?
A BBA is in business administration, one of the two named fields, but it must still show 18 economics and 6 statistics credits. A B.Tech or B.Sc. counts as another L3-level diploma, which the commission assesses case by case. We map your transcript against both rules. [1-3]
Is English B2 sufficient?
No. Current programme sources require C1 English. The FAQ accepts an international test or university-language-centre certification but does not print universal IELTS/TOEFL/PTE numerical cutoffs. [1, 2, 4]
Are grades and quantitative subjects assessed?
Yes. The commission considers the overall undergraduate average and quantitative-subject average, including mathematics, statistics, data analysis and econometrics, alongside programme/project fit. No universal numerical GPA cutoff is printed in the reviewed sources. [1, 4]
Is there an entrance test or interview?
The reviewed requirements set no standardised written entrance test. The commission screens the academic file, then shortlisted candidates have an oral interview on knowledge, motivation, spoken expression and their professional project. The programme FAQ caps the class at 15 students. [1, 2, 4]
Do I apply through Apply@UniTo?
No. The joint programme directs M1 applications to Mon Master and M2 to eCandidat under Côte d’Azur administration. ELMI’s general guidance also routes some non-EU applicants through Études en France, so we confirm the right platform for your nationality and residence. [1-3, 5]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
The reviewed programme sources give no confirmed 2027/28 deadline. The standing FAQ mentions June interviews, and we follow the active M1/M2 application listing for the exact annual dates. [1, 3-5]
Where will I study?
The first year is in Turin and the second in Nice. The programme is a joint degree, with English classes and academic/administrative requirements across both universities. [1, 2]
Can someone handle my whole application to Economics of Innovation for Sustainable Development at Turin?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Turin's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the EDISU Piemonte 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 Economics of Innovation for Sustainable Development?
Indian applicants need a bachelor's in economics or business administration, or another L3-level diploma accepted after commission review, with 18 economics and 6 statistics credits [1-3]. English must be C1, shown by an international test or a university language-centre certificate [1, 4]. The commission screens your academic file, then interviews shortlisted candidates [1, 4]. We map your transcript and handle the joint application. 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 Economics of Innovation for Sustainable Development are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: the joint programme's Mon Master, eCandidat or Études en France application, the file screening and the interview, 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 Economics of Innovation for Sustainable Development are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: the joint programme's Mon Master, eCandidat or Études en France application, the file screening and the interview. 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 Economics of Innovation for Sustainable Development 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: the joint programme's Mon Master, eCandidat or Études en France application, the file screening and the interview, 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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