Master in Economics at University of Rome Tor Vergata
Two-year English-taught LM-56 economics master's at the University of Rome Tor Vergata for graduates with strong quantitative preparation. Entry needs a GPA of at least 80% and an academic interview in English.
Master
2 years
Rome
English
University of Rome Tor Vergata
Economics is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-56) taught in English at the University of Rome Tor Vergata in Rome. Entry needs strong quantitative preparation, a GPA of at least 80% and a Skype academic interview in English on economics, mathematics and statistics. An English certificate is optional. This master's can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Tor Vergata’s Economics master requires strong quantitative preparation, a minimum academic average and an academic interview. The current programme FAQ provides the 2026/27 deadlines; the page labelled 2027/28 explicitly says the new call is not yet available. Sources were reviewed on 6 October 2026. [1-3]
Qualifying degree, quantitative background and GPA
Applicants need a suitable first-cycle degree, or must be nearing completion and obtain the degree before final enrolment. Economics, business, mathematics, physics, statistics and engineering backgrounds can be considered when they provide strong quantitative preparation. The admissions committee examines actual courses and grades. The current FAQ does not publish a universal minimum subject-credit matrix. A credit formula belonging to a different Tor Vergata business programme does not apply to Economics. [1]
The programme states a minimum GPA of 80%. This is an admission requirement, rather than merely a threshold for exemption from an interview. We submit the official grading scale and complete transcript so that the committee can interpret the average in the issuing system. An Italian 80/110 final mark or a locally chosen CGPA conversion does not automatically satisfy an 80% GPA requirement. The programme has open access without a fixed overall admission cap, but academic suitability still has to be demonstrated. [1]
Two-stage evaluation and English interview
The first stage is the Delphi application with complete academic and identity records. Candidates who pass documentary assessment are invited to a Skype academic interview. The interview verifies the required economics and quantitative knowledge, including the applicant’s ability to discuss it in English. An English certificate can be submitted but is optional under the current programme FAQ; no compulsory IELTS/TOEFL numerical cutoff is stated there. GRE and GMAT are optional supporting evidence, not compulsory examinations. [1, 2]
What to prepare for the academic interview
- Microeconomics: consumer preferences, utility, budget constraints and optimal demand; production in the short and long run; demand/supply comparisons; and monopoly behaviour. [2]
- Macroeconomics: GDP, unemployment, inflation, Keynesian short-run policy analysis, classical long-run growth, money and inflation, and debt/equity concepts. [2]
- Mathematics: functions and one-variable calculus with economic applications, powers and logarithms, linear algebra and multivariable methods. [2]
- Statistics: descriptive summaries and graphs; probability, random variables and distributions; estimation, confidence intervals and hypothesis tests; and basic regression, ordinary least squares and its stated properties. [2]
Complete Delphi file and payment validation
The file needs a valid passport, or the accepted national identity document for EU applicants; an official transcript with university/programme identity, examinations and grades in Italian or English; and a CV in English, plus available degree evidence and optional English/GRE/GMAT records where applicable. The FAQ warns that applicants are not individually notified about missing materials, so we check that every required upload and application step is complete. [1]
The FAQ exempts from the evaluation payment applicants with certified disability of at least 66% and Tor Vergata graduates with a final grade of at least 100/110. Payment must be validated in Delphi within 48 hours as instructed. Paying without completing validation does not complete the application. Eligible applicants use the portal’s exemption procedure. [1]
2026/27 dates and applicants awaiting graduation
Applications opened on 14 November 2025. The deadline was 29 May 2026 for non-EU applicants abroad requiring a visa, and 23 July 2026 for EU applicants, eligible residents and the stated non-EU applicants with an Italian degree and residence permit. Both assessment windows are closed. Teaching began on 31 August 2026; final enrolment is due by 6 November 2026. A later final-enrolment date does not reopen the academic application window. [1]
The programme permits eligible admitted applicants awaiting an Italian degree to attend autumn classes, provided they obtain the qualification before the final enrolment limit. This does not waive the GPA, preparation or assessment requirements. Acceptance is confirmed through the programme’s requested procedure. An admission cannot simply be deferred to the next year: a new application is required. [1]
Foreign qualifications, Universitaly and next-intake status
Visa applicants had to complete Universitaly pre-enrolment by 31 July 2026, after academic acceptance. The FAQ requests the applicable foreign-qualification recognition evidence, including CIMEA comparability, and specifies at least 15 total years of education for the relevant foreign-degree route. The university checks the qualifying award and final records; the consulate decides the visa. Academic acceptance alone does not settle qualification recognition or immigration requirements. [1]
The programme already has a page titled 2027/28, but its actual notice says the call is not available yet and points to November. We track it for you. No new deadline or changed eligibility rule is established by that page title. The entrance-qualification PDF is undated and is cited for interview content, without assigning it an invented publication year. [2, 3]
Sources and verification
- University of Rome Tor Vergata, MSc Economics FAQ, 2026/27 admission and enrolment guidance; publication date not stated; reviewed 6 October 2026.
- University of Rome Tor Vergata, MSc Economics Entrance Qualifications, undated programme PDF; reviewed 6 October 2026.
- University of Rome Tor Vergata, Call for Applications A.Y. 2027/28 page, notice that the call is not yet available; reviewed 6 October 2026.
About the programme
Economics is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-56) taught in English at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, a public university in Rome. It is built for graduates with strong quantitative preparation, and admission checks your economics and quantitative skills through your academic record and an interview. [1, 2]
Graduates in economics, business, mathematics, physics, statistics and engineering can be considered when their degree gives that quantitative grounding. The programme has open access, with no fixed overall cap on admissions, but every applicant still has to show academic suitability, including a minimum GPA of 80%. [1]
What you will study
The degree starts from four foundations that the admission interview checks, at the level expected on entry. [2]
- Microeconomics: consumer preferences, utility and optimal demand, production in the short and long run, and monopoly behaviour
- Macroeconomics: GDP, unemployment and inflation, short-run policy analysis, long-run growth, and money
- Mathematics: one-variable calculus with economic applications, powers and logarithms, linear algebra and multivariable methods
- Statistics: probability and distributions, estimation, confidence intervals and hypothesis tests, and regression with ordinary least squares
The units, credits and electives of the master's itself are set by the study plan for your cohort, and we check them against the programme syllabus when we prepare your file.
How the programme is taught
Teaching is in English in Rome. For 2026/27, classes began on 31 August 2026 and final enrolment was due by 6 November 2026. Admitted applicants still awaiting an Italian degree could attend the autumn classes, provided they graduated before the final enrolment limit. [1]
An admission cannot simply be deferred to the next year: a candidate who does not enrol needs a new application in a later call. [1]
Fees and scholarships
The application includes an evaluation payment. The programme FAQ exempts from it applicants with a certified disability of at least 66% and Tor Vergata graduates with a final grade of at least 100/110. [1]
The regional scholarship body for Rome is DiSCo Lazio. Eligible students can apply for its scholarship, and the region decides awards. This master's can be tuition-free for eligible students.
How to apply from outside the EU
Applications go through Tor Vergata's Delphi portal. The file needs a valid passport, an official transcript showing your university, programme, examinations and grades in English or Italian, and a CV in English, plus degree evidence and any optional English, GRE or GMAT records. The evaluation fee payment must be validated in Delphi within 48 hours. [1]
Selection has two stages. After a documentary review, shortlisted candidates take a Skype academic interview in English on economics and quantitative subjects. An English certificate is optional, and GRE and GMAT are optional supporting evidence. [1, 2]
For 2026/27, applications opened on 14 November 2025, and non-EU applicants abroad who needed a visa had until 29 May 2026. Visa applicants then completed Universitaly pre-enrolment by 31 July 2026. The FAQ also asks for foreign-qualification recognition evidence, including CIMEA comparability, and at least 15 total years of education for the relevant foreign-degree route. [1]
The 2027/28 call is not published yet, so the next call sets the new dates. We track it and prepare your file against its rules. [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 Tor Vergata's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your Delphi application and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your DiSCo Lazio 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 GPA do I need for Economics at Tor Vergata?
The programme FAQ states a minimum GPA of 80%. It is an admission requirement, not just a threshold for skipping the interview. We submit your official grading scale and full transcript so the committee can read your average in your own system. [1]
Is there an entrance test or interview?
Selection has two stages: a documentary review of your Delphi application, then a Skype academic interview in English on microeconomics, macroeconomics, mathematics and statistics for shortlisted candidates. GRE and GMAT are optional supporting evidence. [1, 2]
Do I need IELTS for this master's?
No English certificate is compulsory under the programme FAQ, and no IELTS or TOEFL score is set. Your English is assessed in the academic interview, and you can add a certificate as optional supporting evidence. [1]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants abroad who needed a visa had until 29 May 2026, and Universitaly pre-enrolment closed on 31 July 2026. The 2027/28 call is not published yet, and the next call sets the new dates. [1, 3]
Can I apply before graduating?
Yes. Applicants nearing completion can be evaluated, but must obtain the qualifying degree before final enrolment, which was due by 6 November 2026 for the 2026/27 intake. [1]
I have a B.Com or BBA. Can I apply?
Business and economics backgrounds can be considered when they give strong quantitative preparation. The committee checks your actual courses and grades, and the interview covers mathematics and statistics, so a degree with little maths needs careful checking. You also need a GPA of at least 80%. [1, 2]
What does the interview cover?
Microeconomics, macroeconomics, mathematics and statistics, at the level set out in the programme's entrance-qualification guidance, from demand and production to growth, calculus, linear algebra and regression. You discuss them in English. [2]
Can someone handle my whole application to Economics at Tor Vergata?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Tor Vergata's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the DiSCo Lazio 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?
Indian graduates in economics, business, mathematics, physics, statistics or engineering can be considered if the degree gives strong quantitative preparation and a GPA of at least 80% [1]. After a Delphi application, shortlisted candidates take a Skype interview in English on microeconomics, macroeconomics, mathematics and statistics [1, 2]. The FAQ asks for at least 15 total years of education for the foreign-degree route [1]. We handle Delphi and Universitaly. 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 are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: Delphi application, Skype academic interview 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 Economics are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: Delphi application, Skype academic interview 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 Economics 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: Delphi application, Skype academic interview 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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