Master in English and American Studies at University of Turin

Detailed entry requirements

English and American Studies requires prior language/linguistics and literature study, an accepted C1 certificate, a mandatory requirements form and a positive language-test/interview assessment. All published minimum conditions must be met. Current 2026/27 sources were reviewed on 6 October 2026. [1-6]

First degree and two separate academic requirements

Hold a first-cycle degree earned after at least three years of university education or a suitable recognised equivalent. The international listing requires all of the following, rather than a choice between them: the language/linguistics block, the literature block and the listed English certification. [1]

• English and/or American language and linguistics: the equivalent of at least 18 ECTS, or 10% of total degree credits/hours. [1]
• British, English postcolonial or North American literatures: the equivalent of at least 18 ECTS, or 10% of total degree credits/hours. This is a separate block from language/linguistics. [1]
• An accepted international certificate establishing at least C1 English, with the programme’s specific scores and validity period. [1]

C1 English: accepted tests, component minima and validity

The current international portal and detailed catalogue admission rules require C1. A general B2 statement elsewhere in the catalogue does not replace this programme-specific C1 condition. The certificate must be no more than three years old. The portal explicitly states that no other certifications are accepted. [1, 2]

• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), or Certificate in Advanced English (CAE). [1]
• PTE Academic: at least 76. [1]
• IELTS: at least 7/9 overall, with no component below 6. [1]
• TOEFL iBT: at least 95/120 overall, with no component below 17. The reviewed portal uses the 120-point scale and does not publish a conversion for a differently scaled report. [1]
• Trinity College: at least ISE III / GESE 10 or 11, as listed by the programme. [1]
• The reviewed listing does not publish a medium-of-instruction letter waiver. A degree taught in English does not automatically replace the required certificate. [1]

Mandatory requirements form and attachment order

A fully completed Minimum requirements form is compulsory. The portal states that an application will not be processed without it. We use the current form identified in the university application listing and document how your prior courses satisfy both academic blocks. A narrative CV or motivation letter is additional evidence, rather than a replacement for this form. [1]

We upload attachments in the exact programme order: (1) completed Minimum requirements form; (2) international English-language certification; (3) transcript of records in English or Italian; (4) passport copy; (5) all other relevant documents. We add the motivation letter in English. Although the central qualification policy generally accepts French and Spanish too, this programme’s attachment instruction specifically asks for an English or Italian transcript. We follow the narrower course checklist. [1, 4]

Language test, individual interview and curricular gaps

The catalogue provides for a language test followed by an individual interview. The assessment verifies English competence, preparation in the relevant language/literature/cultural fields, the proposed study path, motivation and professional goals. The commission also evaluates your prior curriculum. A certificate and completed form do not by themselves confer admission. The department’s invitation sets the session date and procedure. The reviewed rules do not supply a universal test duration or pass mark. [1, 2]

Applicants missing required academic credits must acquire them before master’s enrolment. The catalogue describes individual courses for graduates or appropriate additional courses before completing an undergraduate programme, followed by the required assessments. Enrolment with unresolved curricular deficiencies is not permitted. The commission decides equivalence of foreign credits/hours and the suitability of the completed file. [2]

A maximum of 30 non-European applicants residing abroad can be admitted according to the international portal. This category-specific limit is separate from meeting the academic and language conditions. We prepare the file with the first-cycle award, full transcript, CV, English motivation letter, mandatory form, accepted certificate and identity/authenticity documents required by the international process. [1, 4]

Recognition and the complete foreign-qualification file

The university requires a first-cycle or integrated qualification at the relevant EQF/EHEA/ISCED level 6, obtained after at least 15 total years of education, and assesses recognition/accreditation, qualification level, duration, academic rights and document authenticity. We submit the first-cycle or integrated award and any intermediate qualification used to reach it; a master’s or doctorate alone does not replace the entry qualification. Curricular suitability for this programme remains a separate condition. [3, 4]

We prepare your file with the qualifying degree and a full transcript recording all examinations, grades, study hours and/or credits, with all informative pages and reverse sides; a CV; and a motivation letter in English or Italian. We include programme-specific language, subject and assessment evidence. An official international-model Diploma Supplement can replace degree/transcript documents only if it includes complete records, is signed/sealed and carries required authenticity evidence. [1, 4]

Provide valid identity evidence: an ID for eligible Italian/EU/equivalent applicants, or a passport for non-EU applicants. Non-EU residents in Italy need the applicable permit allowing university enrolment. Documents are accepted in Italian, English, French or Spanish; otherwise include both originals and certified translations into an accepted language. Unsigned or unstamped/unsealed documents and incomplete applications are not accepted. [4]

If you graduate later, we upload the official last-year enrolment certificate identifying the study path and expected qualification, plus an official transcript/score report for completed semesters. The final qualifying award is necessary for enrolment. Detailed syllabi, the grading scale and a Declaration of Value/CIMEA Comparability are useful and can become mandatory if the office or programme requests them. [4]

2026/27 international calls and application fee

Foreign qualifications normally require an Apply@UniTo application, regardless of citizenship, except the university’s explicitly exempt categories. One application permits selection of up to two programmes. We use the programme’s checklist as well as the central document requirements. [3, 4]

For 2026/27, the principal postgraduate application window was 25 November 2025 to 29 January 2026. The second open-access postgraduate call was 25 August to 8 September 2026 and restricted to Italians, EU/equivalent applicants and non-EU citizens legally resident in Italy. Both windows have closed at the review date. The October window on the central page concerns undergraduate and five/six-year degrees, rather than these two-year master’s programmes. No confirmed 2027/28 calendar is provided in the reviewed sources. [3]

For non-EU visa applicants abroad, the published 2026/27 Universitaly pre-enrolment deadline was 15 July 2026 for this category of programme. We select the correct academic year, one programme and the competent diplomatic representation. University eligibility or Universitaly validation does not complete university enrolment or determine the embassy’s visa decision. [3]

Departmental admission, MyUniTo and final enrolment

This programme appears in the university’s open-access postgraduate procedures. After the required academic evaluation, we follow the department’s own instructions and dates. The listed local preliminary route is type B: Preliminary admission form for postgraduate degrees. For a foreign qualification, this local procedure must be read together with the international application instructions; it does not create a replacement Apply deadline. [3, 6]

The ordinary 2026/27 MyUniTo enrolment window runs from 23 July 2026 at 09:30 to 14 January 2027 at 15:00 Italian time, subject to any earlier programme-specific deadline. Registration requires the academic clearance, valid identity document, suitable photograph and Italian tax-code details. International students cannot independently pay the first instalment: the International Students Office checks the request and emails payment instructions. [5, 6]

A later first-payment completion date of 31 March 2027 at 15:00 is available under the central policy only for students already admitted to a first year with open access who followed all required enrolment procedures on time but still lack documentation. This is not a new admission round or a universal extension of departmental requirements. [5]

For non-EU applicants abroad, final payment/enrolment requires the appropriate 2026/27 study visa, residence-permit application receipt, official Italian fiscal code and complete authenticated study documentation. We follow the current instructions for supplying the permit after issuance. Applicants in other categories supply their corresponding identity/residence and study records. [4, 5]

Authenticity evidence and final academic records

Final enrolment requires verification of the degree and transcript. Accepted methods depend on the issuing system and can include legalisation, an apostille, ENIC-NARIC verification or an accepted official digital service. The university specifies direct sharing procedures for electronic transcripts. Translation, comparability and authenticity are different checks; a translated document alone does not establish that it is authentic. [4]

The university can request additional qualification evidence or originals. Providing valid authenticity evidence at application can speed up final checks; an optional CIMEA comparison document is not mandatory for every initial application. We supply each document requested for your applicant file by the applicable dates. [4, 5]

Sources and verification

1. University of Turin, Apply@UniTo course 671: English and American Studies, 2026/27 listing; reviewed 6 October 2026.
2. University of Turin, English and American Studies, current degree catalogue with 2026/27 teaching entries, Admission requirements; publication date not stated; reviewed 6 October 2026.
3. University of Turin, Application for international students, current 2026/27 guidance; reviewed 6 October 2026.
4. University of Turin, Required documents for international students, standing qualification and document guidance; reviewed 6 October 2026.
5. University of Turin, Enrolment for international students, current 2026/27 guidance; reviewed 6 October 2026.
6. University of Turin, Postgraduate degrees with free admission, 2026/27 procedures; reviewed 6 October 2026.

What subjects must my degree include?

Both English/American language or linguistics and British, English postcolonial or North American literature. Each block needs the equivalent of at least 18 ECTS, or 10% of total degree credits/hours. [1]

Is B2 English enough?

No. The programme-specific admission conditions require C1 and one of the accepted certificates. The certificate must be no more than three years old. [1, 2]

What IELTS score is required?

At least 7 overall, with every component at least 6. Alternatives include PTE Academic 76, TOEFL iBT 95/120 with every component at least 17, and the listed Cambridge or Trinity certificates. [1]

Can an English-medium degree replace the certificate?

No. The portal requires an accepted international certificate and does not publish a medium-of-instruction waiver, so a degree or MOI letter is not an automatic substitute. [1]

Is the requirements form compulsory?

Yes. It must be completed in full and uploaded first. The university says applications will not be processed without it. The English certificate, English/Italian transcript, passport and other relevant records follow, in that order. [1]

Is there a test or interview?

Yes. The catalogue describes a language test followed by an individual interview, with assessment of your curriculum and preparation. Admission also depends on satisfying both subject blocks and the accepted C1 certification requirement. [1, 2]

Can someone handle my whole application to English and American Studies 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 English and American Studies?

Indian graduates need two separate blocks: at least 18 ECTS, or 10% of total degree credits, in English or American language and linguistics, and the same in British, English postcolonial or North American literature [1]. A BA in English is usually a fit if its transcript shows both. A C1 certificate is compulsory, such as IELTS 7 with no band below 6 [1]. A language test and interview follow [1, 2]. 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 English and American Studies are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: an Apply@UniTo application, the language test and 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 English and American Studies are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: an Apply@UniTo application, the language test and 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 English and American Studies 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 Apply@UniTo application, the language test and 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.