Master in English and Anglo-American Studies at Sapienza University of Rome
Two-year English-taught LM-37 master's at Sapienza in Rome in English language, English and American literature and linguistics, ending with a 24-credit dissertation. Entry needs 54 credits in English studies, English at C1.1 and Italian at B1.
Master
2 years
Rome
English
Sapienza University of Rome
English and Anglo-American Studies is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-37) taught in English at Sapienza University of Rome. Entry needs a three-year degree with at least 84 humanities credits, 54 of them in English language and literature, plus English at C1.1 and Italian at B1. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Sapienza's English and Anglo-American Studies master asks for a three-year degree or recognised foreign equivalent with at least 84 CFU in humanities and related subjects, 54 of them in English and Anglo-American studies, English at C1.1, Italian at B1, a positive eligibility check and, for many applicants, an interview. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
The 84-credit rule
You need a first-level degree, a three-year university diploma or a qualification obtained abroad and recognised as equivalent, with at least 84 CFU in a broad list of humanities and social science sectors. These cover modern languages and literatures, Italian and comparative literature and philology, art, music and performing arts, Asian and African studies, anthropology, philosophy, education, some psychology, geography, history, sociology, economics and some law. [1]
Within those 84 CFU, at least 54 must be in English and Anglo-American studies (sectors ANGL-01/A, B and C, formerly L-LIN/10, 11 and 12). Of these: [1]
- At least 24 CFU in English language (ANGL-01/C, formerly L-LIN/12), covering three academic years at level C1.1. This part is deemed met if your whole degree was taught in English.
- At least 6 CFU in English or Anglo-American literature (ANGL-01/A or B, formerly L-LIN/10 or 11).
Holders of an old-system Italian degree with five exams in English or Anglo-American language and literature and two in literary or linguistic-philological subjects are also eligible. [1]
What this means for your transcript
The rule is demanding on English: 54 credits is close to a third of a typical three-year degree. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a BA (Honours) in English taught entirely in English, or a BA in English Literature with English language papers in each year.
- Check carefully: a BA where English is one of two or three main subjects, or a BA in Linguistics, Journalism or Mass Communication with some English papers, which may fall short of the 54 English credits.
- Often short: a B.Tech, B.E., BCA, B.Sc., B.Com or BBA, which rarely includes English literature and language papers at this level. A degree taught in English meets only the English language block, not the 54 credits.
Missing credits can be made up by passing single examinations before enrolment, under Sapienza's single-examination rules. [1]
English and Italian
English at level C1.1. The credit rule above asks for three years of English language at C1.1, which is deemed met if your whole degree was taught in English. The call does not list specific certificates or test scores. [1]
Sapienza also assesses whether applicants have adequate Italian at level B1, even though the programme is taught in English. [1]
Interview and personal knowledge assessment
The eligibility check is requested on Sapienza's Infostud system (code 33548). If you meet the academic requirements, Sapienza then assesses your personal knowledge: [1]
- Applicants whose first-degree mark is below 100/110 must sit an interview.
- Applicants with a foreign degree attend an interview as directed by the Enrolment Committee.
- The interview can take place online.
The call does not describe a written entrance test. Enrolment opens only after Sapienza confirms by email that both checks were successful. [1]
2026/27 deadlines
Eligibility checks opened on 2 July 2026. Non-EU applicants living abroad who need a student visa had one date: 15 September 2026. Other applicants could choose 15 October, 17 November or 17 December 2026, and 14 January 2027 was reserved for students who have graduated, or are about to graduate, from Sapienza. [1]
Applicants still finishing a degree could apply if they graduate by 19 December 2026 (other Italian or international universities) or 23 January 2027 (Sapienza). [1] The 2027/28 call sets the next dates.
Non-EU applicants living abroad
Non-EU citizens living abroad who apply for a student visa must hold a pre-acceptance letter. [1] For 2026/27, Sapienza's international route had these steps: [2]
- Online pre-selection on the MoveIN platform for the pre-acceptance letter, then Infostud registration to download it.
- The Universitaly study-visa request by 30 June 2026.
- Booking the eligibility check on Infostud between 2 July and 15 September 2026.
- Sending enrolment documents to the International Students' Office, then paying the first fee instalment.
For enrolment, holders of a foreign degree provide the original degree certificate and transcript with sworn translations into Italian or English, plus a CIMEA statement of comparability and verification or a declaration of value from the Italian diplomatic mission. A Diploma Supplement can replace the declaration of value if it contains all the information needed and is legalised or apostilled. [2]
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.
- Sapienza University of Rome, Faculty of Arts and Philosophy. Admission procedure with assessment of entry requirements and personal knowledge, Master's degree programme in English and Anglo-American Studies (LM-37), academic year 2026-2027, Infostud code 33548. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Sapienza University of Rome, International Students' Office. Admission and enrolment procedures for international students, academic year 2026-2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Sapienza University of Rome, English and Anglo-American Studies study plan, 2026-2027 cohort; the university notes that the 2026-2027 catalogue is being updated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Sapienza University of Rome, English and Anglo-American Studies programme pages (degree class, language, duration, department, professional opportunities and international experiences). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
English and Anglo-American Studies is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-37) taught in English at Sapienza University of Rome. It is run by the Department of European, American and Intercultural Studies in the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy, with teaching in person in Rome. [1][4]
The degree builds advanced skills in the English language, English and American literature and linguistics, and ends with a 24-credit dissertation. It is designed for graduates who already have a strong grounding in English: the entry rule asks for at least 54 credits in English language and literature. [1][3]
What you will study
The 2026/27 study plan has a single curriculum and totals 120 CFU. Core units include: [3]
- English Language I-M and English Language 2 (12 CFU each)
- Critical Methodologies (6 CFU)
- Linguistics (6 CFU)
- Italian and English Literary Studies (6 CFU)
Elective groups let you weight the degree towards literature or language. Options include English Literature, Anglo-American Literature, Cross Atlantic: 20th-century English and American Literature, History of the English Language, Second Language Acquisition, Literature and Opera, Digital Humanities, Archetypes in Literatures, Cognitive Semiotics and Russian Studies. A few options, such as English Translation and Media Aesthetics, are listed as taught in Italian, and Sapienza notes that its 2026/27 catalogue is still being updated. [3]
How the programme is taught
Teaching runs over four semesters in Rome. The second year includes 6 CFU of other training activities and the final dissertation, worth 24 CFU. Students can also arrange an internship outside the university, paid or voluntary, and propose the credits it should carry. [3][4]
Sapienza's international options include Erasmus+ study and traineeships in Europe, the Overseas Program for study or thesis research at partner institutions outside the EU, thesis-abroad scholarships and the CIVIS European university alliance. [4]
Career paths
Sapienza lists six professional profiles for graduates: [4]
- Translators of literary and specialised texts for publishers, media companies, newspapers, television and advertising
- Cultural officers and researchers who plan cultural cooperation projects, and educators who design courses in foreign languages, cultures and literatures
- Mediators and consultants for cultural exchange, in Italy and abroad
- Officials at national representative bodies and cultural institutes abroad
- Experts in foreign languages and cultures at libraries and cultural institutes, including digital humanities work
- Organisers of cultural events and cultural tourism activities
Fees and scholarships
The eligibility check is requested through Sapienza's Infostud system using code 33548. [1] Sapienza sets tuition by family income (ISEE). The regional scholarship body for Rome is DiSCo Lazio, and its scholarship winners also get a tuition waiver, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. The region decides scholarship awards.
How to apply from outside the EU
Admission is open, with a check of your credits and then of your personal knowledge. Applicants with a foreign degree attend an interview as directed by the Enrolment Committee, and it can take place online. For 2026/27, non-EU applicants living abroad who needed a student visa had one date to request the eligibility check: 15 September 2026. [1]
Non-EU applicants living abroad who need a student visa must first hold a pre-acceptance letter, obtained through online pre-selection on MoveIN. [1][2] For 2026/27, the Universitaly study-visa request was due by 30 June 2026, before the eligibility check. For enrolment, Sapienza asks for your degree certificate and transcript with sworn translations, plus a CIMEA statement or a declaration of value, or a legalised Diploma Supplement. [2] The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published.
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 Sapienza's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your MoveIN pre-selection, Universitaly pre-enrolment and eligibility check request.
- 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 bachelor's degree do I need for Sapienza's English and Anglo-American Studies master?
A three-year degree or recognised foreign equivalent with at least 84 CFU in humanities and related subjects. At least 54 must be in English and Anglo-American studies, including 24 or more in English language and 6 or more in English or American literature. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
The call does not describe a written test. After the eligibility check, applicants with a degree mark below 100/110 sit an interview, and applicants with a foreign degree attend an interview as directed by the Enrolment Committee. The interview can be held online. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at level C1.1. The call checks it through your degree: at least 24 credits of English language over three years at C1.1, a rule deemed met if your whole degree was taught in English. It does not list IELTS or TOEFL scores, so we check how your file shows it. [1]
Do I need to speak Italian?
The programme is taught in English, but the call says Sapienza assesses whether applicants have adequate Italian at level B1. A few electives in the 2026/27 study plan, such as English Translation, are also listed as taught in Italian. [1][3]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants living abroad who needed a student visa submitted the Universitaly request by 30 June 2026 and had one date to request the eligibility check: 15 September 2026. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [1][2]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes, if you graduate in time. For 2026/27, applicants finishing a degree at another Italian or international university had to graduate by 19 December 2026. [1]
I have a BA in English from India. Can I apply?
Possibly. A BA taught entirely in English meets the English language block, but you still need at least 54 credits in English and Anglo-American studies, including 6 in literature. A BA (Honours) in English usually comes closest, while a BA with English as one of several subjects needs a closer look. [1]
What do graduates do?
Sapienza lists translators for publishing and media, cultural officers and researchers, educators in foreign languages and literatures, cultural exchange mediators, officials at cultural institutes abroad, library and digital humanities specialists, and organisers of cultural events and tourism. [4]
Can someone handle my whole application to English and Anglo-American Studies at Sapienza?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Sapienza'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 English and Anglo-American Studies?
A recognised Indian bachelor's, such as a BA (Honours) in English, can meet the rule if it holds at least 54 credits in English and American studies, and a degree taught entirely in English meets the English language block at C1.1. The steps are MoveIN pre-selection for a pre-acceptance letter, Universitaly pre-enrolment and the eligibility check, with an interview. [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 Anglo-American Studies are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: MoveIN pre-selection and pre-acceptance letter, Universitaly pre-enrolment, then the eligibility check and personal knowledge assessment, 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 Anglo-American Studies are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: MoveIN pre-selection and pre-acceptance letter, Universitaly pre-enrolment, then the eligibility check and personal knowledge assessment. 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 Anglo-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: MoveIN pre-selection and pre-acceptance letter, Universitaly pre-enrolment, then the eligibility check and personal knowledge assessment, 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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