Master in European Policies for Digital, Ecological and Social Transitions at University of Trieste

Detailed entry requirements

Trieste's European Policies master asks for a bachelor's degree in a listed class, or any degree with at least 24 credits in law, economics and statistics, and political and social sciences, plus a check of your preparation and English at B2. Holders of a foreign degree have their CV assessed and may be invited to an interview. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]

Degree and credit requirements

Admission is non-competitive, but you must meet one of two curricular requirements. [1]

• Listed degree classes: a bachelor's in legal services (L-14), political science and international relations (L-36), administration and organisation (L-16), economics (L-33) or social sciences for cooperation, development and peace (L-37), or the corresponding older Italian classes.
• Other degrees: at least 24 CFU in total across three groups: law (private, economic, labour, constitutional, public, administrative, international, EU, comparative and philosophy of law); economics and statistics (economics, economic policy, public finance, applied economics, statistics, economic and social statistics); and political and social sciences (political philosophy and history, political science and sociology). At least 6 of these credits must be in economics or statistics.

A foreign degree is accepted if it is recognised as suitable in relation to the listed classes, or if your credits, once converted, meet the 24-credit rule. If you are missing credits, you must earn them before enrolment, for example by taking single courses and passing their exams. [1]

What this means for your transcript

Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit, and the committee looks at the subjects you passed, not just your total. As a guide, based on the rule above:

• Usually a fit: a BA in Political Science, Economics, Sociology or Public Administration, or a BA LLB, where several papers fall in law, economics or political and social sciences and at least one is in economics or statistics.
• Check carefully: a B.Com or BBA usually includes economics and statistics, but accounting and management subjects are not in the listed groups, so the 24 credits must come from the listed subjects. A BA in History, English or Journalism may have too few credits in them.
• Often short: a B.Tech, B.E. or BCA, unless it includes economics, statistics or law papers that add up to 24 credits.

Check of your preparation

Your preparation is confirmed automatically if you meet the curricular requirements, your degree grade is at least 99/110 and your CV shows English at B2. [1][3]

If your grade is below 99/110, or your degree is from outside Italy, the committee assesses your CV. It can admit you, refuse admission, or invite you to an interview, which can be held online, on subjects relevant to the programme. The interview outcome then decides admission. [1] The programme's 2026/27 admission page says applicants below 99/110 take an oral interview, with the subjects and date given in the invitation. [3]

To request the assessment, you upload an ID document, a self-declaration of your degree and completed exams, the programme's self-assessment questionnaire and, if required, a language certificate. [3]

English

English at CEFR level B2 is part of the check of your preparation. It can be shown through your CV and academic record, a suitable certificate or an attestation the university recognises, and native English speakers meet it automatically. In all other cases, admission depends on an interview or written test. The regulations do not list specific test scores. [1][3]

2026/27 deadlines

For 2026/27, applicants with a foreign degree requested the assessment of their qualification on the university's international application portal in two rounds: 15 December 2025 to 15 January 2026, and 15 February to 30 April 2026. A third round, until 2 October 2026, was open only to EU and EU-equivalent applicants. One request covered up to three programmes. [4]

The programme's own 2026/27 calendar ran assessment requests from 20 April 2026 to 29 January 2027 and enrolment until 31 March 2027, and final-year students could request the assessment before graduating. [3] The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [4]

Non-EU applicants who need a visa

For 2026/27, the university set 20 places on this master's for non-EU applicants who need a study visa. After a positive assessment, you pre-enrol on Universitaly. The university sets no separate Universitaly deadline, and submitting early starts the visa process sooner. You then complete enrolment and pay the first fee instalment within the deadlines. In the evaluation, the university gives priority to candidates from its target countries, which include the United Kingdom, Albania, Serbia, Switzerland, Israel, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Vietnam, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. [4]

Your degree certificate and transcript must be legalised or carry an apostille, and documents not in Italian or English must be translated. A declaration of value is not needed, and a CIMEA statement of comparability may be requested in special cases. [4]

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.

1. University of Trieste, Department of Political and Social Sciences. Teaching regulations for the Master's degree programme in European Policies for Digital, Ecological and Social Transitions (LM-90 R), academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
2. University of Trieste. Study plan for the Master's degree in European Policies for Digital, Ecological and Social Transitions, 2026/27 cohort. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
3. University of Trieste, European Policies for Digital, Ecological and Social Transitions programme website: overview, course description and how to apply pages, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
4. University of Trieste, International students. Degree seekers, procedure for visa applicants, quotas for visa applicants, deadlines and required documents pages, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
5. University of Trieste. Fee notice for bachelor's and master's degrees, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.

What bachelor's degree do I need for European Policies at Trieste?

A bachelor's in a listed class such as political science, economics, administration or legal services, or any degree with at least 24 credits across law, economics and statistics, and political and social sciences, including at least 6 in economics or statistics. Missing credits must be earned before enrolment. [1]

Is there an entrance test or interview?

No entrance test. Your preparation is confirmed automatically with a degree grade of at least 99/110 and English at B2 on your CV. With a lower grade or a foreign degree, the committee assesses your CV and may invite you to an interview, which can be held online. [1][3]

What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?

English at CEFR B2. It can be shown through your academic record, a suitable certificate or an attestation the university recognises, and native speakers meet it automatically. The regulations do not list test scores, so we check which proof your file can use. [1][3]

When is the deadline for non-EU students?

For 2026/27, applicants with a foreign degree requested the qualification assessment between 15 December 2025 and 15 January 2026, or between 15 February and 30 April 2026. Universitaly pre-enrolment follows a positive assessment. The 2027/28 dates are not yet published. [4]

Can I apply before I graduate?

Yes. The programme's 2026/27 rules let final-year students request the assessment before graduating. Visa applicants still had to use the international assessment rounds, the last of which closed on 30 April 2026. [3][4]

I have a B.Com or BBA. Can I apply?

Possibly. Economics and statistics papers count, but accounting and management subjects are not in the listed groups. You need 24 credits across law, economics and statistics, and political and social sciences, with at least 6 in economics or statistics. [1]

How many places are there for visa applicants?

For 2026/27, the university set 20 places on this master's for non-EU applicants who need a study visa. Admission is otherwise non-competitive. [3][4]

What careers does it lead to?

The university names three paths: European policy officer in public administrations, project manager for EU-funded projects in public and private organisations, and consultant in European programmes and projects. [3]

Can someone handle my whole application to European Policies at Trieste?

Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Trieste's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the regional DSU 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 European Policies?

A recognised Indian bachelor's, such as a BA in Political Science or Economics, can meet the rule if it carries at least 24 credits in law, economics and statistics, and political and social sciences, with 6 in economics or statistics. With a foreign degree, your CV is assessed and an interview may follow. The steps are the qualification assessment and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1][4] 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 European Policies are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: qualification assessment on the international portal 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 European Policies are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: qualification assessment on the international portal 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 European Policies 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: qualification assessment on the international portal 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.