Master in European Studies at Sapienza University of Rome
Two-year English-taught LM-90 master at Sapienza's Faculty of Law in Rome, with three curricula in EU law and economics, comparative law and digital markets. Entry needs a relevant degree or 60 subject credits (18 in law) and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Rome
English
Sapienza University of Rome
European Studies is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-90) taught in English by Sapienza University of Rome's Faculty of Law. Entry needs a three-year degree in law, economics or political science, or at least 60 credits in those areas with 18 in law, plus English at B2 checked in an online interview. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Sapienza's European Studies master asks for a three-year degree or recognised foreign equivalent, either in a listed law, economics or political science class or with at least 60 CFU in set subject areas (18 of them in law), plus English at B2, a positive eligibility check and an online interview in English. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and credit requirements
You need a three-year degree or university diploma, or a foreign qualification recognised as equivalent. [1]
- Direct fit: Italian degrees in classes L-14 Legal Services, L-16 Administration and Organisation, L-18 Economics and Business Management, L-33 Economics, L-36 Political Science and International Relations, L-37 Social Sciences for Cooperation, Development and Peace, or LMG-01 Law, and the matching classes under the older 1999 rules.
- Other degrees, including foreign ones: admission can be granted after an assessment by the academic committee if you have at least 60 CFU in the subject areas of class LM-90: law (IUS/01, 02, 04, 05, 08, 09, 13, 14, 19 and 21), economics and statistics (M-GGR/02, SECS-P/01, 02, 03, 06 and 10, SECS-S/01, 03, 04 and 05), history (M-STO/02, 03 and 04, SECS-P/04 and 12, SPS/02, 03 and 06), linguistics (L-LIN/04, 07, 09, 12 and 14), and political and social sciences (SPS/01, 04, 07, 08, 09 and 11).
- Within the 60 CFU: at least 18 must be in law, and the rest must be spread across at least two other subject areas.
What this means for your transcript
Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit, and Sapienza looks at your subjects, not just your total. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a BA LLB, BBA LLB or LLB, which normally covers the 18 law credits, as long as the other credits include at least two further areas such as economics, history or political science.
- Check carefully: a BA in Political Science, International Relations, Economics or History, or a B.Com or BBA, often covers the economics, history or politics credits but needs at least 18 credits in law units such as constitutional, international, commercial or EU law.
- Often short: a B.Tech, B.E., BCA or B.Sc. usually has few law, economics or political science units, so it rarely reaches 60 credits in these areas.
Missing credits can be made up by passing single examinations, under Sapienza's single-examination rules. [1]
English
English at CEFR level B2 or higher, assessed by the academic committee in an online interview conducted in English. The call does not list specific test certificates or scores. [1]
Eligibility check and online interview
The eligibility check is requested on Sapienza's Infostud system (code 33468). The result is sent by email. Only applicants who meet the admission requirements go on to the personal knowledge assessment: an online interview in English with an academic committee appointed by the Degree Programme Committee. There is no written test. [1]
2026/27 deadlines
Eligibility checks opened on 2 July 2026. Non-EU applicants who need a student visa had one date: 15 September 2026. Other applicants can choose 15 October, 17 November or 17 December 2026, and 14 January 2027 is reserved for students who have graduated, or are about to graduate, at Sapienza. [1]
Where the course regulations allow it, applicants still finishing a degree can apply if they graduate by 19 December 2026 (other Italian or international universities) or 23 January 2027 (Sapienza). [1]
Non-EU applicants living abroad
Applicants from non-EU countries who live abroad and need a student visa must hold a pre-acceptance letter from Sapienza's international admissions process. [1]
After a positive eligibility check, or once you receive the pre-acceptance letter, holders of a foreign qualification complete Sapienza's enrolment procedure for two-year master's degrees. Enrolment goes ahead only after the degree programme office confirms by email that your requirements and personal knowledge have been verified, and after checks on your self-certified academic history. You then enrol by paying the first fee instalment. [1]
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 Law. Admission procedure for the Master's degree programme in European Studies (LM-90) with assessment of entry requirements and personal knowledge, academic year 2026-2027, Infostud code 33468. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
European Studies is a two-year master's degree in class LM-90, worth 120 ECTS and taught entirely in English. It is run by the Department of Legal and Economic Studies in Sapienza's Faculty of Law, and taught in person in Rome.
The degree combines solid foundations in law and economics with expertise in international relations and cooperation, and takes a strongly interdisciplinary approach to European integration. It aims to form scholars and professionals who can work in transnational settings. It suits graduates who want careers in EU institutions, public administration, regulation or international business law.
What you will study
Students choose one of three curricula: EU's Law and Economics, focused on policy interaction and competition law; Comparative and European Law, on the major legal systems seen from a European angle; and European Law, Institutions and Innovative Markets, on technological innovation and digital markets. All units in the 2026/27 study plan are in English. Units across the curricula include:
- Economics of European Integration
- European Union Law and Internal Market
- Law and Economics I and II
- European Economic Policy
- Comparative and European Public Law
- History of European Law
- AI Privacy and Private Law
- Regulating Digital Platforms
How the programme is taught
In the second semester of the second year, students are encouraged to take internships with public or private organisations at national, European or international level, and each curriculum sets aside 3 ECTS for internships or seminars. The final assessment is an 18 ECTS dissertation, written and defended in English.
The study plan links the EU's Law and Economics curriculum to an Italian-Nicaraguan double degree, and the Comparative and European Law curriculum to an Italian-Albanian double degree with Aleksander Moisiu University of Durres. The degree also has a bilateral agreement with Zhongnan University of Economics and Law in Wuhan, China, and students can use Erasmus+ and the CIVIS European alliance.
Career paths
The university describes four professional profiles, all at managerial or executive level:
- Specialist in European studies, for public administration, the diplomatic service, EU bodies, international organisations, NGOs, consultancies, multinationals and research institutes
- Market regulation specialist, working on economic and social regulation, competition policy and consumer protection, including in independent authorities
- Corporate legal expert in European and comparative private and commercial law, contracts and dispute resolution
- Public sector legal expert, supporting legislative work and legal and economic analysis in public administration
Fees and scholarships
Sapienza sets tuition by family income. Students whose income and assets are abroad pay a flat fee linked to their country, with the bands set each year in Sapienza's student regulations, so we check the current band for your country before you apply. 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
Every applicant registers on Sapienza's Infostud system and requests the eligibility check (code 33468). Applicants who meet the entry requirements then have an online interview in English with an academic committee, which assesses personal knowledge and English at B2. [1]
Non-EU applicants living abroad who need a student visa must also hold a pre-acceptance letter from Sapienza's international admissions process. For 2026/27, their only eligibility-check date was 15 September 2026. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. After pre-acceptance we complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, you apply for a type D study visa, and you enrol by paying the first fee instalment. [1]
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 eligibility check, pre-acceptance request 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 bachelor's degree do I need for Sapienza's European Studies master?
A three-year degree or recognised foreign equivalent. Italian degrees in listed classes such as Legal Services, Economics or Political Science qualify directly. Other degrees, including foreign ones, need at least 60 CFU in law, economics, history, linguistics or political and social sciences, with at least 18 in law. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
No written test. Sapienza first checks your degree and credits, then applicants who meet the requirements have an online interview in English with an academic committee, which assesses personal knowledge and English at B2. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2 or higher, assessed in the online interview, which is held in English. The 2026/27 call does not list specific certificates or test scores, so we check how your file shows B2. [1]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants who need a student visa had one eligibility-check date: 15 September 2026. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published, and we track it for eligible students. [1]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes, if the course regulations allow it and 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 Political Science or a B.Com. Can I apply?
Possibly. These degrees often cover the economics, history or politics credits, but at least 18 of your 60 relevant credits must be in law. Missing credits can be made up through single examinations before enrolment. [1]
Which curricula can I choose?
Three: EU's Law and Economics; Comparative and European Law; and European Law, Institutions and Innovative Markets, which covers technological innovation and digital markets. Two of them are linked to double degrees in Nicaragua and Albania.
What careers does it lead to?
The university lists specialists in European studies, market regulation specialists, and legal experts for companies and the public sector, working in public administration, diplomacy, EU institutions, international organisations, NGOs, consultancies and multinationals.
Can someone handle my whole application to European 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 European Studies?
A recognised three-year Indian bachelor's can fit if it has at least 60 credits across law, economics, history, linguistics or political and social sciences, with at least 18 in law, and you also need English at B2. The steps are the eligibility check, a pre-acceptance letter and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1] 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 Studies are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: eligibility check, pre-acceptance letter 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 Studies are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: eligibility check, pre-acceptance letter 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 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: eligibility check, pre-acceptance letter 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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