Master in International Management and Marketing at University of Bergamo
Two-year English-taught LM-77 master's at the University of Bergamo in management, marketing and finance, with two curricula and double degrees in Germany and Austria. Entry needs business credits, English at B2 and an interview.
Master
2 years
Bergamo
English
University of Bergamo
International Management and Marketing is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-77) taught in English at the University of Bergamo. Entry needs a business or economics bachelor's, or at least 60 credits in economics, statistics or law with 18 in business subjects, plus English at B2 and a CV review and interview. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Bergamo's International Management and Marketing master asks for a three-year bachelor's or recognised foreign equivalent in business or economics, or one with at least 60 credits in economics, statistics or law (18 of them in business subjects), English at B2, and a positive review of your CV, qualifications and interview. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and credit requirements
You need a three-year university degree or a qualification obtained abroad that is recognised as suitable. These rules come from the programme's undated admission page. [1]
- Direct fit: Italian degrees in class L-18 (economics and business management) or L-33 (economics), or the older classes 17 and 28. [1]
- Other degrees: at least 60 CFU in economics and statistics (any sector in that area) or in listed law sectors, such as private, commercial, labour, tax, international and EU law. [1]
- Business core: at least 18 of those 60 CFU must be in business administration and accounting, management, corporate finance, organisation studies or banking and financial intermediaries (sectors SECS-P/07 to SECS-P/11). [1]
For an international bachelor's, the commission assesses these requirements from your CV and qualifications. Bergamo also states that a general bachelor's from India or Pakistan does not give access to a master's: an honours bachelor's is needed. [1][3]
What this means for your transcript
Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit, and the commission reads your subjects, not just your total. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: an honours BBA, B.Com (Hons) or BA (Hons) Economics with solid accounting, management and finance courses.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech, B.E. or B.Sc. that includes some economics, statistics or management units, since at least 18 credits must be in business subjects.
- Often short: a three-year general B.Com, BBA or BA from India or Pakistan, because Bergamo states that a general bachelor's does not give access; also a BCA or science degree with no business or economics courses.
English
English at CEFR level B2 or higher. The programme page accepts at least 6 ECTS of English in your first degree, six months on Erasmus or working in an English-speaking country, or six months on a course taught in English. [1]
For the non-EU pre-evaluation, the 2026/27 checklist asks for certified B2 evidence. It lists the B2 band for each test, including IELTS Academic 5.5 to 6.5, TOEFL iBT 72 to 94, PTE Academic 46 to 64 and Cambridge First at grade B or C. A medium of instruction certificate from your university also works if your degree was taught entirely in English. [2]
Selection
There is no written entrance test. For an international bachelor's, the commission evaluates your CV and qualifications and holds an interview to check the curricular requirements and your preparation. In the non-EU pre-evaluation, the interview is held online. [1][3]
The interview covers topics set out in an information sheet for the course. The exemptions for high marks are written for Italian-system grades: a final grade of at least 90/110, or an exam average of at least 24/30 for students not yet graduated. [1]
Deadlines
For 2026/27, Bergamo ran two pre-evaluation calls for free-access master's such as this one and published a ranking of eligible students for each. [3]
For 2027/28 entry, the pre-evaluation page, which the university marks as to be updated, lists a first call from November 2026 to January 2027, online interviews in February and March 2027 and results by 31 March 2027. A second call follows in January 2027, with interviews in March and April 2027 and results within April 2027. [3]
For 2026/27, applicants who had not yet graduated could apply to free-access master's if they expected to graduate by 30 June 2026, with a certificate from their university stating the expected date. [2]
Documents and non-EU steps
Non-EU applicants with a bachelor's from outside Italy must have their qualification checked by Bergamo before enrolment, through an online pre-evaluation on DreamApply. You can make up to two applications. [3]
The 2026/27 checklist lists five compulsory documents, and an application missing any of them is rejected: [2]
- Bachelor's degree certificate translated into English or Italian
- Official transcript of the last three or four years, translated, or a Diploma Supplement
- English certificate at B2, or a medium of instruction certificate
- Valid passport
- The Major Area Form for this programme, filled in with your relevant courses
A CIMEA or other ENIC-NARIC statement, a CV in English, a reference letter and a GRE score are recommended but not compulsory. [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.
- University of Bergamo, Department of Management. Admission requirements, Master's degree in International Management and Marketing, programme web page, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Bergamo, International Office. Online pre-evaluation for non-EU students applying to master's degrees: checklist of admission documents, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Bergamo. International students pre-evaluation online, web page with pre-evaluation calls for English-taught master's degrees, marked as to be updated, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Bergamo, Department of Management. Notice of selection for the double degree programme with IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems, Master's degree in International Management and Marketing, academic year 2025/26. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Bergamo. Fees, grants and scholarships for international students, web page, academic years 2026/27 and 2027/28. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
International Management and Marketing (IMM) is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-77 management) worth 120 ECTS, run by the Department of Management of the University of Bergamo and taught entirely in English. Lessons take place at the Campus of Economics and Law in Via dei Caniana, Bergamo. The degree was previously called Management, Marketing and Finance. [4]
The course trains future managers, entrepreneurs, analysts and professionals who can steer change in three business functions: management, marketing and finance. Teaching mixes learning by doing, research-led content, business software and visiting professors, in a class with many exchange and international students. It suits graduates in business, economics or management.
What you will study
You choose between the International Management and the Marketing curriculum. Units in the 2026/27 International Management plan include:
- Global Strategic Management (9 ECTS) and International Business Management (Advanced) (9 ECTS)
- Managing People and Organizational Behaviour (12 ECTS)
- Digital Business Model and Family Business (12 ECTS)
- New Business Venturing, Statistics for Management and Managerial Finance
- International Business Law or International Markets and Companies Law
- Options such as Design Thinking Bootcamp, Impact Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing and Analytics or a traineeship
- Electives such as Brand Management, Consumer Marketing, Market Research and CSR for Management and Marketing
How the programme is taught
Two double degrees run through yearly competitive calls. With the University of Stuttgart you spend the second year in Germany and earn its MSc in Business Administration, with priority for the International Management curriculum. With IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems in Austria you complete the second year there and earn its MSc in Marketing. The 2025/26 Krems call offered up to five places, each with a university scholarship, with priority for the Marketing curriculum. [4] The course is also linked to the MERCURI joint programme in customer relationship marketing, and it has internship agreements with Italian and international companies. The plan ends with a 15 ECTS final dissertation.
Career paths
Graduates compete for jobs in firms, consulting companies and national and international corporations, or start their own business. The course lists roles such as:
- International manager (import and export) and international markets analyst
- Corporate developer and international business consultant
- Advisor in international chambers of commerce
- Digital consultant and digital marketing manager
- Marketing analyst, brand manager or sales manager
- Entrepreneur or advisor in web and communication agencies
Fees and scholarships
For 2026/27 the portal lists IMM with fees that depend on family income, and eligible students can be exempt from both instalments. This programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. The Lombardy DSU scholarship is handled by the university, which awards it on income and merit. The university also offers Top International Student grants of €8,000 gross to students entering the first year of an English-taught master's, awarded on GRE scores. [5]
How to apply from outside the EU
International applicants are selected on CV, qualifications and an interview with the course commission. Applications go through the University of Bergamo DreamApply portal, and you can apply to up to two master's degrees. For 2027/28 entry, the pre-evaluation page, which the university marks as to be updated, lists a first call from November 2026 to January 2027 and a second call in January 2027, with online interviews from February to April 2027. [3]
After an offer, we complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, and you apply for a type D study visa.
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 Bergamo's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your DreamApply pre-evaluation application and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your regional DSU 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 Bergamo's International Management and Marketing master?
A three-year bachelor's or recognised foreign equivalent. Business and economics graduates fit directly; others need at least 60 credits in economics, statistics or listed law subjects, with at least 18 in business administration, management, finance or banking. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
No written test. For an international bachelor's, the commission evaluates your CV and qualifications and interviews you to check the curricular requirements and your preparation. In the non-EU pre-evaluation, the interview is held online. [1][3]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2. IELTS is one option: the 2026/27 checklist lists IELTS Academic 5.5 to 6.5 as the B2 band, alongside TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and Cambridge First. A medium of instruction certificate also works if your degree was taught entirely in English. [2]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2027/28 entry, the pre-evaluation page, which the university marks as to be updated, lists a first call from November 2026 to January 2027 and a second call in January 2027, with online interviews from February to April 2027. [3]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes, for free-access master's like this one. For 2026/27, applicants expecting to graduate by 30 June 2026 could apply with a certificate from their university stating the expected graduation date. The next checklist sets the new date. [2]
I have a three-year B.Com from India. Can I apply?
Bergamo states that a general bachelor's from India or Pakistan does not give access to a master's, so an honours degree is needed. A B.Com (Hons) with enough accounting, management and finance credits is a closer fit. We check your degree type and credits first. [1][3]
Can I earn a double degree?
Yes. Competitive yearly calls offer a second year at the University of Stuttgart in Germany or at IMC Krems in Austria. The 2025/26 Krems call had up to five places, each with a university scholarship, with priority for the Marketing curriculum. [4]
What jobs do graduates do?
Graduates work in firms, consulting companies and national and international corporations, or start a business. The course lists roles such as international manager, markets analyst, corporate developer, business consultant, digital marketing manager, brand or sales manager and entrepreneur.
Can someone handle my whole application to International Management and Marketing at Bergamo?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Bergamo'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 International Management and Marketing?
You need an honours bachelor's: Bergamo states that a general bachelor's from India does not give access to a master's. Your degree should be in business or economics, or include at least 60 credits in economics, statistics or law with 18 in business subjects, plus English at B2. The steps are the DreamApply pre-evaluation, an online interview and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1][3] 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 International Management and Marketing are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: online pre-evaluation on DreamApply, an interview with the course commission 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 International Management and Marketing are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: online pre-evaluation on DreamApply, an interview with the course commission 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 International Management and Marketing 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: online pre-evaluation on DreamApply, an interview with the course commission 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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