Master in International Management at University of Cagliari

Detailed entry requirements

Cagliari's International Management master asks for a three-year degree in economics or business, or a recognised foreign equivalent with set minimum credits in business, maths or statistics, law and economics, plus English at B2. Personal preparation is checked from your documents, with a written test or an interview where needed. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]

Degree and credit requirements

You need a three-year bachelor's degree or university diploma, or a foreign qualification recognised as suitable. [1]

The curricular rule is met by an Italian degree in economics or business (classes L-18 or L-33, the matching older classes 17 or 28, or the old four-year economics degree). Otherwise your degree must include at least: [1]

• 27 CFU in business (sectors SECS-P/07, SECS-P/08, SECS-P/09, SECS-P/10 and SECS-P/11)
• 15 CFU in maths or statistics (SECS-S/01, SECS-S/03, SECS-S/06 and MAT/09)
• 18 CFU in law (IUS/01, IUS/04, IUS/05, IUS/06, IUS/07, IUS/09, IUS/12 and IUS/14)
• 12 CFU in economics (SECS-P/01, SECS-P/02, SECS-P/03 and SECS-P/06)

Every requirement must be met before enrolment, which closes on 28 February. [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 your subjects, not just your total. As a guide, based on the rule above:

• Usually a fit: a B.Com or BBA with a broad mix of accounting, management, finance, commercial or company law, economics and statistics.
• Check carefully: a BA or B.Sc. in Economics often covers the economics and statistics blocks but can fall short on the 27 business or 18 law credits. A BBA with a single law course may also be short on law.
• Often short: a B.Tech, B.E., BCA or B.Sc. in a science subject usually covers the maths block but lacks the business, law and economics blocks.

English

You need English at CEFR level B2 or higher. Accepted proof includes IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, ESOL, Trinity (ISE 1, 2 or 3), Pearson PTE Academic, Oxford and Gatehouse Award certificates, a university English exam, or a degree in which all teaching was in English. The call does not set minimum scores. Without a certificate, you can pass the university language centre's B2 placement test before the admission interview. [1]

Personal preparation, test and interview

For visa applicants whose degree is from outside Italy, a committee assesses your preparation from your documents: degree type and title, the required credits, your average grades, the national or international standing of your university, your B2 English certificate and your wider CV. If the documents do not meet the thresholds, you have an interview, possibly online, by the end of July. [1]

On the Italian route, graduates of the listed economics classes with a final mark of at least 92/110 (or a weighted average of at least 22/30 for candidates still studying) pass on documents. Others take a written test in English on management, accounting, organisation, applied economics, marketing and international economics. For 2026/27 the test was held on 15 September 2026. [1]

2026/27 deadlines

Non-EU applicants who needed a visa had to submit the mandatory pre-assessment on DreamApply by 5 July 2026, and those with a positive outcome completed Universitaly pre-enrolment by 31 August 2026. The university then reported more applications than places for international students. [2]

On the Italian route, test registration closed on 9 September 2026. All requirements must be met before enrolment closes on 28 February. The 2027/28 dates are not yet published. [1]

Documents and non-EU steps

For the pre-assessment and Universitaly, the 2026/27 guide asks for: [2]

• Your secondary school diploma, after at least 12 years of schooling, with an official translation and legalisation or apostille, or a CIMEA statement of verification, plus a Declaration of Value or CIMEA statement of comparability.
• Your bachelor's degree, with the same authentication and a Declaration of Value or CIMEA statement of comparability. The degree can follow later if you have not yet received it.
• Your transcript of records or Diploma Supplement, in Italian or English.
• An English certificate at B2 or higher, and your passport.

You can apply for the study visa only once your Universitaly pre-enrolment is validated without reservation. After arrival, you hand in your original documents at the student office to enrol. [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.

1. University of Cagliari, International Management master's degree. Admission requirements and procedure, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
2. University of Cagliari, Student Office for Economic, Legal and Political Sciences. Application guide for international students, master's degree programmes, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
3. University of Cagliari, International Management programme pages: course information, study plan and double degree, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.

What bachelor's degree do I need for Cagliari's International Management master?

A three-year degree in economics or business (Italian classes L-18 or L-33) or a recognised foreign equivalent. Otherwise your degree needs at least 27 credits in business, 15 in maths or statistics, 18 in law and 12 in economics, plus English at B2. [1]

Is there an entrance test?

Visa applicants with a foreign degree are assessed on documents: degree, credits, average grades and the standing of their university. If these fall short, there is an interview, possibly online, by the end of July. On the Italian route, a written test in English applies unless the 92/110 grade rule is met. [1]

What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?

English at CEFR B2. IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, Trinity ISE, PTE Academic, Oxford and Gatehouse certificates are accepted, as is a degree taught entirely in English. The call does not set minimum scores, so we check that your certificate shows B2. [1]

When is the deadline for non-EU students?

For 2026/27, the mandatory DreamApply pre-assessment closed on 5 July 2026, and Universitaly pre-enrolment was due by 31 August 2026. The university then reported more applications than places for international students. The 2027/28 dates are not yet published. [2]

Can I apply before I graduate?

Yes. The 2026/27 guide lets you send your bachelor's degree later if you have not yet received it, but every entry requirement must be met before enrolment, which closes on 28 February. [1][2]

I have a BCA or a B.Tech. Can I apply?

Possibly, but these degrees are often short. Without an economics degree you need 27 business, 15 maths or statistics, 18 law and 12 economics credits, and B.Tech or BCA transcripts usually cover maths but lack the business, law and economics blocks. [1]

Can I get a double degree?

Yes. The programme has double degrees with the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague and Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences, normally with 5 Cagliari places for Prague and 3 for Bielefeld. Double degree candidates follow a separate selection. [1][3]

What jobs do graduates do?

The university lists roles such as junior manager or strategy consultant in international firms, business development consultant or export manager in SMEs and start-ups, and intermediary or consultant in public organisations working internationally. [3]

Can someone handle my whole application to International Management at Cagliari?

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

A three-year Indian bachelor's such as a B.Com or BBA can meet the rule if it covers 27 business, 15 maths or statistics, 18 law and 12 economics credits, and you also need English at B2. The steps are the DreamApply pre-assessment, Universitaly pre-enrolment and a Declaration of Value or CIMEA statement for your qualifications. [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 International Management are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: DreamApply pre-assessment, a positive outcome 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 are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: DreamApply pre-assessment, a positive outcome 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 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: DreamApply pre-assessment, a positive outcome 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.