Master in Language Technologies and Digital Humanities at University of Turin

Detailed entry requirements

Language Technologies and Digital Humanities requires a suitable first degree, documented subject credits, B2 English and a positive dossier/interview assessment. The foreign-qualification portal adds specific grade and certificate requirements. The current 2026/27 sources were reviewed on 6 October 2026. [1-6]

Qualifying degree and foreign-qualification grades

Hold a first-cycle degree earned after at least three years of university education, or a recognised equivalent. The international application portal requires a final grade of at least 7.7/10 of the maximum for Computer Sciences graduates, with 85/110 printed as the Italian equivalent; for other undergraduate graduates it requires at least 8.2/10, with 90/110 printed as the Italian equivalent. The university determines equivalence in a foreign grading system. These portal thresholds apply alongside subject requirements and committee selection. [1]

The catalogue lists Italian bachelor’s classes L-1 Cultural Heritage; L-3 Arts, Music, Performing Arts and Fashion; L-5 Philosophy; L-8 Information Engineering; L-10 Letters; L-11 Modern Languages and Cultures; L-12 Linguistic Mediation; L-15 Tourism; L-19 Education; L-20 Communication; L-31 Computer Science; L-42 History; and L-43 Cultural Heritage Conservation/Restoration. A recognised foreign qualification is assessed for suitability. A degree title alone does not establish the required credits. [2]

At least 54 subject credits, including 18 core credits

The current catalogue requires at least 54 CFU in its specified subject sectors, including at least 18 CFU in the narrower core group. The international portal describes the rough equivalent of 54 and 18 ECTS for foreign records. The 18 are included within the 54, rather than added to make 72. We set out your transcript credits or hours, with syllabi if needed, so the commission can map your foreign courses. [1, 2]

• The 54-credit group covers computer science and information-processing systems; private, commercial, administrative and historical law; Roman history; medieval/modern/contemporary art; cinema/television and musicology; Greek and Latin, classical and Romance philology; Italian literature, linguistics and philology; Germanic philology and general linguistics; French, Spanish/Hispano-American, English/Anglo-American and German literature or language/translation; Arabic, Indian, Chinese, Japanese/Korean languages and literatures; logic/philosophy of science, aesthetics, philosophy of language and history of philosophy; medieval/modern/contemporary history; and general/cultural sociology. Only the specified sectors count. [1, 2]
• The 18-credit core is computer science INFO-01/A; information-processing systems IINF-05/A; Latin language/literature LATI-01/A; Italian literature ITAL-01/A; contemporary Italian literature LICO-01/A; English language/translation ANGL-01/C; modern history HIST-02/A; and contemporary history HIST-03/A. The catalogue’s current sector list is used to identify these subjects where the portal’s older sector labels contain formatting inconsistencies. [2]

B2 English and the programme’s accepted certificates

The international portal asks for a certificate proving at least B2, no more than three years old: Cambridge CPE or CAE; Cambridge FCE at least 173 (B); PTE Academic at least 65; IELTS at least 5.5/9 with every component at least 5.5; TOEFL iBT at least 69/120 with every component at least 17; or Trinity College ISE II. The reviewed portal prints TOEFL’s 120-point scale and does not give a conversion for a differently scaled report. [1]

The degree catalogue says that, where no certificate is held, English is checked at the interview. This departmental provision differs from the certificate checklist on the international portal. For foreign-qualification applicants, we follow the actual Apply checklist and confirm with the commission whether the interview alternative applies to your file before treating certification as waived. B2 competence remains required in either case. [1, 2]

Dossier, compulsory interview and missing credits

The dossier comprises the first-level qualification, a CV and study history in Italian or English, any English certificate, and a cover/motivation letter explaining interest in the degree and personal/professional goals. A commission of at least three programme teachers evaluates the dossier and an admission interview. Positive evaluation is required; open access does not remove academic selection. The international portal reserves 50 places for non-European applicants residing abroad. [1, 2]

The interview examines the curriculum, basic theories and methods of digital humanities, computational techniques and English. The current catalogue provides for interviews at least twice annually, in a blended format with public sessions and advance notice on the degree website. Reasoned requests for an alternative date can be considered by the commission. We follow the programme’s current invitation for the actual date and attendance method. [2]

If curricular requirements are missing, the degree council may direct the applicant to individual university courses. Required assessments must be passed before master’s enrolment. A successful motivation letter or interview does not turn a missing-credit profile into an enrolled student without completing the assigned academic requirements. [2]

Recognition and the complete foreign-qualification file

The university requires a first-cycle or integrated qualification at the relevant EQF/EHEA/ISCED level 6, obtained after at least 15 total years of education, and assesses recognition/accreditation, qualification level, duration, academic rights and document authenticity. Submit the first-cycle or integrated award and any intermediate qualification used to reach it; a master’s or doctorate alone does not replace the entry qualification. Curricular suitability for this programme remains a separate condition. [3, 4]

Prepare the qualifying degree and a full transcript recording all examinations, grades, study hours and/or credits, with all informative pages and reverse sides; a CV; and a motivation letter in English or Italian. Include programme-specific language, subject and assessment evidence. An official international-model Diploma Supplement can replace degree/transcript documents only if it includes complete records, is signed/sealed and carries required authenticity evidence. [1, 4]

Provide valid identity evidence: an ID for eligible Italian/EU/equivalent applicants, or a passport for non-EU applicants. Non-EU residents in Italy need the applicable permit allowing university enrolment. Documents are accepted in Italian, English, French or Spanish; otherwise include both originals and certified translations into an accepted language. Unsigned or unstamped/unsealed documents and incomplete applications are not accepted. [4]

If graduating later, upload the official last-year enrolment certificate identifying the study path and expected qualification, plus an official transcript/score report for completed semesters. The final qualifying award is necessary for enrolment. Detailed syllabi, the grading scale and a Declaration of Value/CIMEA Comparability are useful and can become mandatory if the office or programme requests them. [4]

2026/27 international calls and application fee

Foreign qualifications normally require an Apply@UniTo application, regardless of citizenship, except the university’s explicitly exempt categories. The fee is €60 and permits selection of up to two programmes. We work from the programme’s checklist as well as the central document requirements. [3, 4]

For 2026/27, the principal postgraduate application window was 25 November 2025 to 29 January 2026. The second open-access postgraduate call was 25 August to 8 September 2026 and restricted to Italians, EU/equivalent applicants and non-EU citizens legally resident in Italy. Both windows have closed at the review date. The October window on the central page concerns undergraduate and five/six-year degrees, rather than these two-year master’s programmes. No confirmed 2027/28 calendar is provided in the reviewed sources. [3]

For non-EU visa applicants abroad, the published 2026/27 Universitaly pre-enrolment deadline was 15 July 2026 for this category of programme. The pre-enrolment names the correct academic year, one programme and the competent diplomatic representation. University eligibility or Universitaly validation does not complete university enrolment or determine the embassy’s visa decision. [3]

Departmental admission, MyUniTo and final enrolment

This programme appears in the university’s open-access postgraduate procedures. After the required academic evaluation, we follow the department’s own instructions and dates. The listed local preliminary route is type B: Preliminary admission form for postgraduate degrees. For a foreign qualification, this local procedure must be read together with the international application instructions; it does not create a replacement Apply deadline. [3, 6]

The ordinary 2026/27 MyUniTo enrolment window is from 23 July 2026 at 09:30 to 14 January 2027 at 15:00 Italian time, subject to any earlier programme-specific deadline. Registration requires the academic clearance, valid identity document, suitable photograph and Italian tax-code details. International students cannot independently pay the first instalment: the International Students Office checks the request and emails payment instructions. [5, 6]

A later first-payment completion date of 31 March 2027 at 15:00 is available under the central policy only for students already admitted to a first year with open access who followed all required enrolment procedures on time but still lack documentation. This is not a new admission round or a universal extension of departmental requirements. [5]

For non-EU applicants abroad, final payment/enrolment requires the appropriate 2026/27 study visa, residence-permit application receipt, official Italian fiscal code and complete authenticated study documentation. We follow the current instructions for supplying the permit after issuance. Applicants in other categories supply their corresponding identity/residence and study records. [4, 5]

Authenticity evidence and final academic records

Final enrolment requires verification of the degree and transcript. Accepted methods depend on the issuing system and can include legalisation, an apostille, ENIC-NARIC verification or an accepted official digital service. The university specifies direct sharing procedures for electronic transcripts. Translation, comparability and authenticity are different checks; a translated document alone does not establish that it is authentic. [4]

The university can request additional qualification evidence or originals. Providing valid authenticity evidence at application can speed up final checks, while a CIMEA comparison document is mandatory only when the office or programme requests it. We make sure your applicant file holds each document actually requested and meets the applicable dates. [4, 5]

Sources and verification

1. University of Turin, Apply@UniTo course 695: Language Technologies and Digital Humanities, 2026/27 listing; reviewed 6 October 2026.
2. University of Turin, Language Technologies and Digital Humanities, current degree catalogue with 2026/27 teaching entries, Admission requirements; publication date not stated; reviewed 6 October 2026.
3. University of Turin, Application for international students, current 2026/27 guidance; reviewed 6 October 2026.
4. University of Turin, Required documents for international students, standing qualification and document guidance; reviewed 6 October 2026.
5. University of Turin, Enrolment for international students, current 2026/27 guidance; reviewed 6 October 2026.
6. University of Turin, Postgraduate degrees with free admission, 2026/27 procedures; reviewed 6 October 2026.

Do I need a computer science degree?

No. The catalogue accepts several humanities, language, arts, history, communication and computing classes, or suitable foreign equivalents. You must still document at least 54 eligible credits, including 18 core credits. [1, 2]

What final grade is required?

For foreign-qualification applications the portal prints at least 7.7/10 for Computer Sciences graduates and 8.2/10 for other graduates, with 85/110 and 90/110 Italian equivalents. The committee determines foreign equivalence. [1]

Are the 18 credits additional to the 54?

No. The 18 core credits form part of the required 54. They must fall in the catalogue’s narrower computing, Latin/Italian/English or modern/contemporary history group. [1, 2]

Can I apply without IELTS?

The portal accepts several listed B2 certificates, including PTE 65 and TOEFL iBT 69/120 with component minima. The catalogue also permits interview assessment without a certificate, and we confirm whether that route applies to your international checklist before relying on it. [1, 2]

Is the interview compulsory?

Yes. The commission evaluates your dossier and interview, including digital humanities, computational methods and English. A qualifying degree and grade alone do not secure admission. [1, 2]

Can I enrol with missing subject credits?

Required curricular gaps must be resolved before enrolment. The degree council may prescribe individual university courses and assessments that you must pass. [2]

Can someone handle my whole application to Language Technologies and Digital Humanities at Turin?

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

A three-year Indian bachelor's, such as a BA, B.Sc., BCA or B.Tech, can fit if your transcript shows at least 54 credits in the listed subject sectors, including 18 core credits, and a final grade of at least 8.2/10 (7.7/10 for Computer Sciences). You also need B2 English. The steps are the Apply@UniTo application, the dossier and interview assessment and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1, 2, 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 Language Technologies and Digital Humanities are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: Apply@UniTo application, dossier and interview assessment, 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 Language Technologies and Digital Humanities are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: Apply@UniTo application, dossier and interview assessment, and Universitaly pre-enrolment. Read our guides for Dubai, Riyadh and Doha.

I'm applying from the UK, US, Canada, Singapore or Malaysia. Is anything different?

The academic rules are identical. Non-EU applicants who live abroad, including citizens of these countries, follow the same route: Apply@UniTo application, dossier and interview assessment, and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa. Read our guides for London, New York, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.