Master in Languages and Literatures for European Plurilingualism at University of Naples Federico II
Two-year master (LM-37) at Federico II's Department of Humanities in Naples that can be taken entirely in English. It develops expertise in European literatures, cultures and modern languages, with binational curricula run with Osnabrück and Bordeaux-Montaigne.
Master
2 years
Naples
English
University of Naples Federico II
Languages and Literatures for European Plurilingualism is a two-year master's degree (class LM-37) at the University of Naples Federico II, which students can complete entirely in English. It covers European literatures, cultures and modern languages, with binational curricula in Germany and France. Tuition is income-based, set from family ISEE.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
This programme requires substantial preparation in two European languages and two literatures. The 2026/27 guide and currently linked regulations establish separate curricular and personal-preparation checks, including language requirements. [1-4]
Qualifying degree in languages, mediation or humanities
The published qualifying Italian classes are L-11 Modern Languages and Cultures, L-12 Language Mediation and L-10 Humanities, or former classes 11, 03 and 05. Foreign degrees are assessed by the Teaching Coordination Commission for suitability and recognition. A general humanities degree still needs the specified language/literature preparation; the subject-class label alone does not establish admission. [1, 2]
48 language credits plus 48 literature credits
The programme requires at least 48 CFU across two of French language (L-LIN/04), Spanish language (/07), English language (/12) and German language (/14), plus at least 48 CFU across two of French literature (L-LIN/03), Spanish literature (/05), English literature (/10) and German literature (/13). These are separate language and literature groups; 48 general humanities credits cannot replace both. The source does not specify equal 24/24 distribution within each group. [1, 2]
We map your transcript and course content to the two languages and two literatures, separating language/linguistics courses from literature. The commission examines foreign-study and credit-recognition requests individually. Missing required credits must be acquired before admission. The regulations specifically allow Federico II L-11 graduates under the identified systems to enrol without extra credits; this exemption does not extend automatically to foreign L-11-equivalent graduates. [2]
B2 in each language, including Italian
The regulations require CEFR B2 in each relevant language, including Italian. The stated foreign-language credit preparation is considered to establish the required level under that rule; the specified Italian qualifying degrees establish the Italian component. For foreign-university graduates, the commission assesses Italian knowledge case by case. The possibility of an English study pathway does not remove the published Italian-language assessment. [2]
The current guide describes the ability to study the course in English or to take relevant foreign-language/literature teaching in those languages and English. It does not publish universal IELTS/TOEFL numbers, a certificate-age rule or an automatic exemption from Italian for international applicants. We prepare the academic and language evidence the commission requires for your chosen path. [1, 2]
Personal assessment and missing-credit remedies
The commission verifies personal preparation separately from curricular eligibility and reserves the right to use written tests and personal interviews, including special assessment commissions. Open access therefore still involves an assessment, and a test can be held. No universal GPA, standardised GRE requirement, test duration or fixed recommendation-letter count is printed in the reviewed admission provisions. [2]
Current-year context and the March notice
The 2026/27 Student’s Guide retains the degree and 48/48 requirements and describes ordinary registration as usually 1 September-31 October, subject to the university’s actual guide. The 2 March 2026 departmental non-EU notice says admissions had not opened then and were expected in March, with the programme handling candidate enquiries once open. That dated notice is a historical status update, not proof that admissions remain unopened in October or a confirmed 2027 opening date. [1, 3]
Complete foreign-qualification and final-registration file
The coordinator/university assesses whether a foreign qualification corresponds to the required Italian award and whether the programme’s academic conditions are met. We prepare your degree, full examination transcript, subject descriptions and grading/credit information. The university can request translations, legalisation, a Diploma Supplement, CIMEA/ENIC-NARIC records or a Declaration of Value according to the qualification and procedure. A translated diploma alone does not establish curricular suitability or authenticity. [4]
The secretariat supplies the final application/payment forms. Its general checklist includes passport/identity, application form, photograph, Italian tax code, residence-permit evidence where applicable and required qualification-recognition documents. Programme-specific assessments, language evidence and the completed degree remain separate checks. We supply the documents requested for your applicant category. [4]
International procedures and the academic-year deadline
Visa-requiring non-EU candidates abroad use Universitaly in addition to the degree’s academic assessment/selection. The central 2026/27 deadline was 15 June 2026, with programme changes prohibited afterwards and an identified restricted-access exception requiring the applicable course procedure. The stated visa-application deadline is 30 November 2026. Eligibility, pre-enrolment validation, a visa and final university enrolment are separate outcomes. [4]
EU applicants and eligible non-EU residents who do not require a new study visa follow their applicable direct coordinator/qualification-assessment route. The 2026 dates above are not newly confirmed 2027/28 dates. We follow the programme’s current instructions for any additional or earlier deadline, because a general registration period does not replace an academic or visa deadline. [4]
Sources and verification
- University of Naples Federico II, Languages and Literatures for European Plurilingualism, Student’s Guide, updated for 2026/27; reviewed 6 October 2026.
- Department of Humanities, programme Didactic Regulations, English edition, in force from 2022/23, articles 4-5; currently linked by the department; separate publication date not printed; reviewed 6 October 2026.
- Department of Humanities, Admission NON EU Students, notice dated 2 March 2026; reviewed 6 October 2026.
- University of Naples Federico II, Admission regulation, current 2026/27 guidance; page publication date not stated; reviewed 6 October 2026.
About the programme
Languages and Literatures for European Plurilingualism (Lingue e letterature per il plurilinguismo europeo) is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-37) run by the Department of Humanities of the University of Naples Federico II.
Its main base is the San Pietro Martire complex at Via Porta di Massa 1 in Naples.
The degree develops competences in European literatures and cultures and in modern languages within a multicultural setting, with the aim of forming plurilingual European citizens able to work in multilingual environments.
Students can take the entire course in English; for other foreign languages and literatures, teaching is in the relevant language and in English. It suits graduates in modern languages, language mediation or humanities.
What you will study
The course offers several curricular pathways and builds on the study of two foreign languages and literatures. Its disciplines fall into three functional areas that shape the two years:
- Core disciplines, taught in both years
- Supporting disciplines, mainly in the first year
- Experimental disciplines, in the second year
- The binational curriculum Literatur und Kultur in Europa, run with the University of Osnabrück in Germany
- The binational curriculum FLE teaching, run with the University of Bordeaux-Montaigne in France
- A training and orientation internship that completes the programme
How the programme is taught
Teaching runs in two semesters, from October to December and from March to May. The internship can take place with a host organisation or inside the university under specific agreements.
There are many chances to study abroad through Erasmus, and the course takes part in the Aurora Alliance European University project; the binational curricula include study periods at the partner universities.
The final exam is an original written thesis of at least 100 pages, in Italian or in one of the foreign languages studied, with part of the discussion held in a foreign language.
Career paths
The official profile points to senior roles where languages and cultural knowledge meet. Outlets named by the university include:
- national and international organisations, institutions and companies
- Italian cultural institutions abroad and diplomatic representations
- international cooperation institutions
- language consultancy in entertainment, publishing, journalism, multimedia communication and document management
- translation and revision of literary and scientific texts
- teaching in Italian schools and in foreign institutions
Fees and scholarships
Tuition at Federico II is calculated from family income through the ISEE, or the ISEE universitario parificato if your family lives abroad; the university's student guides publish the bands.
ADISURC, the regional DSU body for Campania, handles scholarships: in 2026/27 the ISEE limit was €25,500 and the grant for off-site students reached €7,171.11. Eligible students can apply, and the region decides awards.
How to apply from outside the EU
Provide a suitable language/mediation/humanities degree, the two 48-credit groups and language evidence, including Italian assessed for foreign graduates. The commission can require tests/interviews and completion of missing credits. We follow the programme and international category procedures for your file. [1-4]
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 Federico II's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your foreign-qualification file for the commission's assessment and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your ADISURC Campania 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
Which bachelor’s subjects qualify?
The listed classes are modern languages/cultures, language mediation and humanities, with a suitable foreign degree assessed by the commission. The required language and literature credits still apply. [1, 2]
Are 48 total credits enough?
No. The programme specifies a 48-CFU group in two eligible languages plus a separate 48-CFU group in two eligible literatures. [1, 2]
Is Italian required for foreign graduates?
The regulations state B2 in each language, including Italian. The commission assesses the Italian knowledge of applicants with foreign-university degrees case by case. [2]
Can I enrol with missing subject credits?
The regulations say missing required credits must be acquired before admission. The commission decides suitability and recognition rather than automatically waiving the curricular conditions. [2]
Is there definitely no admissions test?
No. The commission verifies personal preparation and reserves the right to hold written tests and personal interviews. [2]
Does the March 2026 notice confirm a 2027 opening?
No. It reports the 2026/27 opening status as of 2 March 2026. It does not publish a confirmed 2027/28 application calendar. [3]
Can someone handle my whole application to Languages and Literatures for European Plurilingualism at Federico II?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Federico II's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the ADISURC Campania 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 Languages and Literatures for European Plurilingualism?
Indian graduates need two European languages and two literatures in their degree: at least 48 CFU across two of French, Spanish, English and German language, plus 48 CFU across two of those literatures [1, 2]. A BA covering only English usually falls short. The commission assesses Italian case by case [2]. We map your transcript and prepare your Universitaly pre-enrolment [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 Languages and Literatures for European Plurilingualism are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: the commission's curricular and personal-preparation 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 Languages and Literatures for European Plurilingualism are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: the commission's curricular and personal-preparation assessment 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 Languages and Literatures for European Plurilingualism 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: the commission's curricular and personal-preparation assessment 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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