Master in Languages, Literatures, and Digital Culture at University of Verona
Two-year LM-37 master's at the University of Verona combining two foreign languages and literatures with digital humanities, in a Languages and Literatures or a Digital Culture curriculum, with an 18-credit thesis. Entry needs 18 credits per language and literature and C1 in both languages.
Master
2 years
Verona
English
University of Verona
Languages, Literatures and Digital Culture is a two-year, 120 CFU master's degree (class LM-37) taught mainly in English at the University of Verona in Verona. Entry needs a three-year degree with at least 18 credits in each of two foreign languages and two literatures, C1 in both languages and B2 English if English is not one of them. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Verona's Languages, Literatures and Digital Culture master asks for a three-year degree or recognised foreign equivalent with at least 18 CFU in each of two foreign languages and two foreign literatures, full C1 in both chosen languages, English at B2 if English is not one of them, and a positive requirements check. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
The four 18-credit blocks
You need a three-year bachelor's degree or university diploma, or a foreign qualification recognised as suitable, with at least 18 CFU in each of four blocks: [1][2]
- First foreign language and translation: 18 CFU in French, Spanish, English, German or Russian language (sectors L-LIN/04, 07, 12, 14 and 21).
- Second foreign language and translation: 18 CFU in a second language from the same sectors.
- First foreign literature: 18 CFU in French, Spanish, English, German or Russian literature, or a related area subject (sectors L-LIN/03, 05, 10, 13 and 21).
- Second foreign literature: 18 CFU in a second literature from the same sectors.
For sector L-LIN/21, only Russian language and Russian literature exams count, and an exam called Russian Language and Literature, or similar, counts half towards language and half towards literature. Verona checks the requirements as they stand when you submit the request, and any gap must be closed before enrolment. [1][2]
What this means for your transcript
Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit: one CFU stands for about 25 hours of student work, and Verona looks at your subjects, not just your total. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a BA in foreign languages that covers two of English, French, German, Spanish or Russian, with language and literature papers in each.
- Check carefully: a BA in English with French, German or Spanish as a second language. English language and literature are often covered, but the second language and its literature each need 18 CFU, and the second language needs C1.
- Often short: a BA in English alone, or a B.Com, BBA, B.Sc., BCA, B.Tech or B.E., as these rarely include two foreign languages and two literatures.
Only the five languages listed count towards these blocks, so credits in Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Sinhala or other languages fall outside them. [1]
Language levels
You need full C1 level in both chosen foreign languages, from French, English, Spanish, German and Russian. If English is not one of your two languages, you also need English at full B2 level. [1][2]
Certificates are attached to the requirements check. They can come from your bachelor's degree, when listed on the degree certificate or Diploma Supplement, or from an accredited certifying body. The programme pages do not list specific test scores. [2]
Requirements check, no entrance test
Access is open, with no entrance test: Verona checks your requirements instead. You submit the request on its ESSE3 system with every document, including language certificates, because documents sent later by email are not accepted. [1][2]
- IN VALUTAZIONE: under review by the programme office.
- RESPINTO: requirements not met, for example missing credits, missing language certificates or incomplete documents. You cannot enrol.
- ESONERATO: all requirements met. You can enrol.
The status prova da effettuare shown after you submit is a system label and does not mean you must sit an exam. [2]
2026/27 deadlines
For 2026/27, requirement checks and enrolment opened on 15 July 2026. Requests are due by 15 October 2026. Later requests are accepted until 12 November 2026, with enrolment by 21 December 2026 and a late fee. [2]
Non-EU applicants living abroad had to submit Universitaly pre-enrolment for a master's without an entry test by 30 June 2026. The 2027/28 dates are not yet published. [3]
Applying before you graduate
Students who have not yet graduated can request the check if they have at least 150 CFU and are close to graduating. They can enrol conditionally for 2026/27 and must complete their bachelor's by 30 April 2027. [2]
Non-EU applicants living abroad
Non-EU applicants living abroad apply through Universitaly, which handles both pre-enrolment and the study visa request, for one programme at one university. They also have their foreign qualification checked through Verona's ElixForms procedure. Verona states that pre-enrolment does not secure a visa appointment and that admission gives no right to a visa, which only the consulate can issue. [2][3]
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 Verona, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. Course regulations and description of the study path, Master's degree in Languages, Literatures and Digital Culture (class LM-37), academic year 2025/26, 2025/26 cohort. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Verona, Master's degree in Languages, Literatures and Digital Culture programme pages (admission requirements, how to enrol and study plan), academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Verona. Information for international degree-seeking students, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Languages, Literatures and Digital Culture is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-37, modern European and American languages and literatures) at the University of Verona. It is run by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, with teaching in person in Verona. Teaching is in English, while French, German, Russian and Spanish are used for the matching language and literature units. [1]
The degree combines advanced study of two foreign languages and their literatures with digital methods for the humanities. It has two curricula, Languages and Literatures and Digital Culture. You choose your curriculum and your two foreign languages when you enrol, and your exams follow that combination. [1]
What you will study
The 2026/27 study plan totals 120 CFU. The first-year units it lists are: [2]
- Italian Literature in the International Context (6 CFU)
- A first and a second foreign language (9 CFU each), chosen from English, French, German, Spanish and Russian
- A first and a second foreign literature (6 CFU each) in the same languages
- One philology or computational unit (6 CFU): Computational Methods for Comparative Literary Studies, Germanic Philology, Romance Philology or Slavic Philology
- Computational Thinking (6 CFU)
- Digital Accessibility, Design and Multimedia Technologies for the Web and Social Media (3 CFU)
Second-year units, which start in 2027/28 for the 2026/27 intake, include three further literature or history of language units (18 CFU) and a choice between Data and Knowledge Representation for the Humanities and Juridical and Ethical Issues in the Digital Society. Free-choice electives make up 18 CFU across the two years. [2]
The curricula differ in their practical activities. Digital Culture includes digital labs in literature and philology and in linguistics, internship or project work and Digital Storytelling. Languages and Literatures includes a 6-credit teaching lab (language, literature and culture, and a practicum) and 6 CFU of further activities such as language skills, IT skills or placements. [1]
How the programme is taught
Teaching is conventional and in person. Attendance is not compulsory, although it is recommended for labs, and there are six exam sessions a year. Foreign Literature Master 1 must be passed before Foreign Literature Master 2. [1]
The final exam is worth 18 CFU: a research thesis of at least 70 pages, written in Italian or a foreign language and discussed before a committee. You can request a thesis topic once you have 50 CFU of the master's. [1]
Fees and scholarships
Verona sets fees by family income. Fees follow the university's fee table, with a simulator based on ISEE, the Italian family income indicator. [2] The regional scholarship body for Verona is ESU Verona, and the region decides awards, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students.
How to apply from outside the EU
Every applicant first submits a request for a check of the entry requirements on Verona's ESSE3 system, with the language certificates attached. Only the outcome exempt (ESONERATO) allows enrolment. For 2026/27, requests opened on 15 July 2026 and the standard deadline is 15 October 2026. [2]
Non-EU applicants living abroad also complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, which for 2026/27 master's programmes without an entry test closed on 30 June 2026, and have their foreign qualification checked through Verona's ElixForms procedure. Verona notes that pre-enrolment does not secure a visa appointment. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [3]
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 Verona's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your requirements check on ESSE3, foreign qualification check 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 Verona's Languages, Literatures and Digital Culture master?
A three-year bachelor's or recognised foreign equivalent with at least 18 CFU in each of two foreign languages and 18 CFU in each of two foreign literatures, chosen from French, English, Spanish, German and Russian. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
No. Access is open, subject to a check of your requirements on Verona's ESSE3 system. Only the outcome exempt (ESONERATO) lets you enrol, and the status prova da effettuare shown after you submit does not mean there is an exam. [2]
What language levels are required? Do I need IELTS?
You need full C1 in both chosen foreign languages, and English at B2 if English is not one of them. The programme pages do not list test scores, so we check which certificate in your file can prove each level. [1][2]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants living abroad had to submit Universitaly pre-enrolment by 30 June 2026, and requirement checks are due by 15 October 2026. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [2][3]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes, if you have at least 150 CFU and are close to graduating. For 2026/27, conditionally enrolled students must complete their bachelor's by 30 April 2027. [2]
I have a BA in English. Can I apply?
Possibly. A BA in English often covers the English language and literature blocks, but you also need 18 CFU in a second language from French, Spanish, German or Russian, 18 CFU in its literature, and C1 in both languages. [1]
Is the programme taught in English?
Yes. Teaching is in English, while French, German, Russian and Spanish are used for the matching language and literature units. The thesis can be written in Italian or a foreign language. [1]
What is the difference between the two curricula?
Languages and Literatures adds a teaching lab with a practicum, while Digital Culture adds digital labs, internship or project work and digital storytelling. You choose your curriculum and your two languages when you enrol. [1]
Can someone handle my whole application to Languages, Literatures and Digital Culture at Verona?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Verona'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 Languages, Literatures and Digital Culture?
A recognised Indian bachelor's, such as a BA in foreign languages, can meet the degree rule if it holds 18 CFU in each of two languages from French, English, Spanish, German and Russian and 18 CFU in each of their literatures, with C1 in both languages. The steps are the requirements check, a foreign qualification check 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 Languages, Literatures and Digital Culture are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: requirements check, foreign qualification check 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, Literatures and Digital Culture are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: requirements check, foreign qualification check 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, Literatures and Digital Culture 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: requirements check, foreign qualification check 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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