Master in Linguistics at University of Verona
Two-year English-taught LM-39 master's at the University of Verona in linguistic theory and analysis, from morpho-syntax and semantics to language learning and historical linguistics. Entry needs 60 credits in humanities groups, 6 of them in general linguistics, English at B2 and an interview.
Master
2 years
Verona
English
University of Verona
Linguistics is a two-year, 120 CFU master's degree (class LM-39) taught in English at the University of Verona in Verona. Entry needs a three-year degree with at least 60 credits in set humanities subject groups, including 6 in general linguistics, English at B2 and an interview unless exempt. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Verona's Linguistics master asks for a three-year degree or recognised foreign equivalent with at least 60 ECTS across set humanities and social science groups, including 6 ECTS in general linguistics, English at full B2, and an interview on basic linguistics unless you are exempt. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
The 60-credit rule
You need a three-year bachelor's degree or university diploma, or a foreign qualification recognised as suitable, with at least 60 ECTS across two or more of these subject groups. At least 6 of these ECTS must be in glottology and general linguistics (sector L-LIN/01). [1]
- Philological and literary studies: Greek, Latin, classical philology, Romance philology and linguistics, Italian literature and linguistics, literary criticism and comparative literature, and Germanic philology (L-FIL-LET/02, 04, 05 and 09 to 15).
- Linguistics: general linguistics, modern language teaching, and French, Spanish, Hispanic American, English, Anglo-American and German language and literature (L-LIN/01 to 07 and 10 to 14).
- Philosophy: M-FIL/01 to 08.
- Psychology: general, developmental and educational, and social psychology (M-PSI/01, 04 and 05).
- History: M-STO/01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 08 and 09.
- Sociology: SPS/01, 02, 04, 07 and 08.
- Complementary areas: Greek and Roman history, geography, computer science and Anatolian studies (L-ANT/02, L-ANT/03, M-GGR/01, INF/01 and L-OR/04).
What this means for your transcript
Italian credits and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit, and Verona looks at your subjects, not just your total. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a BA in English, linguistics or foreign languages, or a BA combining languages, literature, philosophy, psychology or history, that includes a course in general linguistics.
- Check carefully: a BA in English literature, psychology or philosophy without a general linguistics paper, where the 60 credits may be there but the 6 credits in general linguistics are missing. A BCA or B.Sc. in Computer Science also needs care: computer science counts in the complementary group, but you need a second group and the 6 linguistics credits.
- Often short: a B.Com, BBA, or a B.Sc., B.Tech or B.E. outside computer science, as few of their subjects fall in these groups and general linguistics is rarely included.
English
English at full B2 level or equivalent. The certificate is submitted with the application and can come from your bachelor's programme or an external certification body. The admission page does not list specific test scores. [1]
Interview
Applicants who meet the credit requirements have an interview in English or Italian, which can be held remotely. It covers basic topics in synchronic and diachronic linguistics. [1]
Holders of certain Italian first-cycle degrees, such as Lettere, Lingue e Letterature straniere and Mediazione Linguistica, with a final grade of at least 100/110 are exempt. All other applicants are interviewed, whatever their grade. The 2026/27 sessions were scheduled for 18 September, 6 October and 17 November 2026. [1]
2026/27 deadlines
For 2026/27, registration for the requirements check on ESSE3 runs from 15 July to 15 October 2026. Late registration is possible until 12 November 2026, with late enrolment by 21 December 2026 subject to a late fee. [2]
For non-EU applicants living abroad, Verona's Universitaly deadline for master's programmes without an entry test was 30 June 2026. The 2027/28 dates are not yet published. [3]
Applying before you graduate
Students finishing a bachelor's can enrol conditionally for 2026/27 and pay the first instalment, provided they obtain their degree by 30 April 2027. The pages do not set a minimum number of credits for this. [2]
Non-EU applicants living abroad
For non-EU students, admission includes an assessment of the qualifications by a committee appointed by the programme's teaching board. Applicants with a foreign qualification who need a study visa go through this assessment first, and after a positive outcome can request the requirements check within the deadlines. [1]
They also apply through Universitaly, which handles both pre-enrolment and the study visa request, for one programme at one university, and have their foreign qualification checked through Verona's ElixForms procedure. Verona states that pre-enrolment does not secure a visa appointment and that acceptance gives no right to a visa. [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 Cultures and Civilisations. Admission requirements, Master's degree in Linguistics (class LM-39), academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Verona, Master's degree in Linguistics programme pages (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
Linguistics is a two-year master's degree (laurea magistrale, class LM-39) at the University of Verona. It is run by the Department of Cultures and Civilisations, and teaching is in English, except Spanish Linguistics, which is taught in Spanish. [2]
The degree covers linguistic theory and analysis, from morpho-syntax, semantics and pragmatics to language learning and historical linguistics, with a choice of English, French, Russian or Spanish linguistics or comparative Germanic syntax. Its entry rule asks for credits in linguistics, languages, literature, philosophy, psychology, history or related subjects, including some general linguistics. [1][2]
What you will study
The 2026/27 study plan totals 120 CFU. The first-year units it lists are: [2]
- Levels of Linguistic Analysis (6 CFU)
- Semantics and Pragmatics (6 CFU)
- Morpho-Syntax (6 CFU)
- Language Learning (12 CFU)
- Information Technology or Statistics for the Humanities (6 CFU)
- One of Comparative Germanic Syntax, English, French, Russian or Spanish Linguistics (9 CFU)
- One philology unit (6 CFU): Ancient Anatolian Linguistics and Philology, Germanic, Romance or Slavic Philology
- One of Argumentation and Communication, Italian Linguistics, Semiotics, or Textual Scholarship and Editorial Techniques (6 CFU)
The second year, which starts in 2027/28 for the 2026/27 intake, includes Historical Linguistics (6 CFU), Philosophy of Science or Psychology and Cognitive Sciences (6 CFU), another unit from the linguistics list (9 CFU) and the final exam (24 CFU). Across the two years you also take 12 CFU of free-choice activities, which can include an internship of up to 6 CFU, and 6 CFU of language certification and further activities. [2]
Fees and scholarships
Verona sets fees by family income. Fees follow the university's fees guide, 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
Non-EU applicants with a foreign qualification who need a study visa first have their qualifications assessed by a committee appointed by the programme's teaching board. After a positive assessment, they can request the requirements check on Verona's ESSE3 system and then take the interview, unless exempt. [1]
Non-EU applicants living abroad also complete Universitaly pre-enrolment and have their foreign qualification checked through Verona's ElixForms procedure. For 2026/27, Verona's Universitaly deadline for master's programmes without an entry test was 30 June 2026. Verona notes that pre-enrolment does not secure a visa appointment. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [2][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 qualification assessment, requirements check, 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 Linguistics master?
A three-year bachelor's or recognised foreign equivalent with at least 60 ECTS across two or more groups in philology and literature, linguistics, philosophy, psychology, history, sociology or complementary areas, including 6 ECTS in general linguistics. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
There is no written test. Applicants who meet the credit rule have an interview in English or Italian, possibly online, on basic synchronic and diachronic linguistics. Holders of some Italian degrees with 100/110 or more are exempt. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at full B2 level or equivalent, with the certificate submitted with the application. The admission page does not list specific test scores, so we check which proof of B2 your file can use. [1]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, Verona's Universitaly deadline for non-EU applicants living abroad was 30 June 2026 for master's programmes without an entry test, and the requirements check runs until 15 October 2026. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [2][3]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. For 2026/27, students finishing a bachelor's can enrol conditionally and pay the first instalment, provided they obtain their degree by 30 April 2027. [2]
I have a BA in English or Psychology. Can I apply?
Possibly. English and psychology subjects fall within the accepted groups, but you need 60 ECTS across at least two groups and 6 ECTS in general linguistics, so a degree without a linguistics paper can fall short. [1]
Is the programme taught in English?
Yes. In the 2026/27 study plan every unit is taught in English except Spanish Linguistics, which is taught in Spanish. The admission interview can be held in English or Italian. [1][2]
What will I study?
Core units cover levels of linguistic analysis, semantics and pragmatics, morpho-syntax, language learning and historical linguistics, plus a choice of English, French, Russian or Spanish linguistics or comparative Germanic syntax, a philology unit and a 24-credit final exam. [2]
Can someone handle my whole application to Linguistics 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 Linguistics?
A recognised Indian bachelor's, such as a BA in English, linguistics or foreign languages, can meet the degree rule if it holds 60 ECTS in the listed humanities groups, including 6 in general linguistics, with English at B2. The steps are the qualification assessment, the requirements check and 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 Linguistics are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: qualification assessment, requirements check and interview, 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 Linguistics are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: qualification assessment, requirements check and interview, 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 Linguistics 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: qualification assessment, requirements check and interview, 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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