Master in Public and Corporate Communication at University of Milan
Two-year communication master at the University of Milan with two curricula taught mainly in English, Corporate Communication and Digital Media, Data and Society, and 30 places for non-EU visa applicants in 2026/27. Entry needs related credits and English at B2.
Master
2 years
Milan
Multiple
University of Milan
Public and Corporate Communication is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-59-R) at the University of Milan, with two curricula taught mainly in English: Corporate Communication and Digital Media, Data and Society. Entry needs a bachelor's in a listed field or 50 related credits, plus English at B2, and non-EU visa applicants are ranked on CV and degree score. Regional scholarship winners pay no second instalment, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Milan's Public and Corporate Communication master asks for a bachelor's in one of 21 listed classes or another degree with at least 50 credits in listed subjects, plus English at B2. Non-EU visa applicants skip the entrance test and are ranked on their academic CV and bachelor's degree score. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree and credit requirements
You need a bachelor's degree in one of these Italian classes, or an equivalent foreign qualification recognised by the university: [1][2]
- Communication, business and economics: communication (L-20), business administration (L-18), economics (L-33), administration (L-16) and tourism (L-15).
- Social and political sciences: political sciences and international relations (L-36), peace studies (L-37), sociology (L-40), social work (L-39), psychology (L-24), education and training (L-19) and legal services (L-14).
- Humanities and languages: cultural heritage (L-1), visual arts, music, performing arts and fashion (L-3), philosophy (L-5), geography (L-6), humanities (L-10), modern languages (L-11), applied languages (L-12) and history (L-42).
- Computing: computer science (L-31).
Any other degree qualifies if it includes at least 50 credits in listed sectors: sociology and political science, communication and media studies, economics and business, statistics, law, psychology, linguistics and English, Italian literature, modern and contemporary history, art, theatre and cinema, and computer science. [1]
In the Communication and Marketing and Corporate Communication curricula, the Data Analysis module is compulsory if your bachelor's did not include a quantitative methods exam of at least 6 credits. [1]
What this means for your transcript
Credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit as Italian CFU, and the board looks at the subjects behind them. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a BA in Mass Communication, Journalism, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology or English, a BBA or B.Com, or a BCA or B.Sc. in Computer Science.
- Check carefully: a B.Tech or B.E. in Computer Science or IT, a B.Sc. in Mathematics or Statistics, or an LL.B., which may need the 50-credit route through computing, statistics or law courses.
- Often short: a B.Tech or B.E. in mechanical, civil or electrical engineering, or a B.Sc. in physics, chemistry or biology, which rarely include 50 credits in the listed sectors.
English
English at CEFR level B2 or higher is required for admission. You can show it with a B2 or higher certificate issued no more than three years before you apply, uploaded with the online application, or by taking the University Language Centre (SLAM) entry test. University of Milan graduates can rely on an English level certified by SLAM in the last four years. [1]
If you do not take or pass the entry test, you must deliver an accepted certificate by the programme's deadline, or you are not admitted. For 2026/27, the B2 level had to be met by 31 December 2026. The rules do not list specific test scores. [1][2]
Selection
Non-EU applicants who need a visa do not sit the entrance test. An Admission Board of three lecturers assesses their foreign qualification, and they are ranked on a separate list based on their academic CV and bachelor's degree score. [1][2]
Other applicants sit an online multiple-choice test on communication theory, computer science, marketing, statistics and current affairs, in Italian or English. In 2026/27 it was held on 2 September 2026, and the ranking weighted the degree mark at 40% and the test sections at 60%. [2]
Places and 2026/27 deadlines
The 2026/27 call offered 200 places for EU and equivalent applicants, 30 for non-EU students living abroad who need a visa and 3 for the Marco Polo programme. [2]
Non-EU visa applicants applied from 24 March to 29 May 2026, and EU and equivalent applicants until 25 August 2026. Visa applicants received their results by mid-June 2026 and enrolled that month. Final-year students could apply if they graduated by 31 December 2026. The 2027/28 call sets the next dates. [2]
Documents and non-EU steps
With a foreign degree you upload your bachelor's degree certificate (in Italian, English, French, German or Spanish), a Diploma Supplement or transcript, a passport or other ID and any B2 English certificate. Non-EU visa applicants also upload a CV. [2]
Admitted visa applicants complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, which closed on 31 July 2026 for 2026/27. By 30 November 2026 they also had to provide the legalised degree certificate, their school-leaving diploma and a statement of comparability from an ENIC-NARIC centre such as CIMEA, or a declaration of value, with the other listed documents, or enrolment was cancelled. [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.
- University of Milan. Programme description (manifesto), Master's degree in Public and Corporate Communication, class LM-59 R, students enrolling in 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Milan. Call for admission to the Master's degree programme in Public and Corporate Communication, class LM-59 R, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Milan, Public and Corporate Communication (COM) course page: languages of instruction by curriculum, departments, access and places, 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Milan. Fees for academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Public and Corporate Communication (COM) is a two-year master's degree in class LM-59-R (public, corporate and advertising communication), run by the Department of Social and Political Sciences in Milan. It is worth 120 ECTS and has limited enrolment. [1][3] The degree is taught in Italian and English: of its three curricula, Corporate Communication and Digital Media, Data and Society are taught mainly in English, while Communication and Marketing is taught mainly in Italian. [3]
The programme gives advanced training in communication theory and techniques and in the strategic use of information, with a focus on corporate and digital communication for institutions, public bodies, non-profit organisations and professional agencies. It suits graduates in communication, social sciences, economics or humanities who want to work in communication strategy or digital research.
What you will study
In the two English curricula the compulsory courses and the final exam are in English. [3] Corporate Communication centres on marketing, consumer culture, social media and web communication; Digital Media, Data and Society centres on digital research methods, data and politics. Units in the 2026/27 study plan include: [1]
- Web Communication (Corporate Communication)
- Consumer Culture
- Marketing (Advanced)
- Corporate Communication (second year of the Corporate Communication curriculum)
- Social Media and Platform Cultures
- Coding for Computational Social Science, and AI and Data Cultures (Digital Media, Data and Society)
- Digital Politics and Public Opinion Research, Research Design and Data Analysis
- Journalism, Media and Politics, and Value Change and Global Societies (second year of Digital Media, Data and Society)
How the programme is taught
Teaching runs in trimesters and attendance is highly recommended. [1][3] The degree includes workshops and internships at public bodies, companies and non-profit organisations, and labs such as Advanced Digital Methods, Generative Artificial Intelligence Literacy and Introduction to R. It ends with a 21 ECTS final exam, a written paper or multimedia product. The department also has an exchange agreement with Doshisha University in Japan. [1]
Career paths
The university names two professional profiles and a wider set of roles: [1]
- Corporate communication and marketing expert, in companies, advertising agencies, market research institutes and public relations agencies
- Social and political communication expert, in public administrations, advocacy groups, opinion research institutes and consultancies
- Roles in corporate social responsibility planning, research centres, NGOs and the coordination of digital communication
Fees and scholarships
The University of Milan charges fees in two instalments. The first covers the regional tax and stamp duty. The second depends on family income (ISEE) and on the programme's tuition area. [4]
For students whose family income and assets are abroad, the second instalment is a fixed amount set by country group (A, B or C) and tuition area. [4]
Winners of regional or University of Milan scholarships get a waiver on the second instalment, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. [4]
How to apply from outside the EU
COM has its own limited-enrolment call. For 2026/27 it reserved 30 places for non-EU students living abroad who need a visa. They do not sit the entrance test: a board of three lecturers assesses their foreign qualification, and they are ranked on their academic CV and bachelor's degree score. [1][2]
For 2026/27 the visa applicants' window ran from 24 March to 29 May 2026, and admitted candidates enrolled in mid-June 2026. The 2027/28 call sets the next dates. [2]
Admitted visa applicants then complete Universitaly pre-enrolment, which closed on 31 July 2026 for 2026/27, and apply for a study visa. By 30 November 2026 they also had to provide a statement of comparability from an ENIC-NARIC centre such as CIMEA, or a declaration of value, or enrolment was cancelled. [2]
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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 Milan's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your online application with your CV, supporting documents and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your University of Milan 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 Public and Corporate Communication at Milan?
A bachelor's in one of 21 listed classes, including communication, business administration, economics, political science, sociology, psychology, languages, humanities and computer science. Other graduates need at least 50 credits in listed sectors such as sociology, media, economics, statistics, law, psychology, languages, history or computer science. [1]
Which curricula are taught in English?
Corporate Communication and Digital Media, Data and Society are taught mainly in English, including the compulsory courses and the final exam. Communication and Marketing is taught mainly in Italian, with a few English-taught options. [3]
Do non-EU applicants take the entrance test?
No. Non-EU applicants who need a visa skip the test on IT, marketing, statistics, current affairs and communication theory. A board of three lecturers assesses their foreign qualification, and they are ranked on their academic CV and bachelor's degree score. [1][2]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2 or higher, shown by an accepted certificate issued within three years or by passing the university's English entry test. For 2026/27 it had to be met by 31 December 2026. The rules do not list specific scores, so we check which proof of B2 your file can use. [1][2]
How many places are there for non-EU students?
For 2026/27 the call offered 30 places for non-EU students living abroad who need a visa, 200 for EU and equivalent applicants and 3 for the Marco Polo programme. Visa applicants are ranked on a separate list. [2]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, non-EU visa applicants applied from 24 March to 29 May 2026, and Universitaly pre-enrolment closed on 31 July 2026. The 2027/28 call sets the next dates. [2]
Can I apply before I graduate?
Yes. For 2026/27, final-year students could apply if they graduated by 31 December 2026. Visa applicants still had to submit the application by 29 May 2026. [2]
I have a B.Tech or a B.Sc. Can I apply?
It depends on your subjects. Computer science is a listed class and computing courses count towards the 50-credit rule, so a B.Tech or B.Sc. in Computer Science or IT can fit. Engineering or science degrees without communication, social science, economics or statistics courses are often short. [1]
Can someone handle my whole application to Public and Corporate Communication at Milan?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Milan's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the University of Milan 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 Public and Corporate Communication?
A recognised Indian bachelor's in a related field, such as a BA in Mass Communication, Journalism, Economics or Political Science, a BBA, B.Com or BCA, can meet the degree rule, and other degrees need 50 credits in listed subjects. You also need English at B2. The steps are the online application with your CV, a committee ranking for the 30 visa places and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [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 Public and Corporate Communication are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: online application with your CV, a committee ranking on your CV and degree score, 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 Public and Corporate Communication are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: online application with your CV, a committee ranking on your CV and degree score, 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 Public and Corporate Communication 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: online application with your CV, a committee ranking on your CV and degree score, 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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