Master in Security and Human Rights at University of Tuscia
Two-year English-taught LM-90 master's in Viterbo on security, migration, data protection and sustainability, with options in Security and Human Mobility or Security, Technology and Sustainability.
Master
2 years
Viterbo
English
University of Tuscia
Security and Human Rights is a two-year, 120 ECTS master's degree (class LM-90, European studies) taught entirely in English at the University of Tuscia in Viterbo. Entry needs a bachelor's of at least 180 credits in a listed class, or 60 credits across law and one more set area, plus English at B2 and an interview in English. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Tuscia's Security and Human Rights master asks for a bachelor's of at least 180 credits in a listed class, or another degree with at least 60 credits across law and one more set area, English at B2 and an interview in English. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
Degree requirements
These rules come from the course regulations issued in May 2023. [1]
- Listed degree classes: a first-level degree of at least 180 credits in legal services (L-14), administration and organisation (L-16), political science and international relations (L-36), social sciences for cooperation, development and peace (L-37), sociology (L-40), history (L-42) or law (LMG-01), or a foreign degree recognised as suitable.
- Other degrees, including foreign degrees: the teaching committee can admit graduates of other classes, or holders of a master's or foreign degree, if at least 60 of their 180 credits fall in at least two groups: law (any law sector) and one of political and social sciences; economics, statistics and economic geography; history (modern and contemporary history, economic history and thought, and the history of political thought, institutions and international relations); or languages (English, French, Spanish and German language and translation).
- Tolerance: up to 10% of the required credits can be missing, and the committee sets how any gap is made up.
For non-EU applicants, the undergraduate degree must have taken at least three academic years. [4]
What this means for your transcript
Italian CFU and the credits on a foreign transcript are not the same unit, and the committee looks at your subjects, not just your total. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a BA LLB, or a BA in Political Science, International Relations, Sociology or History with several law papers, such as constitutional, international or human rights law.
- Check carefully: a three-year LLB is strongly law-based, so the committee looks at whether it also covers a second listed area. A BA with few or no law papers may fall short, because law must be one of the two areas. In a B.Com or BBA, business law and economics papers count, but accounting and management do not.
- Often short: a B.Tech, B.E., BCA or B.Sc., which rarely include law papers.
English
English at CEFR level B2 or above. The course regulations accept a suitable language certificate or, without one, a test set by the department. [1] For non-EU applicants, the university lists IELTS, TOEFL, TCL, Cambridge First, PTE Academic, Oxford Test of English and Aptis ESOL General or Advanced at B2, or a certificate showing that your previous university studies were taught in English. The pages do not list minimum scores. [4]
Interview and admission letter
There is no written entrance test. The teaching committee checks your entry requirements and personal preparation, including through an interview in English held in person or online, and sets how any missing credits are made up. [1][3] International applicants first submit the programme's 2026/27 admission form, and admitted students receive an official admission letter from the course coordinator. [3][4]
2026/27 deadlines
The sources do not set a separate deadline for the 2026/27 admission form. For 2026/27, Universitaly pre-enrolment is open, and visa applications must reach the competent Italian embassy or consulate by 30 November 2026. From 1 August 2026, enrolment can be completed in person in Viterbo, with fees paid by the enrolment deadline. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [4]
Documents and non-EU steps
After receiving the admission letter, you pre-enrol on Universitaly and upload: [4]
- your school-leaving diploma and your undergraduate degree, each with an apostille or legalisation, or a CIMEA statement of verification instead
- your transcript of records
- a declaration of value from the Italian embassy or consulate, a CIMEA statement of comparability or, where it applies, an ARDI statement of correspondence
- your English certificate or medium of instruction certificate
- the admission letter
Documents issued in English need no Italian translation. You can pre-enrol without the CIMEA statement, declaration of value or Diploma Supplement, but some applicants are asked for them during pre-enrolment, and everyone must provide one on arrival in Viterbo to complete enrolment. Once the International Student Office validates your pre-enrolment, you book the visa appointment. The visa requires proof of €10,179.85 a year in means of support. [4]
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 Tuscia. Teaching regulations for the Master's degree programme in Security and Human Rights (LM-90), issued by Rector's decree no. 211/2023 of 3 May 2023, academic year not stated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Tuscia, Department of Legal, Social and Educational Sciences. Study plan for Security and Human Rights (LM-90), curricula A and B, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Tuscia. Security and Human Rights programme page: language, admission, location, career and further study information, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Tuscia. How to enrol: guidance for non-EU students on language requirements, admission interviews, Universitaly, documents, visas and fees, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Security and Human Rights is a two-year master's degree in class LM-90 (European studies), delivered entirely in English at the University of Tuscia's Santa Maria in Gradi site in Viterbo. It revisits the old tension between security and freedom through three present-day challenges: migration, technology and sustainability. [3]
The approach is multidisciplinary, drawing on law, political science, sociology, history, philosophy and economics. It suits graduates in law, political science, international relations or the social sciences who want to work on borders, data governance or the green transition.
What you will study
The first year builds a shared base on security. In the second year you choose Option A, Security and Human Mobility, or Option B, Security, Technology and Sustainability. Units in the 2026/27 study plan include: [2]
- Security and Individual Liberties in Comparative Perspective and International Political Sociology of Security
- Liberty and Security in Historical and Philosophical Perspectives, and The Global Governance of International Security (9 ECTS each)
- Criminal Law and Global Threats (9 ECTS), with electives such as Human Rights and Security in EU Criminal Investigations
- History of Foreign Politics and European Security, in the second year of both options
- Option A: Human Mobility and the European Border Regime, The External Dimension of EU Migration and Asylum Policies, and EU Asylum Law: Implementation Challenges
- Option B: Cybersecurity and Data Protection, Artificial Intelligence and Automated Decision-Making, and Green Transition and Climate Change Law
- Digital Evidence and Human Rights, and Bioethics, AI Ethics, and Environmental Sustainability
- A stage, summer training school, Erasmus traineeship or workshops (8 ECTS), and a final exam (10 ECTS)
How the programme is taught
Teaching is blended. Courses are normally taught in person in Viterbo, but under the course regulations up to two-thirds of teaching can be delivered online, mainly to involve scholars from other Italian and foreign universities, and students can always follow lessons remotely. Exams can also be taken remotely. [1] The first year also includes conferences and seminars (4 ECTS) and language skills (8 ECTS). [2]
Career paths
The course trains experts in security, migration management and the reception of migrants, and circular economy and sustainability. The university expects graduates to compete for senior roles in private and public bodies at national, EU and international level.
Graduates can continue with second-level university masters or a PhD, including the university's PhD in European and Global Markets Law: Crises, Rights, Regulation.
Fees and scholarships
The course page notes scholarships for international and Italian students. Beyond that, Unitus fees depend on income: for 2026/27, non-EU students with income or assets abroad declare them through the ISEEUP, and those who do not pay a fixed fee by country of origin. [3][4] With a Lazio DiSCo regional scholarship, the degree can be tuition-free for eligible students.
How to apply from outside the EU
International applicants complete the course's 2026/27 admission form and then have an oral interview in English, which checks the entry requirements. The course coordinator issues the admission letter. [3][4]
With that letter we pre-enrol you on Universitaly and upload your degree, transcript and a declaration of value, CIMEA or ARDI statement. After the International Student Office validates your pre-enrolment, you apply for a type D study visa; for 2026/27 the consulate deadline is 30 November 2026. [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 Tuscia's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your admission form and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your DiSCo Lazio 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 Security and Human Rights at Tuscia?
A first-level degree of at least 180 credits in a listed class such as law, political science, sociology or history, or another degree with at least 60 credits across law and one more area: political and social sciences, economics and statistics, history, or languages. Up to 10% of the credits can be missing. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
No written test. The teaching committee checks your requirements and preparation, including through an interview in English held in person or online. International applicants first submit the admission form, and admitted students receive a letter from the course coordinator. [1][4]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at CEFR B2. IELTS is one option: Tuscia also lists TOEFL, Cambridge First, PTE Academic, Oxford Test of English, TCL and Aptis, or a certificate that your degree was taught in English. Minimum scores are not listed. [4]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, the admission form has no separate published deadline, but visa applications must reach the Italian embassy or consulate by 30 November 2026. The 2027/28 calendar is not yet published. [4]
I have a BA in Political Science or a B.Com. Can I apply?
Possibly. You need at least 60 credits across law and one other listed area. A BA in Political Science with constitutional or international law papers can meet this. A B.Com counts business law and economics, but not accounting or management. [1]
Can I follow the course online?
The course is blended. Teaching is normally in person in Viterbo, but up to two-thirds can be delivered online, mainly to involve scholars from other universities, and students can always follow lessons remotely. Exams can also be taken remotely. [1]
What are the two options?
After a common first year, you choose Security and Human Mobility, focused on borders, migration and asylum law, or Security, Technology and Sustainability, focused on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and climate law. [2]
What careers does it lead to?
The course trains experts in security, migration management and the reception of migrants, and circular economy and sustainability, for senior roles in public and private bodies at national, EU and international level. Graduates can also continue to a PhD. [3]
Can someone handle my whole application to Security and Human Rights at Tuscia?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Tuscia's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the DiSCo Lazio 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 Security and Human Rights?
A recognised three-year Indian bachelor's, such as a BA in Political Science, Sociology or History, or a BA LLB, can meet the rule if at least 60 credits fall across law and one other listed area, and you also need English at B2. The steps are the admission form, an interview in English, the admission letter and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1][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 Security and Human Rights are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: admission form, interview in English, admission letter 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 Security and Human Rights are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: admission form, interview in English, admission letter 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: admission form, interview in English, admission letter and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa. Read our guides for London, New York, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
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