Master in Tourism Strategy, Cultural Heritage and Made in Italy at University of Rome Tor Vergata

Detailed entry requirements

Tor Vergata's Tourism Strategy, Cultural Heritage and Made in Italy master asks for a three-year bachelor's degree or recognised foreign equivalent, either in one of ten listed degree classes or with at least 42 credits in listed subject areas, English at B2 for the English curriculum, and an interview with a department commission. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]

Degree and credit rule

You need a three-year bachelor's degree or a foreign qualification recognised as suitable, and you meet the curricular requirements in one of two ways. [1]

• A degree in a listed class: Cultural Heritage (L-1), Geography (L-6), Modern Languages and Cultures (L-11), Linguistic Mediation (L-12), Tourism Sciences (L-15), Architectural Sciences (L-17), Economics and Business Management (L-18), Urban Planning (L-21), Economics (L-33) or Sociology (L-40).
• Or at least 42 credits in listed subject areas, or similar areas for a foreign qualification: economics and statistics, geography and territory, law, computer science, languages, psychology, sociology and anthropology, history, and art history and the performing arts.

These rules come from the department's undated requirements document, the one linked from its current admissions page. Its older teaching regulations, written before the degree split into two curricula, ask for 54 credits in the same areas and also list class L-42 (History), so we check your transcript against both figures. [1][2]

The admissions page adds that the commission can admit a candidate who does not meet the curricular requirements, on the basis of the interview and a review of their CV and academic record, provided they hold a three-year degree or a recognised foreign qualification. [3]

What this means for your transcript

Degrees from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka carry no Italian class code, so the commission compares the subjects on your transcript with the listed areas. As a guide, based on the rule above:

• Usually a fit: a B.Com, a BBA, or a BA in Economics, Geography, Sociology, Tourism or a modern language, where most papers fall in the listed areas.
• Check carefully: a BA in History or Political Science, a hotel management degree (BHM), a BCA or B.Sc. in Computer Science, or a B.Arch. These can cover part of the list, such as history, management, computing or architecture, but the subjects need to add up to 42 credits in the listed areas.
• Often short: a B.Tech or B.E. outside computing, or a B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry or Biology, which usually have few papers in the listed areas.

If your credits fall short, the commission can still admit you after the interview and a review of your CV and academic record. [3]

English

Written and spoken English at CEFR level B2 for the E-tourism, Heritage and Made in Italy curriculum. You show it with a certificate at that level, or the commission checks it in the interview. [1]

The documents do not name specific tests or minimum scores. If you do not have a B2 certificate, the admissions page asks you to fill in an online English form instead. [3]

The Italian-taught curriculum, Progettazione e Gestione del Turismo, asks for Italian at B2 instead. [1]

Interview

There is no written test. Applicants who meet the curricular requirements have an interview with a commission appointed by the Department Director, which can be held online after identity checks. [1][2]

The interview checks your knowledge of how historical, artistic, territorial and economic heritage is preserved and promoted, basic computer skills and the social sciences. [1]

Pre-assessment dates

Non-EU applicants living abroad who need a visa apply through a pre-assessment. The 2026/27 pre-assessment is closed, and the department says the 2027/28 round will reopen soon; its dates are not yet published. [3]

The admissions page gives 31 July as the last day to upload documents on Universitaly, with no later uploads accepted. [3]

Documents and non-EU steps

For the pre-assessment on Tor Vergata's Delphi portal, visa applicants upload: [3]

• your passport
• your academic record with the list of exams, at least in English
• your degree certificate, at least in English
• your CV (optional but preferred)
• your English B2 certificate, or the English form

After a positive assessment, non-EU applicants living abroad must complete Universitaly pre-enrolment. A degree from a country outside the Lisbon Recognition Convention needs CIMEA statements of verification and comparability; a degree from a signatory country needs a free ARDI statement of correspondence. Admission stays provisional until you submit a valid study visa or Italian residence permit. [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.

1. University of Rome Tor Vergata, Department of History, Humanities and Society. Admission requirements: degree classes and disciplinary sectors, Master's degree in Tourism Strategy, Cultural Heritage and Made in Italy (LM-49), undated edition covering both curricula. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
2. University of Rome Tor Vergata, Department of History, Humanities and Society. Teaching regulations of the Master's degree in Tourism Strategy, Cultural Heritage and Made in Italy (LM-49), undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
3. University of Rome Tor Vergata, Department of History, Humanities and Society. Tourism Strategy degree website, home page and pre-application (visa) page, showing the 2027/28 pre-assessment as not yet open. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
4. University of Rome Tor Vergata. Tourism Strategy, Cultural Heritage and Made in Italy programme page (degree class, languages, curricula, duration, department and careers). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
5. University of Rome Tor Vergata. Tuition fees for non-EU students whose family income is abroad, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.

What bachelor's degree do I need for Tor Vergata's Tourism Strategy master?

A three-year bachelor's or recognised foreign equivalent, either in a listed class such as economics, business, tourism, geography, languages, architecture or sociology, or with at least 42 credits in areas like economics, law, geography, languages, history and art history. [1]

Is there an entrance exam?

No written test. A department commission interviews you, online if needed, on heritage conservation and promotion, basic computer skills and the social sciences. It can also review your CV and academic record. [1][3]

What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?

Written and spoken English at B2 for the English curriculum, shown by a certificate at that level or checked in the interview. The documents do not name specific tests or scores, and without a certificate you fill in an online English form. [1][3]

When is the deadline for non-EU students?

The 2026/27 pre-assessment for visa applicants is closed, and the department says the 2027/28 round will reopen soon, with dates not yet published. The admissions page gives 31 July as the last day to upload documents on Universitaly. [3]

I have a B.Com, BBA or hotel management degree. Can I apply?

A B.Com or BBA usually fits, since economics and management are listed areas, as long as those papers reach 42 credits. A hotel management degree needs a careful check of its management and language papers. If you fall short, the commission can still admit you after the interview and CV review. [1][3]

Is this master taught in English?

The degree has two curricula with a common core. E-tourism, Heritage and Made in Italy is taught entirely in English, while Progettazione e Gestione del Turismo is taught in Italian and asks for Italian at B2. [1][4]

How are the fees set?

Non-EU students whose family income is abroad choose a yearly flat rate set by degree group, with a lower rate for listed developing countries, or income-based fees through the ISEE parificato, which can be tuition-free for eligible students. [5]

What careers does it lead to?

The university names tourism system planners and managers, cultural tourism managers and specialists in heritage enhancement and territorial marketing, working in public administration, tourism and cultural enterprises, museums, foundations, consultancy firms and international organisations. [4]

Can someone handle my whole application to Tourism Strategy at Tor Vergata?

Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your transcript against Tor Vergata'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 Tourism Strategy?

Indian degrees carry no Italian class code, so the commission compares your subjects with its list: a recognised three-year bachelor's with at least 42 credits in areas such as economics, management, geography, law, languages, history or art history, plus English at B2. The steps are the Delphi pre-assessment, the commission's 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 Tourism Strategy are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: pre-assessment on the Delphi portal, the commission's 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 Tourism Strategy are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: pre-assessment on the Delphi portal, the commission's 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 Tourism Strategy 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: pre-assessment on the Delphi portal, the commission's 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.