Language Requirements

Language requirements for Master’s Degree programmes are defined autonomously by each Department and specified in the relevant admission calls.

• Programmes taught in English
  English language proficiency is assessed during the admission test or
  Some departments accept a certification of English language proficiency at B2 level
  The MOI (Medium of Instruction), an official document issued by the applicant’s home university certifying the language in which the courses were taught and the degree was awarded.
  (However, applicants are still required to attend an interview to assess their actual level of language proficiency)
   

• Programmes taught in Italian
  To enrol, you will need to:

  • Provide an Italian language certificate at least B2 level or higher (CEFR)

  OR

  • Take the online Italian Language Proficiency Test offered by the University of Salento.
    (link to dates, times, and participation guidelines)

Academic Requirements

To apply, you must:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent first‑cycle qualification);
• Meet the specific academic requirements set out in the relevant admission call (e.g. academic background, required credits, or additional criteria).

The official rules for the entry, stay and enrolment of international students, as well as the recognition of qualifications, are defined by the Circular of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

To complete the enrollment process, international students must submit the following documentation to the Admissions Office.

1. First‑cycle higher education qualification

A final qualification corresponding to a first‑cycle degree (Bologna Process) or EQF Level 6, valid for access to the second cycle of studies in the country of origin and without substantial differences compared to the corresponding Italian qualification.

2. Transcript of Records

An official Transcript of Records listing all examinations passed.

The Transcript of Records may be replaced by a Diploma Supplement, where adopted and provided that it includes all information required by the European Qualifications Framework.

3. Sworn or officially legalized translation (into Italian or English)

A translation of the documents listed under points 1 and 2 is required unless they are issued in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, or German.

4. Documents Demonstrating Correspondence to the Italian System

Related to the qualifications listed under points 1 and 2.

Submit one of the following:

• CIMEA Statement of Comparability, or
• ARDI Statement of Correspondence (if available for the country where you obtained your qualification), or
• Declaration of Value, issued by the competent Italian Embassy/Consulate.

5. Documents Demonstrating the Authenticity of the Qualification

Related to the qualifications listed under points 1 and 2.

Submit one of the following:

• CIMEA Verification Statement, or
• Apostille (Hague Convention), or
• Legalisation, or
• Official online verification systems.

6. Italian Language Requirement (Level B2 CEFR)

For Master’s Degree programmes taught in Italian

• Submit an official Italian language certificate (B2 CEFR) issued by nationally or internationally recognized certification bodies (also available through Italian Cultural Institutes abroad). Certificates may be obtained in the country of origin through authorized centres.

  OR

  Pass the Italian Language Proficiency Test organized online by the University.
  Dates, times, and modalities are published annually on the university website.

NON‑EU STUDENTS RESIDING ABROAD

(Students who require a study visa – mandatory procedure via Universitaly)

Follow the steps below carefully:

1. Choose the degree programme and read the relevant Call for Admission (Bando di ammissione).

2. Pre‑enroll on Universitaly.it (If you choose an Italian‑taught programme) to begin the official study visa process and connect with the University. (instructions); If you choose an English‑taught programme, please continue following the procedures, you will complete them at Step 8.

3. Create your account on the University of Salento student portal: www.studenti.unisalento.it - (instructions: Text - Slides)

4. Apply for the admission selection test  (instructions)

5. Pay the required application fee (how to pay)

6. Take part in the admission selection (evaluation of qualifications and/or admission test, as specified in the Call).

7. If admitted, you will receive a Letter of Academic Eligibility.

8. Pre‑enroll on Universitaly.it to begin the official study visa process and connect with the University. (instructions)

9. Wait for the validation of your Universitaly application by the University.

10. After validation and visa issuance, proceed with enrolment (instructions) (the enrolment procedure becomes available only after Universitaly validation and visa approval).

11. Pay the first tuition instalment.

12. Book an appointment with the Admissions Office admissions@unisalento.it, indicating your arrival date in Italy, in order to complete administrative procedures and official verification of your academic qualifications.

EU STUDENTS AND NON‑EU STUDENTS LEGALLY RESIDING IN ITALY

(No study visa required – no Universitaly pre‑enrolment)

Follow the steps below:

1. Choose the Master’s degree programme and carefully read the relevant Call for Admission (Bando di ammissione).

2. Create your account on the University of Salento student portal: www.studenti.unisalento.it - (instructions: Text - Slides)

3. Apply for the admission selection test  (instructions)

4. Pay the required application fee (how to pay)

5. If admitted, proceed directly with enrolment (instructions). Enrolment is considered valid only after payment of the first tuition instalment.

6. Book an appointment with the Admissions Office admissions@unisalento.it, indicating your date of arrival, in order to complete administrative procedures and the official verification of academic qualifications.

Deadlines, procedures, and regulations are published every year in the Official Course Catalogue (Manifesto degli Studi)

Master’s Degree Programmes 

DEADLINES FOR NON‑EU STUDENTS RESIDING ABROAD

Standard Admission Calls in Italian‑Taught Programmes

• Pre‑enrolment on Universitaly (www.universitaly.it)
  Required to start the visa application procedure
  Deadline: 20 July

• After your application on the Universitaly portal has been validated, you must apply for a visa by 30 November.

• Registration and application for the admission test
  Within the deadlines set out in the relevant Calls for Admission (Bandi di ammissione)
  Calls usually open from June

• Enrolment (Immatricolazione)

  • Starting from September, and no later than 31 January of the following year.

Early Extraordinary Admission Calls in English‑Taught Programmes

(Dedicated to non‑EU international students for admission to the following academic year)

• Registration and application for the admission test
  Within the deadlines specified in the relevant Calls for Admission
  (at least two calls, starting from February)

• Pre‑enrolment on Universitaly (www.universitaly.it)
  Required for visa purposes
  Deadline: 20 July

• After your application on the Universitaly portal has been validated, you must apply for a visa by 30 November.

• Enrolment (Immatricolazione)
  Starting from September, and no later than 31 January of the following year.

DEADLINES FOR EU STUDENTS OR NON‑EU STUDENTS LEGALLY RESIDING IN ITALY

• Registration and application for the admission test
  Within the deadlines specified in the relevant Calls for Admission
  Calls usually open from June, with three application periods:
  September – December – March/April

• Enrolment (Immatricolazione)

  • For the September call: by first week of November
  • For the December and March/April calls: please refer to the Manifesto degli Studi

International students pay a flat‑tax, with no ISEE Parificato required.

• The tuition fees are:
  €1,000 per academic year, paid in 3 instalments
  (approx. €333.33 each)

First instalment only includes additional mandatory charges:

• Regional Tax for the Right to Education: approx. €190
• Virtual stamp duty: €16

Students holding international protection status are fully exempt from tuition fees, according to current regulations.

PAYMENT DEADLINES

Always check the Official Course Catalogue (Manifesto degli Studi) for confirmation.

Tuition fees are available on the Student Portal → “Payments (Pagamenti)” section.

First instalment

• Restricted‑access programmes:
  by the deadline stated in the Call for Admission (Bando di ammissione) published by each Department
   
• Open‑access programmes:
  by the first week of November for citizen of the European Union or non‑EU citizen legally residing in Italy (also the final deadline for enrolment)
  by 31 of January for non‑EU citizen requiring a visa to enter Italy (also the final deadline for enrolment)

Second instalment: by the end of March
Third instalment: by the end of June

International students may apply for the following scholarships, subject to eligibility requirements and deadlines.

ADISU Puglia Scholarship

• Call usually published in early July on ADISU Puglia web site

Invest Your Talent in Italy

• Call opens around 20 April
  https://international.unisalento.it/admission/scholarships-grants/invest-your-talent-in-italy

Unisalento4Talents

• Call typically opens in late May/June
  https://international.unisalento.it/admission/scholarships-grants/unisalento4talents

Useful Tip

We strongly recommend checking the scholarship websites regularly, reviewing previous calls, and respecting all deadlines, as late applications are not accepted.