{"id":5755,"date":"2026-05-18T11:38:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T09:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/segreterie.unica.it\/scienzepolitiche\/?page_id=5755"},"modified":"2026-06-12T12:16:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T10:16:08","slug":"%f0%9f%8c%8d-application-guide-for-international-students-masters-degree-programs-second-cycle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/segreterie.unica.it\/scienzepolitiche\/%f0%9f%8c%8d-application-guide-for-international-students-masters-degree-programs-second-cycle\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udf0d APPLICATION GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS \u2013 MASTER\u2019S DEGREE PROGRAMS (SECOND CYCLE)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Updated on May 26, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"fai-CopilotMessage__footnote r1bn3aft ___7qar2c0 fcthzvy\">\n<div class=\"___648pct0 f1lmfglv f527xm8 f1hdris8\" dir=\"ltr\" data-testid=\"foot-note-div\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fai-CopilotMessage__actions rmlvq19 ___7qar2c0 fcthzvy\" role=\"toolbar\" data-tabster=\"{&quot;mover&quot;:{&quot;cyclic&quot;:false,&quot;direction&quot;:2,&quot;memorizeCurrent&quot;:true}}\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udf0d<\/strong><strong> <u>APPLICATION GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS \u2013 MASTER\u2019S DEGREE PROGRAMS (SECOND CYCLE)<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO ENROL IN ONE OF OUR MASTER\u2019S DEGREE PROGRAMMES <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc\u00a0Step-by-Step Procedure<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>****************************************************************<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2705MANDATORY PRE-ASSESSMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS: by 5 July 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To access a <strong>Master\u2019s Degree Programme (LM)<\/strong>, a <strong>mandatory pre-assessment of qualifications<\/strong> is required.<br \/>\nThe procedure to request it <strong>varies depending on the chosen Master\u2019s programme<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div><strong>DreamApply<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>Relevant programs: Master\u2019s programmes in <strong>Economics, Finance and Data Analysis<\/strong>, <strong>International Management<\/strong>, <strong>International Relations<\/strong>)<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Register and submit your <strong>pre-assessment application via the DreamApply platform<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Application period: <strong>until July 5, 2026<\/strong>. <strong>The platform is active; the access link is <span data-teams=\"true\"><a id=\"menur9s0\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/unica.dreamapply.com\/\" href=\"https:\/\/unica.dreamapply.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Collegamento Apply online! - University of Cagliari\">Apply online! &#8211; University of Cagliari<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>or<\/p>\n<p><strong>ONLINE FORM + EMAIL SUBMISSION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Relevant programs: Master\u2019s programmes in <strong>Tourism and Sustainability Management<\/strong>, <strong>Managerial Economics<\/strong>, <strong>Data Science<\/strong>, <strong>Public Administration Sciences<\/strong>, <strong>Social Innovation and Communication<\/strong>, <strong>Law of Sustainable Development and Innovation<\/strong>)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete the dedicated <strong>online evaluation form (Microsoft Forms)<\/strong>: <span data-teams=\"true\"><a id=\"menur2ih\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/e\/ypx3rpupmh\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/e\/YPx3rpupMh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Collegamento UNICA - Application Form\u00a0for pre-assessment purposes for foreign students \u2013 Compila modulo\"> Application Form\u00a0for pre-assessment purposes for foreign students \u2013 Compila modulo<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>https:\/\/forms.office.com\/e\/YPx3rpupMh<\/li>\n<li>Send an email to <strong>foreignstudents@unica.it<\/strong> <strong>by 5 July 2026<\/strong>, indicating the following subject line:<br \/>\n<strong>Access pre-assessment LM ______ A.Y. 2026\/27 \u2013 Name Surname<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Documents to be attached<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(to DreamApply or to the online form + email)<\/p>\n<p>You must attach the following documents:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Original final secondary school qualification<\/strong>, obtained after at least 12 years of schooling, accompanied by an official translation and legalization\/apostille, <strong>or<\/strong> alternatively by a Statement of Verification of Authenticity issued by the Italian ENIC-NARIC centre (CIMEA).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Declaration of Value<\/strong> of the final secondary school diploma, <strong>or<\/strong> alternatively a Statement of Comparability issued by the Italian ENIC-NARIC centre (CIMEA).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Original first-cycle (Bachelor\u2019s) degree<\/strong> (EQF level 6), accompanied by an official translation and legalization\/apostille, or alternatively by a Statement of Verification of Authenticity issued by the Italian ENIC-NARIC centre (CIMEA), as well as a Declaration of Value of the first-cycle degree or, alternatively, a Statement of Comparability issued by the Italian ENIC-NARIC centre (CIMEA). (If not yet available, it may be submitted at a later stage.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transcript of Records<\/strong> or <strong>Diploma Supplement<\/strong> (in Italian or English);<\/li>\n<li>For programmes <strong>entirely taught in English<\/strong>: <strong>language certificate of at least B2 level (CEFR)<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Italian language certificate at B2 level<\/strong> for programmes taught (even partially) in Italian.<br \/>\nIf you do not have it, you will be required to take a language test;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identity document<\/strong> (ID card or passport).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Each attached file must be named according to its content<\/strong><br \/>\n(e.g. <em>TOR<\/em>, <em>English Certificate B2<\/em>).<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The required documents are used to verify degree eligibility, the fulfillment of curricular requirements, and the assessment of the applicant\u2019s academic preparation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2192 For the Master\u2019s degree programmes in <strong>International Relations (LM), Public Administration Sciences, Social Innovation and Communication, International Management, Managerial Economics, and Data Science<\/strong>, the verification of degree eligibility, the fulfillment of curricular requirements, and the assessment of the applicant\u2019s academic preparation are carried out simultaneously on the basis of the submitted documentation. The outcome is communicated to the candidate via Dream Apply or email.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 For the Master\u2019s degree programme in <strong>Economics, Finance and Data Analysis<\/strong>, the verification of degree eligibility and the fulfillment of curricular requirements are carried out simultaneously on the basis of documentation. If the degree is deemed eligible and the curricular requirements are met, the assessment of the applicant\u2019s academic preparation takes place through an online interview held on a date prior to the evaluation sessions scheduled for Italian candidates.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 For the Master\u2019s degree programme in <strong>Tourism and Sustainability Management<\/strong>, the verification of degree eligibility and the fulfillment of curricular requirements are carried out simultaneously on the basis of documentation. If the degree is deemed eligible and the curricular requirements are met, the assessment of the applicant\u2019s academic preparation is conducted through an interview held on the same day scheduled for the test for Italian candidates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Deadline<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>mandatory pre-assessment application<\/strong> (via DreamApply or online form + email) must be submitted <strong>by 5 July 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\u2757 <strong>Applications submitted after this deadline will not be considered.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>****************************************************************<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. PRE-ENROLMENT ON UNIVERSITALY by 31 August 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your pre-assessment outcome is <strong>positive<\/strong>, complete your <strong>pre-enrolment on Universitaly by 31 August 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NB:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe documents to be uploaded on Universitaly must be the <strong>same as those submitted for the pre-assessment<\/strong>.<br \/>\nOnly if the programme is <strong>not entirely taught in English<\/strong> must you also upload the <strong>Italian language certificate at B2 level<\/strong>.<br \/>\nIf you do not have it, you will be required to take a language test.<\/p>\n<p>Applications submitted on Universitaly <strong>will not be considered<\/strong> if they are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>submitted for the <strong>wrong academic year<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li><strong>not preceded by a positive pre-assessment<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li>submitted <strong>after 31 August 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>****************************************************************<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. VERIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS BY THE UNIVERSITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After pre-enrolment, the University will verify:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>completion of <strong>at least 12 years of schooling<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Italian language proficiency at B2 level<\/strong> (only if the programme is not entirely taught in English);<\/li>\n<li>the <strong>outcome of the pre-assessment<\/strong> of access requirements;<\/li>\n<li>submission of <strong>CIMEA Statements<\/strong> (comparability and authenticity) or the <strong>Declaration of Value<\/strong> for the first-cycle degree.<\/li>\n<li>If all requirements are met \u2192 <strong>pre-enrolment validated without reservation<\/strong><br \/>\n(<em>green light on Universitaly<\/em>);<\/li>\n<li>If requirements are <strong>not fully met<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>pre-enrolment validated with reservation<\/strong><br \/>\n(<em>orange light on Universitaly<\/em>), which will be lifted only after you regularise your position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>****************************************************************<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. STUDY VISA APPLICATION<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You may apply for a <strong>study visa at the Embassy<\/strong> only if your Universitaly pre-enrolment has been <strong>validated without reservation (green light)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>****************************************************************<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. ENROLMENT AND DOCUMENT SUBMISSION \u2013 APPOINTMENT AT THE STUDENT OFFICE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For enrolment in the chosen programme, the following conditions must be met:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the <strong>qualification must be recognised as valid<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li><strong>all access requirements<\/strong> must be satisfied;<\/li>\n<li>submission of the <strong>Declaration of Value<\/strong> or, alternatively, <strong>CIMEA Statements<\/strong> (comparability and authenticity);<\/li>\n<li>for programmes taught even partially in Italian, <strong>passing the Italian language test at B2 level<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li>issuance of the <strong>entry visa<\/strong> and <strong>residence permit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once all requirements are met, the <strong>Student Office<\/strong> will proceed with enrolment.<\/p>\n<p>You will be <strong>officially enrolled after your arrival in Cagliari<\/strong>.<br \/>\nYou must go to the Student Office to <strong>submit all original documents<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>To do so, you must <strong>book an appointment<\/strong> by writing to:<br \/>\n<strong>segrstudsegp@unica.it<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Email subject:<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cInternational student a.y. 2026\/27: request for appointment for submission of original documents and enrolment\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Appointments are usually scheduled <strong>once a week (Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)<\/strong>, unless otherwise agreed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated on May 26, 2026 \ud83c\udf0d APPLICATION GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS \u2013 MASTER\u2019S DEGREE PROGRAMS (SECOND CYCLE) \u00a0 WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO ENROL IN ONE OF OUR MASTER\u2019S DEGREE PROGRAMMES \ud83d\udccc\u00a0Step-by-Step Procedure **************************************************************** \u2705MANDATORY PRE-ASSESSMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS: by 5 July 2026 To access a Master\u2019s Degree Programme (LM), a mandatory pre-assessment of qualifications is required. The procedure to request it varies depending on the chosen Master\u2019s programme. DreamApply Relevant programs: Master\u2019s programmes in Economics, Finance and Data Analysis, International Management, International Relations) Register and submit your pre-assessment application via the DreamApply platform Application period: until July 5, 2026. <a href='https:\/\/segreterie.unica.it\/scienzepolitiche\/%f0%9f%8c%8d-application-guide-for-international-students-masters-degree-programs-second-cycle\/' class='excerpt-more'>[&#8230;]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2426,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5755","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","post-seq-1","post-parity-odd","meta-position-corners","fix"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/segreterie.unica.it\/scienzepolitiche\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5755","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/segreterie.unica.it\/scienzepolitiche\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/segreterie.unica.it\/scienzepolitiche\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/segreterie.unica.it\/scienzepolitiche\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2426"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/segreterie.unica.it\/scienzepolitiche\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5755"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/segreterie.unica.it\/scienzepolitiche\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5755\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5837,"href":"https:\/\/segreterie.unica.it\/scienzepolitiche\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5755\/revisions\/5837"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/segreterie.unica.it\/scienzepolitiche\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5755"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}