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Admission criteria and procedure

Admission requirements

You can enrol on this Master’s degree programme if:

  • you meet the academic entry requirements 
  • you meet the requirement for adequate personal preparation

Curricular requirements

General academic requirements for admission to the degree programme:

  • hold a Bachelor’s degree, or another qualification obtained abroad and recognised as equivalent, or a Master’s degree as referred to in Ministerial Decree 509/1999 or Ministerial Decree 270/2004, or a degree obtained prior to Ministerial Decree 509/1999, or equivalent qualifications,
  • have acquired at least 6 CFU in one or more of the following fields: INF/01, ING-INF/05, MAT/02–06; ICAR/13, ICAR/17; L-ART/03–07; L-FIL-LET/10–12, L-LIN/11–12, M-FIL/05; M-PSI/01; SPS/07–08, SECS-P/07–08, SECS-S/01
  • Knowledge of English is also required, with requirements varying according to the programme.

Specific entry requirements for the degree programmes and pathways within them

Internet and Creative Digital Production (IPC) degree programme – taught in Italian

Introductory Pathway 1 (for those with IT skills)PATHWAY 2 (for graduates with no or limited basic IT skills)

The following requirement must be met:

  • have obtained university credits in the field of IT totalling at least 18 CFU across the following sectors (or corresponding GSDs as per Ministerial Decree 639/2024:
    • INF/01
    • ING-INF/05
       

Both of the following requirements must be met:

  • have earned at least 6 CFU in one of the following fields (or corresponding GSDs as per Ministerial Decree 639/2024):
    • INF/01, ING-INF/05, MAT/02-06; ICAR/13, ICAR/17
    • L-ART/03-07
    • L-FIL-LET/10-12, L-LIN/11-12, M – FIL/05.
    • M-PSI/01; SPS/07-08, 
    • SECS-P/07-08, SECS-S/01
  • have obtained university credits in the field of computer science totalling between 0 and 17 CFU in the following sectors (or corresponding GSDs as per Ministerial Decree 639/2024:
    • INF/01 
    • ING-INF/05
       

Language requirements

  • Proficiency in English at a level no lower than B1 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – in Italian, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR).
    This proficiency is verified through the certified completion of at least 3 CFU of L-LIN/12 or the ‘Foreign Language Proficiency - English’ or a certificate obtained no more than 3 years ago or, in the absence of these, by passing the B1 test administered by the Language Skills Development Unit (at the University). The language proficiency requirement is also met by holding a degree in English, to be certified by an official document or letter from the university that awarded the bachelor’s degree, stating that the studies were conducted in English.
  • International students wishing to enrol on this degree programme, taught in Italian, must also hold a certificate of proficiency in the Italian language equivalent to level B2 of the CEFR. In the absence of such certification, students may still enrol but will be required to sit a specific Italian language proficiency test administered by the University’s School of Italian Language and Culture to verify that they have attained the required level. Those who do not pass the test will be required to attend free Italian language courses organised by the University of Genoa to achieve the required level of proficiency in Italian.
     

CURRICULUM Affective Computing, Arts and Cultural Welfare (ACW) – taught in English

Path 1 (for those with IT skills)Path 2 (for those who need to make up for gaps in IT skills but possess skills in the artistic-expressive, cognitive or design fields)

In addition to meeting the general academic entry requirements for the degree programme, applicants must have acquired: 

 

  • university credits in the field of computing totalling at least 18 CFU in the following areas:
    • INF/01
    • ING-INF/05

 

 

 

In addition to meeting the general academic entry requirements for the degree programme, candidates must have acquired:

  • university credits in the fields of the arts and creative expression, cognitive sciences and design, totalling at least 18 CFU, obtained in the following sectors:
    • L-ART/01 - 07
    • L-FIL-LET/10, 11, 14
    • M-FIL/04, 05
    • M-PSI/01, 03
    • ICAR/17 - 19
  • university credits in the field of computer science totalling fewer than 18 CFU in the following sectors:
    • INF/01
    • ING-INF/05

Language requirements

  • Proficiency in English at a level no lower than B2 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – in Italian, the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, CEFR).

This proficiency is verified by means of a certificate obtained no more than 3 years ago or, in the absence of such a certificate, by passing the B2 test administered by the University’s Language Skills Development Unit. The language proficiency requirement is also met by holding a degree in English, to be certified by an official document or letter from the university that awarded the three-year degree, stating that the course was taught in English.

Requirement for adequate personal preparation

In addition to the above requirements, adequate personal preparation is a condition of admission. Assessment of personal aptitude is carried out following verification of the academic requirements, after pre-enrolment has been completed (see below).
Adequate academic preparation is automatically verified for those who have obtained a Bachelor’s degree, whether Italian or foreign, or a qualification deemed equivalent during the assessment of curricular requirements, with a final mark of at least 9/10 of the maximum mark awarded for their degree, or who have achieved a final mark corresponding to at least ‘A’ in the ECTS system.

If...

If you have recently graduated from UniGe (under the former Ministerial Decree 509), you must go directly to Online Services to submit your application for pre-enrolment. If your degree is not recent, you will need to upload your academic record as a graduate from another university.

NB: when completing the application, select your preferred date for the eligibility check; this refers to the date by which the relevant Examination Board will carry out the eligibility check based on your academic record. 

You will be notified of the outcome of the eligibility check by email.

If your academic record does not meet the necessary requirements, you will be contacted by email and advised to undertake a bridging programme to address the gaps identified in your academic background.

If you have recently graduated from UniGe (under the former Ministerial Decree 509), you must go directly to Online Services to submit your application for pre-enrolment. If your degree is not recent, you will need to upload your academic record as a graduate from another university.

NB: when completing the application, select your preferred date for the eligibility check; this refers to the date by which the relevant Examination Board will carry out the eligibility check based on your academic record. 

You will be notified of the outcome of the eligibility check by email.

If your academic record does not meet the necessary requirements, you will be contacted by email and advised to undertake a bridging programme to address the gaps identified in your academic background.

1. If you are an EU student and hold a qualification obtained in Italy 

visit the Online Services where you will find links to:

  • register on the UniGe portal
  • submit your application for pre-enrolment by uploading your academic record, including:
    • Degree certificate including a list of exams taken (transcript of records) specifying, for each subject, the ECTS credits and the scientific-disciplinary sector (if available);
    • A brief description of the university where you obtained your bachelor’s degree;
    • Curriculum vitae;
    • Letters of recommendation (not compulsory);
    • Certificate of proficiency in Italian, if available (only for international applicants for the IPC programme, taught in Italian).

NB: when completing the pre-enrolment application, select your preferred date for the eligibility check; this refers to the date by which the relevant Examination Board will carry out the eligibility check based on your academic record and CV. 

You will be notified of the outcome of the eligibility check by email.

You will then be able to confirm your enrolment, again via Online Services.

If your academic record does not meet the necessary requirements, you will be contacted by email and advised to undertake a “bridging programme" to address the gaps identified in your curriculum.

2. If you are an EU student, a non-EU student residing in Italy, or an Italian student with a foreign qualification

  • contact the Welcome Office sass@unige.it by sending the documents required for the assessment of your academic record and CV, and requesting your login details to access the University of Genoa’s services
  • follow the instructions  for pre-enrolment at step 1, using the login details provided by sass@unige.it

3. If you are a non-EU student residing abroad and wish to enrol on the IPC programme taught in Italian

  • you must submit an online pre-enrolment application via the Italian portal Universitaly
  • you must then contact the Welcome Office sass@unige.it to request an assessment of the documents uploaded to Universitaly and to receive your login details to access the University of Genoa’s services
  • then follow the instructions  to pre-enrol at step 1, using the login details provided by sass@unige.it

4. If you are a non-EU student not resident in Italy and wish to enrol on the Italian-language degree programme

5. If you are a non-EU student residing abroad and wish to enrol on the ACW programme taught in English

1. If you are an EU student and hold a qualification obtained in Italy 

visit the Online Services where you will find links to:

  • register on the UniGe portal
  • submit your application for pre-enrolment by uploading your academic record, including:
    • Degree certificate including a list of exams taken (transcript of records) specifying, for each subject, the ECTS credits and the scientific-disciplinary sector (if available);
    • A brief description of the university where you obtained your bachelor’s degree;
    • Curriculum vitae;
    • Letters of recommendation (not compulsory);
    • Certificate of proficiency in Italian, if available (only for international applicants for the IPC programme, taught in Italian).

NB: when completing the pre-enrolment application, select your preferred date for the eligibility check; this refers to the date by which the relevant Examination Board will carry out the eligibility check based on your academic record and CV. 

You will be notified of the outcome of the eligibility check by email.

You will then be able to confirm your enrolment, again via Online Services.

If your academic record does not meet the necessary requirements, you will be contacted by email and advised to undertake a “bridging programme" to address the gaps identified in your curriculum.

2. If you are an EU student, a non-EU student residing in Italy, or an Italian student with a foreign qualification

  • contact the Welcome Office sass@unige.it by sending the documents required for the assessment of your academic record and CV, and requesting your login details to access the University of Genoa’s services
  • follow the instructions  for pre-enrolment at step 1, using the login details provided by sass@unige.it

3. If you are a non-EU student residing abroad and wish to enrol on the IPC programme taught in Italian

  • you must submit an online pre-enrolment application via the Italian portal Universitaly
  • you must then contact the Welcome Office sass@unige.it to request an assessment of the documents uploaded to Universitaly and to receive your login details to access the University of Genoa’s services
  • then follow the instructions  to pre-enrol at step 1, using the login details provided by sass@unige.it

4. If you are a non-EU student not resident in Italy and wish to enrol on the Italian-language degree programme

5. If you are a non-EU student residing abroad and wish to enrol on the ACW programme taught in English

Your academic record can be assessed even if you have not yet graduated, provided you have already passed all your exams.

N.B. As you have not yet graduated, please bear in mind that you will not be eligible for any exemption based on your final degree mark.

 

Your academic record can be assessed even if you have not yet graduated, provided you have already passed all your exams.

N.B. As you have not yet graduated, please bear in mind that you will not be eligible for any exemption based on your final degree mark.

 

2. Register and pre-enrol

All candidates with a qualification obtained in Italy, or candidates who have been granted conditional admission through UniGeApply, must register on the UniGe portal and submit a pre-enrolment application through the online services (see the  TUTORIAL in italian).

Registration on the Unige Portal

If you have never been enrolled at the University of Genoa, access the UniGe Portal and obtain your UniGePASS credentials.

Pre-enrolment

Submit your pre-enrolment application using the UniGePASS credentials received upon registration.

You may submit your pre-enrolment application even if you have not yet graduated or, if you have already obtained your degree, even before submitting the application for assessment of curricular requirements or before receiving the outcome of that assessment. 

 

4. Confirm Enrolment

  • Complete your enrolment by confirming it: click on the chosen degree programme and answer the simple questions. Then, click the “confirm” button.
  • Pay the first instalment of tuition fees according to the procedures and deadlines indicated.