Applicants with a non-Italian qualification - Master's degree programmes A.Y. 2026/27 New information coming soon!

SELECT up to two different Master's degree programmes (in order of preference).

Applicants with a non-Italian qualification

To apply for admission to a Master’s degree programme, you must:

• hold a Bachelor's degree (level 6 EQF) or an equivalent academic qualification (see below) corresponding to the Italian qualification Laurea, awarded by an accredited foreign university and giving access to second-cycle courses (level EQF 7)
  • applicants with an “equivalent academic qualification” are students enrolled in a foreign university in a 5 or 6-year degree programme - i.e. single cycle degree combining Bachelor's and Master's programme - who have not graduated yet but meet the minimum requirement of 15 years of global schooling (minimum 3 years at University level) and have earned at least 180 ECTS credits or equivalent (pre-university or preparatory years are not counted in the number of credits or years)
• meet the specific curricular requirements and have an academic performance considered suitable for admission to the Master's degree programme you wish to apply for. An Academic Commitee will verify if your educational background is adequate and whether the programme is consistent with your previous university studies. Please check the REQUIREMENTS PER COURSE 25/26 (to be defined for 2026/27)
• meet the language requirements (see paragraph below)

If you have any questions about the requirements above, please contact us through the Ticketing Service.

Please watch the tutorial: How to upload the language certificates 2025/26

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

CERTIFICATES

* For TOEFL/TOEIC certifications, it is necessary to indicate the code C285 to share the results with the Politecnico di Torino. For Cambridge certifications, it is necessary to select the option to share the results with the Politecnico di Torino and indicate the Candidate's ID number (see LINK)

CASES OF EXEMPTION

WARNING! If you need to apply for a Student Visa please also check the information on language certificates published in the pre-enrolment paragraph

Please watch the tutorial: How to apply for a Master's degree programme -applicants with non-Italian Degree 2025/26

Enter your personal information exactly as it appears in your passport. After registering, you will receive an email containing a confirmation link and your username and password. Log in to the application form using the credentials provided by email.
If you do not receive the email, please check your junk/spam folder. The application form takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. There is no time limit, and you may fill it out in multiple sessions.

• You can submit only one application and select up to two Master’s degree programmes within one Call.
• If you choose only one programme, you cannot add another after submitting your application.
• Applications cannot be modified once submitted. If you are missing documents, apply in the 2nd Call rather than submitting an incomplete application.
• Only complete applications with all required documents in the correct format will be evaluated. Submitting a complete and accurate application is your responsibility.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected, and you will not be able to apply again in the same academic year.
• Before finishing, check the SAVE AND SUBMIT section. Your application will be processed only if successfully submitted.
• Be honest: providing false, copied, or incomplete information will lead to immediate rejection.

Please watch the tutorial: Documents needed for Master's Degree application 2025/26

• Passport* (other IDs are accepted only for EU nationals)
• Residence permit* (only for non-EU citizens living in Italy)
• Curriculum Vitae*
• Bachelor’s degree (EQF Level 6) or official university document stating the provisional graduation date* (if not graduated yet)
• Official Transcript of Records*
• Syllabus / Course descriptions (check REQUIREMENTS PER COURSE 25/26 and see documents format and samples below)
• Portfolio (check REQUIREMENTS PER COURSE 25/26 and see documents format below)
• English/Italian Language Certificate* (check the dedicated paragraph above and REQUIREMENTS PER COURSE 25/26). If the evaluation of your language certificate appears as PENDING after you complete the language skills section, don’t worry — it will be verified during the evaluation process.
• Dichiarazione di valore of Bachelor's degree or Statement of Comparability issued by the Italian ENIC-NARIC centre - CIMEA (if available, but compulsory for enrolment)
• Self-certificate of enrolment in another Italian university (if currently enrolled) including exams passed
• Other Document (maximum one): i.e. GRE check REQUIREMENTS PER COURSE 25/26 

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Documents Format and Samples

Documents must be issued on letterheaded paper, stamped and signed by the issuing Institution.
Digitally signed documents are accepted only if they can be verified online through a QR code or verification link.

Documents issued in Italian, English, French or Spanish are accepted.
If your documents are in other languages, merge the original document and its official translation in English/Italian into a single file and upload the merged document.

• Passport or other I.D.: Only IDs written in the Latin alphabet are accepted.
  If your ID uses a different alphabet, you must provide an official Italian or English translation.
• Curriculum Vitae: Any format is accepted.
• Bachelor's degree certificate (level 6 EQF), if you have not graduated yet, please attach an official document issued by your current university stating provisional date of graduation or an updated version of your Transcript of Records
• Transcript of records scanned front and back. This document must be issued by your university and must list all completed exams. It must include grading system (minimum/maximum grade; final grade; GPA/CGPA) and credit system. If your Transcript does not include this information, attach an official declaration from your university (Registrar Office). If you have not yet graduated, upload the most updated version.
• Syllabus/Course description: A document issued by your university detailing the content of each course you attended. PDF syllabi downloaded from your university website are accepted, but please ensure the link works correctly. Please note that we cannot accept links or documents downloaded directly from the website of the agency/ public authority in charge of accrediting courses and syllabuses (i.e. HEC in Pakistan).
• Portfolio: A document containing samples of work produced during your Bachelor’s degree. Please check the specific requirements for your programme.
  • ARCHITECTURE CONSTRUCTION CITY
  • ARCHITECTURE FOR SUSTAINABILITY
  • ARCHITECTURE FOR HERITAGE
  • ARCHITETTURA DEL PAESAGGIO
  • SYSTEMIC DESIGN
  • URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
• English/Italian Language Certificate (check specific requirements for each programme ) or, in case of valid exemption, upload an official statement issued by the school/university in which it is stated that the Medium of instruction is English. For TOEFL/TOEIC: indicate the code C285 to share your results with Politecnico di Torino. Cambridge: select the option to share your results with Politecnico di Torino and provide your Candidate ID number (see LINK)
• Dichiarazione di valore or CIMEA Statement of Comparability (see dedicated paragraph)
• Other Document: for a more competitive application, you may consider uploading the following optional documents, which can enhance your likelihood of a favorable assessment: GRE, recommendation letter, motivation letter, certificates of relevant training/internships, or proof of relevant work experience).

We do not require hard copies at this stage.
You can upload your documents directly to the online application (PDF recommended, or JPEG/PNG).
Do not send any documents by post.

Pay the non-refundable application fee (€50) online by credit card (VISA or MasterCard).

Important Notice

To ensure you have enough time to complete and submit your application after payment, we strongly recommend making the payment well before the deadline, avoiding any last-minute attempts.

Payments are managed by PagoPA, not by Politecnico di Torino.
If you experience issues:

• try again using a stable internet connection
• switch to a different or updated browser
• check with your bank that your credit card is enabled for online transactions
• before trying again, wait at least 30 minutes to ensure the first payment has not been processed
• consider changing your Payment Service Provider (PSP) using the dropdown menu at the bottom of the payment summary page

CONFIRM the SUBMISSION of your application by clicking the CONTINUE button.

CONFIRMATION

After clicking SUBMIT, check the SAVE AND SUBMIT section to ensure your application has been successfully submitted. Then wait for the evaluation.

EVALUATION

You can view your evaluation result under the EVALUATION section of your APPLY personal page
(this section appears ONLY once the evaluation has been completed).

The Academic Committee assesses whether you meet the entry requirements in terms of academic performance and curricular background for the programme you selected.

The evaluation takes place in two steps:

1. Recruitment and Admissions Unit
   Verifies that you meet the admission requirements and have uploaded all required documents.
2. Academic Committee
   Evaluates your academic performance and curricular requirements.

SELECTION

At the end of the evaluation process, your application will be marked as:

• Eligible: you have been admitted to the chosen programme. You must present all required original academic documents at enrolment.
• Conditional offer of admission: you are eligible, but you still need to complete your Bachelor’s degree.
• Not eligible - you don't meet the admission requirements: you did not pass the first evaluation step.
  You cannot upload new documents or make changes at this stage or in the next Call of the same academic year. You may apply again next year
• Not eligible - you don't meet the curricular and/or academic requirements: the Academic Committee determined that you are not suitable for the programme. You cannot be admitted to any Master’s degree programme for this academic year. You may apply again next year.

OFFER

If your result is Eligible:

• Download your Confirmation of Eligibility letter (available in the coming weeks) from the MAIN section of your APPLY page.
  The offer is valid only for the academic year you applied for; deferrals are not possible.
• Non-EU applicants living outside Italy: upload the Confirmation of Eligibility letter in your pre-enrolment application (see dedicated paragraph).
• Confirm your intention to enrol directly under the MAIN section of your APPLY page (available in the coming weeks).
• You do not need to send any documents by post.

Additional admission information will be published under the MAIN section of your APPLY personal page.

Please read carefully the following relevant documents:

Guidelines for enrolment to Master degree programs

ONLINE ENROLMENT PERIOD – 1st SEMESTER
Opening date: 10 July 2025 – Closing date: 2 October 2025

ONLINE ENROLMENT DEADLINE – 2nd SEMESTER
Only for EU and non-EU candidates residing in Italy
Opening date: 1 December 2025 – Closing date: 27 March 2026 please contact the Admissions and Tuition Fees Unit via the Ticketing service.

SUBMISSION OF MANDATORY DOCUMENTS FOR ENROLMENT:

The following documents must be uploaded to your personal area on the Teaching Portal > Online Student Services > Attachments by 2 October 2025. The uploaded documents will be verified by 11 November 2025.

Please note: the deadline to upload the Study visa – type D is 28 November 2025.

COMPULSORY ENROLMENT DOCUMENTS

1. Passport (or I.D. for EU students)
2. Residence permit for NON-EU citizens living in Italy
3. Study visa – type D for NON-EU citizens not living in Italy
4. Fiscal code certificate issued by Agenzia delle Entrate or by the Italian Embassies (certificate issued by Agenzia delle Entrate or by the Italian Embassies (only for citizens not living in Italy)
5. Bachelor Degree (level 6 EQF) with official translation into Italian (translation is not necessary in case original certificates are in English, French, Spanish or if you hold the Diploma Supplement). If you were enrolled in a single cycle Laurea magistrale course (5 or 6 years degree program) and you have not graduated yet: Transcript of Records at least of the first 3 academic years (in case of high school diploma got after 11 years, Transcript of Records of the first 4 academic years)
6. Transcript of Records with official translation into Italian (translation is not necessary in case original certificates are in English, French, Spanish)
7. Declaration of Value (Dichiarazione di Valore, see paragraph below) of Bachelor Degree issued by the Italian Embassy in the country that issued your degree or Statement of Comparability issued by CIMEA centre or others ENIC-NARIC centers (this applies only in the absence of services provided by CIMEA), or Diploma Supplement. The so called “Attestato di Corrispondenza” (Certificate of Correspondence) obtained on the ARDI platform substitutes the Statement of Comparability issued by CIMEA and the Declaration of Value. In any case, please note that the correspondence assessment reported in ARDI is based on the foreign qualification as a whole and not on individual cases. For this reason, Politecnico reserves itself the right to ask the applicant additional documents for the verification of his/her non-Italian qualification (such as the CIMEA Statement of Verification). For this reason, applicants are encouraged to present the CIMEA Statement of Verification in order to speed up the evaluation process
8. Italian and/or English Language certificate already uploaded during the application process (see Language Requirements section)

We remind you that Politecnico di Torino is entitled to request students to show their original documents to the office front desk at any time.

DOCUMENTS TRANSLATION AND LEGALIZATION

"Official translation" means a translation that bears the stamp and original signature of an officially recognized translator.

Translations into Italian must be:

• Certified by the Italian Embassy in the country of issue OR
• Sworn by a Court in Italy

For information on the legalization of documents, you can consult the following page: CIMEA GLOSSARY

Enrolment 2024/25, see Past years enrolment

Check our TUTORIAL

PRE-ENROLLMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - A.Y. 2025/26

If you are an international student applying for a visa and residing abroad, you must submit the pre-enrollment application to obtain a study visa and enroll at the Politecnico di Torino exclusively through the UNIVERSITALY portal.

Check here if you fall into this category.

When to submit the pre-enrollment application?

You must submit the application by:

• April 30, 2025, if you submitted the application in the first call
• June 30, 2025, if you submitted the application in the second call

Tip: submit the application as soon as you know you have been admitted!

How to submit the pre-enrollment application?

1. Register on UNIVERSITALYand enter:
   1. Your personal data exactly as indicated in the passport
   2. In step B "Account at the institution", your Apply username (FXXXXXX)
   3. The course to which you have been admitted (note that you may not find the course in English in the Universitaly menu. The language of the course is confirmed by the "eligibility confirmation" issued by the Politecnico and the course catalog)
   4. The "confirmation of eligibility” letter (available in the "MAIN" section of your Politecnico application)
   5. The other required documents listed in the "Enrollment" section
2. Check with the relevant diplomatic-consular representation for any additional documents. The embassy may require additional documents beyond those of the Politecnico, such as:
   1. Declaration of Value / Certificate of Comparability and CIMEA Verification Certificate
   2. Language certificates
   3. Other specific documents for visa issuance

Note: The Declaration of Value / Certificate of Comparability and CIMEA Verification Certificate are not mandatory at this stage, but it is advisable to attach them to facilitate visa issuance. You can request them from the relevant diplomatic-consular representation or directly from CIMEA.

Validation of the application

The Politecnico will validate the application only if:

• Your online application (Apply@PoliTO) has been considered ELIGIBLE
• You have obtained the first-level degree and attached the documentation proving it

The completeness of the information entered in the pre-enrollment application will allow the Politecnico to quickly validate the application on Universitaly, avoiding the need for additional requests.

Request for a study visa

After validating the application, you must apply for a study visa at the relevant diplomatic-consular representation.

If the visa is denied, you will not be able to enroll at the Politecnico di Torino.

Important:

• Pre-enrollment is mandatory to obtain a type D study visa.
• The confirmation of eligibility does NOT replace the procedure on UNIVERSITALY.
• Admission to the Politecnico does not automatically guarantee the issuance of the visa.

Our welcome program includes activities and initiatives aimed at facilitating your arrival and stay in Torino, providing necessary information, and foster a sense of belonging. By embracing diversity and creating an inclusive environment, we encourage cultural exchange, enhance global perspectives, and enrich the overall educational experience for both international and national students.

STUDENTS ENROLLED IN 2025/2026:

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING MISSING DOCUMENTS

STUDENTS ENROLLED IN 2024/2025:

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMITTING MISSING DOCUMENTS

STATEMENT OF VALIDITY

The Statement of Validity (SoV) is a document of transparency, written in Italian, that gives information on a specific qualification earned abroad and on its value in the issuing Country (the official character or otherwise of the issuing institution, requirements for admission to the relevant study course, duration of the porgramme, etc.). Such a Statement is produced by the foreign Italian diplomatic authorities (Embassies, Consulates) of territorial reference: territorial reference is defined as the Italian diplomatic authority closest to the city where the institution that awarded the qualification is located. All the documents to be presented in order to obtain the Statement of Validity must be requested at the relevant Italian diplomatic authority f(Embassies/Consulates).

CIMEA – "Diplome" service

Politecnico di Torino is partner of CIMEA - the official Italian ENIC-NARIC Centre. CIMEA uses the "Diplome" service to issue its Statement of Comparability and/or Statement of Verification making use of blockchain technology applied to the recognition of qualifications.

By Comparability we mean the identification of the level of the foreign degree with reference to the cycles of the Bologna Process and the levels of the European Qualifications Framework.

Through the Verification service CIMEA certifies that an Italian or foreign qualification of the Higher Education or secondary school system has actually been issued to the owner by an official body in the system of reference. In the case of positive feedback, CIMEA issued a Statement of Verification referring to the qualification which has been verified.

CIMEA's Statement of Comparability/Verification is uploaded to the digital "Wallet" of qualifications through the use of blockchain technology, thereby making this digital document transparent, transferable, certified and unchangeable. To learn about the details of the service and check https://cimea.diplo-me.eu.

In order to ensure optimal organization of the service and effective management of requests, we inform you that it will not be possible to request the CIMEA certification service during certain periods.
The scheduled dates for the interruption of the service in the coming months are the following:
• from April 17 to 27 (included)
• from August 10 to 20 (included)

The Certificate of Correspondence processed through the ARDI  database replaces the CIMEA Certificate of Comparability. However, it is important to remember that the correspondence evaluation reported in ARDI is based on the foreign qualification as a whole and not on individual and specific cases. The university reserves the right to request additional documentation to support the usual procedures for verifying foreign qualifications (e.g., CIMEA Statement of Verification). For this reason, the CIMEA Statement of Verification is strongly recommended to streamline the evaluation procedures

DIPLOMA SUPPLEMENT

European Countries that have adhered to the “Bologna Process” have also committed to produce, alongside their own higher education qualifications, an extra document known as Diploma Supplement (DS). The DS is not a further qualification, but a particular certification produced following a template which was agreed upon by the three principal international organizations of European breadth (The Council of Europe, UNESCO – Europe region, European Union). The European DS model envisages that it be drafted in two or more languages (the national language of the Country in question and at least one commonly-spoken foreign language, such as English). It provides a list of very detailed information. The information is grouped into 8 categories, which run from the personal details of the qualification holder, to the level of the qualification itself, the curriculum (list of subjects and, if possible, the main contents), the rights it bestows (utilization for further studies or in the workplace), to the type of issuing institution, and an abbreviated description of the higher education system it belongs to.