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DEADLINE
The deadline for submitting applications is set for:
- June 24, 2026
We kindly remind all candidates that applications must be received by this date to be considered for admission.
Additionally, candidates must complete their undergraduate studies and obtain their degrees by July 31, 2026. This is a mandatory for the enrolment in our program.
We encourage all applicants to carefully check the application guidelines and ensure that all required documents are submitted by the fixed deadline. Failure to meet the application deadline or graduation requirement may result in the application being excluded from consideration for admission.
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES WITH ITALIAN DEGREE
To access the second-level specializing Master’s program, candidates must hold an MSc academic degree (second cycle (master) degree, a postgraduate degree or 5-year/6-year postgraduate degree, laurea specialistica/magistrale), in accordance with the new Italian university system (pursuant to Ministerial Decree 509/99 or Ministerial Decree 270/04), in one of the following areas:
- Medicine and Surgery
- Veterinary Medicine
- Agricultural Science and Technology
- Food Science and Technology
- Livestock and Agricultural Science and Technology
- Chemical Science
- Biology
- Agricultural Biology
- Industrial Biotechnologies
- Medical, Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Biotechnologies
- Pharmacy and Industrial Pharmacy
- Human Nutrition
- Science and Technology of Industrial Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
The teaching degree allowing access to a Master according to the new system includes the following classes:
- LM-41 Medicina e Chirurgia
- LM-42 Medicina Veterinaria
- LM-69 Scienze e Tecnologie Agrarie
- LM-70 Scienze e Tecnologie Alimentari
- LM-86 Scienze Zootecniche e Tecnologie Animali
- LM-54 Scienze Chimiche
- LM-6 Biologia
- LM-7 Biologie Agrarie
- LM-8 Biotecnologie Industriali
- LM-9 Biotecnologie Mediche, Veterinarie e Farmaceutiche
- LM-13 Farmacia e Farmacia Industriale
- LM-61 Scienza della Nutrizione Umana
- LM-71 Scienze e Tecnologie della Chimica Industriale
- LM-22 Ingegneria Chimica
A license to practice is not required.
The admission process for the specializing Master's program involves 12 available spots for regular students.
Italian and foreign citizens (nationals of EU and non-EU countries) who have an academic qualification awarded in Italy.
Applicants with Italian degrees must submit various documents including:
- Copy of a valid ID card/passport, legible and duly signed,
- Copy of the Italian fiscal code (codice fiscale),
- Updated European Curriculum vitae, including details of all academic qualifications,
- Self-certification of the university degree, including marks and ECTS assigned to each exam,
- Motivation letter (maximum one page)
- Any other title that the candidate intends to present (certificates, publications, letter of recommendation, etc.).
Applications may also be submitted by candidates, of all nationalities, about to graduate in Italy (application under condition). In this case, the admission to the program is conditional on the Candidate submitting, by July 31, 2026, a valid certification of the obtained degree. If this does not happen, the candidate’s matriculation will automatically be nullified. Applicants applying under condition to attain their Italian Master’s Degree must upload a self-certification including transcripts of records with grades, weighted average and credits related to their Master’s Degree and their Bachelor’s Degree.
ADMISSION EVALUATION & RATING
The specializing Master's program admits 12 students. Candidates must complete mandatory online pre-enrolment through the Università Cattolica portal. Applications will be evaluated based on specified criteria, leading to a merit ranking. Candidates who pass the first selection step will be invited to a remote English interview to assess their potential for the program and alignment of professional expectations with the course's goals and content.
| EVALUATION CRITERIA | |
| Assessment of qualifications (final grade and other qualifications) | Maximum score 30 points |
| Personal Interview – Only the best 36 ranked students shall be eligible for personal interview | Maximum score 70 points |
| MAXIMUM TOTAL SCORE | 100 POINTS |
| MINIMUM THRESHOLD FOR ADMISSION TO THE MASTER | 70 POINTS |
Following the interview, applicants will be ranked based on their performance. To be admitted to the Master’s program, candidates must achieve a minimum score of 70/100. Preference will be given to candidates with the highest degree scores in the event of equal interview results. Possession of ECTS credits may enhance a candidate's ranking but will not automatically result in credit recognition.
Should any admitted candidate formally decline the offer of admission, the ranking list will be scrolled accordingly, and the next eligible candidate(s) will be admitted in order of merit.
Selection details will be published on the Master’s website, and eligible candidates will be notified via email. All admission-related communications will be posted on the Master’s and University websites. Admitted candidates will be listed in a final ranking published on both websites, which will serve as official notification without further personal correspondence.
The pre-enrolment fee for the Master’s program is€1,000 and must be paid by the candidate upon official acceptance into the program. The fee is non-refundable.
For each admitted participant, the €5,000 tuition fee for the Master's program is covered by an individual scholarship awarded by the “Piera, Pietro, and Giovanni Ferrero Foundation”. Therefore, this fee does not need to be directly paid by the candidate.
In addition, participants who successfully complete at least 85% of the program will be eligible for an additional scholarship awarded by the “Piera, Pietro and Giovanni Ferrero Foundation”. The amount of the scholarship will depend on the annual budget allocated by the “Piera, Pietro, and Giovanni Ferrero Foundation”.
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES WITH INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATION
To access the second-level specializing Master’s program, candidates must hold an MSc academic degree in the following areas:
- Medicine and Surgery
- Veterinary Medicine
- Agricultural Science and Technology
- Food Science and Technology
- Livestock and Agricultural Science and Technology
- Chemical Science
- Biology
- Agricultural Biology
- Industrial Biotechnologies
- Medical, Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Biotechnologies
- Pharmacy and Industrial Pharmacy
- Human Nutrition
- Science and Technology of Industrial Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
A license to practice is not required.
Candidates with international qualification
If you are currently attending a non-Italian University and/or have obtained a non-Italian degree or qualification, please visit this webpage, where you can find dedicated information on how to apply:
Candidates with international qualification
If you are currently attending a non-Italian University and/or have obtained a non-Italian degree or qualification, please visit this webpage, where you can find dedicated information on how to apply:
Candidates with international qualification
If you are currently attending a non-Italian University and/or have obtained a non-Italian degree or qualification, please visit this webpage, where you can find dedicated information on how to apply: