Entry Requirements for the 2-year MSc degree in Food Processing: Innovation and Tradition
Who do these requirements apply to?
To enrol in a Laurea Magistrale (Master of Science) at Università Cattolica, you must satisfy the latest entry requirements set by the Italian Ministry of Education. These rules apply to all students with foreign qualifications, from both EU and non-EU countries.
Who can apply for a Laurea Magistrale (Master of Science) at Università Cattolica?
To apply, you must:
- Hold a high school diploma.
- Hold a recognised undergraduate degree (Bachelor or equivalent).
What are the requirements for my undergraduate degree?
Your degree must:
- Be an official first-cycle qualification of the relevant national education system, awarded by an official institution* of that system, awarded by 31 July 2026.
* A university or institution is official when it is accredited or officially recognised in the country awarding the qualification. If you earned your degree at a branch campus or foreign university located outside its home country, the campus must be recognised or accredited in the country where it is physically located.
- Qualify you for entry to a comparable second-cycle (master’s) programme in the relevant foreign education system, and in a field related to the programme you are applying for.
- Match the requirements to enter a “laurea magistrale” in Italy, i.e.:
- Be an academic degree.
- Include research elements.
- Have the same programme length (minimum 3 years, 180 ECTS credits).
- Count the same years of schooling (usually 15 years in total).
How is my academic qualification evaluated?
- Università Cattolica will review your academic records to check if your degree qualifies you for admission.
- Each university in Italy decides the set of documents needed for evaluation and sets its own specific rules for admission.
- Your enrolment will only be confirmed after the Admissions Office verifies that your qualification is valid.
What if I am not sure if my qualification is valid?
- If the country awarding your diploma/degree signed the Lisbon Convention, use the ARDI database to check if your qualification meets the Italian requirements to enter a Laurea Magistrale.
- If your diploma is not listed, we encourage you to submit your application after you have carefully checked both the general and the programme-specific entry requirements.
Do I need to prove my English language skills?
Yes. You must meet the English requirement at the time of application. Upload a valid English certificate to your online application.
Important:
If your certificate is missing or does not meet our standards, your application will be rejected.
You cannot send new results after submission.
Programme-specific requirements for Food Processing: Innovation and Tradition
Who can apply?
You must hold a bachelor degree in Food Science and Technology or related disciplines.
What if my background is slightly different?
You are welcome to apply if you hold a bachelor in:
- Biotechnology
- Biological Sciences
- Agricultural Sciences (with elements of food science)
The academic board will evaluate your academic background to determine whether you meet the entry requirements. If you require additional knowledge in areas such as microbiology and food technology, you may be asked to review some study materials to help you get ready for the programme. This will be a condition for admission.