This course is ideal for: Graduate students highly motivated in pursuing a career in science communication; professionals who work in communications-related roles; journalists; PhDs aiming for careers in industry or the private sector; researchers forging an academic career in need of learning how to communicate and present research to convince funding bodies, inform policymakers, or simply engage the public.

We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds, identities, communities, and industries. We are committed to creating a diverse class with varied skills, experiences, and abilities.

SciComm Master is a post-graduate diploma designed for first or second cycle graduates who wish to continue their studies.
It runs for one year and involve the acquisition of 60 university learning credits.
To ensure the recognition and equivalence of the degree, participants should check their country’s specific requirements, as the education system varies and in some countries, the equivalent qualification may be considered as a post-graduate certificate or another type of diploma.

To streamline the application process and ensure accessibility for all prospective students, the University of Trento accepts applications exclusively through our secure online portal, a user-friendly platform designed to make submitting your application straightforward and efficient.

Please check our official website for current application deadlines, as these vary by program and academic year. Applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered for admission.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Please prepare your CV using the European template format to ensure standardized comparison among all applicants and maintain fairness throughout the evaluation process. Your CV must clearly indicate your proficiency level in the English language.

Transcript of Records.
If your transcript is not originally in Italian or English, you must provide an official certified translation to ensure accurate evaluation by our admissions committee.

Motivation letter.
To significantly enhance your chances of selection and craft a compelling motivation letter, we strongly recommend downloading our comprehensive motivation letter template.

The Transcript of Records is a document that lists in detail all the courses or modules taken to earn your degree. For each course, it includes the code, title, number of credits (ECTS), grade, and date of completion.

The Certification of Degree with Marks and Dates is an official certificate confirming that you have completed your degree. It usually includes your name, the degree awarded, the date of graduation, and your final grade.

You can upload a copy of your university record booklet (libretto universitario) as your Transcript of Records in the “Academic Information” section.
You may also include a self-declaration of degree and exams (autodichiarazione di laurea ed esami) as your Certification of Degree in the “Attachment” section.

The comprehensive tuition fees for the SCICOMM Master program are €2,916.00 (inclusive of all taxes). This fee structure applies equally to both domestic and international students and covers the entire academic year’s tuition.

Yes! To support your financial planning, tuition fees are divided into two convenient installments:
To support your financial planning, tuition fees are divided into two convenient installments:
First Installment: €1,466.00, Due June (following successful acceptance) and payable after completing the selection procedure
Second Installment: €1,450.00, Due February of the following year.
Please note that all tuition fees are non-refundable once paid.

After receiving your admission notification, you must confirm your acceptance and proceed with the payment of the first installment by the specified deadline.
Important: If you fail to confirm your acceptance and make the required payment within the given timeframe, you will lose your place in the program. Your spot will then be offered to the first candidate on the waiting list.
This policy ensures that confirmed places go to students who are committed to joining the program and allows us to offer opportunities to other qualified candidates in a timely manner.

We offer one merit-based bursary that covers the second instalment of the tuition fees. This bursary is awarded to the top-ranked candidate in the admission list.
If additional bursaries become available through external sponsors or partner companies, the selection of recipients will be made jointly by the sponsoring organisation and the Master’s management team.

Please submit a CV, preferably in Europass format or a similar structured layout, to help us compare applications more easily.

If your CV is very long, focus on the work experience, internships, and volunteering activities most relevant to the Master’s program.
In the work experience section, include not just your job title, but also your main responsibilities.For your academic background, a simple list of degrees is sufficient—there’s no need to include detailed course content.

Absolutely. If you’ve acquired relevant skills through volunteering, internships, or personal projects, feel free to include them.
For example, if you’ve worked as a radio speaker for fun, or if you manage a personal blog or YouTube channel, you can mention these experiences in your CV—especially if they relate to the Master’s focus.

Yes, if you have online profiles (e.g., LinkedIn, personal websites, portfolios, etc.) that you think add value to your application, please include them. We do look at those too.

The SciComm Master is designed to accommodate working professionals by allowing you to pace yourself throughout the course duration and attend lessons while developing your skills without compromising your work responsibilities. Nevertheless, even as we strive to keep the workload manageable, the program remains quite demanding and requires significant commitment.

The lessons will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from September through March. Lessons are set for afternoons, around 16:00 to 19:00 CET
The expected time commitment will be approximately 10 hours per week, consisting of 6 hours of synchronous online lessons and an additional 3-4 hours for assignments.

Lessons are conducted live through synchronous sessions held twice weekly, designed to keep our global student community connected despite varying time zones. The interactive, seminar-style format enables meaningful engagement with both fellow professionals and expert faculty on topics crucial to your career advancement. To ensure flexibility for working professionals, we record all sessions so you can catch up on any content missed due to scheduling conflicts, time zone challenges, or technical difficulties.

To pass each course, you must fulfill a minimum attendance of 70%.
Additionally, you must complete and pass the required assessments. Assessments may include written or oral tests, as determined by the course instructor.
If you haven’t reached this threshold, don’t worry, we will give you the opportunity to catch up and stay on track  through additional lectures and/or assignments, to demonstrate you have achieved the learning goals.
However, it’s crucial to emphasize that if, by the end of the master’s program, you haven’t met the minimum attendance requirement, you will not be eligible for graduation.
Students who fail to meet the minimum attendance requirement (70% of the remote teaching hours) and/or do not pass the required verification tests will not be eligible for the 1st level University Master’s Degree.
Nevertheless, they will receive a certificate indicating their actual attendance, the list of activities they participated in, and the results of any tests they passed.

The master offers an innovative online learning experience structured to help you focus and maintain the self-discipline needed to study remotely.
We will start a chat on Telegram to connect with you before the course begins, or shortly after, to clear up any questions you have about the syllabus or requirements, and to enable students to connect among them.
We feel that establishing a relationship with you early on will help you build trust and understanding throughout the term, especially since you may not be able to meet in person.
During the term, from time to time we will schedule online meetings as well, to stay in touch with you and/or to coordinate more formal study group opportunities where you can participate in sessions organized by us, with a facilitator leading the discussion.
Also, our staff will support you with any administrative or technical queries you might have, providing you with maximum personal benefit and minimal time spent.

Yes, the internship is a compulsory component of the program and is required for graduation. It takes place during the second semester (typically February-May) and requires a minimum of 250 hours completed over a two-month period.

We recognize that working professionals have diverse needs, so the program offers four flexible pathways:

1 | Professional Work Recognition
If your current position already involves communication work that aligns with program objectives, you may request recognition of this experience in lieu of a separate internship.

2 | External Internship
Complete your internship at a host organization (public or private) in your country. This can be conducted in-person, online, or in hybrid mode.
Note for international students: You are responsible for securing this placement independently. Our program team will provide administrative support once the internship receives approval.

3 | Workplace-Based Internship
If your current role involves science communication activities, you may propose your existing workplace as your internship site, provided the work aligns with our learning objectives.
This option requires independent arrangement and program approval.

4 | University of Trento Internship
Available exclusively online for students who prefer a university-managed placement.
Important: This option is not available on-site. International students cannot travel to Italy solely for internship purposes.

For traditional internships (options 1-2), the employer’s responsibilities are straightforward:

• Project agreement: Collaborate with you and the program coordinator to define a communication-related project
• Documentation: Sign the internship agreement provided by the University of Trento
• Supervision: Provide basic oversight and confirm completion of required hours and activities

The administrative burden on host organizations is intentionally minimal to encourage participation while ensuring educational value.

For detailed information and step-by-step instructions, visit the dedicated internship page.

For detailed information visit the dedicated internship page.

As a foreign student, you are not eligible for a student visa for this program. The master’s degree is entirely online, and the internship can only be completed in your home country or online. We cannot provide any documentation required for visa purposes

No, international students are responsible for securing an internship in their home country. The Master’s programme offers internships only in Italy, which are not accessible to students residing abroad. However, we can support international students in finding a remote internship with an Italian organisation (see the “Internship” section above for details).