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.

Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
Candidates from all academic backgrounds are welcome to apply.

There is no age limit. Applications are welcome at any stage of life. However, in the case of equal evaluation scores, priority in the ranking will be given to the younger candidate.

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 € 3,200 (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: € 1,600, Due June (following successful acceptance) and payable after completing the selection procedure
Second Installment: €1,600, 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.

A strong motivation letter should clearly explain your interest in science communication, your academic or professional background, and how the Master’s programme fits with your future goals. To help you structure your letter, you can download and follow the template available here.

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.

Internships are designed around a communication project, jointly defined by the student, the Host Organization, and the Master’s coordinator.
They are an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world contexts, test a professional role, and gain experience within a specific institution or sector, whether public or private, in Italy or abroad.

Students may express a preference for a specific organization. However, host institutions review CVs and select candidates based on the profile they consider most suitable.

It may happen that:

– an organization selects a different student,

– none of the students’ profiles match the organization’s expectations,

– or an organization ultimately decides not to activate the position.

In such cases, the internship will not be activated, and students may need to consider alternative options.

1. At a Host Organization

Internships may take place in person, online, or in hybrid mode depending on the Host Organization’s structure and agreement with the program.

Students may:

• apply at a host Organisation through the University’s Career Services,

• choose from organizations already affiliated with the program,

• or propose new organizations.

If a student proposes a new organization in Italy, the program will contact the institution to verify its availability and activate the agreement if appropriate.

2. Within the student’s current workplace

Students who are already employed may complete their internship at their workplace, provided the project is clearly relevant to science communication and formally approved.

3. At the University of Trento (online only)

Internships with the University of Trento are available exclusively in online mode. On-site placements are not permitted. International students cannot travel to Italy solely for the purpose of completing their internship.

4. Through recognition of professional work

Students already working in communication during the program may request formal recognition of their professional activity in place of the internship, subject to evaluation and approval.

No. The internship does not constitute an employment contract with the Host Organization.
Internships within the SciComm Master’s program are curricular internships and are therefore not remunerated. They are part of the academic training pathway and are regulated as educational activities, not employment relationships.

International students residing outside Italy must secure their internship independently.

The program can:

• provide support letters,

• assist with administrative procedures,

• and facilitate formal documentation.

However, the program’s institutional network does not extend to all countries, so students abroad are responsible for identifying and securing their placement.

International students residing in Italy may:

• choose from organizations already affiliated with the program,

• or propose new Italian organizations, which the program will contact to verify availability.

From a regulatory standpoint, there is no formal prohibition preventing an international student from carrying out the internship in Italy. However, several practical and legal limitations must be carefully considered.

Non-EU citizens generally require a visa in order to undertake an internship in Italy. The issuance of a visa is not automatic and may be refused, particularly in light of the fact that the Master’s program is delivered online and allows internships to be completed remotely.

Visa procedures can be lengthy and complex, with the risk that delays may prevent the student from completing the required 250 hours within the established timeframe. In such cases, the Master’s diploma cannot be awarded.

For internships carried out in Italy, students must demonstrate a certified C1 level of Italian. If the internship involves writing or editing professional texts in Italian, native or near-native proficiency is required.

In no case will the Master’s program or the Host Organization cover travel expenses, accommodation, or living costs.

Students considering an in-person internship in Italy are strongly advised to first contact the Master’s coordinator to verify whether a placement in Italy is feasible and whether an invitation letter can be issued.

The same rules described above for international students residing outside Italy apply.

Italian students who wish to complete their internship outside Italy must independently secure the placement. The program will assist with administrative formalities but cannot guarantee placement through its network.

The internship is a mandatory component of the program and a formal requirement for graduation.

If a student does not complete the required 250 hours within the established timeframe, they cannot obtain the Master’s diploma.

In such cases, the University may issue a certificate of attendance for the courses successfully completed, but the academic degree cannot be awarded without fulfillment of the internship requirement.

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

For detailed information visit the dedicated internship page.

No. The Master’s program is delivered entirely online and does not require physical attendance in Italy.

For this reason, the University cannot issue invitation letters or supporting documentation for the purpose of obtaining a study visa.

Students are therefore not eligible to apply for a visa on the basis of enrollment in this program.