English and American Studies

University of Turin
Italy, Turin

Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Modern Cultures

Study location	Italy, Turin
Type	POSTGRADUATE DEGREE, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years. For each year of enrollment, students may choose between full-time or part-time status. Tuition fees vary accordingly. (120 ECTS)
Study language	English

Tuition fee	€2,800 per year For the academic year 2024/2025 the tuition fees ranged from 156€ to 2.800€ per year, depending on the student’s financial situation. For more information on the tuition fees for the a.y. 2025/2026, please refer to the dedicated webpage on our University portal. At the same page you’ll also be able to verify if you are eligible for a fee reduction or exemption.
Application fee	€60 one-time The application fee has to be paid within the deadline of each call. The amount of the application fee is the same whether you decide to apply for one or two degree programmes. This amount is not refundable. Il contributo obbligatorio per l’invio della candidatura deve essere pagato entro le scadenze previste dalla finestra. L’importo del pagamento rimane invariato sia che si selezionino due corsi di studi o uno solo. L’importo non è rimborsabile.

Tuition fee

€2,800 per year

For the academic year 2024/2025 the tuition fees ranged from 156€ to 2.800€ per year, depending on the student’s financial situation.

For more information on the tuition fees for the a.y. 2025/2026, please refer to the dedicated webpage on our University portal. At the same page you’ll also be able to verify if you are eligible for a fee reduction or exemption.

Application fee

€60 one-time

The application fee has to be paid within the deadline of each call. The amount of the application fee is the same whether you decide to apply for one or two degree programmes. This amount is not refundable.

Il contributo obbligatorio per l’invio della candidatura deve essere pagato entro le scadenze previste dalla finestra. L’importo del pagamento rimane invariato sia che si selezionino due corsi di studi o uno solo. L’importo non è rimborsabile.

Entry qualification	First cycle diploma (BA, Undergraduate diploma) You must hold a first-cycle degree (i.e. bachelor’s degree) earned after at least 3 years of University education. You will also need to meet specific admission requirements and demonstrate a suitable academic preparation. Minimum admission requirements You must meet ALL of the following requirements: a. the equivalent of at least 18 ECTS credits (or 10 percent of total degree credits/hours) in English and/or American language/linguistics; b. the equivalent of at least ECTS 18 credits (or 10 percent of total degree credits/hours) in British, English postcolonial or North American literatures; c. an international English-language certification (see below for details). An admissions committee will evaluate applications, based on curriculum and an interview. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / French / Italian / Spanish. If the document is issued in a different language from those listed above, you will have to upload both the original document and its certified translation.

Entry qualification

First cycle diploma (BA, Undergraduate diploma)

You must hold a first-cycle degree (i.e. bachelor’s degree) earned after at least 3 years of University education. You will also need to meet specific admission requirements and demonstrate a suitable academic preparation.

Minimum admission requirements

You must meet ALL of the following requirements:
a. the equivalent of at least 18 ECTS credits (or 10 percent of total degree credits/hours) in English and/or American language/linguistics;
b. the equivalent of at least ECTS 18 credits (or 10 percent of total degree credits/hours) in British, English postcolonial or North American literatures;
c. an international English-language certification (see below for details).

An admissions committee will evaluate applications, based on curriculum and an interview.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / French / Italian / Spanish.

If the document is issued in a different language from those listed above, you will have to upload both the original document and its certified translation.

Territory requirements	This program will admit a maximum of 30 non-European residing abroad applicants.

Territory requirements

This program will admit a maximum of 30 non-European residing abroad applicants.

Language requirements	English Applicants must hold an international certification (see below for list of accepted certifications and minimum scores requirements), certifying at least a CEFR C1 level of English language proficiency. Language certification must be no more than three years old. Accepted language certifications for admission and minimum scores are listed below. NO OTHER CERTIFICATIONS are accepted. - Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE); - Certificate in Advanced English (CAE); - PTE Academic. Minimum required score: 76; - IELTS. Minimum required score: 7 out of 9, with no component lower than 6; - TOEFL iBT. Minimum required score: 95 out of 120, with no component lower than 17; - Trinity College, at least ISE III GESE 10, 11.

Language requirements

English

Applicants must hold an international certification (see below for list of accepted certifications and minimum scores requirements), certifying at least a CEFR C1 level of English language proficiency. Language certification must be no more than three years old. Accepted language certifications for admission and minimum scores are listed below. NO OTHER CERTIFICATIONS are accepted.

- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE);
- Certificate in Advanced English (CAE);
- PTE Academic. Minimum required score: 76;
- IELTS. Minimum required score: 7 out of 9, with no component lower than 6;
- TOEFL iBT. Minimum required score: 95 out of 120, with no component lower than 17;
- Trinity College, at least ISE III GESE 10, 11.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. The motivation letter must be in English. Attachments to your application must be uploaded IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1. Minimum requirements form. Form must be filled out in full, and application will not be processed without this attachment. Link to the form. 2. International English language certification. 3. Transcript of records in English (or Italian). 4. Copy of passport. 5. All other relevant documents.

Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

The motivation letter must be in English.

Attachments to your application must be uploaded IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER:

1. Minimum requirements form. Form must be filled out in full, and application will not be processed without this attachment. Link to the form.
2. International English language certification.
3. Transcript of records in English (or Italian).
4. Copy of passport.
5. All other relevant documents.

More information	lingue.unito.it/..nd_american_studies.html

Apply now! Academic year 2025/26

21 Aug 2025

4 Sept 2025, 23:59:59
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This call is reserved to European applicants and non-EU applicants legally residing in Italy. If you apply without this prerequisite, your application will not be considered.

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Apply now! Academic year 2025/26

21 Aug 2025

4 Sept 2025, 23:59:59
Central European Time

This call is reserved to European applicants and non-EU applicants legally residing in Italy. If you apply without this prerequisite, your application will not be considered.

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