FindUniPath EditorialUniversity of Trento at a glance
- City
- Trento
- Type
- Public university
- Website
- unitn.it/en
Key takeaways
- For 2026/27 English-taught master's, first-year fees for non-EU students depend on the admission score: €0 (90+), €1,000 (70–89), €2,000–3,000 (60–69) or €4,500–6,500 (50–59).
- From the second year, fees depend on credits earned by 10 August; strong students can study with no tuition.
- For English-taught bachelor's (2025/26 table), first-year fees range from €0 to €4,500, with a €6,000 yearly ceiling.
- UniTrento lists 3 bachelor's, 28 master's and 17 PhD programs in English.
- Each English master's has its own call, generally between December and March; for 2026/27 Computer Science closed on 4 March 2026.
On this page
The University of Trento (UniTrento) is the Italian university where merit, not family income, decides what non-EU students pay: in 2026/27, an admission score of 90 or more meant no tuition in the first year of an English-taught master's, and earning enough credits keeps it at zero in later years.
If you have strong grades, this can make Trento one of the cheapest places in Italy to study. If your score is lower, fees can reach several thousand euros. Here is how the system works, plus programs, requirements and deadlines.
Why Trento is good value
- Merit-based fees: your admission score sets your first-year fee, and your credits set later fees. No income documents are needed.
- Zero tuition is realistic for top students who keep up with their exams.
- Strong English offer in computing, economics, law and international studies, from Artificial Intelligence Systems to International Security Studies.
- Funded PhDs: the IECS 42nd-cycle call listed a scholarship of about €21,750 gross per year, and PhD students pay only €150 provincial tax plus €16 stamp duty.
University of Trento tuition fees for non-EU students
Master's programs in English (2026/27)
Master's programs are split into Group A (for example Mathematics, Physics, Data Science, Energy Engineering) and Group B (for example Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence Systems, Information and Communication Engineering). Check the full lists on the UniTrento fee page.
| Admission score | Group A | Group B |
|---|---|---|
| 90 or more | Exempt | Exempt |
| 70–89 | €1,000 | €1,000 |
| 60–69 | €2,000 | €3,000 |
| 50–59 | €4,500 | €6,500 |
In the second year, fees depend on credits earned by 10 August of the first year: 42 or more credits means exemption, while fewer than 6 credits costs €6,000 (Group A) or €10,000 (Group B). UniTrento notes that if you pay in the first year you may be exempt in the second, and vice versa.
Bachelor's programs in English (2025/26 table)
The latest bachelor's table we could verify is for 2025/26: first-year fees were €0 (score 90+), €1,000 (70–89), €2,000 (60–69) or €4,500 (50–59). Later years depend on credits, with a maximum of €6,000 a year. Check the fee page for 2026/27 and 2027/28 updates.
Low performance is expensive
Because fees follow your credits, falling behind can raise your fee sharply in the next year. Plan your study load carefully, especially in your first year in a new country.
English-taught programs at UniTrento
- Bachelor's (3): Computer Science; Computer, Communications and Electronic Engineering (ICE); Economics and Management (BEM).
- Master's, technology: Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence Systems, Data Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Bioengineering for Personalized Medicine, Mathematics.
- Master's, economics and management: Business Studies, International Management, Innovation Management, Behavioral and Applied Economics, Agrifood Innovation Management.
- Master's, law and social sciences: Comparative, European and International Legal Studies, Global Law Making, European and International Studies, International Security Studies, Cognitive Science.
Admission requirements
- Master's: a bachelor's degree of at least 3 years, transcript, CV, passport, English proof and program-specific documents (such as a motivation letter or references). Each program has limited places and its own criteria; for example, the 2026/27 Computer Science call had 60 places and asked for a related bachelor's.
- Bachelor's: a secondary diploma after 12 years of schooling, transcript, passport and English proof; selection follows each call.
- English B2: a certificate, a statement that your degree was taught in English, or a self-declaration if you are from an English-speaking country. Program pages do not set one fixed IELTS or TOEFL score, so read Article 4 of your call.
- Recognition: a Declaration of Value or CIMEA Statement of Comparability at enrolment.
Deadlines: last year's dates (2026/27)
UniTrento says non-EU applicants submit online applications between December and March, by the deadline in each program's call. The 2027/28 calls are not published yet. Examples from 2026/27:
| Call | Deadline | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Computer Science (non-EU) | 4 Mar 2026, 12:00 CET | Rankings 25 May 2026; €100 confirmation fee |
| PhD IECS, 1st call | 15 May 2026 | €30 application fee |
| PhD IECS, 2nd call | 27 Aug 2026 | For remaining scholarships |
For the Computer Science master's, your degree had to be completed by 30 June 2026. Our how to apply guide explains how this fits with Universitaly and the visa.
Scholarships
Trento's fee system already works like a merit scholarship: if you score 90 or more and keep earning credits, you pay no tuition. For extra funding, read the scholarships section linked from UniTrento's fee pages, and remember that for regional right-to-study aid in Italy an ISEE or ISEE parificato is normally needed. Our scholarships in Italy guide covers national options such as the Italian government (MAECI) call.
Living in Trento
Trento is a small city in the Alps of northern Italy. For your visa you must prove at least €10,179.85 per year (2026/27 and 2027/28) in traceable funds, plus real accommodation and health cover. See our cost of studying in Italy guide.
Benefits
- Tuition can be €0 for high-scoring students
- No income documents needed for fees
- Strong English offer in computing, economics and law
- Funded PhD positions
Difficulties
- Fees rise sharply if your score or credits are low
- Each program has its own call and limited places
- Only 3 English-taught bachelor's
- Deadlines fall early, between December and March
How to get the lowest fee
- Apply only to programs that match your background well, because your admission score depends on how well you fit the call criteria.
- Submit every optional document the call scores, such as references or a strong motivation letter.
- In your first year, plan for at least 42 credits by 10 August so your second year is exempt.
- Remember that Group B programs (such as Computer Science) have higher fees in the lower bands than Group A.
How to apply to the University of Trento
- 1
Choose a program and read its call
Note the places, selection criteria (Article 4) and deadline.
- 2
Apply online between December and March
Upload your transcript, CV, English proof and program documents before the call deadline.
- 3
Check your ranking and score
Your admission score decides both admission and your first-year fee.
- 4
Confirm your place
Pay any confirmation fee (€100 for Computer Science in 2026/27).
- 5
Pre-enrol on Universitaly and apply for the visa
Get CIMEA statements or a Declaration of Value and apply before the national 31 October 2027 deadline. See our Italy student visa guide.
Applying from Afghanistan
The Italian Embassy for Afghanistan, relocated to Doha, does not issue visas; apply in the country where you legally reside. Afghan documents need legalisation rather than an apostille.
See all Italian universities on the Italy country hub or track deadlines for free on FindUniPath.
Frequently asked questions
Is the University of Trento free for international students?
It can be. For 2026/27 English-taught master's, non-EU students with an admission score of 90 or more paid no first-year tuition, and 42+ credits by 10 August keeps the second year free. Lower scores pay €1,000 to €6,500.
What are the University of Trento tuition fees for bachelor's programs?
In the 2025/26 table for English-taught bachelor's, first-year fees were €0, €1,000, €2,000 or €4,500 depending on admission score, with a maximum of €6,000 a year in later years.
When does the University of Trento accept applications?
Non-EU applicants apply between December and March, per each program's call. For 2026/27 the Computer Science master's closed on 4 March 2026; 2027/28 calls are not published yet.
What English level does the University of Trento require?
English B2, shown with a certificate, a statement that your degree was taught in English, or a self-declaration if you come from an English-speaking country. Check Article 4 of your program's call.
Official sources
Checked on 16 October 2026. Rules, fees and dates change — always confirm on the official page before you apply.
- 1.University of Trento — Tuition fees: master's degrees in English (non-EU)
- 2.University of Trento — Tuition fees: degree programmes in English (non-EU)
- 3.University of Trento — Admission to courses taught in English
- 4.University of Trento — Computer Science master's: admission for non-Europeans
- 5.University of Trento — Admission requirements for international qualifications
- 6.University of Trento — PhD IECS 42nd cycle call (PDF)
- 7.MUR / Universitaly — Circular on international students 2026/27