Master's · Psychology · Last checked 29 September 2026
Master's in Psychology in Italy 2027/28: programmes, deadlines and fees
A 16-year BS Psychology from Pakistan is enough to apply for an Italian Master's. Here is every English-taught psychology Master's we could verify on official university websites, with what each one asks for.
Timing: the October 2026 intake is closed for students applying from Pakistan. The realistic target is October 2027 (academic year 2027/28). Applications open between November 2026 and May 2027. Where a 2027/28 date is not yet published, we show last year's date, and they rarely move much.
English-taught psychology Master's programmes
| University | Programme | Non-EU deadline | Key requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padova | Clinical, Social & Intercultural Psychology | 7 Jan – 7 Mar 2027 ✅ | Psychology bachelor's, English B2 |
| Padova | Cognitive Neuroscience & Clinical Neuropsychology | 7 Jan – 7 Mar 2027 ✅ | General psychology, psychobiology, psychometrics; B2 |
| Padova | Applied Child & Adolescent Psychology | 7 Jan – 7 Mar 2027 ✅ | Child/adolescent psychology knowledge; B2 |
| Padova | Cognitive Science for Human-Centric Technologies | 7 Jan – 7 Mar 2027 ✅ | Psychology or CS/Maths background; B2; mostly online (blended) |
| Sapienza, Rome | Cognitive Neuroscience | ~15 May (MoveIN, last year) | 90 ECTS in psychology, GPA 75/100, IELTS 5.5; 40 places |
| Sapienza, Rome | Applied Dynamic & Clinical Psychology | ~15 May (last year) | Psychology bachelor's, GPA 75/100, IELTS 5.5; written test in June (min 16/30) |
| Sapienza, Rome | Cognitive Forensic Sciences | ~15 May (last year) | 40 ECTS in psychology (or law, biology, etc.), GPA 75/100 |
| Pavia | Psychology, Neuroscience & Human Sciences | Portal opened in Nov last year | 70 places for non-EU; leads to the Italian psychologists' register |
| Milano-Bicocca | Applied Experimental Psychological Sciences | 18 Feb – 31 Mar (last year) | B2 English, motivation letter |
| Bologna (Cesena) | Psychology of Wellbeing & Social Inclusivity | 20 Mar – 22 Apr (last year; non-EU in first window only) | ~80 ECTS in psychology, B2, interview (min 21/30) |
| Bologna (Cesena) | Work, Organizational & Personnel Psychology | Check 2027/28 call | Credits in every psychology area, interview; page mentions Italian B1 for non-EU |
| Trento (Rovereto) | Cognitive Science | 4 Mar (last year) | Psychology accepted; 35 places; merit scholarships automatic |
| Parma | Psychobiology & Cognitive Neuroscience | Check 2027/28 call | 88 ECTS across ≥6 psychology areas; average ≥25/30 in psychology exams |
| Chieti-Pescara | Psychology of Well-Being & Performance | Check 2027/28 call | 60 CFU in psychology, B2; open access |
| Bergamo | Clinical Psychology for Individuals, Families & Organizations | Jan – Mar rounds (last year) | 88 credits across all 8 psychology areas; Italian B1 then B2 required during year 1 |
| Cattolica, Milan (private) | Consumer Behaviour: Psychology Applied to Food, Health & Environment | Round 1: 18 Nov 2026 – 20 Jan 2027 ✅ · last non-EU round 5 May 2027 | Apply in rounds 1–2 for visa time |
| San Raffaele + USI (private) | Cognitive Psychology in Health Communication | 30 Apr (last year) | Applied via USI (Switzerland) |
✅ = 2027/28 date already published by the university.
Application fees (paid when you apply)
| University | Application fee | Paid only if admitted |
|---|---|---|
| Padova | €60 per programme | €208 deposit |
| Sapienza | €30 per MoveIN pre-selection (max 2 per year) + €35 selection fee | – |
| Pavia | €35 | – |
| Milano-Bicocca | €30 | €150 deposit |
| Trento | €30 | €100 confirmation fee |
| Bergamo | €30 (covers 2 programmes) | – |
| Parma | €30 | €156 (regional tax + stamp) |
| Cattolica (private) | €120 | – |
| USI / San Raffaele (private) | CHF 100 (deducted from fees if you enrol) | – |
Yearly tuition, in short
- Padova: €2,950 per year for English-taught Master's, reducible with an income-based ISEE.
- Pavia: flat rate between €390 and €4,550 per year, depending on citizenship and field.
- Bologna, Parma, Chieti: fees based on family income (ISEE); low-income students can be fully exempt.
- Cattolica (private): €9,370 per year, reduced to €6,400 with its international scholarship.
- USI / San Raffaele (private): CHF 16,000 for the full two years.
Check your transcript first
Several programmes (Bologna, Bergamo, Parma) count credits in the eight Italian psychology areas: general, physiological/biological, psychometrics, developmental, social, work & organizational, psychodynamic and clinical. Many Pakistani BS programmes treat industrial/organizational psychology as an elective. If it is missing from your transcript, some programmes will not accept you. Check this before paying any application fee.
Scholarships worth knowing
- Padua International Excellence Scholarship: €8,000 per year plus a fee waiver. There is no separate application: you are considered automatically when you apply to an English-taught programme. The 2027/28 call is due in November 2026.
- Regional DSU grants: income-based, and the most common scholarship for Pakistani students. Pakistan is not on Italy's 2026/27 list of "particularly poor countries", so you need family income and property documents from Pakistan, translated and legalised, for an ISEE parificato.
- Cattolica International Scholarship: lowers tuition to €6,400 per year.
- Not available to Pakistani citizens: the "Invest Your Talent in Italy" scholarship.
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Official sources
- Padova: Clinical, Social & Intercultural Psychology · Cognitive Neuroscience · Child & Adolescent · CogTech · Excellence Scholarship
- Sapienza: programmes in English & MoveIN requirements
- Pavia: Psychology, Neuroscience & Human Sciences
- Milano-Bicocca: call for applications
- Bologna: Psychology of Wellbeing · Work & Organizational Psychology
- Trento: Cognitive Science · Bergamo: requirements · Chieti-Pescara
- Cattolica: timeline · San Raffaele / USI
- MUR Decree 176/2026: particularly poor countries list
Always confirm dates on the official call before applying. Universities can change them.