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 APPLICATIONS

  • APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED FROM FEBRUARY THROUGH SEPTEMBER.
  • PLEASE READ AND MAKE SURE YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THIS PAGE BEFORE MAILING YOUR APPLICATION. APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED IF INCOMPLETE OR SENT IN DIGITAL FORMAT (e.g. via email), THUS DELAYING THE ADMISSION PROCEDURE
APPLICATION To apply to our program, please follow these 4 easy steps:
1. Download/fill out application form
Click here to download an APPLICATION form (you will need Adobe Reader to view this form). Fill out the form on you computer, print it and sign (twice)
2. Attach
a) Full DEGREE TRANSCRIPT.
If you hold a degree issued by an Italian university, send us your full degree transcript ("certificato di laurea con esami"). If you are currently enrolled at an Italian university and plan to graduate by October 2016, please send us your "certificato di iscrizione universitaria con esami sostenuti". If you are a graduate of, or currently enrolled at, an Italian university you may now skip to sub-section b).
If you hold a degree issued by a university outside Italy, please send us:
i. a copy of your original degree transcript. If you are a graduating student, send us a letter IN ENGLISH from an official at your university, written on University letterhead, stating the exact title and duration of your degree program, and indicating your expected date of graduation.
ii. An official translation into Italian of your degree transcript, legalized by an Italian consulate in the country in which the degree was issued (official title of legalized degree is "Dichiarazione di Valore"; see "Foreign Degrees Legalization Requirements" below for full details). Alternatively, you may submit a FULL English language translation of your original degree. Please understand, however, that an English language translation of your degree may only be used for the purposes of ADMISSION to the program, whereas consular certification will in any case be required for ENROLMENT at the University of Torino, if admitted to the program (see "Foreign Degrees Legalization Requirements", below). The Admissions Committee reserves the right to request a legalized degree transcript ("Certificato di Valore") for application purposes also.
PLEASE NOTICE: Degree transcripts and translations should indicate the TITLE of the university degree held by the applicant, the DURATION of the degree course and student's GPA (grade point average).
b) A DETAILED CV, emphasizing academic and professional achievements and qualifications (we recommend the Europass CV format).
c) A PERSONAL STATEMENT, summarizing any previous academic and professional experiences, as well as indicating personal goals, motivations and expectations in applying for an MA in American Studies at the University of Torino. The letter should include TITLE and ABSTRACT IN ENGLISH of your degree thesis (if applicable).
d) One passport-size PHOTO
e) One LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION (optional). The letter, emphasizing the applicant's qualification and potential to succeed in an MA program, should be written by academic staff only and sealed in an envelope. Alternatively, the letter may be emailed by the recommending faculty to masteramericanstudies@unito.it from an academic email account. Applicants holding a degree in Foreign Languages from the University of Torino need NOT provide letters of recommendation.
f) ENGLISH LANGUAGE CERTIFICATION (see "Admission" page for full details of our language certification requirements):

  • For all Cambridge ESOL certifications (CAE, CPE), please send us your verification details, so that we can obtain your score from the issuing institution.
  • For all Trinity College certificates, please send us a copy of your certificate, which we will verify with the issuing institution.
  • For IELTS, please make your test scores on the IELTS online verification platform available to the Master in American Studies, University of Torino
  • For TOEFL, have score sent to us (institution code number: 2175)

PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE
3. Mail all documents in one package to Master in Studi Americani
Dipartimento di Lingue e Letterature Straniere e Culture Moderne
Università di Torino
Via Verdi 10
10124 Torino, Italy
4. Send email confirmation
Send an email confirming that your package has been mailed to: masteramericanstudies@unito.it
Do not forget to keep a full backup copy of your application, in the event of a problem with your shipment
NOTIFICATION OF ADMISSION
The MA board evaluates applications and announces admissions on a rolling basis, beginning in April. When accepted, students are notified by email promptly and begin the enrollment process in September.
Because of the summer recess, applications received in August take longer to process. Please expect at least 3 weeks before you hear from us if you apply or send an inquiry in August. Our offices are closed from August 4 through August 26.
VISAS FOR
NON-EU STUDENTS
If accepted, non-EU students will need to seek enrollment at the University of Torino through their nearest Italian Consulate before traveling to Italy. This process may take up to two months (see below for details)). For exact processing time, please check with your nearest Italian consulate. Unless they already legally reside in the EU, non-EU nationals without a valid study visa will not be able to enroll in the program.
FOREIGN DEGREES LEGALIZATION REQUIREMENT
Applicants holding a degree issued by a foreign university will need to provide official legalization (known as "Dichiarazione di valore in loco" or DV) of their degree for enrollment at the university of Torino. DV is obtained through Italian consular authorities in the country where the degree was issued. Please notice: DV is a consular procedure and may under no circumstances be obtained in Italy.


Further in formation on Dichiarazione di Valore is available here: http://www.study-in-italy.it/studying/info-07.html

A useful overview on studying in Italy for foreign students is available here: http://www.study-in-italy.it/index.html