Entry Requirements

Tor Vergata University of Rome invites applications for the Master’s Program in Finance and Banking (Class LM-16, as per Ministerial Decree 270/2004) for the 2026/2027 academic year.

• Eligibility 

Enrollment in the aforementioned Master's Degree Course is subject to verification of possession of the curricular requirements and the adequacy of personal preparation (pursuant to art. 6, paragraph 2, of Ministerial Decree 270/2004) specified below in points 1 and 2. Italian, EU and non-EU citizens legally residing in Italy as per art. 26 of Law 30 July 2002 no. 189, as well as non-EU citizens residing abroad requesting a visa, who are in possession of an Italian or foreign academic qualification considered valid for admission to university courses activated at Italian universities, may apply for assessment of the curricular requirements and the adequacy of personal preparation.

• Curricular requirements

 To be eligible for admission, candidates must meet the following requirements:

1. Possession of a 3-year degree in the following classes:
   • - Civil and Environmental Engineering
   • - Information Technology Engineering Industrial Engineering
   • - Industrial Engineering

L-16 - Administration

L-18 - Business Administration

L-30 - Physics

L-31 - Computer Science

L-33 - Economics

L-35 - Mathematics

L-36 - Political Science and International Relations

L-41 - Statistics

If obtained abroad, the academic qualification must correspond to the first cycle according to the Bologna Process qualifications framework and to level 6 according to the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) obtained at a higher education institution that allows the continuation of studies at academic institutions of the next level (second cycle of the Bologna Process/EQF level 7).

In the case of a suitable foreign qualification, a special Evaluation Commission, composed of professors of the course, designated by the Coordinator and assisted by the administrative staff in charge, will evaluate the correspondence between the foreign qualification and the degree classes required for access to the course of study and the existence of the curricular requirements.

If the student’s curriculum does not meet these requirements, the student must fill these gaps before being able to proceed with enrollment. Any additions to the curriculum must be made before the deadline indicated for enrollment (see art. 3).

PLEASE NOTE: It is possible to request the evaluation of qualifications to verify the possession of the curricular requirements according to the procedure set out in this article, even while waiting to obtain the 3-year degree with at most 18 ECTS credits missing from obtaining the qualification. In this case, it is mandatory to indicate the date of the degree exam and the list of exams still to be passed, on the CV.

• ​Adequate personal preparation

The Evaluation Committee verifies the adequate initial preparation through an interview with the Coordinator or his delegates to ascertain that the student is adequately prepared in the preparatory subjects for the courses taught in the Finance and Banking Master’s degree course. To access the interview, candidates must have achieved a final exam average (final GPA), or the 3-year degree grade, of at least 88/110 or 80% of the maximum grade achievable for qualifications obtained abroad).

The admission interview will be held in English and exclusively online. Candidates will receive an email indicating the interview date. During the assessment phase, they must demonstrate that they possess adequate knowledge of the general principles of economics and good mathematical-statistical preparation.

• ​Knowledge of English

 To access the course, knowledge of the English language equivalent to B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) is required, certified through possession of one of the following certificates:

• IELTS - General Training or Academic - minimum 5
• First Certificate (FCE) - ESOL Cambridge Exam
• Business English Certificate (BEC) - Vantage level - ESOL Cambridge Exam
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): IBT (Test online) minimum 87; PBT (hard copy

Test) minimum 513; CBT (online Test) minimum 183

• Trinity College London - Integrated Skills in English - ISE II

A B2 level English language exam taken during the 3-year degree course may be considered suitable. Candidates who can prove they are native speakers are exempt from presenting certification of such knowledge.

Candidates who do not have a certificate of knowledge of the English language can still apply; the Selection Committee will evaluate their CVs and transcripts of records, and if the evaluation is positive, knowledge of the English language will be ascertained during the online interview.

Application Schedule

FIRST INTAKE

Open to

Non-EU citizens resident abroad and applying for a student visa: YES EU citizens and non-EU citizens legally resident in Italy: YES

Online Application Period: 10 November 2025 - 17 December 2025

Teams Interview Period: 18 - 22 December 2025

SECOND INTAKE

Open to

Non-EU citizens resident abroad and applying for a student visa: YES EU citizens and non-EU citizens legally resident in Italy: YES

Online Application Period: 7 January 2026 - 13 March 2026

Teams Interview Period: 16 - 18 March 2026

THIRD INTAKE

Open to

Non-EU citizens resident abroad and applying for a student visa: YES EU citizens and non-EU citizens legally resident in Italy: YES

Online Application Period: 23 March - 28 May 2026

Teams Interview Period: 3-5 June 2026

FOURTH INTAKE

Open to

Non-EU citizens resident abroad and applying for a student visa: NO EU citizens and non-EU citizens legally resident in Italy: YES

Online Application Period: 3 - 26 June 2026

Teams Interview Period: 29 June 2026 - 1 July 2026

FIFTH INTAKE

Open to

Non-EU citizens resident abroad and applying for a student visa: NO EU citizens and non-EU citizens legally resident in Italy: YES

Online Application Period: 1 - 28 July 2026

Teams Interview Period: 29 July - 31 July 2026

Application Procedure

GENERAL INFO

The admission process is based on two steps of selection:

1. Online application through the Delphi system for the education background evaluation. The application form must be submitted in English, and no paper applications will be All applicants must pay an application fee of 30 euros (non-refundable). Only candidates who complete the online application and validate the application fee payment on Delphi by the deadlines will be evaluated. Once the online application has been submitted, the members of the Admission Board verify if the candidate meets the entry requirements. Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements will be rejected.
2. Skype Interview to assess candidates’ If the candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited for a Skype interview, according to the application schedule.

ONLINE APPLICATION THROUGH DELPHI

Connect to the online Services Website Delphi and select Application to programs taught in English > Start application procedures > School of Economics > Select MSc in Finance and Banking.

You must provide a valid email address to receive communications regarding the selection procedure. After registration, you will receive your Fiscal Code and CTRL code to enter the application system. You may enter the system more than once to complete the uploading of your documents, modify your application, and re-print your application request, etc. If you need to recover your CTRL code, select Box 3 “Find CTRL”.

You must upload the following documents in .pdf format to Delphi:

• Scanned copy of a valid Passport or ID Card only for EU students

• Bachelor's Official Transcript of Exams: you must upload the official document issued by the university, in Italian or English, that includes the name of the university, the bachelor's program, and the list of the exams and grades achieved.
• Curriculum Vitae in

You may submit the English Language Certificate to supplement your application (i.e., IELTS, TOEFL, FIRST, CAE, Cambridge tests, CLA certificate, Erasmus certificate, etc.) and the GRE/GMAT/CFA Certificate. However, it is not compulsory; your knowledge of English will be assessed during the Teams interview. If not in possession, please attach a self-declaration stating your intention to verify your English language proficiency through the online interview referred to in Article 1, point 2 of this Notice.

Once the application has been filled out, the system will release a .pdf format containing the application receipt and, on the last page, the application fee payment slip.

The application fee (non-refundable) must be paid through the PagoPA system. Also, online payments via credit cards are allowed (Visa, MasterCard, American Express).

In order to send your application, after the payment, you must connect again to Delphi to validate the payment and conclude your application: Click here and select Box 2 “You have already filled out an application” > Insert your Fiscal Code and CTRL code, which are both on your application request

> Select "Request validation" > Click on “Confirm PagoPA”

The results of the evaluation will be sent via email to the email address provided in the application form according to the application schedule.

NOTE: Once you validate the payment, you may no longer modify your application. Paying and validating the payment within the application deadline is mandatory. Candidates who do not validate the payment through Delphi will not be evaluated.

(*) The following categories of students are exempt from the application fee payment:

• students with a disability equal to or greater than 66%
• students who have earned a bachelor's degree at Tor Vergata University with a final grade of at least 100/110.

These exempted candidates will still have to validate the payment slip of 0,00 Euros using the CTRL and AUTH codes assigned automatically by the Delphi online service.

TEAMS INTERVIEW

Only candidates who meet the entry requirements will be invited to an interview on Microsft Teams Platform to assess their knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and the English language. Eligible candidates will be contacted by email to schedule the interview according to the application schedule.

The interview for admission is held in English and exclusively via Microsoft Teams; it lasts approximately 30 minutes. For an idea of the appropriate level of knowledge and to be better prepared for the interview, candidates may consult the following material: Requirements MSc Finance and Banking

The interview cannot be rescheduled. Students who do not come to the online interview are automatically excluded.

The Admission Board will communicate the results of the interview (Admitted/Rejected) by e-mail, within two weeks after the interview.

Enrollment

Once admitted, applicants who have received the Acceptance Letter must email the Admissions Office admissions_f&b@economia.uniroma2.it to communicate their decision to confirm (or forego) enrollment in our program.

Enrollment begins in July 2026 and the deadline is 6 November 2026.

All admitted students must be at Tor Vergata University for the beginning of the program (31 August 2026).

Admitted students are allowed to proceed with enrollment only once they have earned their Bachelor's Degree (Laurea Triennale):

• admitted students with a foreign degree applying for a visa before enrolling must complete pre- enrollment through the Universitaly portal (the pre-enrollment deadline is 31 July 2026), and at that time, must upload the required documents which allow students to enroll in a Master of Science Degree in Italy. Please be aware that to enroll in a Master of Science in Italy, at least 15 years of education are requested (elementary school + middle school + high school + bachelor's degree).
• EU admitted students and all admitted students with an Italian degree must earn the Bachelor's degree by our enrollment deadline (6 November 2026).

In July, the Admissions Office will provide all students with detailed information (such as arrival, enrollment period, welcome meeting, and course schedule).

We encourage students to stay informed and visit our website often, for periodic updates. Further information about the official enrollment, when available will be published here.

It is not possible to defer acceptance. If you wish to delay your studies for a year or more, you will need to apply again.