The call for applications for non-EU citizens not resident in Italy is now closed. It will open again in December 2025 for the academic year 2026/27.
Please note that for applications in the call is strictly required for applicants to hold a CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) equal to or above 75% of the maximum grades (e.g., 3 in a scale of 4). For details refer to the call.
The last call (for academic year 2025/26, now closed) is available here.
Here is a video (for non-EU students) with a short interview of the chair of the M.Sc, and here is the video with the full interview.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I apply to the M.Sc. in Cybersecurity? – the only way to apply to the MS.C. in Cybersecurity is by strictly following the instruction in the call. Any other material sent in any other way (included e-mail) is disregarded.
- where do I found the results of my application? – The results will be published once the selection procedure is completed on the site: https://applymscenglish.unipi.it/. For the dates of publication please read carefully the call. Please also note that the non-admitted candidates will not receive any communication via e-mail.
- when does the results of the selection will be available? – at the end of the procedure for each deadlines. Please read carefully the call for application, the deadlines are written there, included the dates of availability of the results
- I submitted my application some time ago… is it possible to know what is the status of the application/when the results will be available? – I’m sorry no. Just read the call to find the deadlines concerning the procedure and the dates of publication of the results.
- the results of the selection report “not admitted”. Is it possible to reconsider my application? Is it possible to have a second chance?– unfortunately no. Once the results are published the selection is concluded and we cannot roll back. The only second chance is to apply again to the next available call.
- I have been “not admitted”. What is the reason? – It is just that the selection is highly competitive. Each year we receive in total around 1500 applications and we generally admit around 40/50 candidates to the restricted interview. Usually around 20 candidates are admitted to the M.Sc each year.
- What are the criteria of evaluation of the applications? – we assess the applications mainly on the CGPA of your B.Sc. and on the international ranks of the University where you got it.
- The call/deadline for application has expired, when there will be the next one? – we publish one call per year, generally at the end of December/early January. Each call has two deadlines for application. There are no other possibilities to apply to the M.Sc. (no third deadline, no second call).
- The results in the site https://applymscenglish.unipi.it/ report “Admitted”… what’s next? – well, first of all congratulations. You will receive within a week an email from the offices with instructions for the interview.
- Do I need a specific certification of English to apply? Can I apply without an official English Certificate? – no, you can apply even without it (but if you have just upload it). Note however that, in case you are admitted, the Italian embassy may request such a certificate to issue the VISA. That’s out of our control anyway.
- In case I am admitted but I do not have an English certificate, do I have to provide it later or do I have to pass an internal exam? once you are admitted you don’t need to provide any English certificate or to pass an internal exam for this.
- Does the University of Pisa offer an English pre-course or preparatory programme for international students before starting the MSc Cybersecurity? We do not offer pre-courses. However, the Linguistic Center of the University (CLI) offers several courses, even of Italian for foreigners.
- Are there any scholarships or tuition reduction options available for international students? Every year the scholarships or tuitions change, depending on many things. Information about this will be published in the next call.