1st Level Master in
Science and Technology Communication for Institutions and Companies – COST
Develop advanced skills in scientific communication, technology communication, digital media, sustainability and innovation. This will prepare professionals to manage complex communication processes in corporate and institutional contexts.
The master is funded by the European Social Fund (ESF+)
Descrizione
This first-level programme aims to train professionals who can design and implement scientific and technological communication strategies for companies and institutions. The programme focuses on communicating production processes, products and innovations in a scientifically accurate and technologically sound way that considers their social and environmental impact.
Students develop the ability to address diverse stakeholders, including citizens, employees, journalists, supply chain partners, tourists, and communication professionals. The programme combines theoretical foundations with applied learning, encouraging critical thinking and responsible communication in contexts shaped by digital transformation, artificial intelligence, sustainability, and misinformation.
A central component of the programme is its challenge-based approach. Under the supervision of their tutors, students work on real-world cases proposed by companies and organisations engaged in technology, developing concrete and innovative communication strategies.
At a glance
ECTS Credits: 60
Duration: 1 year
Teaching languages: English
Available places: 35
Campus: Bozen-Bolzano and/or Brixen-Bressanone
Tuition fees: Fully funded by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), €16 revenue stamp
Structure of the course
The programme involves 1,500 hours of study load in total and awards 60 ECTS credits.
This comprises:
- 120 hours of on-campus teaching,
- 68 hours of synchronous online teaching,
- 154 hours of laboratory work, workshops, project work.
These are complemented by:
- 251 hours of workload in a challenge module focused on topics relevant to partner companies and organisations within the local technology sector,
- 707 hours of individual study,
- 200 hours dedicated to the preparation of the final thesis.
The study plan covers key areas of science and technology communication, including general principles of scientific communication, misinformation in science and technology, communication of empirical and statistical results, artificial intelligence, social media communication, ethics, systems thinking, environmental impact, biodiversity, multilingual and intercultural communication, visual communication, and storytelling techniques.
Teaching is delivered by university professors and contracted experts. Online activities are conducted synchronously using interactive and participatory methods supported by digital technologies.
Attendance of at least 75% of the scheduled activities is required. The master degree is awarded after successful completion of all assessments, the challenge, and the final thesis discussion.
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared to work in science and technology communication within companies, public institutions, producers’ consortia, communication agencies, and organisations operating in innovative and sustainability-oriented sectors. Career paths include corporate communication, science communication, institutional relations, technology marketing, digital media management, and strategic communication consulting.
The programme equips participants to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and to address complex issues such as innovation processes, environmental impact, and technological change. The developed skills are particularly relevant in contexts characterised by digital transformation, interdisciplinary collaboration and the growing public demand for transparent, responsible scientific communication.
Application and Admission
You can find all you need to know in order to apply and gain admission to this study programme by browsing through the information below.
Application: from 28/05/ until 02/07/2026 (by 12:00 noon)
Application: from 28/05/ until 02/07/2026 (by 12:00 noon)
Publication of ranking lists: by 23/07/2026
Payment of the 1st instalment of the tuition fees: by 06.08.2026 (by noon local time)
Enrolment: from publication of the ranking list until 06.08.2026 (by noon local time)
Start of lectures: to be defined
Minimum number of students required for activation of the course is 10 and the maximum number of available places is 35.
To gain admission to the programme you need one of the following qualifications:
- a bachelor degree
- equivalent qualification preferably in natural sciences, social sciences, or communication studies.
Participants must also be under the age of 35 years, to be understood as up to the day before the participant's thirty-fifth birthday. The requirements must be fulfilled at the time of the deadline for applications.
Applicants who are about to graduate may be admitted, as long as they obtain their degree before enrolment.
As the language of instruction is exclusively English, applicants must demonstrate at least B2 level proficiency in English, either through an official language certificate or, if no certificate is provided, through an admission interview.
The selection committee consists of at least three members of the Master Board.
Selection will be based on the following criteria:
- Academic qualifications and degree grades (max. 10 points)
- Curriculum vitae and professional experience (max. 10 points)
- Interview (if no B2 English certificate is provided)
- A minimum score of 12 points is required for admission.
Rankings
The ranking is determined based on the score obtained in the evaluation. In the event of a tie, priority is given to the youngest candidate. The rankings are published at this page and are valid only for the academic year for which they were drawn up.
Your application must be submitted online through the Application Portal. The deadlines are indicated in the “Deadlines” section.
- You need to create an account and upload a valid ID card or passport (front/back). Please note: if your document is invalid, incomplete or unreadable, you will be excluded from the admission procedure;
- Fill in the online form and upload the attachments listed under “Admission procedure”;
- If you gained your qualification abroad, you must also upload the diploma of your qualification: if you are not yet in possession of the diploma, you’ll need to upload it upon enrolment;
- Complete and submit the online application by the deadline. Once the application has been sent, it cannot be modified. Filled-in forms which have not been sent correctly will not be taken into consideration.
Please note: Mendacious declarations will be criminally prosecuted and will result in the automatic exclusion from the ranking list.
According to current regulations, it is possible to enrol in up to 2 study courses at the same time. The two study courses must differ for at least 2/3 of the course contents.
The Master is fully funded by the European Social Fund (ESF+). You only need to pay a €16 revenue stamp.
If you have been admitted to more than one study programme, you can secure your admission for a maximum of 2 programmes by paying the designated rate twice.
1. Choose the study programme and pay the fees (to secure your admission) in the application portal.
The deadlines are indicated in the “Deadlines” section.
Please note that you do not gain full student status by only paying the tuition fees. This status will only be acquired upon enrolment. If you have secured your admission, there will be no refund of the duty stamp.
The fee will only be refunded if the Masters programme will not be activated due to the insufficient number of enrolled students.
2. Enrol online in the application portal.
The deadlines are indicated in the “Deadlines” section.
Enrolment is recommended as early as possible, so you have the possibility to upload incomplete documents before the deadline.
If you do not meet the enrolment deadline, you will be excluded and the next applicant in the ranking list will be admitted.
Admission with reservation: If you do not have the required academic qualification, you will be given a conditional offer for a study place and you must submit your qualification upon enrolment. If you achieve your qualification after the enrolment deadline, you cannot enrol, and you will lose your place which will be offered to the subsequent applicant in the ranking list.
3. If you have a foreign university degree, during enrolment you must upload:
- the diploma of your qualification
- the official translation of your diploma into Italian (not necessary if the diploma has been issued in German or English)
- the Diploma supplement, where it must be indicated: that you have achieved at least 180 credit points (ECTS) and that the qualification gives access to a 1st level master programme
Depending on the foreign education system your degree belongs to, you must also upload:
a) EU countries, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein:
- Statement of Correspondence of your Bachelor degree, to be downloaded from the ARDI - Automatic Recognition Database – Italy
b) Non-EU countries that are signatories to the Lisbon Convention:
- Statement of Correspondence of your Bachelor degree, to be downloaded from the ARDI - Automatic Recognition Database – Italy
- Statement of Verification of your Bachelor degree, issued by the Italian Information Centre on Academic Mobility and Equivalence (CIMEA)
c) Non-EU countries that are not signatories of the Lisbon Convention:
- Statement of Comparability of your Bachelor degree, to be downloaded from the ARDI - Automatic Recognition Database – Italy
- Statement of Verification of your Bachelor degree, issued by the Italian Information Centre on Academic Mobility and Equivalence (CIMEA)
unibz performs the necessary checks on your foreign qualification and in case of doubt reserves the right to request additional documents.
Please note that if you do not possess a valid admission qualification, you can be excluded with Rector’s decree even after enrolment.
The Advisory Service provides support regarding your choice of study. In many cases a simple call or a short request is enough to get the relevant information (Tel. +39 0471 012100).