How to Apply

How to Apply

Applicants will need to submit their application form using this link and considering the established deadlines outlined. Upon submission, applicants will receive an email from our account unicri.llm@un.org with the request to submit the following documents:

• Motivation letter, a personal statement explaining why you are interested in this particular programme and outlining any relevant experience you have. The statement should be written in English and should not exceed one page.
• Curriculum Vitae in English.
• Scanned copy of passport reproducing only the personal details and photo page(s).
• Official English certificate if available (see section on entry requirements and item number 10 of the application form).
• An official copy of the bachelor’s diploma in its original language issued by the competent university.
• An official certified translation of the above diploma into English if the original document(s) is issued in another language.^*
• An official copy of the university transcript(s) of records of all university studies completed or ongoing in the original language issued by the competent university. The official transcript of records must include the following information: full titles of all courses completed throughout the degree; dates of completion of each course (or at the very least the overall time spent to complete the entire programme); grades obtained; credits awarded; and information on the grading scale.
• An official certified translation of the above transcript(s) of records into English if the original document(s) is issued in another language.
• Any other document that Italian embassies may require in order to issue a study visa. Once selected, you are kindly requested to ask for relevant information from the Italian Embassy.

*The official certified translation of the university diploma(s) and transcript(s) of records must be issued by the National Competent Authority of the country where the student has conducted his/her studies, according to national regulations.

Once the form and documents have been received by the UNICRI LL.M. staff, applicants will receive a confirmation with the timeframe for the reply on eligibility.

Please note that the submitted application is valid for the 2026/27 edition of the LL.M. only. If you are not selected and wish to apply for the forthcoming edition of the same programme, you will have to submit a new application as soon as the new call for applications is open.