Strategic Communication
Master at IULM University
Key facts
Status checked 06-Oct-2026: 2027/28 details are not yet fully published for this programme. Any 2026/27 REFERENCE/OFFICIAL REFERENCE is previous-cycle information for planning only—not a 2027/28 deadline or guaranteed fee. Start monitoring the official course/admission page before the previous opening period and replace the historical value once the 2027/28 call is released.
Programme overview
Strategic Communication is a 2 years (120 ECTS) English-taught programme at IULM University, based in Milan. It is a Master's / second-cycle degree focused on design, culture, communication, spatial or creative practice combined with analytical and project-based work. The programme is most relevant to students who want structured academic training in the exact specialism named in the course title, with progression toward design, cultural/creative industries, communication, planning, heritage, consulting or further research.
What an Indian applicant should understand before applying
- Degree level: Master's / second-cycle degree.
- Teaching: English according to the official programme source used for this database; if the row names an English track/curriculum, only that pathway should be treated as English-taught.
- Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS).
- Location: Milan.
- Eligibility: read the detailed Admission Criteria column in this row; the university makes the final decision on equivalence of Indian qualifications.
- Application: follow the HOW TO APPLY column from university application through Universitaly/visa steps.
- Intake caution: deadlines, tuition and scholarship amounts are academic-year specific. A 2026/27 figure is labelled as a reference and must not be presented as a 2027/28 figure unless the university has published it.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Strategic Communication at IULM University?
The programme lasts 2 years (120 ECTS).
When does Strategic Communication start?
Autumn / 1st semester (usually September–October; exact date on official academic calendar). Check the Admissions tab for application deadlines.
Is Strategic Communication taught in English?
Yes. Strategic Communication is listed as an English-taught Master at IULM University. If the university offers several tracks, confirm the English track on the official programme page.
What are the admission requirements?
Recognised Bachelor/first-cycle degree (normally 180 ECTS/equivalent) in a relevant subject. The university verifies curricular fit and academic preparation; English proficiency is typically B2 or the course-specific threshold. Some programmes also require CV, motivation letter, portfolio, interview or test.
What are the tuition fees for Strategic Communication?
2027/28 tuition not yet published. 2026/27 OFFICIAL REFERENCE for international students whose family resides abroad under the standard fifth band: total two-year Master's annual contribution about €10,806. Special lower bands applied to eligible designated countries.
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Admission criteria
Recognised Bachelor/first-cycle degree (normally 180 ECTS/equivalent) in a relevant subject. The university verifies curricular fit and academic preparation; English proficiency is typically B2 or the course-specific threshold. Some programmes also require CV, motivation letter, portfolio, interview or test.
hold a recognised Bachelor's/first-cycle degree giving access to postgraduate study. The exact subject/credit match is programme-specific; a 3-year Indian Bachelor's is assessed by the university and should not be assumed automatically equivalent to every Italian LM requirement. Prepare degree/provisional certificate, complete transcript, grading scale if requested, CV, motivation letter, English proof, and course descriptions/syllabi where curricular credits must be checked. Portfolio, references, GMAT/GRE, admission test or interview apply only where the official programme requires them.
Application deadlines
2027/28 call not yet published. 2026/27 OFFICIAL REFERENCE: Master's applications opened 11 Nov 2025; non-EU international applicants abroad were instructed to apply through apply.iulm.it by the end of April subject to places, with later test sessions continuing where seats remained.
How to apply
- Read the official course/admission page: https://www.iulm.it/en/offerta-formativa
- Register on the university’s official application/admission portal and upload the required academic, identity and language documents.
- Complete any test/interview/portfolio and pay only the fee stated in the official call.
- After admission, non-EU applicants requiring a visa complete university-approved pre-enrolment on Universitaly and follow the Italian mission’s visa procedure: https://www.universitaly.it/it/studenti-stranieri
Self-service application sequence for an Indian student
- Confirm that this exact programme/English curriculum is active for your target academic year on the official source above.
- Check your applicant category (non-EU citizen residing abroad) and the programme-specific academic/English/test requirements.
- Prepare the academic file: passport; final or provisional qualification; marksheets/transcript; grading scale where requested; English certificate/MOI only if accepted; CV/motivation/references/portfolio/syllabi only where required.
- Create the university's official applicant account and submit the programme application before the non-EU/visa-applicant deadline. Pay an application/test fee only when the official call states one.
- Complete any entrance test, interview, portfolio review or curricular-assessment step required by this programme.
- After a positive result, accept the offer and complete any enrolment deposit/first instalment within the university deadline.
- If a study visa is required, complete the university-approved pre-enrolment on Universitaly: https://www.universitaly.it/it/studenti-stranieri . Universitaly validation is not itself a visa.
- Follow the competent Italian Embassy/Consulate/VFS instructions for the study visa using the documents required for that visa cycle (admission/pre-enrolment, finance, accommodation, insurance and qualification documents as applicable).
- After arrival, complete final university enrolment and the residence-permit procedure within the legally required timeframe.
Application fees
2027/28 fee not yet published. 2026/27 OFFICIAL REFERENCE: €110 non-refundable Master's admission-test/application participation fee.
Tuition fees
2027/28 tuition not yet published. 2026/27 OFFICIAL REFERENCE for international students whose family resides abroad under the standard fifth band: total two-year Master's annual contribution about €10,806. Special lower bands applied to eligible designated countries.
Scholarships
IULM scholarships/fee reductions and Lombardy right-to-study support via official calls.
Cost of living in Milan
Official IULM residence reference: university residence rent for one semester was €2,880 (amount to be reconfirmed before applications) plus a €500 security deposit. This is accommodation only, not a complete Milan monthly budget.
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