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The Master's degree course in Languages for Innovative Teaching and Interculturality (LM-37) aims to train professionals in the field of foreign languages and literatures, professionals capable of expressing their skills in multiple directions: teaching either foreign languages or Italian as a second language, translation and linguistic consultancy in the editorial and journalistic field, linguistic development in the tourism sector.
The study plan allows you to choose between three addresses focused on teaching – with the choice between teaching an EU language, two languages and Italian for foreigners and an EU language -, on digital publishing and journalism and on . Regardless of the chosen major, the degree course is characterized by the possibility of studying 4 European languages (chosen from English, French, Portuguese, Spanish and German) and 3 non-European languages (Arabic, Chinese and Russian), together with the related literatures. In relation to the specific characteristics of the courses, characterizing courses are also planned related to linguistic and textual analysis, pedagogy and psychology, media and digital communication and the fundamentals of tourism promotion and management in an international context. Specific professionalizing laboratories are also planned for each major.
In all areas, teaching is provided in mostly in e-learning mode, with recorded lessons accessible at any time through the UNINT Everywhere platform, combined with interactive teaching activities such as live streaming lessons, wikis, blogs, forums, etc.
Access to the Master's degree course is free, with a non-selective interview to verify the admission requirements. In consideration of the characteristics of the courses and the type of professional profile for which students are trained, the Course is aimed at students who have obtained a Bachelor's degree in the fields of foreign languages and cultures. Given the delivery mede, the Degree course is particularly suited to the needs of working students.
Professional profile and career opportunities
The Master's Degree Course in Languages for Innovative Teaching and Interculturality will be able to start pathway for entry into the educational world as per current regulations and find employment in numerous contexts related to language teaching and the sectors of reference of the study paths.
More specifically, graduates in the Teaching field will be able to find employment in all contexts related to language teaching (public and private schools, language training centers, cultural institutes) and toteaching Italian language to foreigners.
Graduates in the Publishing and Digital Journalism major of the Master's Degree in Languages for Innovative Teaching and Interculturality will also be able to find employment in companies operating in the field publishing (drafting texts in Italian and in a foreign language) and journalism, particularly through digital media.
Graduates in the Tourism field will also be able to find employment in companies operating in the sectors of international tourism promotion, tourist services and hotel and extra-hotel accommodation.
Accreditation and Membership
UNINT is a partner of leading international academic associations that promote the adoption of quality standards of excellence in educational and scientific activities.
Due to its recognised quality requirements in language training, the Department of International Humanities and Social Sciences is among the four Italian members of CIUTI (Conférence Internationale Permanente d'Instituts Universitaires de Traducteurs et Interprètes) and its Master's degree course in Interpreting and Translation (LM-94) is part of the EMT network EMT (European Master's in Translation) promoted by the European Commission. Moreover, UNINT is a member of AACSB – Business Education Alliance and has started the accreditation procedure for its degree courses in the area of economics and business.
Finally, in the field of quality assurance-related activities, since 2021 UNINT has been certified in accordance with UNI EN ISO 9001: 2015 for "Teaching, training, research and third mission activities", attesting to the correct definition and execution of the processes implemented within the University.
Courses
Teaching activities are mainly delivered remotely through the UNINT Everywhere platform. Recorded lessons are combined with interactive live streaming lessons.
The study plan is characterized by a high level of flexibility and allows students to choose between the following addresses:
- Teaching – Teaching an EU language
- Teaching – Teaching Italian for foreigners and an EU language
- Teaching – Teaching two languages
There are also two specific majors dedicated to:
Digital skills and laboratories
The professionalizing profile of the Course is completed by the presence of laboratories such as the Modern Technologies for Innovative Teaching Laboratory, the Editorial Legislation Laboratory, the Valorisation and Promotion of Made in Italy Laboratory, the Digital Advertising Laboratory and the Language for Business Laboratory.
Language training and certifications
Graduates of the Course will develop solid skills in teaching one or two languages or in Italian for foreigners.
Moreover, thanks to its University Language Centre (CLA), UNINT grants new students enrolled for the academic year 2025/2026 (Bachelor’s or Master's degree courses in any of the degree courses offered by the University) the possibility of obtaining a certification for your level of language proficiency.
During their career, students will have the possibility of taking an international certification examination, choosing among the certifications offered in agreement with the University at no extra cost: CAMBRIDGE, TOEFL iBT, DELE, CAPLE, TORFL, DELF/DALF.
Study Abroad Experiences and Internships
Given the strong international vocation of the University, UNINT's degree courses offer students the opportunity to spend a period abroad for study or internship purposes thanks to the network of over 100 international agreements stipulated with European and non-European universities. Moreover, the University has over 700 active agreements for internships in public and private sector organisations in Italy and abroad.
Pathway of Excellence
The Pathway of Excellence enables a limited number of particularly deserving students, selected on the basis of their study results through a special call for applications issued annually by the University, to have free access to a training pathway that is supplementary to the one provided for in the curriculum, the contents of which are defined in agreement with the student, who obtains, together with the degree, an additional certificate that is recorded in the academic career certification.
Admission requirements
Access to the Course is subject to the possession of a three-year degree or three-year university diploma, or another qualification obtained abroad, recognized as suitable, in fields related to foreign languages and cultures: degrees in foreign languages and literatures of the old system, degrees from classes 3 and 11 pursuant to Ministerial Decree 509/99, degrees from classes L-11 and L-12 pursuant to Ministerial Decree 270/2004.
To access the course, the student must have achieved a level of linguistic proficiency in at least one language of study not lower than C1 as described in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages in comprehension skills and not lower than B2 in written production skills and oral (for the Arabic, Chinese and Russian languages a slightly lower level will be required, respectively B2 for written and oral comprehension and B1 for written and oral production). The level of linguistic competence can be certified through international certification or even by the university from which the three-year diploma was obtained, based on the exams taken. Lacking certification, students will have to take an interview to assess the adequacy of their linguistic preparation.
Students who wish to strengthen their oral skills in English can also attend a consolidation course.
For the academic year 2025/2026 the general interviews for transversal skills, which must be taken by students who have obtained a Bachelor's degree grade lower than 100/110 or by students coming from Bachelor's degree classes other than L11 and L12, will be held at 13.00:XNUMX pm and the language interviews will be held at 14.30:XNUMX pm on the following dates remotely:
- 22 April 2025
- 14 May 2025
- June 12, 2025
- 8 July 2025
- 10 September 2025
- 9 October 2025
- 30 October 2025
The Italian language interviewswill be held, unless otherwise required, on the following dates remotely :
- July 10, 2025 | 12:00 pm
- September 11, 2025 | 12:00 pm
- October 9, 2025 | 12:00 pm
To enrol in the Degree course, it will be necessary to verify that you meet the requirements.
Tuition fee, scholarships and financial aids
Università degli Studi Internazionali di Roma - UNINT provides for a banded tuition fee system that rewards scholastic and university merit as well as scholarships linked to talent and social and civil commitment for high school graduates, students about to graduate and graduates.
To find out about the tuition fees, scholarships and financial aids.
Furthermore, students who intend to enrol can, as would be the case by enrolling at a State University, access the Right to Study Call for Applications, through which DiSCo (regional body for the right to education and knowledge) and Regione Lazio provide benefits and services to university students to guarantee the right to study in accordance with Article 34 of the Italian Constitution, which enshrines the principle of equal educational opportunities.
By participating in the call for applications, it is possible to access scholarships and receive financial support to cover university costs.
The services offered also include accommodation in student residences, and subsidised access to the canteen with meals at reduced costs. International mobility grants are also provided to support students during periods of study or internship abroad, thus facilitating international educational experiences.
The call for application is published every year on the website http://www.laziodisco.it/.
For further information, please consult the document and contact the relevant office whose contact details are given below.
Contacts Right to study
Sonia Fronte
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
E-mail: dirittoallostudio@unint.eu
Tel (+39) 06.510.777.296
Steering Committee
Academic members:
- Maria Serena Felici, UNINT fixed-term type A Researcher and Committee Representative
- Salvatore Patera, President of UNINT Master' degree course in Languages for Innovative Teaching and Interculturality (LM-37)
- Alessandro De Nisco, Director of UNINT Department of International Humanities and Social Sciences
International UNINT
Technical-administrative members:
- Daniela Cecchini, Placement and Traineeship Office
Social partner representative members:
- Guendalina Carbonelli, Antenna of the Directorate-General for Translation, European Commission – Representation in Italy
- Rossana Cecchi, Hoepli Consulting Editor
- Maria Grazia Coletta, European Commission, Directorate-General for Interpration, Italian Interpretation Unit
- Marzia dal Fabbro, Managing Director Sound Art 23
- Barbara D'Annunzio, ADA Project Manager, PLIDA Teacher Training – Società Dante Alighieri
- Tiziana Rocca, Film and fashion event organiser and expert
- Domenico Schiattone, Head of Central Functions - Ministry of Justice
- Gabriella Sorrentino, Vice President Ant. Bellettieri & Co. Shipping Agency
- Serena Angioli, Agenzia Italiana per la Gioventù
- Simona Rotondi, Social Enterprise “Con i Bambini”
- Antonino Di Liberto, Director General of the Ministry of Education
- Christine Stringher, INVALSI Representative
Alumni members:
- Teresa Simonelli
