SapCultural Heritage in the Near and Middle East, and in AfricaSapienza University of Rome · Rome, Italy

Program Overview

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Jul 31, 2026).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

CV or resume

Academic heritage, archaeology and humanities preparation should be clear for committee review.

English B2 certificate

Required unless an official exemption applies.

Pre-acceptance letter

Optional

Mandatory for non-EU applicants abroad requiring a visa; optional for EU-equivalent applicants.

Recommendation letter

Optional

Optional supporting material in the central international pre-selection procedure.

Official university transcript and degree

Provide the university qualification and transcript, with applicable translation and recognition documents.

Academic: Three-year Bachelor's degree with relevant archaeology, history, philology, anthropology or heritage background; GPA 75/100 minimum; The programme requires 84 CFU in archaeology, history or philology and 6 CFU in specified supporting disciplines.
Prerequisites: Cultural heritage preparation; Applicants should have basic knowledge of archaeological sciences, history, languages and ancient literature of the Mediterranean, Western Asia and Africa; international equivalence is reconstructed by the committee.
IELTS: 5.5 overall or higher; Accepted B2-level English evidence.
TOEFL: 80 overall or higher; Accepted B2-level English alternative.

Historical admission data is not published.