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Admission to Master of Science Programs

Language prerequisites a.y. 2012-2013

Meeting the language prerequisites is always required and assessed irrespective of the selection method.
When applicants complete the online application, they declare the language prerequisite they have or they intend to acquire.
Applicants demonstrate the language prerequisite by the time of enrollment finalization, handing in to the Admissions Office a proper language prerequisite, otherwise
their enrollment will be definitely cancelled.


INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATES RECOGNIZED BY THE UNIVERSITY FOR:

Programs taught in Italian Programs taught in English
BEC Preliminary- Business English Certificate (University of Cambridge ESOL) BEC Vantage - Business English Certificate (University of Cambridge ESOL)
PET - Preliminary Test English(University of Cambridge ESOL) BEC Higher - Business English Certificate (University of Cambridge ESOL)

TOEFL Educational Testing Service (ETS) minimum mark of 170 (if computer based), 59 (if internet based)

FCE - First Certificate in English (University of Cambridge ESOL)

IELTS (academic) with a minimum mark of 4.5 out of 9

CAE - Certificate of Advanced English (University of Cambridge ESOL)

CELI 3 or 4 or 5 Certificato di Conoscenza della Lingua Italiana

CPE - Certificate of Proficiency in English(University of Cambridge ESOL)

CILS 2 or 3 or 4 Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera  TOEFL Educational Testing Service (ETS) with a minimum mark of 250 (if computer based), 100 (if internet based), 600 (if paper based)
CIC avanzato Certificazione della Conoscenza dell'Italiano Commerciale  IELTS (academic) with a minimum mark of 7.0 out of 9
 

ICFE - International Certificate of Financial English

We specify that only the above mentioned certificates will be accepted. 

To apply for programs taught in English, it is not necessary to prove any knowledge of Italian language, but it is necessary to demonstrate an English language knowledge at least equal to B2 level of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. In particular applicants must possess one of the following requirements:

  • university qualification (or secondary school diploma) awarded in English or
  • one of the recognized international English language certificates as listed below or
  • English exam at B2 level (or higher) passed in a university course.

To apply for programs taught in Italian, it is necessary to demonstrate an Italian language knowledge at least equal to B2 level of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. In particular applicants must possess one of the following requirements:

  • university qualification (or secondary school diploma) awarded in Italian or
  • one of the recognized Italian international certificates as listed below or
  • Italian exam at B2 level (or higher) passed in a university course.

Morover it is compulsory to prove an English language knowledge at least equal to B1 level of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The following are accepted:

  • one of the recognized international English language certificates as listed below or
  • English exam at B1 level (or higher) passed in a university course.


Last update 19 October 2011

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