The following candidates are eligible for admission to the Foundation Course:

• Students holding a secondary school diploma (or an equivalent qualification in accordance with current regulations) obtained abroad after a minimum of 11 years of total schooling, which grants access to higher education in the educational system of the issuing country.

• Students holding a U.S. High School Diploma (HSD) who have not completed the three Advanced Placements (APs) required for admission to Italian universities.

• Students holding a General Certificate of Education (GCE) or an International General Certificate of Education (IGCE) from the United Kingdom who do not meet the requirement of three A-levels for admission to Italian universities.

Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language at a minimum B1 level (or higher) according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). 

Applicants must be at least 17 years of age (or turn 17) by December 31, 2025, to be eligible for enrollment in the Foundation Course for the AY 2025/2026. Students who have not yet turned 18 by July 31, 2025, must provide additional documentation. This following documentation must be submitted upon request by the university:

• A parental or legal guardian consent form authorizing enrollment in the Foundation Course.

• A copy of the identity document of the parent or legal guardian.

• A declaration appointing a legal guardian residing in Italy for the duration of the Foundation Course, until the student reaches the age of majority.

• A copy of the identity document of the appointed legal guardian in Italy, valid until the student turns 18.

• A proxy authorization to request the student’s Italian tax identification code (codice fiscale).

All documents must be original copies, signed and stamped by the relevant authorities, and must be translated into Italian or English.