Language requirements for MSc programs
All International applicants are required to meet specific language requirements, that are not compulsory for selection or to complete the application, but only in case of admission and to complete the enrollment.
When filling in the online application, candidates can indicate whether they have already met the language requirement or they intend to obtain certification by the set deadline.
To confirm the offer, applicants must give evidence of meeting the language requirement by the enrollment dedline, and in any case by and no later than June 30th, 2024, otherwise their enrollment will be canceled.
To apply for MSc programs taught in English, it is not necessary to prove any knowledge of the Italian language, but it is necessary to demonstrate an English language knowledge at least equal to the B2 level of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
In particular, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- university qualification (or secondary school diploma) awarded in English or
- one of the recognized international English language certificates listed below or
- English exam at B2 level (or higher) passed in a university course.
| Recognized certificates |
Test administrator |
Minimum score required |
| BEC Higher Business English Certificate Higher |
Cambridge Assessment English |
173 |
| BEC Vantage Business English Certificate Vantage |
Cambridge Assessment English |
Grade B or 173 |
| CAE Certificate in Advanced English |
Cambridge Assessment English |
173 |
| CPE Certificate of Proficiency in English |
Cambridge Assessment English |
180 |
| FCE First Certificate in English |
Cambridge Assessment English |
B or 173 |
| IELTS academic International English Language Testing System |
British Council, IDP IELTS Australia, Cambridge Assessment English |
6 with at least 6 in every section |
| TOEFL IBT Test of English as a foreign language - internet based test |
(ETS) Educational Testing Service |
88 |
| Duolingo English test |
Duolingo |
110 |
| English Mother tongue* |
- |
- |
*Please note that students who are nationals from a majority English-speaking country are automatically assumed to meet the minimum English Language requirement. These countries are, for example, Australia, Canada, New Zealand.
To apply for MSc programs taught in Italian, it is necessary to demonstrate an Italian language knowledge at least equal to the B2 level of the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
In particular, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- university qualification (or secondary school diploma) awarded in Italian or
- one of the recognized Italian international certificates listed below or
- Italian exam at B2 level (or higher) passed in a university course.
| Recognized Italian certificates | Test administrator | Minimum score required |
| CELI 3 o 4 Certificazione di ITALIANO come lingua straniera |
Università per Stranieri di Perugia | C |
| CELI 5 Certificazione di ITALIANO come lingua straniera |
Università per Stranieri di Perugia | C |
| CILS 2 o 3 Certificazione di ITALIANO come lingua straniera |
Università per Stranieri di Siena | 55/100 |
| CILS 4 Certificazione di ITALIANO come lingua straniera |
Università per Stranieri di Siena | 55/100 |
Moreover it is compulsory to prove 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 listed below or
- English exam at B1 level (or higher) passed in a university course
| Recognized ENGLISH certificates |
Test administrator |
Minimum score required |
|---|---|---|
| BEC Preliminary Business English Certificate Higher |
Cambridge Assessment English |
Merit or 153 |
| BEC Higher Business English Certificate Higher |
Cambridge Assessment English |
160 |
| BEC Vantage Business English Certificate Vantage |
Cambridge Assessment English |
153 |
| PET Preliminary Test English |
Cambridge English Language Assessment | Merit or 153 |
| FCE First Certificate in English |
Cambridge English Language Assessment | 153 |
| CAE Certificate in Advanced English |
Cambridge Assessment English |
160 |
| CPE Certificate of Proficiency in English |
Cambridge Assessment English |
180 |
| IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System |
British Council — Cambridge English Language Assessment | 5.0 with at least 4.5 in every section |
| TOEFL IBT Test of English as a foreign language - internet-based test |
(ETS) Educational Testing Service |
45 |
| Duolingo English test |
Duolingo |
75 |
| English Mother tongue* |
- |
- |