THREE-YEARS DEGREES AND SINGLE-CYCLE MASTER DEGREES

Documents to be presented to the Consulate/Embassy

1. original copy of final secondary education qualification, obtained at least after a 12-year study period, or a fully legal substitute certificate; 
2. certificate declaring the passing grade of a specific academic exam eventually required to entry the University system in the Country of origin;
3. two photographs (one duly authenticated by the Italian Consultate/Embassy located in the Country of origin);
4. a summary of the pre-enrolment request as validated by the university.

Documents usually requested by Higher Education Institutions: 

1. original copy (or certified copy) of final secondary education qualification, obtained at least after a 12-year study period, or a fully legal substitute certificate; depending on the Higher Education Institution such qualification might have to be accompanied with a declaration/statement issued by the Italian ENIC-NARIC centre (CIMEA), by a declaration of official foreign institutions or by a Declaration of value (Dichiarazione di Valore);
2. certificate declaring the passing grade of a specific academic exam eventually required to entry the University system in the Country of origin;
3. the translation of the documents above listed, points a) and b);
4. any further documents requested by the University, also with the purpose of verifying the authenticity of the foreign qualification.

CIMEA Statement of Comparability (to be requested at the following link https://www.cimea.it/EN/pagina-attestati-di-comparabilita-e-verifica-dei-titoli) can be presented in place of Declaration of Value and CIMEA Statement of Verification (to be requested at the following link https://www.cimea.it/EN/pagina-attestati-di-comparabilita-e-verifica-dei-titoli) can be submitted to certify that a foreign qualification of the Higher Education System has actually been issued to the owner by an official body in the system of reference.

Link to our university's dedicated page for international students https://cimea.diplo-me.eu/uninsubria/#/auth/register 

CIMEA Statement of Comparability and Verification will be refunded once the student is regularly enrolled.

NON SINGLE CYCLE MASTER DEGREES (TWO-YEAR DEGREES)

Documents to be presented to the Consulate/Embassy

1. an academic qualification obtained in a University Institution or post-secondary qualification obtained in a non-university HE Institution which allows students to proceed locally with further studies (next level of studies at University Institutions);
2. a certificate issued by the competent University listing the exams successfully passed, as well as a detailed programme for each and any subject. For every University, students can double-check the number of places available in each degree course and if/for which foreign languages the certificate’s translation is not mandatory. Post-secondary studies (exams and credits) already obtained can be certified through the Diploma Supplement, where available;
3. two photographs (one duly authenticated by the Italian Consultate/Embassy located in the Country of origin);
4. the summary of the pre-enrolment request as validated by the University.

Documents usually requested by HEIs

1. an academic qualification obtained in a HEI allowing students to access to next level of academic studies in the Country of origin; depending on the Higher Education institution such qualification might have to be accompanied with a declaration/statement issued by the Italian ENIC-NARIC centre (CIMEA), by a declaration of official foreign institutions or by a Declaration of value (Dichiarazione di Valore);
2. a certificate issued by the competent University listing the exams successfully passed, as well as a detailed programme for each and any subject; the study plan can be certified through the Diploma Supplement, where available;
3. the translation of the documents above listed, points a) and b) when needed;
4. any further documents requested by the University, also with the purpose of verifying the authenticity of the foreign qualification.

CIMEA Statement of Comparability (to be requested at the following link https://www.cimea.it/EN/pagina-attestati-di-comparabilita-e-verifica-dei-titoli) can be presented in place of Declaration of Value and CIMEA Statement of Verification (to be requested at the following link https://www.cimea.it/EN/pagina-attestati-di-comparabilita-e-verifica-dei-titoli) can be submitted to certify that a foreign qualification of the Higher Education System has actually been issued to the owner by an official body in the system of reference.

Link to our university's dedicated page for international students https://cimea.diplo-me.eu/uninsubria/#/auth/register 

CIMEA Statement of Comparability and Verification will be refunded once the student is regularly enrolled.

The following type of candidates are exempted from taking the Italian language test:

1. students who have obtained a certificate of proficiency in the Italian language with a minimum B2 level grade of the Council of Europe, awarded following the CLIQ (Italian Quality Language Certification) quality system, that includes the current certification institutions (University for Foreigners of Perugia, University for Foreigners of Siena, Rome Tre University and the Dante Alighieri Society) as well as the University for Foreigners "Dante Alighieri" of Reggio Calabria, also in affiliation with the Italian Institutes of Culture abroad or any other accredited institutions. Such certifications may also be obtained in the country of origin, inside approved centres abroad; 
2. students having a final 4- or 5-year senior secondary school diploma awarded by Italian State schools or recognised schools abroad;
3. students having a final leaving qualification issued from a secondary School as listed in Attachment 2;
4. students having a Lower Secondary School final qualification obtained in Argentina certifying the attendance of a study course that includes a 5 year-min. Italian language teaching, according to Law no. 210 of 7.6.1999 (Gazzetta Ufficiale no. 152 dated 1.7.1999);
5. students who have obtained an Italian Language and Culture Diploma at the Universities for Foreigners of Perugia and Siena;
6. students who have obtained a certificate of proficiency in the Italian language with a C1 or C2 level grade of the Council of Europe, awarded following the CLIQ (Italian Quality Language Certification) quality system, that includes the current certification institutions (University for Foreigners of Perugia, University for Foreigners of Siena, Rome Tre University and the Dante Alighieri Society) as well as the University for Foreigners "Dante Alighieri" of Reggio Calabria, also in affiliation with the Italian Institutes of Culture abroad or any other accredited institutions. Such certifications may also be obtained in the country of origin, inside approved centres abroad;
7. students enrolling to a Master degree course (should the University autonomously require the test) having the qualifications listed in the previous numbers 3) and 4).

The Students Office will check and verify the documentation as well as its authenticity, if it does meet the requirements the candidate will be exempted from the test. 

In the event that the documentation does not meet the above-mentioned requirements and/or requires a particular assessment, it will be submitted to the commission in charge of the Italian language test that will decide as to the exemption from the test.

THREE-YEARS DEGREES AND LONG SINGLE-CYCLE MASTER DEGREES:​

1. original copy (or certified copy) of final secondary education qualification, obtained at least after a 12-year study period, or a fully legal substitute certificate; depending on the Higher Education institution such qualification might have to be accompanied with a declaration/statement issued by the Italian ENIC-NARIC centre (CIMEA), by a declaration of official foreign institutions or by a Declaration of value (Dichiarazione di Valore);
2. certificate declaring the passing grade of a specific academic exam eventually required to entry the University system in the Country of origin;
3. the translation of the documents above listed, points a) and b);
4. any further documents requested by the University, also with the purpose of verifying the authenticity of the foreign qualification.

NON SINGLE CYCLE (TWO-YEAR) MASTER DEGREES

1. an academic qualification obtained in a HEI allowing students to access to next level of academic studies in the Country of origin; depending on the Higher Education institution such qualification might have to be accompanied with a declaration/statement issued by the Italian ENIC-NARIC centre (CIMEA), by a declaration of official foreign institutions or by a Declaration of value (Dichiarazione di Valore);
2. a certificate issued by the competent University listing the exams successfully passed, as well as a detailed programme for each and any subject; the study plan can be certified through the Diploma Supplement, where available;
3. the translation of the documents above listed, points a) and b) when needed;
4. any further documents requested by the University, also with the purpose of verifying the authenticity of the foreign qualification.

TRANSLATION: All documents issued in a foreign language, with the exception of the Diploma Supplement, must be accompanied by:

1. Official translation into Italian (please refer to the Students Office as to study courses for which the documentation can be delivered in languages ​​other than Italian).
2. Consular legalization (or Apostille stamp for the countries adhering to the Aja’s convention).
3. "Value Declaration" issued by the Italian seat (Embassy/Consulte) in the Country of origin.

CIMEA Statement of Comparability (to be requested at the following link https://www.cimea.it/EN/pagina-attestati-di-comparabilita-e-verifica-dei-titoli) can be presented in place of Declaration of Value and CIMEA Statement of Verification (to be requested at the following link https://www.cimea.it/EN/pagina-attestati-di-comparabilita-e-verifica-dei-titoli) can be submitted to certify that a foreign qualification of the Higher Education System has actually been issued to the owner by an official body in the system of reference.

CIMEA Statement of Comparability and Verification will be refunded once the student is regularly enrolled.

Students passing the Italian language test can take the admission test required by the each competition notice for matriculation to programmed access courses.