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EU and Non-EU students residing in Italy from more than a year must follow this application procedure.

Application period

  • Registration to the competition: 9 AM June 10th – 11:59 PM June 20th, 2024
  • Ranking publication: July 4th, 2024
  • Enrollment: 10 AM July 4th – 11:59 PM July 15th, 2024
  • Replacements: 10 AM July 4th – 12 PM July 15th, 2024

Available seats

  • 130 seats for EU students and Non-EU students residing in Italy.

Step 1 – Entrance test

Sit the English TOLC-I. Minimal entry score: 21/50.

The above-mentioned tests is not language proficiency tests since cover different subjects, therefore no English proficiency certificate can substitute them.

The English proficiency certificate is not required.

Step 2 – Registration to the competition

Once you have obtained at least the minimum required score you can submit your application by registering to the competition.

1) Register in the student portal.

2) Register to the competition Admissions > Admission Test and choose the course “Artificial Intelligence – 1st year admission for EU and non-EU students regularly residing in Italy”.

Documents to upload if your diploma has been obtained abroad:

  • High school Diploma (or a recognized equivalent qualification) issued in Italian/English/Spanish/French by the home school, or translated into Italian. The document must be legalized or apostilled by the Italian authorities, in alternative the diploma can be accompanied by the Statement of Verification by CIMEA.
  • Declaration of Value or Statement of Comparability by CIMEA.
  • Proof of having passed the academic eligibility exam, if applicable in your country.

3) Pay the €35 application fee.

English TOLC-I result is automatically acquired by the system after July 4th.

Step 3 – Check the ranking

The admission criteria is based on the entrance test score.

The ranking will be published on July 4th, 2023

Step 4 – Enroll

If your placement in the ranking entitles you to enroll, you can proceed by following these instructions.

Students who have obtained a score < 9/20 in the mathematics section, will be assigned an additional learning requirement (O.F.A.)

Application period

  • Registration to the competition: 12AM April 16th –  11:59 PM May 2nd, 2024
  • Ranking publication: May 24th, 2024
  • Enrollment: 10AM May 24th – 11:59 PM June 5th, 2024

Available seats

  • 45 seats for Non-EU students residing abroad + 5 seats for Marco Polo program students

Step 1 – Entrance test

Sit the English TOLC-I or the SAT.
Minimal entry score: 21/50 for English TOLC-I; 979/1600 for SAT.

The above-mentioned tests are not language proficiency tests since cover different subjects; therefore no English proficiency certificate can substitute them.

The English proficiency certificate is not required.

Step 2 – Registration to the competition

Submit your application through the application website by attaching:

  • English TOLC-I / SAT result
  • Final diploma or official provisional certificate
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of having passed the academic eligibility exam, if applicable in your country.
  • Declaration of Value or Statement of Comparability, if already available.

Pay €35 application fee.

Step 3 – Check the ranking.

The admission criteria are based on the entrance test score.

The ranking will be published on May 24th, 2024.

Step 4 – Pre-enrollment for study visa application

Non-EU students residing abroad who have been accepted for enrollment need to pre-enroll for study visa application through the platform Universitaly within 31st August 2024, and then get in touch with the Italian Embassy/Consulate in their country.

Step 5 – Enroll

If your placement in the ranking entitles you to enroll you can proceed by following these instructions.

Students who have obtained a score < 9/20 (English TOLC-I) or < 510/800 (SAT) in the mathematics section, will be assigned an additional learning requirement (O.F.A.)