University Study System
After obtaining a secondary school diploma, it is possible to enroll in university courses of study, which are divided as follows:
It allows students to gain adequate mastery of general scientific methods and content and the acquisition of specific professional knowledge.
The study program includes two years of university education and one year dedicated to an internship or periods in a company to train highly specialized professionals in demand by the job market.
It offers advanced training for the exercise of highly qualified activities in specialized fields.
It is available for programs in Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Law, Civil Engineering and Architecture, and Primary Education. Graduates earn the academic qualification of Doctor or Master.
These are thematic in-depth courses offered independently by universities with the aim of developing specific professional skills. These courses are open to those with a bachelor's degree, a single-cycle master's degree, or a second-cycle master's degree.
These are continuing, recurring scientific and advanced training courses designed to provide specific professional skills. These courses are open to those with a single-cycle master's degree or a second-cycle master's degree.
The doctoral courses are part of the third cycle of Higher Education and aim to prepare students for advanced scientific research methodology, including internships abroad and attendance at research laboratories.
Admission requires a master's degree and passing a competitive entrance exam. The program lasts at least three years and concludes with the completion of an original research thesis.
These are postgraduate university courses designed to train specialists. Upon completion of the training program, a diploma of specialization in the chosen field is awarded.
The specialization schools belong to the healthcare, veterinary, psychological, cultural heritage, and legal professions areas.
To be admitted to specialized schools for legal professions (especially useful for accessing the professions of magistrate, lawyer, and notary), candidates must pass an annual public competition held locally at the universities. Those who have obtained a Bachelor's Degree (DL) in Law or a Specialist Degree (LS) or Master's Degree (LM) in Law are eligible. The competition announcement is issued by decree of the Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR), in conjunction with the Ministry of Justice, subject to national allocation of positions. The schools are governed by Ministerial Decree 21/12/1999 no. 537 and subsequent amendments.
CFU
The University Training Credit (CFU) is the unit of measurement of the commitment required in terms of study or learning activities.
One credit conventionally corresponds to 25 hours of commitment. Credits for each course or teaching activity are earned upon passing the exam or completing the activities, regardless of the grade obtained.
Study classes
Degree courses grouped together are courses of study of the same level with the same educational objectives and the same essential training activities.
Individual universities can activate one or more degree programs for each class, choose the name, and decide on the study plans. The degree program allows you to compare degree programs with different names offered at various universities. All degrees belonging to a class have the same legal value.
Access to study courses
Open access courses
There is no limit to the number of students enrolled. However, a knowledge assessment test may be required. If the test is unsuccessful, students may enroll with Additional Learning Requirements (OFA) to be fulfilled within the first year of the course.
Courses with limited access (national or local)
There are limits on the number of applications. Students must take an admission test and be placed appropriately on the ranking list.