Admission Requirements

Bachelor Degree Admission (1st cycle)

To apply for an Undergraduate degree it is necessary to hold a secondary school leaving certificate (e.g. Final examination of the compulsory upper secondary cycle of studies). Students holding a secondary school certificate issued by foreign secondary schools can be admitted to the entrance examination if their qualifications meet the following general requirements:

a. they have been issued by a secondary school institution which is officially recognised by the national education system;

b. they are valid for admission examinations at University in the country where they have been issued;

c. they have been issued after at least 12 years of studies, including primary and secondary school. Admittance will be based on the entrance examination results.

Detailed information on the entrance exams can be found in the Course catalogue menu.

Master Degree Admission (2nd cycle)

To apply for a Postgraduate degree it is necessary to hold a Bachelor’s degree awarded by university or a university-level institution, granting access to a Postgraduate degree within the Higher Education system of reference. Admittance will be based on the entrance exam results.

Detailed information on the entrance exams can be found in the Course catalogue menu

Admission procedures and deadlines

Please see the International menu for specific information about deadlines and admission procedures for EU and non-EU international students.

Language Requirements

All courses are taught in Italian, though some specific course units may be offered also in English, Spanish, German or French. For non-Italian native speakers, it is highly recommended to hold a B1 CEFR level certificate in Italian language. For non-EU students residing outside Italy this is a mandatory requirement. For further information and details please see the International menu on this website. Applicants who do not yet have any Italian language certificates at the time of enrolment can take a preliminary test at the Mantua Conservatoire in order to ascertain their skills. Language tutoring in Italian is available during the academic year (additional costs may apply). Language requirements for Erasmus incoming students may vary according to mobility type and period. Please, see the dedicated section in the International menu.