Study in Italy: Admissions

Who Can Study in Italy

Entry rules for bachelor's and master's degrees in Italy, for students from India and Pakistan, with the extra rules some universities set.

Example eligibility check

Example: master's applicant

Example: Bachelor's degree

Verified

Example: 4-year B.Tech

Example: English test

In Progress

Example: IELTS booked

Example status

Conditional

Example only. Your university decides.

Main Entry Rules

These are the national rules. Universities add their own.

Bachelor's

A school leaving certificate after at least 12 years of school.

Master's

A bachelor's degree that your own country accepts for starting a master's, in a related subject.

Language

Level B2 (a good, independent level) or higher in the language of your course.

Your university decides

Each university checks your papers and sets its own extra rules.

Check your country's rules

Some universities set minimum grades for students from India or Pakistan. Politecnico di Milano (PoliMi) does.

Rules by Level

What each level needs.

By study level

1Bachelor's

School leaving certificate after at least 12 years of school.
An entrance test for some courses.

2Master's

A bachelor's degree at EQF level 6 (the European degree ladder).
Exams passed and the list of topics you studied in each subject.

3PhD

A master's degree.
Passing an open selection exam (a public competition).

Entrance Tests

Standardized Testing Requirements

Undergraduate Tests

1PoliMi engineering tests

For PoliMi engineering bachelor's courses.

PoliMi accepts its own test (TOL), TOLC-I, CEnT-S or SAT.

English Scores

English Proficiency Requirements

Scores Politecnico di Milano (PoliMi) asks for its master's courses. Other universities set their own.

Test	Graduate	Notes
IELTS (Academic or General Training)	6 or higher	PoliMi master's.
TOEFL iBT	78 or higher	PoliMi master's.
PTE Academic	59 or higher	PoliMi master's.
Cambridge	B2 First grade B, or C1 Advanced grade C	PoliMi master's.

Important Considerations

Score Validity

Check the test provider’s score validity rules and your university’s requirements.

Possible Exemptions

You may be exempt from English proficiency requirements in certain cases:

PoliMi master's: if your bachelor's was taught in English, a certified letter from your university can replace the test.

Extra Rules at Politecnico di Milano (PoliMi)

Different academic disciplines often have specific requirements beyond the general eligibility criteria. These specialized requirements ensure you have the necessary background and aptitude for success in your chosen field in Italy.

Master's: students from India

Minimum grade 70 out of 100 (your overall percentage or average).
A 4-year bachelor's, such as B.Tech, B.E., B.Des or B.Arch.
A 3-year B.Sc. only if it is an Honours programme.

Master's: students from Pakistan

Minimum GPA (grade point average) 3.3 out of 4.
Only 4-year continuous bachelor's degrees. 2+2 year degrees are not accepted.
Transcripts certified by your university or the Higher Education Commission (HEC).

Bachelor's in engineering

An entrance test: PoliMi's own test (TOL), TOLC-I, CEnT-S or SAT.

Looking for Other Fields?

This is not an exhaustive list. Many other academic disciplines have specific requirements. Always check with your target universities in Italy for the most accurate and up-to-date requirements for your specific program of interest.

For Students from Outside the European Union (EU)

International students face several additional requirements beyond those for domestic applicants. These ensure that you can successfully transition to studying in Italy and comply with immigration regulations.

Proof your degree is real

Your university may ask for a Declaration of Value (DoV) or a CIMEA statement.