The University of Pavia's Foundation Year Program, established in the 2018-2019 academic year, is perfectly aligns with University of Pavia's distinctive internationalism.
Since its foundation, the Program, entirely carried out in Italian, has aimed to provide high-quality preparation and training for:
- Students who do not meet the minimum schooling requirement of 12 years, or other specific requirements, necessary for enrolling in a university degree program in Italy.
- Students who wish to pursue a degree program at University of Pavia
- Students who want to learn Italian or improve their Italian language proficiency
In the 2026/2027 academic year, the Program will offer :
- a 400-hour Italian language & Culture course, available in different levels, from beginner to advanced (October 12, 2026 to June 18, 2027)
- Four courses dor a total of 300 hours of teaching, entirely delivered in Italian, in a study area selected by the student among Humanities, Science and Medicine, Social Sciences (from February 15, 2027 to June 18, 2027)
To successfully complete the courses students must:
- Meet the minimum attendance requirement (85%) in each course, that is, the Italian language course and the four specific courses of the selected study area.
- Pass all the exams scheduled for each one of the selected courses (passing score = 18/30).
To join the programme, applicants must meet specific admission requirements, including:
- Having completed at least 11 years of schooling (from primary school through secondary school).
- Having obtained a secondary school diploma (final qualification), accompanied by the final-year transcript and a complete translation.
- Being at least 17 years old.
- For underage students, a legal guardian is required. During the enrolment process, students must complete and email the Declaration of Responsibility for Underage Students to foundationyear@unipv.it.
- Turning 18 by the end of the programme (30 June 2027).
Not all educational pathways are eligible for admission: make sure to carefully check the requirements before applying.
Learn about all the opportunities offered by the Foundation Year Program at the University of Pavia :
⇒Foundation Year in Italy: build your future and learn Italian at the University of Pavia