Successfully Completing the Foundation Year Means...

Successfully completing the Foundation Year will allow you to:

🎓 Meet university entry requirements

Meet the entry requirements for first-cycle (Bachelor’s) degree programmes in Italy.

📚 Prepare for university studies

Gain the academic preparation and skills needed to begin your university studies in Italy.

🇮🇹 Develop your Italian language skills

Reach the required level of Italian and, upon successful completion of the Foundation Year, be exempt from the Italian language test required for admission to degree programmes at the University of Pavia.

You will also have the opportunity to take the official CILS certification exam during the May–June session.

🌍 Study in a multicultural environment

Develop cross-disciplinary and soft skills while studying alongside students from over 40 different nationalities.