Foreign qualification
Admission with a foreign qualification
A practical checklist for candidates who earned their upper-secondary qualification outside Italy.
Documents to prepare
- Final upper-secondary school diploma
- Official Italian translation
- Proof that the diploma grants access to tertiary education
- Declaration of Value or CIMEA statement
- Valid identity and residence documents
- Italian language level B1 or a language verification interview
EU and non-EU candidates
EU qualification
Prepare your diploma, its official translation and the required recognition documents.
Non-EU qualification
You must also verify visa or residence-permit requirements and any consular documents.
Final verification
The Academy reviews every application and may request additional documents. Recognition for admission does not automatically constitute general legal equivalence of the qualification.
Contact Admissions
Request a document pre-check before submitting your application.
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