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Italian Academy
International Foundation in Architecture
- Syracuse, Italy
Foundation Year
Full time
9 months
On-Campus
English
Welcome to the cradle of iconic architectural education in the vibrant landscape of Italy. Our International Foundation Program is your gateway to mastering the world of design and architecture in Italyโs prestigious institutions.
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Luiss Guido Carli
Foundation Programme on Social Sciences
- Rome, Italy
- Online Italy
Foundation Year
Part time
2 semesters
Blended
English
The Foundation Programme is a 2-semesters study program on Social Sciences which allows students with less than 12 years of schooling to fulfil the prerequisites for pursuing a bachelorโs program in Italy and thus in Luiss.ย The programme offers introductory courses in economics, law, socio-political studies, and, generally speaking, social sciences and critical thinking.
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Rome University of Fine Arts (RUFA)
Foundation Year
- Rome, Italy
Foundation Year
Full time
1 year
Blended, On-Campus
English, Italian
Italy: synonym of wonder, especially for the new generations who live abroad and who wish to enter into contact with the culture and the educational system that the Beautiful Country is able to offer. The scenario assumed by RUFA to contact students attracted by Made in Italy, starts from this assumption not intended only as a sign of distinction and style, but also as a qualitative approach to life.
Accademia Italiana
Foundation Year in Design
- Florence, Italy
- Rome, Italy
Foundation Year
Full time
9 months
On-Campus
English, Italian
The Foundation Year in Design is a preparatory course primarily addressed to international students with a high school diploma who wish to enroll into an accredited Bachelor's degree offered by Accademia Italiana but miss some requirements for direct admission. Nevertheless, Foundation Year is also a perfect choice for students looking a creative and exciting gap year in Italy, with a full immersion into the uniqueness of Italian art, design and language. This program offers a general curriculum balanced between Italian language classes and both very practical and theoretical lessons on Italian style, History of Italian art and design culture and methodology for the arts.
University of Pavia
Foundation Year
- Pavia, Italy
Foundation Year
Full time
9 months
On-Campus
Italian
The Foundation Year is a nine-month, full immersion preparatory course in Italian for international students willing to enroll in a BA taught in Italian at #UNIPAVIA. The Foundation Year is aimed at students who do not meet the minimum requirement โ 12 years of schooling โ to access the Italian higher education system.
University of Siena
Foundation Year
- Siena, Italy
Foundation Year
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The Foundation Course (FC) offered by the School of Economics and Management (SEM) is a one-year, multidisciplinary, pre-university course, fully taught in English. After completion, students acquire 60 Foundation Course Credits (FCC), computed on the basis of the equivalence 1 FCC 25 hours of total student commitment = 8 hours of classroom lessons + up to 1.6 hours of exercise classes.
University of Parma
Foundation Year
- Parma, Italy
Foundation Year
Full time
1 year
Blended
Italian
The Foundation Year is a full immersion preparatory program for international students wishing to enroll at the University of Parma or any Italian University or a Music Conservatory. It is organized in collaboration with A. Boito Music Conservatory in Parma.
Italian Academy
Foundation Year in Art, Fashion and Design
- Syracuse, Italy
Foundation Year
Full time
9 months
On-Campus
English, Italian
Welcome to the cradle of iconic art, fashion and design education in the vibrant landscape of Italy. Our International Foundation Program is your gateway to mastering the world of art in Italyโs prestigious institutions.
Italian Academy
International Foundation of Engineering
- Syracuse, Italy
Foundation Year
Full time
9 months
On-Campus
English
Welcome to your first step towards a world-class engineering education in the heart of Italy. Our International Foundation Program offers you the perfect pathway to thrive in Italyโs renowned engineering universities.
Universitร LUM Giuseppe Degennaro
Foundation Year
- Centri Commerc. Baricentro-Auchan, Italy
Foundation Year
Full time
2 semesters
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
The Foundation Course (FC) is a 2-semester study program that allows students with less than 12 years of schooling to fulfil the prerequisites for pursuing a bachelorโs program in LUM and any Italian University. In particular, it is aimed at students. The course is also intended for those who wish to improve their background and linguistic skills even if they have a minimum of 12 years of schooling.
Accademia di Belle Arti Aldo Galli - IED Network
Academic Foundation Year - Italian Creativity & Design
- Como, Italy
Foundation Year
Full time
9 months
On-Campus
English
The Academic Foundation in Italian Creativity & Design is designed for international and national students that are interested to obtain a First Level Academic Diploma but do not reach the minimum requirements, such as 12 years of schooling or previous knowledge about the creative and artistic sectors. The teaching methodology consists of practical, theoretical, and demonstrative lectures, visiting, and individual coaching/orientation meetings.
Italian Academy
International Foundation in Humanities & Social Sciences
- Syracuse, Italy
Foundation Year
Full time
9 months
On-Campus
English
For students of humanities and social sciences, itโs an unparalleled journey through time, ideas, and cultures. When you study in Italian universities, you donโt just learn โ you live the narrative. At the heart of the Renaissance, Italy is not just a country but an experience.ย
University of Pisa Summer - Winter Schools & Foundation Course
Foundation Course in Sciences (FCS)
- Pisa, Italy
- Baratti, Italy + 2 more
Foundation Year
Full time
1 year
Blended, Distance Learning, On-Campus
English, Italian
The Foundation Course is a study program, taught in English and primarily aimed at candidates who do not possess the minimum schooling requirements outlined in current legislation for enrolment at Italian universities. Attendance of the Foundation Course is mandatory and students must accumulate all the credits provided by the course in order to obtain the final qualification. The modules available within the Foundation Course are taught in English and a Foundation Course in Science prepares students interested in studying a degree program in Medicine, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Maths, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, and Physics.
University of Pisa Summer - Winter Schools & Foundation Course
Foundation Course in Humanities (FCH)
- Pisa, Italy
- Baratti, Italy + 2 more
Foundation Year
Full time
1 year
Blended, Distance Learning, On-Campus
English, Italian
The Foundation Course is a study program, taught in English and primarily aimed at candidates who do not possess the minimum schooling requirements outlined in current legislation for enrolment at Italian universities. Attendance of the Foundation Course is mandatory and students must accumulate all the credits provided by the course in order to obtain the final qualification. The modules available within the Foundation Course are taught in English and a certificate of knowledge of the English language at a B2 level is required.
Italian Academy
International Foundation in Medicine & Clinical Sciences
- Syracuse, Italy
Foundation Year
Full time
9 months
On-Campus
English
An International Foundation in Medicine & Clinical Sciences is a preparatory program designed to help international students gain the necessary academic and language skills to succeed in undergraduate medicine or clinical science programs at universities around the world.
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Foundation Year Degrees in Italy
Officially known as the Italian Republic, the country is found in southern Europe. The official language is Italian and the cultural rich capital is Rome. Many of the world's oldest universities are located in Italy, in particular the University of Bologna (founded in 1088). There are three Superior Graduate Schools with "university status", three institutes with the status of Doctoral Colleges, which function at graduate and post-graduate level.
A foundation year will prepare students to complete their more advanced degree curriculum. With required courses, students get a good idea of what life will be like when they are accepted into their degree program and begin to pursue their dreams.