Rome University of Fine Arts (RUFA)
Foundation Year
Rome, Italy
Foundation Year
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English, Italian
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 8,500 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Blended
* the payment method requires 25% at the time of enrolment and 75% by October 2025
Key Summary
A great journey always begins with a first step. you decide whether to make it in Rome or Milan
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.
It is precisely in this context the foundation year fits in: a supplementary course of 60 credits, lasting one year, the objective of which is to initiate the student in cultural, design, historical and artistic subjects which they will encounter, in yet a deeper way, in the years to come. Thanks to this educational path, foreign students with 11 years of school attendance will be able to integrate the minimum prerequisite of the 12 required, before accessing the university system, supplementing their knowledge of basic subjects for the development of the required artistic, audiovisual, multimedia, and design knowledge. Participants will also be able to find out about RUFA training methods, interact with teachers, by integrating practical and theoretical methods, explore the concepts of research and artistic production, and best practices related to design.
What is the purpose of the Foundation Year?
- To introduce the student to cultural, design, historical, and artistic subjects and in the educational methodologies of the Italia university system.
- To fulfill the Academic requirements by the Ministry of Education and Research to be admitted to the BA programs in Italy.
The Foundation Year enables participants to build the foundations to undertake any Bachelor of Arts program. In this context, students can put themselves to the test, improve their language knowledge, get to know National academic excellence, and create professional relationships with the lecturers.
What is the purpose of the Foundation Year?
- To obtain 60 supplementary CFAs for enrolment in the Italian University
- To supplement the minimum requirement of 12 years of school attendance
The foundation year allows participants to build the foundations to undertake any first-level degree program included in the so-called “RUFA – Experience”. In this context, students can put themselves to the test, improve their relationship with the language, come into contact with the university and national academic excellence and generate professional relationships with the teachers. Five different subjects are provided: Italian language and culture, writing workshop, history of art, design and Italian style, a specific course in photography, video, art and design, a final test, and a CILS/B2 certification.
There will be 485 hours of study in total, divided into 20 hours a week. The 60 training credits obtained will allow students to access RUFA – or any other institution – first-level academic courses and will not be recognized for the purposes of reducing the teaching load provided for by subsequent degree courses.
| Subject (T= theoretical • TP = theoretical-practical) | CFA | Total hours |
|---|---|---|
| Italian language and culture (T) | 32 | 165 Language 75 Culture |
| Writing workshop (TP) | 2 | 25 |
| History of art, design and Italian style (T) | 8 | 60 |
| Specific course (TP) | 12 | 50 Photo/Video 50 Art (Rome Students) 50 Fashion (Milan Students) 50 Basic Design |
| Final test | 2 | 10 |
| CILS/B2 Certificate | 4 | |
| Total | 60 | 485 |
RUFA foundation year is in Italian or in English, depending on the option chosen. Membership is open to all students, regardless of the language level at entry, even if preferable to a B1.