Università LUM Giuseppe Degennaro
Foundation Year
Centri Commerc. Baricentro-Auchan, Italy
DURATION
2 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Nov 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 5,000 / per course
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Foundation Year is designed to help students develop essential academic skills and knowledge before progressing to a full undergraduate degree. It offers a supportive environment for learners to enhance their confidence, improve study habits, and familiarize themselves with university life. The program lasts one year and includes modules that cover a range of subjects to prepare students effectively for their chosen field of study.
Career Outcomes: Graduates of the Foundation Year can pursue various career paths, including roles in business, education, health services, and technology. They may also continue their studies in undergraduate programs related to their interests and goals.
Introduction
About the Foundation Course
- Pre-university program
- 1 year duration
- 2 study tracks: Economic-Legal and Scientific-Technological
What is included?
- 300 hours of English taught classes in economic-legal and/or Science subjects
- 300-hour course of Italian language and culture
- Use of the University sport facilities
- 24-hour available tutors to help you with administrative issues, university orientation and any kind of stuff related to your stay in Italy
- Social, cultural and orientation activities
Admissions
Curriculum
The Foundation Course involves a total teaching commitment of 600 hours equal to 60 Foundation Course Credits. CFC credits are not university credits; therefore, it is not possible to request recognition for any course abbreviations.
Economic-Legal Area
- Mathematics
- Fundamentals of Financial Literacy
- Fundamentals of Business Management & Administration
- Statistics
- Fundamentals of Law
Scientific and Technological Area
- Mathematics
- Computational Thinking
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
To complete the program you need:
- Reach the mandatory minimum attendance of 85% in all scheduled courses which include an Italian course and six courses for each area of study
- Successfully pass the exams of all scheduled courses.
Program Tuition Fee
Program delivery
The Foundation Course is delivered on campus and/or with online synchronous classes and is characterized by continuous assessment.