379 Preparatory Programs in Italy

Start your journey to academic success with Università Cattolica's Foundation Programme 2026/2027, designed to prepare international students for university studies in Italy. Strengthen English and learn Italian: our programme ensures students develop the language, academic, and cultural skills essential for thriving in an academic environment. 

In IACH - InnovACtion in Health Care: Strategy, Performance and Data Management the Seasonal School beckons to passionate students eager to delve into the intricate realm of healthcare systems from a unique three-dimensional perspective: organization, stakeholders, and innovative managerial strategies.

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.

Design Made in Italy Summer course focuses on the basic skills and methodologies employed in product design, understanding the quality of Made in Italy products, especially in craftsmanship-based Italian SMEs.

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.

An interdisciplinary training program designed for students who aim to develop their creative talent and acquire the skills needed to access the best academies and universities in Italy.

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 Italy’s renowned engineering universities.

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 Italy’s prestigious institutions.

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 Italy’s prestigious institutions.

The Wine Business Management program was born after a long experience in advanced training focused on the Wine sector, which began in 2002, the year in which MIB Trieste, first in Italy, launched a managerial path for the wine sector.

The Pisa International Summer Experience is a short-term, all-inclusive program for international students who want to combine language learning, culture, and travel in one unforgettable summer. The program offers a genuine taste of academic and cultural life in Italy.

Italy is one of the most attractive destinations for international students: it offers world-class universities, affordable tuition fees, a safe environment, and a strong demand for skilled workers. Rich in culture and beauty, it is the perfect place to pursue your academic journey.

The Gallicano Field School in Medieval Archaeology and Bioarchaeology offers students a unique opportunity to engage in archaeological and bioarchaeological fieldwork. The program is centred around excavations at the Pieve di San Cassiano site in Gallicano, a municipality located approximately 20 miles north of Lucca, Tuscany, Italy.

Italy plays a leading role in the field of cosmetics, a sector that has experienced tremendous worldwide growth in recent years. Over 75 hours, you will learn about the key dynamics of this industry, understand the regulations governing the production of cosmetics and familiarise yourself with the different ingredients and raw materials.

Learn the art of French and Italian pastry creation with French and Italian Pastry Arts Diploma, a fully immersive course taught across two countries. Designed for pastry lovers, this unique program offers: 8 weeks of hands-on, personalized trainings 1 month internship in France or Italy (optional) a prestigious joint-diploma from two internationally recognized institutions

The Foundation Year at Accademia del Lusso Milan is aimed at those who want to study a bachelor’s degree in Italy but who do not meet the minimum schooling requirement of 12 years. At the end of the foundation year, as long as you meet all of the entry requirements, you will be able to go on to study a bachelor’s degree at Accademia del Lusso or other receiving institutions.

Foundation Year is aimed at students attracted by Made in Italy, understood not only as a sign of distinction and style but also as a qualitative approach to life. It is precisely in this context that the Foundation Course fits in: a 60-credit supplementary course that aims to introduce students to the cultural, design, historical and artistic subjects with which they will be confronted, in even greater depth, in the years to come.