421 Preparatory Programs in Italy

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 – 12 years of schooling – to access the Italian higher education system.

Discover the world of Italian luxury through a specialised programme focused on Made in Italy excellence, luxury brand strategies, merchandising, digital marketing, and product development. Study in Milan and gain practical insight into the global luxury goods industry through case studies, workshops, field trips, and industry-focused projects.

Our Winter School is a practical, full-immersion course covering ultrastructural techniques that can be applied to the study of several biological subjects (cells, tissues, organisms).

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 has long been a destination of choice for those beginning a new chapter after their working life: an affordable cost of living, an excellent healthcare system, a mild climate, and a culture built around taking time to live well. Learning the language is what turns a stay into a home.

Start preparing for university in Italy while already experiencing what life here is really like. The University Pathway Program helps you build your Italian, explore your study options and discover Florence and Italy.

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.

An International Foundation in Business and Economics is typically a preparatory program designed to help international students gain the necessary academic and language skills to succeed in undergraduate business and economics programs at universities, including Italian universities.

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.

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.

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.

The Foundation Year at SSML Pisa is a preparatory program specifically designed for international students who wish to enroll in our flagship undergraduate program — the Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistic Mediation (Class L-12) — but need to strengthen their Italian language skills before admission.

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.

A full-time foundation pathway for international students preparing for undergraduate study in psychology, education and related social sciences in Italy. It supports students while developing academic skills and knowledge of human behaviour, social dynamics and learning processes.

A full-time foundation pathway for international students preparing for undergraduate study in performing arts and related creative fields in Italy. The programme supports the 12-year schooling requirement and develops Italian-language, academic, cultural, creative and artistic skills.