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Enrolment<\/h2>\n
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Start your academic journey in Italy<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Choose LUM University and become part of a vibrant, international community in the heart of Italy. Discover a welcoming environment, high-quality education, and opportunities designed to shape your global future. On this page, you will find all the information you need to apply, tailored to your profile.<\/span><\/h4>\n
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Choose your profile<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”container”][vc_column el_class=”procedure”][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”container”][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”” el_class=”piani-studio-percorsi”][vc_tta_section title=”EU Students” tab_id=”1737732722889-ebb51df7-a32f”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
What you need to know<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- No quota limitations<\/li>\n
- Same procedures as Italian students<\/li>\n
- A valid secondary school qualification is required<\/li>\n
- Admission test may be required (depending on the program)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0How to apply<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Choose your degree program<\/li>\n
- Check entry requirements<\/li>\n
- Register on the University portal<\/li>\n
- Complete your enrollment<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Non-EU Students” tab_id=”1737732722902-13fdf40d-10a7″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
If you live in Italy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Same access conditions as EU students<\/li>\n
- No quotas<\/li>\n
- Apply through the University portal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If you live abroad<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Pre-enrollment on\u00a0Universitaly<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Academic qualification evaluation<\/li>\n
- Apply for a study visa<\/li>\n
- Provide language certification (if required)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Important note<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you don\u2019t have the mandatory 12 years of schooling, you need to enroll<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Foundation Year” tab_id=”1737732898712-ef5d9414-beed”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
What is it?<\/strong><\/p>\nA\u00a0one-year preparatory program<\/strong>\u00a0designed for international students.<\/p>\nWho is it for?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Students with less than 12 years of schooling<\/li>\n
- Students with qualifications not fully recognized<\/li>\n
- Students who need to improve their language skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Prepare you for the Italian university system<\/li>\n
- Improve academic language skills<\/li>\n
- Develop study and learning methods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What it includes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Language courses (Italian or English)<\/li>\n
- Introductory academic subjects<\/li>\n
- Academic support activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The Foundation Course (FC) is a 2-semester study program that allows students with less than 12 years of schooling to fulfill the prerequisites for pursuing a bachelor\u2019s program in LUM and in 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 the minimum 12 years of schooling.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nCourse location<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Foundation Course is delivered on campus and\/or with online synchronous classes and is characterized by continuous assessment.<\/p>\n
Study plan<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Foundation Course involves a total teaching commitment of 600 hours equal to 60 Foundation Course Credits.\u00a0\u00a0CFC credits\u00a0are\u00a0not<\/u>\u00a0university credits; therefore, it is not possible to request them recognition for any course abbreviations.<\/p>\n
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To complete the program you need:<\/p>\n
– reach the mandatory minimum attendance of 85% in all scheduled courses which include an Italian course and six courses for each area of study.<\/p>\n
– successfully pass the exams of all scheduled courses.<\/p>\n
Start of courses<\/strong>: 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0week of October each year<\/p>\nFees<\/strong><\/p>\nThe overall cost of the Foundation Year program is \u20ac5,000.00 (five thousand\/00), divided into two instalments:<\/p>\n
\u20ac3,000.00 (three thousand\/00) at the time of enrolment;<\/p>\n
\u20ac2,000.00 (two thousand\/00) by 15 December 2027.<\/p>\n
The fee includes accident and civil liability insurance during the duration of the course, learning materials, tutoring, access to LUM University services and facilities. The fee does\u00a0not<\/strong>\u00a0include the cost of travel, visa, accommodation, meals, books, health insurance, personal expenses and the cost of the language certification.<\/p>\nFor Foundation Program students who decide to enroll in one of the LUM University study courses (undergraduate and single-cycle degree courses), the University provides an exemption of 3,000 euros on the last installment of the final year for students graduating in progress.<\/p>\n
Complete your Foundation Year and unlock the opportunity to progress to your chosen degree program, subject to meeting the admission requirements.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”” el_class=”piani-studio-percorsi”][vc_tta_section title=”Universitaly” tab_id=”1774517386250-22db74fa-bc9f”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
What is it?<\/strong><\/p>\nThe official portal of the Italian Ministry of University and Research for studying in Italy.<\/p>\n
What is it for?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Search for degree programs<\/li>\n
- Submit your pre-enrollment application<\/li>\n
- Start the visa application process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How it works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Register<\/strong>
\nCreate your account<\/li>\n- Choose your program<\/strong>
\nSelect University and course<\/li>\n- Submit your application<\/strong>
\nComplete pre-enrollment<\/li>\n- Wait for evaluation<\/strong>
\nReceive confirmation from the University<\/li>\n- Apply for a visa<\/strong>
\nIf required<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Support” tab_id=”1774517386273-7ea21776-036c”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Need help?<\/p>\n
Our International Students Office can assist you with:<\/p>\n
\n- entry requirements<\/li>\n
- Universitaly application<\/li>\n
- documents and visa procedures<\/li>\n
- choosing your program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Contact us<\/strong><\/p>\nInternational Students Office<\/strong>
\ninternational@lum.it<\/a>
\n+39 0806978351<\/p>\nStart your application now<\/strong> – click here<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
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Choose your profile<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”container”][vc_column el_class=”procedure”][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”container”][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”” el_class=”piani-studio-percorsi”][vc_tta_section title=”EU Students” tab_id=”1737732722889-ebb51df7-a32f”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
What you need to know<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- No quota limitations<\/li>\n
- Same procedures as Italian students<\/li>\n
- A valid secondary school qualification is required<\/li>\n
- Admission test may be required (depending on the program)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0How to apply<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Choose your degree program<\/li>\n
- Check entry requirements<\/li>\n
- Register on the University portal<\/li>\n
- Complete your enrollment<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Non-EU Students” tab_id=”1737732722902-13fdf40d-10a7″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
If you live in Italy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Same access conditions as EU students<\/li>\n
- No quotas<\/li>\n
- Apply through the University portal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If you live abroad<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Pre-enrollment on\u00a0Universitaly<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Academic qualification evaluation<\/li>\n
- Apply for a study visa<\/li>\n
- Provide language certification (if required)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Important note<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you don\u2019t have the mandatory 12 years of schooling, you need to enroll<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Foundation Year” tab_id=”1737732898712-ef5d9414-beed”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
What is it?<\/strong><\/p>\nA\u00a0one-year preparatory program<\/strong>\u00a0designed for international students.<\/p>\nWho is it for?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Students with less than 12 years of schooling<\/li>\n
- Students with qualifications not fully recognized<\/li>\n
- Students who need to improve their language skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Prepare you for the Italian university system<\/li>\n
- Improve academic language skills<\/li>\n
- Develop study and learning methods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What it includes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Language courses (Italian or English)<\/li>\n
- Introductory academic subjects<\/li>\n
- Academic support activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The Foundation Course (FC) is a 2-semester study program that allows students with less than 12 years of schooling to fulfill the prerequisites for pursuing a bachelor\u2019s program in LUM and in 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 the minimum 12 years of schooling.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nCourse location<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Foundation Course is delivered on campus and\/or with online synchronous classes and is characterized by continuous assessment.<\/p>\n
Study plan<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Foundation Course involves a total teaching commitment of 600 hours equal to 60 Foundation Course Credits.\u00a0\u00a0CFC credits\u00a0are\u00a0not<\/u>\u00a0university credits; therefore, it is not possible to request them recognition for any course abbreviations.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
To complete the program you need:<\/p>\n
– reach the mandatory minimum attendance of 85% in all scheduled courses which include an Italian course and six courses for each area of study.<\/p>\n
– successfully pass the exams of all scheduled courses.<\/p>\n
Start of courses<\/strong>: 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0week of October each year<\/p>\nFees<\/strong><\/p>\nThe overall cost of the Foundation Year program is \u20ac5,000.00 (five thousand\/00), divided into two instalments:<\/p>\n
\u20ac3,000.00 (three thousand\/00) at the time of enrolment;<\/p>\n
\u20ac2,000.00 (two thousand\/00) by 15 December 2027.<\/p>\n
The fee includes accident and civil liability insurance during the duration of the course, learning materials, tutoring, access to LUM University services and facilities. The fee does\u00a0not<\/strong>\u00a0include the cost of travel, visa, accommodation, meals, books, health insurance, personal expenses and the cost of the language certification.<\/p>\nFor Foundation Program students who decide to enroll in one of the LUM University study courses (undergraduate and single-cycle degree courses), the University provides an exemption of 3,000 euros on the last installment of the final year for students graduating in progress.<\/p>\n
Complete your Foundation Year and unlock the opportunity to progress to your chosen degree program, subject to meeting the admission requirements.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”” el_class=”piani-studio-percorsi”][vc_tta_section title=”Universitaly” tab_id=”1774517386250-22db74fa-bc9f”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
What is it?<\/strong><\/p>\nThe official portal of the Italian Ministry of University and Research for studying in Italy.<\/p>\n
What is it for?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Search for degree programs<\/li>\n
- Submit your pre-enrollment application<\/li>\n
- Start the visa application process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How it works<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Register<\/strong>
\nCreate your account<\/li>\n- Choose your program<\/strong>
\nSelect University and course<\/li>\n- Submit your application<\/strong>
\nComplete pre-enrollment<\/li>\n- Wait for evaluation<\/strong>
\nReceive confirmation from the University<\/li>\n- Apply for a visa<\/strong>
\nIf required<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Support” tab_id=”1774517386273-7ea21776-036c”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Need help?<\/p>\n
Our International Students Office can assist you with:<\/p>\n
\n- entry requirements<\/li>\n
- Universitaly application<\/li>\n
- documents and visa procedures<\/li>\n
- choosing your program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Contact us<\/strong><\/p>\nInternational Students Office<\/strong>
\ninternational@lum.it<\/a>
\n+39 0806978351<\/p>\nStart your application now<\/strong> – click here<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
- \n
- No quota limitations<\/li>\n
- Same procedures as Italian students<\/li>\n
- A valid secondary school qualification is required<\/li>\n
- Admission test may be required (depending on the program)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0How to apply<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- Choose your degree program<\/li>\n
- Check entry requirements<\/li>\n
- Register on the University portal<\/li>\n
- Complete your enrollment<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Non-EU Students” tab_id=”1737732722902-13fdf40d-10a7″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
If you live in Italy<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- Same access conditions as EU students<\/li>\n
- No quotas<\/li>\n
- Apply through the University portal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If you live abroad<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- Pre-enrollment on\u00a0Universitaly<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Academic qualification evaluation<\/li>\n
- Apply for a study visa<\/li>\n
- Provide language certification (if required)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Important note<\/strong><\/p>\n
If you don\u2019t have the mandatory 12 years of schooling, you need to enroll<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Foundation Year” tab_id=”1737732898712-ef5d9414-beed”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
What is it?<\/strong><\/p>\n
A\u00a0one-year preparatory program<\/strong>\u00a0designed for international students.<\/p>\n
Who is it for?<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- Students with less than 12 years of schooling<\/li>\n
- Students with qualifications not fully recognized<\/li>\n
- Students who need to improve their language skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- Prepare you for the Italian university system<\/li>\n
- Improve academic language skills<\/li>\n
- Develop study and learning methods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What it includes<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- Language courses (Italian or English)<\/li>\n
- Introductory academic subjects<\/li>\n
- Academic support activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The Foundation Course (FC) is a 2-semester study program that allows students with less than 12 years of schooling to fulfill the prerequisites for pursuing a bachelor\u2019s program in LUM and in 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 the minimum 12 years of schooling.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
Course location<\/strong><\/p>\n
The Foundation Course is delivered on campus and\/or with online synchronous classes and is characterized by continuous assessment.<\/p>\n
Study plan<\/strong><\/p>\n
The Foundation Course involves a total teaching commitment of 600 hours equal to 60 Foundation Course Credits.\u00a0\u00a0CFC credits\u00a0are\u00a0not<\/u>\u00a0university credits; therefore, it is not possible to request them recognition for any course abbreviations.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nTo complete the program you need:<\/p>\n
– reach the mandatory minimum attendance of 85% in all scheduled courses which include an Italian course and six courses for each area of study.<\/p>\n
– successfully pass the exams of all scheduled courses.<\/p>\n
Start of courses<\/strong>: 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0week of October each year<\/p>\n
Fees<\/strong><\/p>\n
The overall cost of the Foundation Year program is \u20ac5,000.00 (five thousand\/00), divided into two instalments:<\/p>\n
\u20ac3,000.00 (three thousand\/00) at the time of enrolment;<\/p>\n
\u20ac2,000.00 (two thousand\/00) by 15 December 2027.<\/p>\n
The fee includes accident and civil liability insurance during the duration of the course, learning materials, tutoring, access to LUM University services and facilities. The fee does\u00a0not<\/strong>\u00a0include the cost of travel, visa, accommodation, meals, books, health insurance, personal expenses and the cost of the language certification.<\/p>\n
For Foundation Program students who decide to enroll in one of the LUM University study courses (undergraduate and single-cycle degree courses), the University provides an exemption of 3,000 euros on the last installment of the final year for students graduating in progress.<\/p>\n
Complete your Foundation Year and unlock the opportunity to progress to your chosen degree program, subject to meeting the admission requirements.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion active_section=”” el_class=”piani-studio-percorsi”][vc_tta_section title=”Universitaly” tab_id=”1774517386250-22db74fa-bc9f”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
What is it?<\/strong><\/p>\n
The official portal of the Italian Ministry of University and Research for studying in Italy.<\/p>\n
What is it for?<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- Search for degree programs<\/li>\n
- Submit your pre-enrollment application<\/li>\n
- Start the visa application process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How it works<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- Register<\/strong>
\nCreate your account<\/li>\n- Choose your program<\/strong>
\nSelect University and course<\/li>\n- Submit your application<\/strong>
\nComplete pre-enrollment<\/li>\n- Wait for evaluation<\/strong>
\nReceive confirmation from the University<\/li>\n- Apply for a visa<\/strong>
\nIf required<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Support” tab_id=”1774517386273-7ea21776-036c”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Need help?<\/p>\n
Our International Students Office can assist you with:<\/p>\n
- \n
- entry requirements<\/li>\n
- Universitaly application<\/li>\n
- documents and visa procedures<\/li>\n
- choosing your program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Contact us<\/strong><\/p>\n
International Students Office<\/strong>
\ninternational@lum.it<\/a>
\n+39 0806978351<\/p>\nStart your application now<\/strong> – click here<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
- Choose your program<\/strong>
- Register<\/strong>
- Pre-enrollment on\u00a0Universitaly<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n