UNIVERSITY PREPARATION
Prepare for your Italian university journey with Linguaviva’s specialised university preparation courses. These programmes are for students intending to enrol in degree programmes at Italian universities with selective entrance exams such as medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, architecture, design, and engineering. At our schools in Florence and Milan, we offer a range of entrance exam preparation courses tailored to your needs. These courses are available in different lengths and formats, including in Italian or English, and can be organised face-to-face or online.
30 years +
leader in preparing international students for admission test to Italian Universities.
Every year more than 200 international students attend our preparatory courses for university in Italy.
Every year about 95% of the students have been admitted to the chosen degree course in Italy.
UNIVERSITY PREPARATION: LINGUAVIVA’S STUDY PACKAGES
The following is a summary of Linguaviva’s university preparation courses:
- Medicine in Italian at our Florence Campus
- Veterinary Medicine in Italian at our Florence Campus
- Architecture in Italian and English at our Milan Campus
- Design in Italian at our Milan Campus
- Engineering/TOLC-I in Italian and English at our Milan Campus
- Academy of Fine Arts at our Florence Campus
- Conservatory at our Florence Campus
OVERVIEW BY AREA OF STUDIES
| MEDICAL STUDIES | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STUDY OPTIONS | LOCATION | DURATION | HOURS OF LESSON | LANGUAGE OF THE COURSE | FEES | DATES |
| FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – LONG TERM COURSES | Florence | 30 weeks | 900 | Italian | € 8.400 | 16th September 2023 – 24th April 2025 |
| SHORT PREPARATORY PROGRAMMES FOR UNIVERSITY | Florence | 10 weeks | 300 | Italian | € 3.900 | 17th February – 24th April 2025 |
| ONLINE FOUNDATION PREPARATORY PROGRAMMES FOR UNIVERSITY | Online | 36 weeks | 900 | Italian | € 8.400 | 26th Aug – 8th May 2025 |
| ONLINE SHORT PREPARATORY PROGRAMMES FOR UNIVERSITY | Online | 12 weeks | 300 | Italian | € 3.900 | 17th February – 8th May 2025 |
| ONLINE PREPARATORY COURSE FOR MEDICINE in English – IMAT | Online | 18 weeks | 140 | English | € 2.100 | 31st March – 31st July 2024 |
| ARCHITECTURE STUDIES | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STUDY OPTIONS | LOCATION | DURATION | HOURS OF LESSON | LANGUAGE OF THE COURSE | FEES | DATES |
| FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – LONG TERM COURSES | Milan | 28 weeks | 800 | Italian | € 7.800 | 7th January – 18th July 2025 |
| SHORT PREPARATORY PROGRAMMES FOR UNIVERSITY IN ITALIAN | Milan | 6 weeks | 180 | Italian | € 2.600 | 9th June – 18th July 2025 |
| FOUNDATION PREPARATORY PROGRAMMES FOR UNIVERSITY ARCHITECTURE | Online | 33 weeks | 800 | Italian | € 7.800 | 25th November – 18th July 2025 |
| SHORT TERM PREPARATORY PROGRAMMES FOR UNIVERSITY ARCHITECTURE | Online | 8 weeks | 180 | Italian | € 2.600 | 26th May – 18th July 2025 |
| SEMI-SHORT TERM ONLINE PREPARATORY COURSE FOR ARCHITECTURE in English | Online | 15 weeks | 180 | English | € 2.600 | 18th November – 14th March 2025 |
| ENGINEERING STUDIES | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STUDY OPTIONS | LOCATION | DURATION | HOURS OF LESSON | LANGUAGE OF THE COURSE | FEES | DATES |
| FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – LONG TERM COURSES | Milan | 28 weeks | 800 | Italian | € 7.800 | 7th January – 18th July 2025 |
| SHORT PREPARATORY PROGRAMMES FOR UNIVERSITY IN ITALIAN | Milan | 6 weeks | 180 | Italian | € 2.600 | 10th March – 18th April 2025 |
| ONLINE FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – LONG TERM COURSES | Online | 33 weeks | 800 | Italian | € 7.800 | 25th November – 18th July 2024 |
| ONLINE SHORT PREPARATORY PROGRAMMES FOR UNIVERSITY IN ITALIAN | Online | 8 weeks | 180 | Italian | € 2.600 | 24th February – 18th April 2025 |
| SEMI-SHORT TERM ONLINE PREPARATORY COURSE IN ENGLIS | Online | 15 weeks | 180 | English | € 2.600 | 18th November – 14th March 2025 |
OVERVIEW BY AREA OF STUDIES
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
MIN. 12 YEARS
ONE CYCLE
DEGREE
(MASTER)
5-6 years
BACHELOR
(Undergraduate)
3years
MASTER
(Postgraduate)
2 years
1st LEVEL
SPECIALIZING
MASTER
1 year
2nd LEVEL
SPECIALIZING
MASTER
1 year
PHD OR SPACIALIZATION STUDIES (For Medicine)
3-5 YEARS
LINGUAVIVA UNIVERSITY
PREPARATION PROGRAMMES
Entrance exam preparation courses in Florence and Milan are offered in 6- to 28-week formulas. We also offer a 15-week online programme.
FOUNDATION PROGRAMME –
30 weeks
The Linguaviva Foundation programme is a 28-week preparatory course for individuals wishing to embark on their academic studies at an Italian university.
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
The Foundation programme is specifically designed to prepare students for Italian university entrance exams. The course is for individuals who are absolute beginners or have a basic/elementary knowledge of the Italian language.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Absolute beginners or those with basic/elementary knowledge of the Italian language will be taught Italian and how to pass university entrance exams. Learning the language requires students to reach the B2 level of Italian to enrol at an Italian university, while our university preparation studies will teach students how the exams are structured.
COURSE CONTENT
The course programme includes specific modules depending on the degree pathway chosen by the student, to ensure they get the most comprehensive and functional education they need to pass the entrance exam. During the course, students will sit mock exams.
| FOUNDATION PROGRAMME STRUCTURE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Location | Linguaviva Florence and Milan Campus | |
| Period | January – July September – March (Medical studies in Florence) |
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| Duration | 30 weeks | |
| Language | Courses are held in Italian | |
| Lessons | In average 28 weekly hours | |
| Total hours | 900 | |
| We prepare for | Medicine in Florence Campus
Veterinary in Florence Campus Architecture in Milan Campus Design in Milan Campus Engineering / TOLC-I in Milan Campus Fine Arts in Florence Campus Music in Florence Campus |
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| Starting Dates 2025 | From 16th September to 24th April | |
ENTRANCE EXAM PREPARATION – SHORT COURSE – 10 weeks
Our 11-week short university entrance exam preparation course teaches international students the language and scientific skills they need to enrol in medicinal studies programmes in Italy. The course is offered at Linguaviva Florence campus
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
Our short programme is for students wishing to enrol in Medicine and Veterinary degrees at Italian universities, with selective entrance exams. The course is suitable for those with a B1 or higher level of knowledge of the Italian language.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Our short preparatory course is designed to help students meet the language and academic requirements for admission to degree courses in medicine, veterinary medicine, at Italian universities. The course will improve language skills such as text comprehension, vocabulary, communication skills, writing, and verbal logic.
COURSE CONTENT
Our short entrance exam preparation course complies with the guidelines provided by the Italian Ministry of Education. The course programme includes specific modules, depending on the degree pathway chosen by the student. During the course, students will learn how the exams are structured and will practice answering the types of questions on the exams.
| SHORT PREPARATORY COURSE STRUCTURE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Location | Linguaviva Florence Campus | |
| Period | Jan – March | |
| Duration | 11 weeks | |
| Language | Courses are held in Italian | |
| Requirement | Level B1 in Italian | |
| Lessons | In average 30 weekly hours | |
| Total hours | 300 | |
| We prepare for | Medicine
Veterinary |
|
| Starting Dates 2025 | From 17th February to 24th April | |
ENTRANCE EXAM
PREPARATION – SHORT COURSE –
6 weeks
We also offer a short 6-week university entrance exam preparation programme. This short and intensive course in Italian or English prepares students for their university studies in Italy.
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
This university preparation course is for students in their penultimate year of high school who plan to enrol in a degree course in Italy. A B2 level of Italian or IELTS 5.0 level of English is required to successfully sign up to these courses.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
Running during the summer, our short preparation programme aims to familiarise students with the Italian academic environment, study opportunities, and exam requirements at Italian universities. All in the quickest time possible.
COURSE CONTENT
Our short entrance exam preparation course is divided into specific modules depending on the student’s chosen degree course. Unlike other programmes, the short course includes lessons in Italian or English, depending on the student’s prior knowledge. During the six-week session, the course will focus exclusively on science subjects. Practice exercises and mock exams are also organised.
| SHORT PREPARATORY COURSE STRUCTURE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Location | Linguaviva Milan Campus | |
| Period | June – July | |
| Duration | 6 weeks (in Italian) ; 6 weeks (in English) | |
| Language | Courses are held in Italian or English | |
| Requirement | Level B2 in Italian / Level B2 English | |
| Lessons | In average 30 /35 weekly hours | |
| Total hours | 180 in Italian; 180 in English | |
| We prepare for | In Italian: Architecture Design Engineering / TOLC-I In English: Architecture |
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| Starting Dates 2025 | From 9th June to 18th July | |
ONLINE UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE
EXAM PROGRAMME
– ENGLISH –
15 weeks
Linguaviva’s university entrance exam preparation programme in Italy is also available in online, providing you with maximum flexibility. The course lasts 15 weeks and focuses exclusively on science subjects.
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
Our online programme for Italian university entrance exams is suitable for those who intend to study Architecture , Engineering or IMAT Medicine in English at an Italian university. This course is for students who are in their penultimate year of high school and those who have completed higher education but are unable to travel to Italy to attend an in-person programme. To successfully attend this online course, an English level of at least B1 is required.
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
The aim of this online preparation course is to go over and delve deeper into exam subjects, thus enabling students to familiarise themselves with the requirements and better prepare for the entrance exam.
COURSE CONTENT
Our online university preparation course provides an in-depth overview of the subjects and topics covered in entrance exams. During the 15-week session, students have the opportunity to learn how the exam questions are structured and practice answering them. These dynamic and interactive online lessons are held in English and are recorded, uploaded, and stored on the cloud, to which students have exclusive access in the lead-up to their exam.
| ONLINE PREPARATORY COURSE STRUCTURE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Location | Online | |
| Period | February – May | |
| Duration | 15 weeks | |
| Language | Courses are held in English | |
| Requirement | Level B1 English | |
| Lessons | In average 10/12 weekly hours | |
| Total hours | 180 | |
| We prepare for | Medicine IMAT Architecture Engineering/TOLC-I |
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| Starting Dates 2025 | From 17th February to 18th July | |