If you are applying for an English-taught 2-years degree programme you need to satisfy the language requirement by providing one of the following certificates, issued starting from January 1, 2023:
| Recognized certificates | Test administrator | Minimum score required | CEFR |
| Academic IELTS (UKVI and One Skill retake included) | Cambridge English Language Assessment | 6.0 | B2 |
| TOEFL iBT (home edition included) | ETS (Università Cattolica code: 2605) | 84 | B2 |
| Cambridge English: First | Cambridge English Language Assessment | 173 | B2-C2 |
| Cambridge English: First, Advanced, Proficiency | Cambridge English Language Assessment | n.a. | B2-C2 |
| Oxford Test of English Advanced | University of Oxford | B2 | B2 |
The following 2-year graduate degrees require higher scores for some certificates:
| Degree programme | Academic IELTS | TOEFL iBT (Cattolica Code 2605) | Cambridge English: First, Advanced, Proficiency | Cambridge English: Business Vantahe, Business Higher |
| The Arts and Industry of Narration | 7.0 | 95 | 180 | 180 |
| Banking and Finance | 6.5 | 84 | 173 | 173 |
| Global Business Management | 6.5 | 85 | 173 | 173 |
IMPORTANT: You need to provide one of the above English Language Certificates at the time of application. If the results are not included or do not meet the required level, your application will be considered unsuccessful and there will be no opportunity to re-submit them for a second evaluation.
Exemptions based on prior study
- If you completed your university studies in one of the following national education systems: Australia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Ireland, Malta, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom, or the United States of America.
- If you completed a degree programme entirely taught in English in a EU country or associated States: you must upload an official statement from your University indicating that English was the language of instruction.
- If you completed a degree programme entirely taught in English in a non-EU country: you must upload an official statement from your University indicating that English was the language of instruction. Additionally, if your degree was awarded before January 2023 and there are concerns about your English proficiency based on your application documents, you may be required to take an English language test.
IMPORTANT for non-EU citizens: some Italian embassies or consulates (e.g. in Iran, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Colombia) may require a language proficiency certificate for the visa process. You must meet their specific requirements to obtain your student visa.