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, the "My best scores" section and its results will not be considered)	ETS (Università Cattolica code: 2605)	84	B2
Cambridge English: First	Cambridge English Language Assessment	173	B2-C2
Cambridge English: Advanced, Proficiency	Cambridge English Language Assessment	n.a.	B2-C2
PTE Academic	Pearson	46	B2
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

1. 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.
    
2. 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.  
    
3. 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.