Course Catalogue

This Academic Regulations document provides comprehensive information on admission and enrolment procedures for bachelor's and master's degree programmes. Students are required to read and understand its contents.

This Academic Regulations document does not cover the educational offerings of doctoral programmes, master’s programmes, or advanced training courses, which are governed by their respective official calls for applications.

Throughout this document, the terms “student”, “students”, “lecturer”, and “researcher” are used in a gender-neutral sense to refer to individuals of any gender.

Class Schedule

First semester (12 weeks): 1 October 2026 - 23 December 2026 Second semester (13 weeks): 1 March 2027 - 31 May 2027

Classes Suspended

Thesis session: 17, 18, 19 November 2026 8 December 2026 Easter break: 26 to 30 March 2027 (inclusive) Thesis session: 13, 14, 15 April 2027

Bachelor’s Degree Programmes

The following are offered in the 2026-2027 academic year:

• 1st and 2nd year of the Bachelor’s degree in International and Advertising Communication (COMIP): track in International Communication (ComIP-I) and track in Advertising Communication (ComIP-P). Degree Class L-20 (Communication Sciences). Esse3 Code: LT01R
• 3rd year of the (phased out) Bachelor’s degree in International and Advertising Communication (COMIP): track in International Communication (ComIP-I) and track in Advertising Communication (ComIP-P). Degree Class L-20 (Communication Sciences). Esse3 Code: LT0001 
• 1st and 2nd year of the Bachelor’s degree in Italian Language and Culture in the Digital World (LiCIMoD): “Digital” track and “Cultural” track. Degree Class L-10 (Humanities). Esse3 Code: LT02R
• 3rd year of the Bachelor’s degree in Italian Language and Culture in the Digital World (LiCIMoD), Digital track and Cultural track. Degree Class L-10 (Humanities). Esse3 Code: LT0002
• 1st and 2nd year of the interclass Bachelor’s degree in Made in Italy, Food and Hospitality (MICO). Degree Classes L-15 (Tourism Science) and L/GASTR (Gastronomy: Sciences, Cultures, and Policies). Esse3 Code: LT03R 
• 3rd year of the Bachelor’s degree in Made in Italy, Food and Hospitality (MICO). Degree Classes L-15 (Tourism Science) and L/GASTR (Gastronomy: Sciences, Cultures, and Policies). Esse3 Code: LT03 
• 1st and 2nd year of the Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences for Sustainability and International Cooperation (SOCI). Degree Class L-37 (Social Sciences for Cooperation, Development and Peace). Esse3 Code: LT04R 
• 3rd year of the Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences for Sustainability and International Cooperation (SOCI). Degree Class L-37 (Social Sciences for Cooperation, Development and Peace). Esse3 Code: LT004 

Master’s Degree Programmes

The following are offered in the 2026-2027 academic year: 

• 1st and 2nd year of the Master’s degree in Advertising Communication, Storytelling and Visual Culture (ComPSI). Degree Class LM-92 (Communication Theories). Esse3 Code: LM01R 
• 1st and 2nd year of the interclass Master’s degree in International Relations and Development Cooperation (RICS). Degree Classes LM-52 (International Relations) and LM-81 (Development Cooperation Sciences). Esse3 Code: LM02R 
• 1st and 2nd year of the Master’s degree in Italian for Teaching to Foreigners (ItaS): Linguistics track (ItaS-L) and Cultural-Identity track (ItaS-C). Degree Class LM-14 (Modern Philology). Esse3 Code: LM03R
• 1st and 2nd year of the interuniversity Master’s degree in Management and Italian Food Culture (Degree Class LM-76), jointly offered by the University of Perugia and the University for Foreigners of Perugia. Administrative headquarters and student services at the University of Perugia

The University Educational Credits (CFU) for elective learning activities chosen by the student may be earned by:

• taking exams activated in other bachelor's or master's degree programmes of the same level offered by the University
• taking exams belonging to a curriculum different from the one chosen
• taking exams belonging to a curriculum different from the one chosen
• participating in alternative activities, including seminars or workshops, for which the Departments award educational credits (CFU)
• requesting the accreditation of previous learning activities, in accordance with the criteria and procedures outlined in the Guidelines for CFU Recognition and following the instructions provided on the “CFU Recognition” page of this website.

It is not permitted to include:

• individual modules that are part of an integrated exam
• courses that are not considered consistent with the content and learning objectives of the chosen programme
• courses that duplicate activities already included in the study plan

The chosen courses must be included when submitting the online study plan through the Esse3 web Reserved Area, starting from August 1, 2026, and no later than February 28, 2027.

The choices made may be modified at the beginning of the following academic year.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Programmes (First Cycle)

• possession of a secondary school diploma or another qualification obtained abroad that is recognized as valid
• adequate personal preparation, to be verified according to the procedures defined in the academic regulations of the individual degree programmes

Master’s Degree Programmes (Second Cycle)

• possession of a Bachelor’s degree or three-year university diploma, or another qualification obtained abroad that is recognized as valid
• a sufficient number of ECTS credits in specific Scientific Disciplinary Sectors (SSD); applicants must request a prior evaluation from the Student Office by sending a copy of the graduation certificate with a list of completed exams
• adequate personal preparation, to be verified according to the procedures defined in the academic regulations of the individual degree programmes

Enrollment Procedure

Enrollment for degree programmes must be completed exclusively online by accessing the Esse3web reserved area.

The data entered will be processed for the University’s institutional purposes, including any employment-related initiatives, as specified in the privacy notice on personal data processing.

After completing enrollment, students must print and sign the enrollment application form, submit it to the Student Office, and pay university fees exclusively through the Pago PA system.

Documents to Submit to the Student Office

• enrollment application form
• one passport-size photograph
• a photocopy of a valid identity document (passport for international students)
• documentation for possible exemption from payment of fees (see Part II of this Academic Regulations)
• qualification obtained abroad (declaration of value)
• copy of a valid residence permit for non-EU students residing in Italy, or Decree of international protection status together with the application for a residence permit

Documents may also be sent by registered mail, by certified email to protocollo@pec.unistrapg.it, or delivered by an authorized representative.

Regulated by provisions of the Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR) published on the website www.studiare-in-italia.it/studentistranieri/

Students must access the UNIVERSITALY portal in the “International Students” section, click on “Register now” and:

• complete the “pre-enrolment application”
• select only one study programme from the list available in the pre-enrolment application

The following pre-enrolment steps shall be completed at the competent Italian diplomatic or consular office in the country of last residence for the purpose of obtaining the relevant visa.

Enrolment is considered complete after:

• verification of the authenticity of the submitted documentation and of the required qualifications
• completion of entrance tests/interviews
• payment of the university tuition fee

For non-EU students residing abroad, an online Italian language test at CEFR level B2 is compulsory. Students who have obtained Italian language certifications at C1 or C2 level of the Council of Europe, issued under the CLIQ (Quality Italian Language Certification) system—including those in collaboration with Italian Cultural Institutes abroad or other accredited institutions—may be exempted.

Through the University's online service Esse3web.

Documents to be submitted to the Registrar's Office

• documentation proving eligibility for any tuition fee exemption (see Part II of this Academic Regulations document)
• for non-EU students, a copy of a valid residence permit

For information on student fees (amounts, deadlines, exemptions, etc.), please refer to Part II of the Academic Regulations.

For information on the types of individual courses offered, fees, and payment methods for enrollment, please refer to the second part of the Academic Regulations.

Applications will only be accepted if the applicant meets the educational requirements necessary for university admission. It is not permitted to enroll in individual modules of integrated courses or to take partial exams. The allocation of courses across the two semesters can be found in the academic calendar published on this website.

Enrollment in individual courses must be completed online via the Esse3web platform. After enrolling, students must notify the Student Office of their chosen exams and submit the following documents to the Office:

1. The completed application form, downloadable from the “modulistica” section of this website
2. A copy of a valid identity document
3. For non-EU citizens residing anywhere, a copy of a valid residence permit or the decree granting international protection status along with the application for a residence permit

Students must pay the relevant enrollment fees for their chosen courses using the PagoPA system (see the second part of the Academic Regulations).

Enrollment in individual courses by non-EU foreign nationals residing abroad is regulated by specific provisions of the Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR), available at: www.studiare-in-italia.it/studentistranieri/

It may be requested within the same active degree programme, within the first year of enrolment for master's degree programmes and within the second year of enrolment for bachelor's degree programmes.

This request may be made only once and within the first year of enrolment, by submitting the form available on the "forms" page, after payment of the relevant tuition fees (see the second part of the Academic Regulations) and in compliance with the rules governing the destination programme.

The following documents must be submitted:

• application for transfer to another degree programme
• request for recognition of examinations already passed in the previous course, which must be submitted for approval to the relevant University bodies

Programme transfer is not permitted in the following cases:

• students enrolled in years beyond the first in a master’s degree programme
• students enrolled in years beyond the second in a bachelor’s degree programme
• students exceeding the standard duration of the programme (“fuori corso” students)

By 31 October 2026.

Students must have paid all tuition fees for the previous academic year and submit an application (using the form available on the “forms” page of this website).

Information regarding the procedure and the amount to be paid in case of transfer can be found in the second part of the Academic Regulations.

Once the transfer application has been submitted, students will not be allowed to take any exams. Completion of the administrative transfer procedure will be communicated in writing to the student concerned and, for information, to the receiving university.

Students must first contact the Registrar’s Office of the receiving university to verify the possibility of transferring.

Transferred students cannot request readmission to the Università per Stranieri until at least one year has passed since the date of application, except in cases of particular seriousness, which will be assessed by the relevant university offices.

These are possible exclusively during the period 1 August 2026 - 28 February 2027.

Students must first go to the Student Affairs Office at their home university to request clearance; the application will be finalized only after verification by the Degree Program Office at this University. Any requests for exam recognition will be evaluated by the relevant departments.

Interruption occurs when a student does not renew their enrollment for at least one academic year, whereas suspension is a formal request made by the student in the following cases:

• participation in civil service for the same academic year 
• serious personal or family reasons, subject to assessment by the relevant university offices 

Suspension may be granted only once and for a number of years not exceeding those remaining to complete the standard duration of the degree programme. It is not granted in the case of:

• enrollment in degree programmes that are being phased out 
• students who have exceeded the standard duration of the programme (out-of-course students) 
• international students holding a residence permit for study purposes 
• periods shorter than one academic year 

During interruption or suspension, students may not undertake any university-related academic activities. To resume studies, students must submit a specific request (using the form available on the “forms” page of this website), which will be reviewed by the Student Administration Office for degree programmes. Reinstatement is subject to payment of a fee (see the second part of the Academic Regulations).

It is not possible to reinstate the academic progress of programmes that are no longer active, except when the student only needs to complete the final degree examination (see art. 5.3) or for programmes no longer active but whose courses are still included in the University's current curriculum.

The student may withdraw from their studies at any time by submitting a Withdrawal from Studies request (using the form available on the “forms” page of this website).

No further academic actions will be possible and any fees already paid will not be refunded.

For degree programmes established before the university reform under Ministerial Decree 509/1999, students are deemed to have lost their student status if, while officially enrolled as out-of-course students, they fail to pass any examinations for eight consecutive years.

For degree programmes established pursuant to Ministerial Decrees 509/1999 and 270/2004, students are deemed to have lost their student status if they do not pass any examination for a number of years equal to twice the standard duration of the degree programme.

Student status will also be lost if university tuition fees are not paid for more than three consecutive academic years. This provision does not apply to students who have completed all their required examinations and are only pending the final degree examination.

In the year in which the thesis is discussed, the student must have paid the current academic year's enrolment fee, as well as, in case of outstanding payments from previous years, the required reactivation fee.

Thesis Regulations

By the deadlines specified for each thesis session (no extensions are granted), students must submit their thesis discussion request online via Esse3Web. Details regarding the relevant fee can be found in the second part of the Academic Regulations. 

When submitting the thesis application, students must have settled all tuition fees and required payments. 

The thesis discussion request will be provisionally accepted by the Student Office, which will verify compliance with the required criteria. 

Before the scheduled graduation session, students must have earned all ECTS credits required by their study plan. 

Each student is responsible for periodically verifying the ECTS credits they have obtained. If, upon verification by the Student Office, any credits are found to be missing, the student will not be permitted to defend their thesis.

If the defense is postponed to sessions in subsequent academic years, the student must submit a new thesis discussion request and pay an additional fee (see the second part of the Academic Regulations). 

Any changes mandated by university authorities will be communicated on this website.

The final degree certificate in paper format (parchment) will be issued after the thesis defense date.

In the event of loss, destruction, or theft of the original diploma, a duplicate may be issued to the holder upon request, provided a self-certification statement attesting to the loss/destruction/theft/deterioration of the parchment is submitted, along with payment of a fee (see the second part of the Academic Regulations).

The duplicate certificate will include a statement indicating that it is a copy of the original diploma. If the replacement is requested due to deterioration of the original document, the original must be returned to the Student Administration Office.

Students not covered by specific agreements between the University and other institutions, who are employed in Italy in a documented work activity, are offered the following opportunities:

• inclusion in the working student category either at the time of enrolment or later during their academic career
• assessment of any previous university studies with recognition of exams already passed
• recognition of previously acquired professional training or work experience, documented and carried out at public or private organisations, provided it is consistent with the content and learning objectives of the enrolled undergraduate or graduate degree programme. Requests must be submitted to the University's Orientation Service. Recognition of such experience leads to the assignment of ECTS credits for internships/traineeships
• the same number of exam sessions and dates as those offered to full-time on-campus non-working students, with the possibility of taking exams at the start of the session to reduce waiting times, subject to agreement with the course instructor

Working students may state their intention to be included in this category at the time of enrolment or during re-enrolment, by attaching documentation proving this status, which will be assessed by the Student Records Office.

The same rules and procedures set out by the Study Guide for full-time students apply, including the possibility of partial fee waivers based on income according to the ISEEU (see the second part of the Study Guide).

Working students are granted a reduction of €100.00 on the final instalment (see the second part of the Study Guide).

Pursuant to Article 40 of Presidential Decree 445/2000, as amended by Article 15 of Law no. 183 of 12 November 2011, from 1 January 2012, public administrations and public service providers can no longer request or accept from private individuals certificates issued by other public offices.

Information regarding status, personal qualities, and facts must be provided through a self-declaration (Article 46 of Presidential Decree 445/2000) or a statutory declaration (Article 47 of Presidential Decree 445/2000).

Refusal to accept such declarations by public administration bodies or public service providers constitutes a violation of official duties.

On the “forms” page of this website, you can download forms for self-certification, statutory declaration, and self-certification of previous university studies.

Each student, by accessing Esse3web, can download a self-certification document listing their completed exams.

Certificates

Certificates remain valid and may be used for private purposes and/or for use abroad.

According to current regulations, issued certificates are subject to a €16.00 revenue stamp. Certificates can be issued on plain paper only in cases expressly provided for by current legislation (Presidential Decree 642 dated 26/10/1972 and subsequent provisions); in such cases, the student must make an explicit request indicating the intended use of the certificate.

Certificate requests must be made directly by the concerned individual. If the person is unavailable or unable to collect the certificate, a third party may be delegated to do so at the Degree Programmes Office by presenting a written authorization (on plain paper) and a valid identity document.

The certificate can also be sent to the address indicated in writing by the applicant.
The University accepts no responsibility for any postal delivery issues that may occur.

The Diploma Supplement (DS) is an addendum to the official academic qualification attained, developed by the European Commission, the Council of Europe, and UNESCO/CEPES with the aim of providing transparent and internationally comparable information on qualifications (diplomas, degrees, certificates, etc.), thereby ensuring fair academic and professional recognition.

The Diploma Supplement, issued in both Italian and English and free of charge for students, is available only to first cycle (Bachelor’s) and second cycle (Specialist/Master’s) graduates governed by Ministerial Decree 509/1999, and to first cycle (Bachelor’s) and second cycle (Master’s) graduates governed by Ministerial Decree 270/2004.

According to Article 2 of Law 148/2002, “the authority for the recognition of study cycles and periods completed abroad, as well as foreign academic qualifications, for the purposes of access to higher education, continuation of university studies, and the awarding of Italian university degrees, is vested in Universities and Higher Education Institutions, which exercise this function within their autonomy and in accordance with their respective regulations, without prejudice to existing bilateral agreements in the matter.”

For further information, please visit: http://www.studiare-in- italia.it/studentistranieri/

For the recognition of academic qualifications for professional purposes, participation in public competitions, and equivalency in general, please refer to the website www.cimea.it.

Joint or double degrees may be awarded on the basis of specific academic agreements with foreign universities.

For more information, please visit: www.unistrapg.it/doppie-lauree.

Class L-20 (Communication Sciences)
Esse3 Code: LT01R

This programme, established pursuant to Ministerial Decree 270/2004, lasts three years and is structured in two tracks: International (ComIP-I) and Advertising (ComIP-P).

Admission (DM 270/04, Art. 6, paragraph 1)

Students must:

• hold an upper secondary school diploma or another qualification obtained abroad that is recognized as suitable for university admission
• have adequate initial preparation. Verification of this requirement takes place, at the student's choice, either in person through a non-selective interview assessing individual preparation, or via the CISIA TOLC-SU test

Students who meet the first requirement may complete their enrolment in the degree programme prior to the verification of individual preparation.

For non-EU international students residing abroad and requiring a visa, Italian language proficiency at B2 CEFR or higher is required. The level will be assessed by the University through procedures and methods defined by the institution itself.

Students found to have gaps in their knowledge of Italian will be required to attend language tutoring services.

Assessment of individual preparation

Assessment of individual preparation is mandatory for all students, both Italian and international.

How to register for the assessment

• In person
  Register for the interview sessions scheduled by the University by filling out the relevant booking form available on this course website
• Online
  Register for the CISIA TOLC-SU test at any university that is a member of the CISIA Consortium, following the guidance available at https://www.cisiaonline.it/area-tematica-tolc-studi- umanistici/home-tolc-su/

Where, when and how the assessment takes place

• In person
  University Campus - Parco Santa Margherita - Viale Carlo Manuali - Perugia
  23 September 2026 - 15 December 2026 - 26 February 2027, 10:00 am
  Interview on topics of general knowledge and assessment of reading comprehension skills on social and human sciences, also in English.
  To gather information useful for the formation of English language classes, students may be asked to take an English placement test.
• Online
  TOLC-SU test in the @HOME mode, i.e., taken at home or at a university, on a date and time of the student's choosing when registering.
  The test consists of four sections: reading comprehension, knowledge and skills acquired in prior studies, logical reasoning, English.

Assessment results

• In person
  Results are communicated to the student at the end of the interview.
• Online
  The score obtained in the TOLC-SU test will be displayed immediately on the screen after the test is completed. Official validation of the results will be available in the reserved CISIA test area 48 hours after the test (from 7:00 pm), under the "Test Results" section.
  The minimum passing score is 18/30 in the first section ("Reading Comprehension") and a combined score of 10/20 in the second and third sections ("Knowledge and skills acquired in prior studies" and "Logical reasoning").
  The English section results will be used solely for placement in English language classes.

Remedial measures

If the assessment reveals learning gaps that may hinder successful completion of the degree programme, the academic tutor will recommend suitable supplementary academic activities.

The remedial requirement is considered fulfilled if the student, by the end of the first year, attains at least 24 ECTS credits by passing:

• the Contemporary History and Professional English exams
• one elective exam from among the first-year course offerings

Students who do not fulfil the remedial requirement by the September exam session will not be allowed to sit second-year exams.

Enrolment

Enrolment is carried out online, in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Academic Regulations. The enrolment form, which can be printed at the end of the online enrolment procedure, must be submitted to the University’s Degree Programme Administration Office, together with the documents specified in the Academic Regulations, by 31 October 2026.

Enrolment will be confirmed only once the Degree Programme Administration Office has received the required documentation and verified its compliance.

Study plan

The Bachelor's in International and Advertising Communication comprises learning activities totalling 180 ECTS credits as detailed in the study plan.

Class L-10 (Humanities)
Esse3 Code: LT02R

This degree programme, established under Ministerial Decree 270/2004, lasts three years and is structured into two tracks: Digital and Cultural.

Admission

(DM 270/04, art. 6, paragraph 1)

Students must:

• hold an upper secondary school diploma or another qualification obtained abroad, recognized as suitable for university admission
• possess adequate initial academic preparation
  This requirement may be satisfied, at the student's choice, either in person through a non-selective interview assessing individual preparation, or remotely via the TOLC-SU CISIA test.

Students who meet the first requirement can complete their enrolment in the programme prior to the assessment of their individual preparation.

International non-EU students residing abroad and requiring a visa must demonstrate an Italian language proficiency of at least B2 level (CEFR).

The language proficiency level will be assessed directly by the University using methods and techniques established by the institution.

Students who demonstrate insufficient knowledge of the Italian language will be required to participate in the language tutoring service.

Assessment of Academic Preparation

The assessment of academic preparation is mandatory for all students, both Italian and international.

How to Register for the Assessment

• In person
  By registering for one of the interview sessions scheduled by the University, completing the dedicated booking form available on this website on the course page
• Remotely
  By registering for the TOLC-SU CISIA test at any university member of the CISIA Consortium, following the instructions available at https://www.cisiaonline.it/area-tematica-tolc-studi- umanistici/home-tolc-su/

Where, When and How the Assessment Takes Place

• In person
  University campus - Parco Santa Margherita - Viale Carlo Manuali - Perugia
  23 September 2026 - 15 December 2026 - 26 February 2027, 10:00 am
  Interview on general knowledge topics and assessment of the ability to comprehend texts related to the humanities and social sciences, including in English.
  For the purpose of gathering useful information for organizing language classes, students may also be required to take an English language placement test.
• Remotely
  The TOLC-SU test can be taken in the @CASA mode, meaning at home or at a university, on a date and time chosen by the student during registration.
  The test is divided into four sections: reading comprehension, acquired knowledge and skills, logical reasoning, and English.

Assessment Results

• In person
  Results are communicated to the student at the end of the interview.
• Remotely
  The score obtained on the TOLC-SU test will be immediately visible on the screen upon completion. Official validation of the results will be available in the CISIA test reserved area 48 hours after completion (from 7:00 pm), in the "Test Results" section.
  The minimum passing score is 18/30 in the first section ("Reading Comprehension") and a total of 10/20 in the second and third sections ("Acquired Knowledge and Skills" and "Logical Reasoning").
  The English section result will be considered solely for placement in language classes.

Remedial Measures

If the assessment reveals educational gaps that may hinder successful progress in the degree programme, the academic tutor will recommend appropriate supplementary activities.

The remedial requirement is considered fulfilled if the student, by the end of the first year, earns at least 24 ECTS credits by successfully completing:

• the exams in Contemporary History and Professional English
• one exam of the student’s choice among first-year courses

Students who have not fulfilled this educational requirement by the September exam session will not be permitted to take second-year exams.

Enrolment

Enrolment is completed online, according to the procedures specified in the Programme Regulations. The enrolment form, which can be printed at the end of the online enrolment process, must be submitted to the University’s Student Services Office, together with the documents listed in the Programme Regulations, by 31 October 2026.

Enrolment will be finalized only after the Student Services Office has received all required documentation and confirmed compliance with the regulations.

Programme Structure

The Bachelor’s Degree in Italian Language and Culture in the Digital World includes the following academic activities for a total of 180 ECTS credits: programme structure.

Class L-15 (Tourism Sciences) and L/GASTR (Sciences, Cultures and Policies of Gastronomy)
Esse3 Code: LT03R

Three-year degree programme established in accordance with Ministerial Decree 270/2004. At the time of enrollment, students must indicate the degree class in which they intend to obtain their qualification (L-15 or L/GASTR). Students may still change their choice, provided it becomes final when enrolling in the third year.

Admission (DM 270/04, art. 6, paragraph 1) 

Students must:

• hold a secondary school diploma or other foreign qualification that is recognized as suitable for university admission
• have an adequate initial preparation. This requirement can be verified, at the student's choice, either in person through a non-selective interview assessing their individual preparation, or remotely by taking the CISIA TOLC-SU test.

Students who meet the first requirement may complete enrollment in the degree programme before their individual preparation has been verified. 

Non-EU international students residing abroad and requiring a visa must demonstrate Italian language proficiency at level B2/QCER or higher.

This level will be verified directly by the University, using methods and techniques established by the University itself. Students who show an insufficient knowledge of Italian will be required to access compulsory language tutoring services.

Verification of Individual Preparation 

Verification of individual preparation is mandatory for all students, both Italian and international. 

How to register for the verification

• In person
  By registering for one of the interview sessions scheduled by the University, using the dedicated booking form available on this website on the course page
• Remotely
  By registering for the CISIA TOLC-SU test at any university that is a member of the CISIA Consortium, following the instructions available on the page https://www.cisiaonline.it/area-tematica-tolc-studi-umanistici/home-tolc-su/ 

Where, when, and how the verification takes place 

• In person
  University campus - Parco Santa Margherita - Viale Carlo Manuali - Perugia
  23 September 2026 - 15 December 2026 - 26 February 2027, 10:00 AM 
  Interview on general knowledge topics and comprehension of texts related to social and human sciences, including in English. 
  For the purpose of allocating students to English language groups, students may also be asked to take an English language placement test. 
• Remotely 
  TOLC-SU test in @CASA mode, i.e., at home or at a university, on a date and time chosen by the student at the time of registration. 
  The test consists of four sections: reading comprehension, knowledge and skills acquired during studies, logical reasoning, and English. 

Verification results

• In person
  Results will be communicated to the student at the end of the interview. 
• Remotely
  The score obtained in the TOLC-SU test will be displayed on the screen immediately after completing the test. Official validation of the results will be available in the reserved CISIA test area 48 hours after the test (from 7:00 PM), in the “Test Results” section. 
  The minimum passing score is 18/30 in the first section (“Reading Comprehension”) and 10/20 combined in the second and third sections (“Knowledge and skills acquired during studies” and “Logical reasoning”). 
  The result of the English language section will only be used for placement in language classes. 

Remedial procedures 

If the verification shows educational gaps that may hinder successful participation in the degree programme, the academic tutor will indicate the appropriate supplementary learning activities to the student. 

The remedial requirement will be considered fulfilled if the student, by the end of the first year, obtains at least 24 ECTS by passing: 

• the exams in Contemporary History and Professional English
• one exam of the student’s choice among the first-year courses

Students who have not fulfilled the remedial requirement by the September examination session will not be allowed to take second-year exams. 

Enrollment

Enrollment is carried out online, according to the procedures set out in the Programme Catalogue. The enrollment form, which can be printed at the end of the online enrollment process, must be submitted to the University’s Degree Programme Student Office, along with the documents specified in the Programme Catalogue, by 31 October 2026. 

Enrollment will be finalised only after the Degree Programme Student Office has received all the required documents and verified their compliance. 

Curriculum 

The Bachelor's degree in Made in Italy, Food and Hospitality includes the following educational activities, for a total of 180 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System): study plan.

Class L-37 (Social Sciences for Cooperation, Development and Peace)
Esse3 Code: LT04R

Admission (Ministerial Decree 270/04, art. 6, paragraph 1)

Students must:

• hold a secondary school diploma or another qualification obtained abroad, recognized as suitable for admission to university studies
• possess an adequate initial preparation. The assessment of this requirement, according to the student's preference, may be done in person through a non-selective interview to verify individual preparation, or remotely through the CISIA TOLC-SU test.

Students who meet the first requirement may complete their enrolment in the degree programme before their individual preparation is assessed.

For non-EU international students residing abroad and requiring a visa, a knowledge of Italian at level B2/CEFR or higher is required.

The university will assess the language level through its own procedures and methods. Students found to have gaps in Italian language proficiency will be required to participate in language tutoring services.

Assessment of Personal Preparation

The assessment of personal preparation is mandatory for all students, both Italian and international.

How to register for the assessment

• In person
  Register for the interview sessions organized by the university by completing the specific booking form available on this site on the programme page.
• Remotely
  Register for the CISIA TOLC-SU test at any university that is a member of the CISIA Consortium, following the instructions available at https://www.cisiaonline.it/area-tematica-tolc-studi- umanistici/home-tolc-su/

Where, when and how the assessment takes place

• In person
  University campus – Parco Santa Margherita – Viale Carlo Manuali – Perugia
  23 September 2026 – 15 December 2026 – 26 February 2027, 10:00 AM
  Interview on general cultural topics and assessment of reading comprehension skills in subjects related to the humanities and social sciences, also in English.
  In order to collect useful information for language class placement, students may be asked to take an English placement test.
• Remotely
  TOLC-SU test in the @HOME format, i.e., at the student's own residence or at a university, on a date and at a time chosen by the student when registering.
  The test is divided into four sections: text comprehension, acquired knowledge and skills, logical reasoning, English.

Results of the assessment

• In person
  Results are communicated to the student at the end of the interview.
• Remotely
  The score achieved in the TOLC-SU test will appear on the screen immediately after the test. Results validation will be available in the reserved CISIA test area 48 hours after the test (from 7:00 PM), in the "Test Results" section.
  The minimum score required to pass the test is 18/30 in the first section ("Text comprehension") and a minimum total of 10/20 in the second and third sections ("Acquired knowledge and skills" and "Logical reasoning").
  The English section results will be considered for language class placement purposes only.

Remediation procedures

If the assessment reveals learning gaps that could hinder academic progress in the programme, the academic tutor will indicate appropriate supplementary learning activities for the student.

The requirement for remediation will be considered fulfilled if, by the end of the first year, the student successfully completes at least 24 ECTS credits by passing:

• the Contemporary History and Professional English exams
• one elective exam from the first-year course offerings

Students who have not fulfilled the remediation requirement by the September exam session may not take second-year exams.

Enrolment

Enrolment is completed online, following the procedures outlined in the Academic Regulations. The enrolment form, which can be printed at the end of the online process, must be submitted to the University Degree Programmes Office, together with the documents specified in the Academic Regulations, by 31 October 2026.

Enrolment will only be finalized after the Degree Programmes Office has received all requested documentation and verified its regularity.

Study Plan

The Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Social Sciences for Sustainability and International Cooperation includes the following academic activities, for a total of 180 ECTS credits: study plan

Class LM-92 (Communication Theories)
Esse3 Code: LM01R

Two-year Master’s Degree Programme established pursuant to Ministerial Decree 270/2004.

For information on the double degree track with the University of Nantes (France), please refer to the dedicated double degree page.

Admission

(DM 270/04, art 6, paragraph 2)

Applicants must:

• hold a three-year Bachelor’s degree or university diploma, or other qualification obtained abroad and recognized as suitable
• meet the curricular requirements specified in point 2 below
• undergo a compulsory non-selective interview to assess their individual preparation (see point 3 below)

Access to the interview is subject to possession of the required curricular prerequisites.

International non-EU students residing abroad who require a visa must demonstrate Italian language proficiency at level B2/CEFR or higher. The university will assess the level directly using methods and techniques it establishes.

1. Curricular requirements

Admission to the programme is subject to holding a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in one of the following classes: L-5; L-10; L-11; L-12; L-15; L-18; L-24; L-33; L-36; L-37; L-39; L-40; L-20; L-GASTR, or possession of at least 60 ECTS in the following academic subject areas (SSD):

Any additional credits earned beyond the 180 required for the Bachelor's degree may be included in the calculation, provided they are in the relevant subject areas.

It is also possible to count any language and/or IT certifications and/or relevant internship experiences, exceeding the credits of the Bachelor's degree, provided they are pertinent to the areas listed above.

Any additional ECTS needed to meet the curricular requirements, to be acquired before enrolling in the Master's Degree Programme and before the assessment of individual preparation, may be obtained at any University as “single course enrolments” within first-cycle degree programmes.

For information on how to enrol in “single courses” at Università per Stranieri, please refer to this Academic Regulations document (Manifesto degli Studi). The curricular requirements will be verified, upon request, by the university’s Degree Programmes Secretariat.

2. Assessment of individual preparation

This assessment is compulsory for all students, both Italian and international, and is carried out upon admission through a non-selective interview, subject to prior verification of curricular requirements.

Students in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree programme who wish to apply for a Master’s Degree at Università per Stranieri may take the individual preparation interview before graduating, if they:

1. meet the required curricular prerequisites
2. are expected to graduate by February 2026

How to register for the assessment

By filling in the specific booking form available on the course page.

How the assessment is conducted

Candidates must appear with a valid ID at the scheduled time and location (see “Where the assessment takes place”) to take the entrance test.

The assessment consists of an interview covering the following areas:

• semiotics, linguistic and IT subjects: advanced proficiency in written and spoken Italian, knowledge of the system of varieties of contemporary Italian, basic semiotics, proficiency in the main office automation software packages (MS Office, Open Office, iWork), and ability to carry out bibliographic research on the Internet
• social and media subjects: basic knowledge of general sociology and sociology of cultural and communication processes
• methodologies, analysis and communication techniques: basic knowledge in performing arts, photography, drawing, and new media
• human, economic and social sciences: basic knowledge of political economy, economic policy, and business management

For the purpose of placing students in language classes, candidates will also be required to take a placement test in English and Spanish.

Assessment results

Results are communicated to the student at the end of the interview.

Where the assessment takes place

University Campus - Parco Santa Margherita - Viale Carlo Manuali - Perugia
September 23, 2026 - December 15, 2026 - February 26, 2027, 10:00 a.m.

Enrolment

Enrolment takes place online, following the procedures specified in the Academic Regulations (Manifesto degli Studi).

The enrolment form, which can be printed at the end of the online enrolment process, must be submitted to the Degree Programmes Secretariat, along with the supporting documents specified in the Academic Regulations, by October 31, 2026.

Enrolment will be finalized only once the Secretariat has received all required documentation and verified its compliance.

Study Plan

The Master’s Degree Programme in Advertising Communication, Storytelling and Image Culture comprises coursework totaling 120 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System), as outlined in the study plan.

LM-52 Class (International Relations) – LM-81 Class (Development Cooperation Sciences)
Esse3 Code: LM02R

Two-year Master’s Degree Programme established under Ministerial Decree 270/2004.
At the time of enrolment, students must indicate which degree class they intend to graduate in (LM-52 or LM-81). Students may change their choice, provided their decision is finalised when enrolling for the second year.

For information about the double degree pathway with Dalarna University/Sweden, please consult the dedicated Double Degrees page.

Admission

(DM 270/04, art. 6, par. 2)

• hold a Bachelor’s degree or three-year university diploma, or another foreign qualification recognized as suitable
• meet the curricular requirements specified under point 2 below
• undertake a non-selective interview to verify personal academic preparation upon entry (see point 3 below).
  Admission to the interview is subject to fulfilling the required curricular prerequisites.

International non-EU students residing abroad and applying for a visa must have Italian language proficiency at level B2/CEFR or above. The level will be assessed directly by the University using methods and techniques it determines.

1. Curricular Requirements

To enrol in the programme, students must hold a minimum of 51 ECTS credits in the following subject areas (SSD):

Surplus credits in excess of the 180 required for the Bachelor’s degree may be included in the calculation, provided they were earned in courses pertaining to the subject areas and sectors listed above. 

Relevant language and/or IT certificates, and/or internship experiences related to the listed areas, exceeding the credits counted towards the Bachelor’s degree, may also be included in the calculation.

Any additional ECTS credits required to meet the curricular prerequisites—credits which must be obtained prior to enrolment in the master's degree and before verification of personal preparation—may be earned at any university through “single courses” in first cycle degree programmes.

For procedures concerning enrolment in “single courses” at Università per Stranieri, please refer to the current Study Guide. Verification of curricular prerequisites will be conducted upon a student’s request by the degree programme office.

2. Assessment of Personal Preparation

The assessment of personal preparation is mandatory for all students, both Italian and international, and is subject to the prior verification of curricular requirements. It is conducted at entry through a non-selective interview.

Bachelor’s candidates wishing to access a master's programme at Università per Stranieri may take the individual preparation assessment interview before completing their Bachelor’s degree if:

1. they have the required curricular prerequisites
2. they are expected to graduate by 28 February 2026

How to Register for the Assessment

Complete the dedicated reservation form available on the course page.

How the Assessment is Carried Out

Candidates must present themselves, with a valid identity document, at the location and time specified (see “→ Where the assessment takes place”) for the admission test. 

The assessment consists of an interview covering the following areas:

• Language and IT disciplines: advanced skills in written and spoken Italian; ability in English; proficiency in using the main Office Automation packages; ability to conduct advanced online searches, both for bibliographic research and for the acquisition of Public/Open data, with specific reference to downloading, managing, processing, and converting common digital files
• Legal, historical, and political disciplines: basic knowledge of public law, international law, contemporary history, history of political thought, and political science
• Economic and sociological disciplines: basic knowledge of economics and general sociology. To gather information for assigning students to language classes, students are also required to take a placement test in English and in Spanish.

Assessment Results

The results are communicated to students at the end of the interview.

Where the Assessment Takes Place

University Campus - Parco Santa Margherita - Viale Carlo Manuali - Perugia
23 September 2026 – 15 December 2026 – 26 February 2027, 10:00 am 

Enrolment

Enrolment is online, following the procedures outlined in the Study Guide. The enrolment form, which can be printed at the end of the online procedure, must be submitted to the University’s Degree Programme Office, together with the documents indicated in the Study Guide, by 31 October 2026. Enrolment is considered final only after the Degree Programme and Teaching Office has received all required documentation and verified its regularity.

Study Plan

The Master’s Degree Programme in Advertising Communication, Storytelling and Image Culture includes the following learning activities for a total of 120 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System): study plan.

Class LM-14 (Modern Philology)

Esse3 Code: LM03R
 

This is a two-year Master's Degree Programme established pursuant to Ministerial Decree 270/2004, structured into two tracks: Linguistic (ItaS-L) and Culture and Civilization (ItaS-C).
For information about double degree programmes with the University of Lorraine (Nancy, France) and the Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, Croatia, please refer to the dedicated double degree page.

Admission

(MD 270/04, art. 6, paragraph 2)

Applicants must:

• hold a three-year Bachelor's degree or university diploma, or another qualification obtained abroad and recognized as suitable
• meet the curricular requirements detailed in point 2 below
• undergo a non-selective interview to assess their personal preparation (see point 3 below). Admission to the interview is subject to possession of the required curricular requirements

International non-EU students residing abroad who need a visa must demonstrate knowledge of the Italian language at level B2 or higher (CEFR). This level will be assessed directly by the University, according to methods and procedures established by the institution.

1. Curricular requirements

To enroll in the programme, students must have obtained a total of 54 ECTS credits (with an allowance of up to 6 ECTS less than the 54 required) in the following Scientific Disciplinary Sectors (SSD):

Relevant language and/or IT certifications and/or internship experiences in the indicated areas and sectors, gained in addition to the ECTS credits awarded for the first cycle degree, may be counted towards the total.
Any additional ECTS credits needed to meet the required curricular requirements—which must be obtained before enrolling in the Master's degree course and before the individual preparation assessment—may be acquired at any university, as “individual courses” within first-cycle degree programmes. For details on enrolling in individual courses at the Università per Stranieri, please refer to the Programme Catalogue available on the University websitewww.unistrapg.it.
The possession of curricular requirements will be verified for the student upon request by the Degree Programme Secretariat of the University.

2. Assessment of personal preparation

This is mandatory for all students, both Italian and international, and is subject to successful verification of curricular requirements. It takes place at entry by means of a non-selective interview.
Bachelor’s degree candidates intending to enroll in a Master’s degree programme at the Università per Stranieri can undertake the individual preparation assessment interview prior to obtaining their Bachelor's degree if:
a) they possess the required curricular requirements;
b) they will complete their Bachelor's degree by February 2026.

How to register for the assessment
by completing the dedicated reservation form available on the course page at www.unistrapg.it

How the assessment is conducted

Candidates must appear with a valid identity document, at the specified time and place (see “→ Location of the assessment”) to take the entrance test. Students will undergo, before a dedicated Committee, a non-selective interview aimed at verifying the possession of basic knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- Linguistic and language teaching
- Philological-literary
- Historical, geographical, artistic, and humanities
To obtain information useful for the organisation of language classes, students will also be required to take a placement test in English and in Spanish.

Assessment results

Results are communicated to the student at the end of the interview.

Location of the assessment
University Campus - Parco Santa Margherita - Viale Carlo Manuali - Perugia
23 September 2026 - 15 December 2026 - 26 February 2027, 10:00 AM

Enrollment

Enrollment takes place online, following the procedures detailed in the Programme Catalogue.

The enrollment form, which can be printed at the end of the online enrollment process, must be sent to the Degree Programme Secretariat, together with the documents specified in the Programme Catalogue, no later than 31 October 2026.
Enrollment will be finalized only after the Degree Programme Secretariat has received the required documentation and verified its compliance.
Enrollment will be finalized only after the Degree Programme Secretariat has received the required documentation and verified its compliance.

Programme Structure

The Master’s degree course in Italian for Teaching to Foreigners includes the following learning activities, for a total of 120 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System): programme structure.

The amounts to be paid for enrollment in bachelor’s and master’s degree programs at the University are:

• stamp duty (if applicable)
• regional fee for the right to university education (art. 3, c. 20, 21, 22, 23 L. 28/12/1995 n. 549)
• Annual All-Inclusive Tuition Fee (COA)

The regional fee for the right to university education and the stamp duty, if applicable, are paid as a fixed amount with the first installment of enrollment/registration. Payment of the first installment is non-refundable as it constitutes the student’s explicit intention to enroll.

Students enrolled in bachelor's and master's degree programs contribute to covering the costs of educational, scientific, and administrative services by paying an annual University Contribution (CO) to the University.

The COA includes the following fees:

• insurance
• costs for educational, scientific, and administrative services

The following fees are excluded from the COA:

• program transfer
• outgoing transfers
• thesis application, issuance and shipping of degree certificate
• postponement of thesis to subsequent years
• career recognition or reinstatement
• late payment penalties
• duplicate degree certificate

TABLE A

Summary of the 2026-2027 fees for the above cases excluded from the COA, to be paid in a single installment as specified in the Student Guide

Notes

*The fee includes: €50.00 for thesis contribution + €32.00 for 2 virtual stamp duties + €50.00 for issuance of degree certificate.

**Students who have interrupted their studies for one or more academic years and intend to resume them by degree reactivation are required to pay, in a single installment, a fee of €400.00 for each year of interruption. The following amounts are added to this fee:

• any outstanding amounts not paid in previous academic years
• any accrued late payment penalties
• registration fee for the academic year of recognition or reinstatement (2026-2027)
  It is not possible to resume careers of:
  • degree programs no longer active, except where the student is missing only the final exam (see art. 5.3)
  • degree programs no longer active, but whose courses are still part of the University’s curriculum

*** The fee includes: €32.00 for 2 virtual stamp duties + €50.00 for issuance of degree certificate.

For inclusion in a tuition fee category based on the "Università" ISEE (ISEEU), students renewing their enrollment must enter, each academic year, usually from August 1st to October 31st, the reference number of their "Università" ISEE or, alternatively, the protocol number of the Single Substitute Declaration in their personal reserved area of the University website.

Students enrolling for the first time may complete this procedure during the application process for admission.

Once the relevant authorization has been obtained from the student, the University automatically retrieves the ISEEU from the INPS information system, as resulting from the most recently submitted declaration.

After February 28, late submissions of the ISEEU will not be accepted under any circumstances and the student will automatically be assigned to the highest fee bracket, except in cases of late enrollment, for which the submission of a valid ISEEU certificate is permitted at the same time as and together with the enrollment renewal.

Upon request, during the enrollment or registration renewal process, and subject to the University’s verification of the relevant documentation submitted, full exemptions are granted to:

1. international students who have been awarded scholarships by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of development cooperation programs and cultural and scientific intergovernmental agreements (MAECI scholarship holders)
2. students with disabilities equal to or greater than 66%
3. students holding certification pursuant to Law 104/92, regardless of economic status or academic merit
4. parents, for the year of birth of each child who was born in the calendar year of enrollment/registration (Parents)
5. students eligible for A.Di.S.U. (Regional Agency for the Right to University Education of Umbria) scholarships (Eligible/beneficiaries of ADISU)
6. students enrolling in a first-cycle degree programme who obtained an Italian upper secondary school diploma with the highest possible grade (exemption applies only for the first year of enrollment, excluding the regional tax and the stamp duty, only for those who are being entered for the first time in the national university information system database)
7. children of INPS disability pension holders (children of holders of INPS disability pension) pursuant to art. 30 of Law 118/1971
8. students seeking asylum, political refugees (Asylum seekers)

Amounts for the Academic Year 2026-2027 in case of full exemption from COA for students in the above-listed categories, to be paid in a single installment by the first installment deadline

• First enrollment:
  Regional tax €140.00 
  Virtual stamp duty €16.00
• Subsequent years:
  Regional tax €140.00

Full exemptions cannot be combined with partial exemptions as described in the following articles.

For financial contributions for students enrolled in single courses, please refer to art. 10 of this document. Should a student qualify for two or more of the full exemption categories [a), b), c), d), e), f), g), h)], they must choose only one of these categories.

The partial exemptions or reductions of the COA mentioned in this article cannot be combined with each other, nor with the total exemptions under Article 4 and the partial exemptions under Articles 6 and 7 of this Manifesto.

Enrolment under special agreements

For students covered by agreements entered into by the University with public and/or private institutions, as well as for the children of entitled persons and for employees of Public Administrations, the registration fee for the academic year 2026-2027 is set at €400.00 (university contribution €260.00 and regional tax €140.00), plus a virtual stamp duty of €16.00 (for first enrolment only), to be paid as indicated in Table C. For information about active agreements, please refer to the following link: https://www.unistrapg.it/it/offerta-formativa/corsi-di-laurea- e-laurea-magistrale/informazioni-gli-studenti-sui-corsi-di-laurea/iscrizioni-e-tasse/studenti-lavoratori-e-convenzione

TABLE C

University staff or exemption for university staff

For technical-administrative and library staff (current employees and their children) of the Università per Stranieri di Perugia, as per DR 205 dated 18/07/2011, the registration fee for A.Y. 2025-2026 is set at €400.00 (university contribution €260.00 and regional tax €140.00), plus a virtual stamp duty of €16.00 (for first enrolment only), to be paid as indicated in Table D.

Requirements for staff members to access the exemption:

• be a permanent employee of the Università per Stranieri di Perugia
• not hold a degree at a level equal to or higher than that for which they intend to enrol
• not benefit from scholarships and/or other financial aid from any source

Requirements for children of staff to access the exemption:

• be the child of a permanent employee of the Università per Stranieri di Perugia
• not hold a degree at a level equal to or higher than that for which they intend to enrol
• not benefit from scholarships and/or other financial aid from any source
• not be the child of an employee who has applied for a fee reduction for their own university enrolment in the same academic year (for a bachelor’s or master’s degree course)

If, by the deadline for the first instalment, application requests exceed 15% (or 20% in the case of children) of the technical-administrative and library staff employed as of 31 December 2024, the University reserves the right to create an admission ranking based on the employee’s ISEEU value, prioritising those with lower ISEEU; in the case of equal ISEEU values, preference will be given to the employee with greater seniority of service.

Table D

Thesis-only registration for students who, having completed all coursework, have only the final degree examination pending

In the case of recognition of studies for the purpose of thesis discussion, the fee payable for the academic year 2026-2027 is as follows:

• up to 2 years to be recognised, €400.00 for each year
• 3 years or more to be recognised: €1,200.00

In both cases, payment must be made in a single instalment within the academic year in which the recognition is requested, together with the payment of the first instalment fee for the new academic year (see Tables E and F), all subsequent instalments as per Tables E and F, and the amounts due for the thesis application and award of the diploma.

In the case of re-enrolment without the need for recognition, the amount due is as follows:

• for all bachelor’s/master’s degree courses (excluding the TRIN master’s degree course): €506.00 (university contribution €366.00 and regional tax €140.00), payable as indicated in Table E.

Table E

For the TRIN master’s degree course (discontinued):
€3,316.00 (university contribution €3,176.00 and regional tax €140.00), payable as indicated in Table F.

Table F

TABELLA L — TRIN students beyond the standard duration (from the 2nd year onwards) for the 2026-2027 academic year

For all Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Programmes, the following are excluded from partial waivers for income or economic condition:

• the amounts referred to in art. 2 of this document
• students benefiting from full exemptions as per art. 4 of this document
• students benefiting from partial exemptions as per art. 5 of this document
• students who do not authorize the University to acquire the ISEEU directly from INPS

The partial or full COA exemptions or reductions listed in this article from point a) to point d) are not cumulative with each other, nor with other total or partial exemptions in this document.

Any exemption cases not included in this article, or changes to them, will be reviewed and defined by the University.

1. Students with a sibling or parent already enrolled in the University's Bachelor’s or Master's Degree Programs
   This is valid only for the first year of enrollment of the last family member enrolling and applies to both eligible family members. The eligible individuals must belong to the same household. A 20% discount is applied to the COA amount set by the relevant contribution bracket.
2. Working students or non-contracted workers
   For students who are not covered by existing agreements and who can provide documentation proving employment in Italy, a partial exemption of €100.00 is applied to the fifth installment. Should the fifth installment be less than €100.00, only the available sum will be deducted and no refund will be made for any excess amount.
3. High-achieving students enrolled for more than one year
   For students enrolled in years subsequent to the first, merit will be assessed based on the following criteria: the average grade achieved and the number of credits earned from initial enrollment up to 31 October 2026.
   Eligibility tests, those not graded out of thirty, and validated or exempted exams are excluded from the calculation.

Merit Assessment

This reduction is granted to students who, with an average grade equal to or above 27/30, have obtained all ECTS credits required by the official curriculum between enrollment and 31 October 2026.

Additional Cases

The merit-based partial exemption does not apply to:

• students transferring from other universities and students who have changed degree course or track/curriculum
• students who have exceeded the standard program duration
• students seeking to reinstate a lapsed study career
• the merit-based partial exemption amounts to €100.00 off the last installment.
  Should the fifth installment be less than this amount, only the available sum will be deducted and no refund will be made for any excess amount.

4. Partial exemption for transition from Bachelor’s to Master’s degree
   For students graduating with a Bachelor’s degree with a final mark of at least 110/110, a 20% reduction on the relevant contribution bracket is granted for the first year of enrollment in the Master’s degree program.

TYPES OF PARTIAL EXEMPTIONS  -  Documentation

1. Students with a sibling or parent already enrolled in the University's Bachelor’s or Master's Degree Programs
   Self-certification specifying the names of the eligible members, their degree program and year of enrollment
2. Working students or non-contracted workers
   Document certifying working student status
3. Merit - high-achieving students enrolled for more than one year
   Verification carried out automatically by the University
4. Partial exemption for transition from Bachelor’s to Master’s degree
   Self-certification stating the university where the Bachelor’s degree was awarded, degree type, and final grade

1. International students and Italian students residing abroad may be eligible for partial exemptions from the single annual tuition fee (COA), provided that the relevant ISEEU is available and documented with INPS. If the student does not authorize the University to directly acquire the ISEEU from INPS, or if the ISEEU is not available with INPS, the following will apply to this category of students:
   Should it be impossible to determine the contribution bracket and the corresponding amounts due, the University may, in special and exceptional cases, use the ISEEU calculation simulation available through the INPS website at www.inps.it, or similar simulation systems offered by other recognized Associations or Agencies. For this purpose, students must submit the documentation specified below, which will be considered valid for the legal duration of the degree program.
   
   Documentation
   The documentation required to obtain partial exemptions from the COA must be issued by the competent authorities of the country where the income was earned, translated into Italian, and legalized. This documentation must be submitted to the Student Office by 26 February 2027.
   
   If a student arrives in Italy with only the original documents that have not been translated or legalized by the Italian diplomatic authority in their country of origin, they must:

• have the income-related documents certified and translated at their Embassy or General Consulate in Italy
• have the documents legalized at a Prefecture
  
  For countries where there are particular difficulties in issuing such documentation, it may be requested from the foreign diplomatic representations in Italy and legalized by the competent Italian Prefecture.
  For students from countries where there are no Italian diplomatic representations and it is difficult to obtain the documentation, documents already in the student’s possession will be accepted if compliant with current regulations, or documents issued by UN international agencies or recognized NGOs.
  
  Specifically, the required documentation must certify:
• the composition of the family unit
• income earned abroad by all members of the family unit
• the surface area, indicated in square meters, and property value of residential properties owned abroad by members of the family unit. If the family resides in rented accommodation, the annual rent as stated in the rental contract must be documented
• the amount of movable assets (deposits, current accounts) owned by the family unit to which the student belongs.

2. Pursuant to art. 13 of DPCM 9/04/2001, for foreign students from particularly poor countries, identified also on the basis of low human development index, as annually defined in a decree by the MUR in agreement with the MAECI, the assessment of the economic situation is based on certification from the Italian diplomatic representation in the country of origin, attesting that the student does not belong to a high-income or high social status family. This certification may also be issued by authorized Italian bodies that guarantee economic coverage, or, exceptionally, by the diplomatic representation in Italy of the student’s country. These students are automatically placed in the first contribution bracket but remain liable for payment of the Regional Fee, Stamp Duty, and the COA adjustment based on merit.
   
   For the academic year 2026-2027, pursuant to Ministerial Decree no. 166 of 3 March 2025, the following countries are considered particularly poor and developing:
   Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, BurkinaFaso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia.

    

   For foreign students from countries not included in this list, the criteria outlined in the previous paragraph shall apply.

3. Students recognized as political refugees in Italy must attach the certification issued by the Italian Ministry of the Interior. Stateless students must attach a copy of the official documentation issued by the competent Italian Civil Court. These students are automatically placed in the first contribution bracket but remain liable for payment of the Regional Fee, Stamp Duty, and the COA adjustment based on merit.

The total amount due for enrolment/registration in the University's Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree Programmes is to be paid in five instalments according to the following deadlines during the academic year:

• First instalment deadline: 31 October 2026
• Second instalment deadline: 30 November 2026
• Third instalment deadline: 30 January 2027
• Fourth instalment deadline: 30 April 2027
• Fifth instalment deadline: 31 May 2027

Failure to meet these deadlines will result, for each instalment, in the application of a late payment penalty as follows:

• €30.00 for payments made within 30 days after the scheduled due date
• €80.00 for payments made after the 31st day past the scheduled due date

The late payment penalty will be generated by the Esse3 system once the overdue fee payment has been processed, and must be paid to the University through the PagoPA system.

No late payment penalties apply for enrolment in individual courses or single course units.

The University for Foreigners of Perugia offers the opportunity to enroll in individual courses held within the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs organized by the University.
Enrollment in single courses, subject to the possession of the educational qualifications required for university admission, is structured as follows:

1. Single courses for professional or academic development
   Enrollment of students or individuals interested in attending individual courses to enhance their professional or academic skills. For the 2026-2027 academic year, the fee is set at €250.00. If enrolling in more than one course, this amount must be multiplied by the number of selected courses. Exams, up to a maximum of six, must be taken by the February 2028 session.
2. Single courses for acquiring ECTS credits required for admission to a Master’s degree program at the University for Foreigners of Perugia
   For the 2026-2027 academic year, the required fee is:

• €250.00 to be paid in a single installment for enrollment in up to 3 courses, regardless of the number of ECTS credits for each course
• €500.00 to be paid in a single installment for enrollment in a minimum of 4 and up to 6 courses, regardless of the number of ECTS credits for each course

3. Single courses for MAECI scholarship holders
   Enrollment of students who are recipients of scholarships from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
   For the 2026-2027 academic year, the required fee is:

• €250.00 to be paid in a single installment for enrollment in up to 3 courses, regardless of the number of ECTS credits for each course
• €500.00 to be paid in a single installment for enrollment in a minimum of 4 and up to 6 courses, regardless of the number of ECTS credits for each course.

4. Single courses for university employees
   Enrollment for technical-administrative and library staff (employee, employee’s spouse and children as referred to in Art. 5 of this document).
   For the 2026-2027 academic year, the fee is €50.00 for each individual course, regardless of the reason for enrollment. Exams must be taken by the February 2028 session.
    
5. Exams taken abroad by students residing abroad, with University lecturers, within the framework of agreements between the University and foreign institutions 
   For the 2026-2027 academic year, no fee is required. Exams must be taken by the February 2028 session.
6. Exams taken in Italy by students residing in Italy, with University lecturers, within the framework of agreements between the University and Italian schools
   For the 2026-2027 academic year, no fee is required. Exams must be taken by the February 2028 session.
7. Single courses for asylum seekers and/or political refugees
   These students may enroll in individual courses offered by the University, up to a maximum of 6 to be completed by the last ordinary examination session of the academic year. Courses completed in this way can be recognized for subsequent academic careers within the University’s degree programs. B2/QCER level Italian language proficiency is required for enrollment. For the 2026-2027 academic year, no fee is required.

1. All university tuition fees indicated in this document must be paid exclusively through the PagoPA system.
2. The Università per Stranieri di Perugia reserves the right to make adjustments to the amount and calculation method for the regional tax for the right to university education should regulations be issued by the Region of Umbria pursuant to Art. 18, para. 8, of Legislative Decree 29/03/2012, no. 68.
3. Students intending to graduate by the final graduation session of the 2025/2026 academic year (April 2027) are not required to pay fees for the 2026-2027 academic year. Should a student fail to graduate by the April 2027 session, they must renew their enrolment for the 2026-2027 academic year, pay the relevant fees and any late payment penalties, and will then be allowed to defend their thesis only from the July 2027 session onwards.
4. Withdrawing from studies exempts the student from paying any outstanding tuition fees and does not entitle them to any refund of amounts already paid, even if the withdrawal is submitted before the end of the academic year.
5. With regard to the reimbursement of undue amounts, please note the following:
   1. fees paid for initial enrolment and enrolment in subsequent years are non-refundable as they constitute an express declaration by the student to continue the chosen study programme
   2. for students who enroll with reserve on a Master’s degree programme for the 2026-2027 academic year, pending completion of their first cycle degree in the February 2027 thesis session, should they not graduate by the specified session, the amount paid may be used for renewal of enrolment or for subsequent matriculation
   3. amounts paid in excess or not owed by students, upon explicit request by those concerned, may be considered as advances toward amounts due for the following academic year
   4. for reimbursement of the regional tax for the right to university education, eligible students must contact A.Di.S.U (Agenzia per il Diritto allo Studio Universitario per l’Umbria).
6. The University reserves the right to use all available means to collect outstanding payments owed by students.
7. The requested data will be processed for the University's institutional purposes as described in the Privacy and personal data protection notice and, if the student consents, for purposes related to possible job placement.
8. The amounts to be paid by enrolled students as indicated in the previous articles are net of any applicable bank charges, which are borne by the students.
9. The University reserves the right to amend this document and the amounts contained herein based on decisions of the University governing bodies and changes to current regulations. Any cases not expressly covered in this document and any changes to such cases will be assessed and determined by the University.