Language requirements and Italian language test

To enter the courses of study, it is necessary to have a knowledge of the Italian language of at least level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference.

IMPORTANT. It is mandatory to reach the level of Italian before matriculation

The University of Parma recognizes the following certifications: 

• CELI, CILS, ROMA3,  PLIDA; *

• Declaration of belonging to one of the cases of exemption from the Italian language test (please check the cases of exemption from the language test on the following page Study in Italy.) * 

*In accordance with the Ministerial Protocol of the MUR published annually, on Study in Italy.

Candidates who already have an official B2 level Italian language certificate do not have to take the test.

If you do not have such a certificate, you must compulsorily take the Italian language proficiency test at the University of Parma in one of the available sessions.

The Italian language test at the University of Parma is valid for 2 years.

HOW

The Italian language tests are online in synchronous mode through the University of Parma e-learning platform and Microsoft Teams.

Candidates may only take the test once (only one reservation is possible)

WHEN

The Italian language test of the University of Parma  is administered in the following dates:

• 6-7 February 2025 (registration closing date: 28 January 2025)
• 11-12 April 2025 (registration closing date: 30 March 2025)
• 12-13 June 2025 (registration closing date: 1° June 2025)

The link to the virtual classroom and the exact time of the test are sent via email 2 days before the exam.

PROCEDURE

To take the test, it is mandatory to (in chronological order):

1. submit your application for your course of study according to the requirements and procedures listed here;
2. register at the University of Parma’s e-learning platform in the appropriate section (“Italian Language Test Reservation”, please remember that just one registration is possible); 
3. upload an identity document (passport) and a recent selfie  in the appropriate section of the the University of Parma’s e-learning platform.

Candidates who do follow the procedure mentioned above are excluded from the test.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

The day of the test, candidates must be equipped with 2 devices:

• a mobile phone (or another device) connected to Microsoft Teams platform; the mobile phone must be placed in such a way as to frame the candidate, the keyboard and the computer screen;
• a computer, equipped with camera, microphone, and speakers, connected to the University of Parma’s e-learning platform.

Differently, candidates are excluded from the test.

GET PREPARED FOR THE TEST

On the University of Parma’s e-learning platform candidates can find an online preparatory course as well as a mock test, relevant information and other useful materials.

Before taking the test, candidates are warmly invited to read carefully all the information and materials available on the University of Parma’s e-learning platform

RESULTS

Candidates receive the results via email through Online Registry Service (Esse3). 

Normally, candidates receive their result after 15-20 days from the date of the test.

For further information you can contact the following email address: admissions@unipr.it

In order to access programs delivered in English for which it is mandatory to achieve at least a B2 level (C.E.F.R.). The University of Parma recognizes the following certifications.

Are exempted to provide one of the above certifications:

• mother tongue students;
• students who have already undertaken at least one year of education in English. In this case it will be necessary to provide an English Proficiency letter, a letter issued by the university/institute on the student’s language skills, or Medium of Instruction (MOI), an official document indicating the language in which the diploma or the degree was obtained. 

For specific information on the certification waiver, please refer to the web pages of the courses of study