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IULM University has activated the following 3-year degree courses with a fixed number of places available for the academic year 2021/22

From the academic year 2021/22, admission to the degree courses is subject to an admission test.

The tests are open to candidates with a secondary school diploma and to students attending the fourth and fifth years of secondary school, with the exception of the tests for the degree course in Interpreting and Communication, reserved only for candidates with a secondary school diploma and for students attending the fifth year of secondary school.

The fourth year secondary school students who participate in the admission tests can maintain the score obtained and access a dedicated enrolment window (November 2021) to register with priority for the academic year 2022/23, following procedures that will be communicated later.

For the degree courses in Fahion and Creative Industries, Arts, Media and Cultural Events; Tourism, Management and Culture; and Interpreting and Communication, the test will not be selective, but aimed at verifying personal skills. Only if all available places are filled will a ranking be drawn up on the basis of the test results.

For the degree courses in Corporate Communication and Public Relations, and Communication, Media and Advertising, the test is selective with applicants placed on a ranking list drawn up on the basis of academic merit and test results. In particular, the position in the ranking will be based on the following criteria (only for candidates already holding a diploma or attending the fifth year at secondary school):

• • 50% on the test result;
  • 40% on school records (average of grades obtained in 3rd and 4th years);
  • 10% on level of knowledge of the English language.

For the degree course in Corporate Communication and Public Relations held in English the test is selective with applicants placed on a ranking list drawn up on the basis of academic merit and test results. In particular, the position in the ranking will be based on the following criteria (only for candidates already holding a diploma or attending the fifth year at secondary school):

• • 50% on the test result;
  • 50% on school records (average of grades obtained in 3rd and 4th years);

  To take the test applicants are required to have knowledge of English equivalent to level B2 of the CEFR:

  • candidates with an international language certificate (the original copy must be presented) obtained no more than three years ago will have direct access to the test.

  • candidates who do not have a language certificate (or have one which is no longer valid) must take a language assessment test which, if passed (i.e. demonstrating knowledge of English at level B2 or above), will allow them to take the admission test. Candidates who do not pass the language test will have access to the admission test to the degree course in Corporate Communication and Public Relations held in Italian.

    
    

Applications for the test must be made through our Online Services and must be accompanied by the payment of a fee of €120.

To enrol for the test you must register in advance.

After registering, through your profile you can enrol for the test by clicking "Admission test". Make sure that you have at hand (even if you have already graduated) in electronic format (file, scan, photo) your third and fourth year reports (or only third year if you are currently in your the fourth year) and any English language certification (only if obtained in the last three years).

If you are enrolled in an Italian school but have attended the fourth year abroad, you will only be asked for the third-year report.

If you attend a foreign school, only the last available school report will be required.

If you attend an Italian school, you will be asked to calculate the average grade of your third and/or fourth year (depending on the year you are attending - excluding grades in physical education, religion and conduct) and enter the result rounded to one decimal place (e.g. 7.53 = 7.5; 6.55 = 6.6; 6.96 = 7.0)

It is possible to take more than one test for different degree courses by paying the enrolment fee for each test.
The enrolment fee will be deducted (only once for the course in which you enrol) from the first installment in case of confirmation of enrolment; no refund will be given in any other case.

If you wish to repeat the test you will not have to pay the test registration fee (€120) but you will have to remember to re-submit the application for the test through the Online Services.

Application for the test comprises:

• Registration via Online Services;
• Request for enrolment in the test for the chosen degree course;
• Providing average grade for 3rd and 4th years at school and uploading 3rd and 4th year school reports (only 3rd year for 4th year students).

On the days of the test you must bring a valid identity document (identity card, driving licence or passport; non-EU citizens must bring their residence permit).

For the degree courses in Fashion and Creative Industries, Arts, Media and Cultural Events; Tourism, Management and Culture; and Interpreting and Communication, there is a non-selective test, aimed solely at verifying individual skills. Only if all available places are filled will a ranking list be drawn up based on the result of the test.

From the academic year 2021/22, a selective test will be carried out for the degree courses in Corporate Communication and Public Relations* (in Italian), Corporate Communication and Public Relations (in English), and Communication, Media and Advertising.

The tests, with multiple-choice questions, will last between 90 and 140 minutes, depending on the degree course chosen. The test subjects are listed in the table below. At the end of the test, candidates are invited to complete a cognitive questionnaire.

The test is carried out using a computer or on paper. Special procedures are adopted for people with disabilities, with each individual case to be evaluated by contacting the DiversaMente Office in advance (at least 10 days before) at [email protected].

Access requirements

The following types of candidates are eligible to take the admission test:

- Italian or EU citizens holding a five-year upper secondary school diploma or equivalent qualification;
-Italian or EU citizens in possession of a qualification equivalent to the Upper Secondary School Diploma obtained at the end of a school period of not less than 12 years;
- non-EU citizens upon presentation of the application for admission in accordance with the provisions in force regarding the entry, stay and enrolment of foreign/international students, as well as the evaluation of the documentation and the specific situation;
- Italian citizens attending the fourth year of upper secondary school of Italian law - with the exception of the Degree Course in Interpreting and Communication, for which the attendance of at least the fifth year is binding;
- Italian citizens attending the fifth year of Italian upper secondary school;
EU or non-EU citizens who are attending the last year of the secondary school in their country of origin or a Foundation Year (preparatory course for international students who do not have the previous 12 years of schooling), subject to evaluation of the documentation and the specific situation.

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A level of knowledge of English at least equal to B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) standard is required to take the admission test for the curriculum in Corporate communication and Public Relations. Candidates who do not possess this language certification (or who have a certification that is no longer valid) will have to take a specific language assessment test as indicated below.

Rules for carrying out the test

Candidates must present themselves on the day of the test:

- a copy of the receipt for the payment of the test fee;
- a valid identity document (identity card, driving licence or passport; residence permit compulsory for candidates with non-EU citizenship);
- any international language certification of knowledge of English at least at B2 level achieved by not more than three years in the original;
- for candidates of the Degree Course in Interpreting and Communication it is recommended to present themselves with any language certification for English and/or other foreign languages in original;
- candidates for the Degree Course in Corporate Communication and Public Relations who are not native speakers of Italian are advised to present themselves with any certificates of knowledge of the Italian language.
The convocation time and the classroom will be communicated by email within three days from the date of the test.

The test will start after the necessary operations to recognize the candidates.

When taking the test, candidates must scrupulously follow the rules communicated in the classroom, otherwise the test will be cancelled.

Admission tests and rankings

Click here to download an example of the admission test

For Degree Courses in:

- Arts, entertainment, cultural events
- Tourism, management and culture
- Interpreting and communication
the test is not selective, but aimed solely at verifying personal skills. Only if the available places are exhausted will a ranking be defined on the basis of the result of the test aimed at allocating the remaining places.

On the basis of the result of the test, Additional Training Obligations (OFA) in specific subjects may be assigned, where applicable. The criteria for allocation and the methods of recovery will be determined by subsequent resolution of the respective Faculty Boards.

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For Degree Courses in:

- Fashion and creative industries
- Communication, media and advertising
- Corporate communication and public relations

access is selective and based on a ranking drawn up on the basis of academic merit and test results. In particular, the position in the ranking list is determined (only for candidates already in possession of a diploma or attending the upper fifth):

- 50% from the result of the test;
- 40% from the school curriculum (average of third and fourth grade grades);
- for 10% from the level of knowledge of the English language detected by the admission test.

The methods of access on the basis of the score for inclusion in the ranking depend on the session of the test. In particular:

- for the 1st and 2nd session only candidates with a score not lower than 70% of the maximum value will be admitted;
- for the 4th and last session all candidates will be admitted on the basis of the ranking defined with the score obtained, until all available places have been filled. Candidates with a score of less than 70% of the maximum value possibly included in the ranking may be admitted with the award of OFA in specific subjects. The criteria for the assignment and the methods of recovery will be determined by subsequent resolution of the Faculty Council;
-the same criteria will be adopted for the 3rd session as for the 2nd or 4th, depending on the number of places still available for the specific degree course. The criterion adopted for the 3rd session will be communicated within five days before the date of the test.

Click here to download an example of the admission test for all other Bachelor's Degrees

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For the Degree Course in:

Corporate Communication and Public Relations (in English)

access is selective and based on a ranking drawn up on the basis of academic merit and test results. In particular, the position in the ranking list is determined (only for candidates already in possession of a diploma or attending the upper fifth):

- 50% from the result of the test;
- 50% from the school curriculum (average of third and fourth grade grades).

To take the test, a level of knowledge of English at least equal to B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) standard is required. In particular:

- Candidates with an international language certification obtained no more than three years ago will have direct access to the test. A digital copy of the certification will be attached during the online registration process for the test, while the original document will be presented during the admission test;
- candidates who do not have a language certificate (or who have a certificate that is no longer valid) will take a language assessment test (Assessment test) whose positive result (i.e. a level of knowledge of English equal to or greater than B2) will allow access to the test.

Candidates who do not pass this language test will be able, if they wish, on the same day, to take the admission test to the degree course in Business Communication and Public Relations (delivered in Italian) without paying an additional fee; on the other hand, the Assessment test can be repeated without additional costs even in the following sessions.

Candidates who fail to pass the Assessment test in one session and repeat it successfully in a subsequent session must also take the test for admission to the Bachelor's Degree Course in Corporate Communication and Public Relations. For this purpose, any test already passed for the Degree Course in Corporate Communication and Public Relations (in Italian) cannot be considered valid.

The methods of access on the basis of the score for inclusion in the ranking depend on the test session. In particular:

- for the 1st and 2nd session only candidates with a score not lower than 70% of the maximum value will be admitted;
- for the 4th and last session all candidates will be admitted on the basis of the ranking defined with the score obtained, until all available places have been filled. Candidates with a score of less than 70% of the maximum value possibly included in the ranking may be admitted with OFA in specific subjects. The award criteria and the methods of recovery will be determined by subsequent resolution of the Faculty Council;
- for the 3rd session the same criteria will be adopted as for the 2nd or the 4th, depending on the number of places still available for the specific Degree Course. The criterion adopted for the 3rd session will be communicated within five days before the date of the test.

Click here to download an example of the admission test for Corporate Communication and Public Relations

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The structure and duration of the tests for the various Degree Courses are shown in Annex 2 of these Regulations.

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In the days following the test, the candidate may be asked to fill in a questionnaire, which is compulsory but does not contribute in any way to determining the ranking or have any impact on the admission criteria.

Carrying out the remote test

Candidates who are foreign citizens residing abroad in possession of a foreign qualification will be able to take the test at a distance by making a request to [email protected], after evaluating the qualification and following the procedure dedicated to them.

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For exceptional and proven reasons (e.g. domiciliation abroad for work or study reasons during the test period, serious health reasons affecting the transfer to the University's headquarters, hospitalization, serious family reasons, etc.), suitably documented, Italian citizens or foreigners resident in Italy and in possession of an Italian or foreign qualification (in this case subject to evaluation of the qualification) will also be able to take the test at a distance by making a request to the Dean of the Faculty of the course of interest, using this form. The request can be addressed to [email protected], specifying in the object "remote test request" and attaching it:

— request form filled in and signed;
— copy of identity card;
— documents proving the reasons for the request.

The request must be submitted at least 7 days before the deadline for submission of the application for admission to the test. The assessment of the Dean of the Faculty is final.

Following the Headmaster's authorisation, the candidate may proceed with the registration for the admission test according to the standard procedure, except in specific cases which will be duly indicated.

The remote test will take place in the same calendar and on the same days as the tests at the University's premises, with a procedure that will be communicated in good time to the interested parties. We underline the need, on the test days (at agreed times compatible with the time zone), to have continuous access to the necessary time (the test, once started, cannot be interrupted) and a PC with Internet connection.

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The possibility of carrying out remote tests for candidates in other cases (e.g. Italian citizens living abroad and holding an Italian title) will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Candidates with disabilities and candidates with DSA

Candidates with disabilities, in possession of a certificate of civil disability and/or recognition of disability status in accordance with Law 104/92 and candidates with Specific Learning Disorder (DSA), in possession of DSA certification in accordance with Law 170/2010 will be able to upload the documentation in pdf format during the online test registration procedure.

This documentation must be valid and issued in accordance with the law. In order to request the compensatory/dispensative measures they must submit, at least 7 days before the test, a special request by sending an email to the different service at the following address: [email protected]

In order to guarantee a good numerical and qualitative teacher-student ratio, which is fundamental for the growth of the students, IULM University has for a long time followed the strategy of limited places.

The numbers of places for the academic year 2021/2022 are as follows: