Non-discriminatory admissions policy

IULM maintains an admissions policy which is entirely non-discriminatory, consistent with the university’s comprehensive policies against discrimination in all aspects of its academic and professional offerings. This comprehensive policy of non- discrimination is expressly stated in the University Statute, article 23, which establishes an Equal Opportunity Committee in order to prevent: “le discriminazioni e allo scopo di prevedere tutte le garanzie volte ad eliminare oltre che le discriminazioni legate al genere, anche ogni altra forma di discriminazione, diretta e indiretta, che possa discendere dall’età, orientamento sessuale, religioso o politico, razza, origine etnica, disabilità e lingua.”.

Throughout its entire academic activities, IULM maintains an inclusive policy of non-discrimination, from admissions to academic support at all stages of students’ university careers. With respect to admissions, IULM details specific arrangements for the registration and support of students with any disability (Art.12) and also offers scholarships and other financial support to those facing financial need or hardship.

Hence to ensure that all students have equal access to culture and education, IULM admissions policy for undergraduate programs provides that candidates with disabilities can ask for compensatory/dispensative measures with respect to their admission test. IULM's Statute underlines the university's commitment to adopting "the measures necessary to implement the right of disabled students to participate in all the university’s cultural, educational, research activities and to make full use of the University's services".

IULM is also committed to giving all deserving students the opportunity to attend the university regardless of their financial conditions. The success of IULM’s non-discriminatory and inclusive admissions policy is demonstrated by the positive achievement and graduation rates of all students regardless of gender identity, ethnic or family background, nationality, political beliefs, religion, personal abilities, disability, sexual orientation, or age.

Moreover, the university’s code of ethics explicitly condemns all forms of discrimination and commits the university to following a strict policy to this end (see article 3). The code of ethics includes specific definitions of direct and indirect discrimination and of the negative effects on the protection and promotion of human rights and dignity.