In order to enrol in a study programme taught in Italian, non-EU candidates applying for a visa are required to demonstrate a B2 level proficiency in Italian language according to the Common European Framework of Reference. Higher Education Institutions must verify the language competence for the admission to study courses taught in Italian.
At the University of Messina, the procedure for verifying the proficiency in Italian language for students from non-European countries applying for a visa who do not hold an internationally recognised Italian language certification accepted by UniME or who are not exempt from the test takes place through the UniME ITA-Test, which is mandatory for all study programmes taught in Italian.
The UniME ITA-Test is compulsory for visa applicants who do not hold an internationally recognised Italian language certification accepted by UniME or who are not exempt from the test.
Please note: Only candidates who have submitted a pre-assessment application for an Italian-taught UniME Degree Programme may register for the UniME ITA-Test.
UniME will send eligible candidates a communication with all the instructions for taking the test.
UniME ITA-Test Sessions:
- 14–15 May 2026
- 15–16 June 2026
- 15–16 July 2026
- 8–9 September 2026
- 15–16 October 2026
- 19–20 November 2026
- 17–18 December 2026
IDENTIFICATION
Before starting the test, candidates must show the examiner the same identification document uploaded during registration.
REQUIRED DEVICES FOR TAKING THE TEST
- A desktop or laptop computer connected to a power source.
- A stable internet connection.
The room where the candidate takes the test must be well lit and quiet. The candidate must remain alone in the room for the entire duration of the test.
PLEASE NOTE
- All unnecessary windows and applications must be closed on the computer.
- The use of virtual backgrounds or background blur is not allowed.
TEST INSTRUCTIONS
At the time indicated in the invitation email, the candidate must join the Teams meeting using the provided link. The examination board will wait for the candidate for 15 minutes after the scheduled time. After 15 minutes, if the candidate has not joined, they will be considered absent and the test will be marked as not passed. A failed test will not be rescheduled.
Once the test has started, it cannot be paused. The candidate must not leave the webcam view. Audio and video must remain on for the entire duration of the test.
ATTENTION
- Only candidates who have correctly confirmed their participation following the instructions received by email will be allowed to take the test.
- The test date may be postponed only for certified health reasons. The medical certificate must be sent to unimeitatest@unime.it together with the postponement request by 8:00 a.m. (CET) on the morning of the test.
- In case of unjustified absence, the test will be considered not passed and will not be rescheduled.
- In case of non-admission to the test due to failure to comply with these regulations or other irregularities, the test will be considered not passed and will not be rescheduled.
- In case of accidental disconnection during the test due to technical issues or device battery failure, reconnection must occur within one minute. After one minute, if the candidate has not reconnected, the test will be interrupted and only the portion completed before disconnection will be assessed. Any part of the test interrupted in progress will not be evaluated.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Candidates are informed that test sessions are recorded in compliance with current European data protection regulations.
Students who have already achieved one of the following recognised International Italian Language Certificates of proficiency, and with a grade not below the B2 level of the CEFR, are exempt from taking the test:
- PLIDA, issued by the Dante Alighieri Society;
- CILS, issued by the University for Foreigners of Siena;
- CELI, issued by the University for Foreigners of Perugia;
- Certit, issued by the Roma Tre University;
- Cecol, issued by the Dante Alighieri University for Foreigners of Reggio Calabria.
Please note: CISIA ITA-L2 certificates are no longer accepted.
International students meeting one of the requirements listed below are exempt from the Italian language test/certificate:
- Italian Secondary School Diploma: Students hold an upper secondary school diploma (4 or 5 years) from Italian State or officially recognised schools abroad.
- Recognised Qualifications: Students possess one of the secondary school qualifications listed in Annex 2 of the Procedures For Entry, Residency and Enrolment of International Students and the Respective Recognition of Qualifications for Higher Education Courses in Italy valid for the A.Y. 2025/2026.
- Argentinian Certificates: Students have complementary certificates to the lower secondary school diploma obtained in Argentina, proving at least 5 years of Italian language instruction, in compliance with Law No. 210/1999.
- Diploma in Italian Language and Culture: Students earned this diploma from the Universities for Foreigners of Perugia or Siena.
- Italian Language Certificates: Students hold one of the Italian Language Certificate issued under the CLIQ quality system, with a grade not below the B2 level of the CEFR, including those in partnership with Italian Cultural Institutes abroad or other accredited entities.
- Italian citizens with foreign qualifications, EU citizens and non-EU citizens with EU equivalent status: Detailed information is available in the corresponding section of the website International students: procedures by group | Università degli Studi di Messina.
This page is constantly updated.
