Students are required to upload an International English Language Certificate, assessing at least B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference issued by a recognised Institution in the language section of the application, unless they belong to one of the categories exempt from the International Language Certificate, listed in the section below.
The reason for this is twofold: to select qualified students who can successfully function in their selected degree programmes; and to ensure that the Italian Consular Authorities are positively impressed by students applying to our university. Due to the large increase in study visa applications, they tend to consider students with an International English Language Certificate in a more positive light.
Students can apply without an International English Language Certificate, but their application might be considered incomplete. In this case, the applicants will have 30 days to provide the required certificate.
The following International English Certificates are accepted by UniME:
• IELTS (5.5 or higher)
• TOEFL iBT (72 or higher)
• Cambridge English (B2 First or higher)
• PTE – Pearson Test of English General, Level 3 (B2 CEFR or higher, valid);
• PTE – Pearson Test of English - Academic (minimum score 59).
The following categories are exempt from providing an International English Certificate:
Native English-speaking students coming from one of the following countries or territories: Antigua and Barbuda - Australia - the Bahamas - Barbados - Belize - the British overseas territories - Canada - Dominica - Grenada - Guyana - Ireland - Jamaica - Malta - New Zealand - St Kitts and Nevis - St Lucia - St Vincent and the Grenadines- Trinidad and Tobago - UK - USA
Students with a qualification resulting from a degree programme taught entirely in English issued by a Higher Education Institution in one of the countries or territories listed above.
Students who have obtained an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, with programme entirely taught in English.
- Students taking a standardised test in English (e.g. IMAT), only if the test is a compulsory or preferential requirement for admission to the chosen degree programme.