Application Procedure
Procedure for holders of non-Italian qualifiations.
Admission and enrolment at Tor Vergata University of Rome are governed by the applicable Italian legislation, ministerial procedures and University regulations. Requirements, application procedures and deadlines may vary according to the degree programme and academic year.
Official ministerial procedures for international students — universitaly.it/en/studenti-stranieri
Use of Agencies and Recruiters
Tor Vergata University of Rome does not use agencies or recruiters based abroad for the admission of international students. Applications are managed directly by the University in accordance with the relevant calls for applications and admission notices.
For general enquiries: international.students@uniroma2.it. For questions concerning foreign qualifications: international.qualifications@uniroma2.it.
Applicants must first choose their degree programme and consult its official call for applications or admission notice. Admission requirements, selection procedures, deadlines and language requirements may differ between programmes.
Applicants holding foreign qualifications must follow the application procedure established for their chosen programme. Where required, applications are submitted online through the Delphi platform. Applicants must upload the requested documents and pay the applicable application fee.
Access the Delphi platform to start the relevant application or assessment procedure. Applicants should follow the instructions and deadlines published for their chosen degree programme.
Pursuant to Article 2 of Italian Law No. 148/2002, the assessment of foreign qualifications for admission to degree programmes falls within the autonomy of Tor Vergata University of Rome. Recognition for admission remains subject to the applicable legislation and the specific requirements of the chosen programme.
To complete enrolment, students must present the original documents required by the University to the International Students Office, in accordance with the applicable enrolment procedures and any expressly provided exemptions.
Applicants must hold a final upper secondary school qualification recognised as suitable for access to higher education under Italian law and the applicable ministerial regulations. The qualification must normally follow at least 12 years of schooling and grant access to higher education programmes in Italy.
Where admission to higher education in the relevant education system requires a specific examination, applicants must also meet that requirement (for example, the Gao Kao in China).
Qualifications Following Fewer Than 12 Years of Schooling
Applicants with a qualification awarded after 11 years of schooling must provide evidence of successful completion of one year of university studies.
Subject to the applicable ministerial provisions and University assessment, relevant post-secondary qualifications awarded by non-university institutions or certificates confirming successful completion of an Italian university Foundation Year/Foundation Course may also be considered.
Additional studies used to satisfy the minimum schooling requirement permit admission only to the first year and cannot also be counted towards credit recognition or admission to a later year. Preparatory courses cannot replace a suitable final upper secondary school qualification (Ministerial Decree No. 270/2004 and Presidential Decree No. 212/2005).
Foreign qualifications awarded following studies predominantly undertaken in Italy are subject to the applicable rules on accreditation of foreign institutions operating in Italy, including Ministerial Decree No. 214 of 26 April 2004.
For special qualifications and education systems, including the International Baccalaureate, US and UK qualifications and foreign schools operating in Italy, consult Annexes 1 and 2 of the applicable ministerial procedures.
Documents Required for Bachelor's and Single-Cycle Degree Programmes
- Final upper secondary school diploma – at least 4EQF - in the original language.
- School report cards or other official academic records relating to the qualification.
- Documentation relating to any supplementary university studies or other required qualifications (e.g. the Gaokao in China, the YKS in Turkey, etc.).
- Additional evidence of university studies or other supplementary qualifications, where required.
The authentication and eligibility documents described under “Common documentary requirements” below are also required.
PLEASE NOTE: Documents issued in a language other than Italian or English must be accompanied by an Italian translation, prepared by an official translator where such a professional is recognised under the laws of the issuing country, or certified as a true and accurate translation by the competent Italian diplomatic or consular mission. Please refer to the guidelines on translation and legalisation.
Applicants must hold a first-cycle higher education qualification (Bachelor's Degree or equivalent) recognised as suitable for admission to second-cycle studies. The qualification must have been awarded by a recognised higher education institution and must grant access to second-cycle studies in the education system to which it belongs. Applicants must also satisfy the curricular, academic preparation and language requirements established by the chosen programme.
Documents Required for Master's Degree Programmes
- Final first-cycle academic qualification - at least 6EQF - (Bachelor's Degree or equivalent) in the original language.
- Transcript of Records or, where available, Diploma Supplement.
- Any further documentation requested by the relevant degree programme.
The authentication and eligibility documents described under “Common documentary requirements” below are also required.
PLEASE NOTE: Documents issued in a language other than Italian or English must be accompanied by an Italian translation, prepared by an official translator where such a professional is recognised under the laws of the issuing country, or certified as a true and accurate translation by the competent Italian diplomatic or consular mission. Please refer to the guidelines on translation and legalisation.
The following rules apply to foreign qualifications submitted for enrolment in Bachelor's, Single-Cycle and Master's Degree Programmes.
1. Authentication of the Qualification and Academic Records
The final qualification and the relevant academic records must bear an Apostille if issued in a country that is a party to the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961. In other cases, they must be legalised by the competent Italian diplomatic or consular representation.
Alternatively, applicants may submit a CIMEA Statement of Verification in place of the Apostille or legalisation for the purposes of this enrolment procedure. The University may request clarification or further documentation where the verification does not cover all the required records.
2. Documentation for the Assessment of Eligibility
a. Qualifications issued in countries that are parties to the Lisbon Recognition Convention: applicants must submit the Statement of Correspondence, available free of charge through the ARDI (Automatic Recognition Database Italia) platform. If this statement is unavailable for the relevant education system, applicants must provide one of the documents listed under point b.
b. Qualifications issued in countries that are not parties to the Lisbon Recognition Convention: applicants must submit either a Declaration of Value issued by the competent Italian diplomatic or consular representation or a CIMEA Statement of Comparability.
The CIMEA Statement of Verification replaces the Apostille or legalisation for this procedure. It does not replace the ARDI Statement of Correspondence, Declaration of Value or CIMEA Statement of Comparability where required for the assessment of eligibility.
The distinction concerns countries that are parties to the Lisbon Recognition Convention, rather than countries that have merely signed it. The United States of America has signed but has not ratified the Convention and is therefore considered a non-party for these documentary requirements.
Council of Europe: signatures and ratifications
Translations must comply with the rules established by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI).
Non-EU applicants residing outside Italy who require a study visa must submit a pre-enrolment application through Universitaly, including applicants holding a residence permit issued by another EU country. The applicable deadlines are those established for the academic year and the chosen degree programme. Applicants to programmes with entrance examinations must also comply with the relevant admission schedule.
Universitaly Website - universitaly.it
Documents to Upload to Universitaly
- Valid passport and passport-size photograph.
- Admission or acceptance letter, where issued or required by the relevant procedure.
- Final secondary school diploma for Bachelor's and Single-Cycle programmes; first-cycle degree certificate and academic records for Master's programmes.
- Additional documents required for admission to the chosen programme, including language certificates where applicable.
- Documents demonstrating eligibility and authenticity of the foreign qualification, according to Section 3.c above.
For qualifications from Lisbon Recognition Convention parties, applicants must provide the ARDI Statement of Correspondence, or a Declaration of Value / CIMEA Statement of Comparability if ARDI is unavailable for the relevant education system. For qualifications from non-parties, applicants must provide a Declaration of Value or a CIMEA Statement of Comparability.
For authentication, the final qualification and relevant academic records must be apostilled or legalised, as applicable, or supported by a CIMEA Statement of Verification in place of Apostille or legalisation.
Applicants should obtain the required documents well before the relevant deadlines. The University assesses pre-enrolment applications according to the applicable admission and documentation requirements. Any validation with reservations remains subject to the relevant ministerial and University procedures. Final enrolment is subject to completion of all applicable checks.
Following University validation of pre-enrolment, applicants may proceed with the study visa application at the competent Italian Embassy or Consulate. Applicants must follow the instructions of the diplomatic or consular representation responsible for their visa application.
ATTENTION: The validation of a pre-enrolment application by the University does not guarantee that a study visa will be issued. The final decision rests exclusively with the competent Italian diplomatic or consular representation, which may request additional documentation beyond that deemed sufficient by the University for admission to the degree programme.
Applicants Exempt from Visa Pre-enrolmentUniversitaly pre-enrolment for study visa purposes is not required for Italian citizens, EU citizens, persons treated as equivalent to EU citizens under the applicable admission rules, and non-EU citizens legally residing in Italy who fall within an exempt category. Exemption from visa pre-enrolment does not exempt applicants from admission requirements or the assessment of foreign qualifications.
EU-Equivalent CategoriesUnder the applicable admission rules, relevant categories include citizens of Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, San Marino and the Holy See; persons granted refugee status or subsidiary protection; and eligible personnel of accredited diplomatic missions or international organisations and their qualifying dependants.
Non-EU Citizens Legally Residing in ItalyDepending on the applicable immigration and admission rules, qualifying residence statuses may include EU long-term residence; employment or self-employment; family reasons; asylum or subsidiary protection; religious reasons; special cases or special protection; natural disasters; acts of particular civil value; and temporary protection. Special provisions may apply to UK citizens covered by the EU–UK Withdrawal Agreement.
Specific exemptions may also apply to applicants holding an eligible Italian secondary school qualification and to students enrolled in individual university courses in Italy who intend to enter a related degree programme, provided the applicable conditions are met, including successful completion of at least one individual course where required.
Further Information
Ministerial procedures for international students — universitaly.it/en/studenti-stranieri
CIMEA documentation information — cimea-diplome.it/page-require-documents
International Students Office: international.students@uniroma2.it
Foreign qualifications: international.qualifications@uniroma2.it
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