Italian and Mediterranean Studies
Bachelor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Key facts
Status checked 06-Oct-2026: 2027/28 details are not yet fully published for this programme. Any 2026/27 REFERENCE/OFFICIAL REFERENCE is previous-cycle information for planning only—not a 2027/28 deadline or guaranteed fee. Start monitoring the official course/admission page before the previous opening period and replace the historical value once the 2027/28 call is released.
Programme overview
Italian and Mediterranean Studies is a 3 years (180 ECTS) English-taught programme at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, based in Venice / Mestre. It is a Bachelor's / first-cycle degree focused on the specialist academic and professional area indicated by the programme title, combining theory with applied or research-oriented work. The programme is most relevant to students who want structured academic training in the exact specialism named in the course title, with progression toward roles connected to the programme discipline or progression to further study.
What an Indian applicant should understand before applying
- Degree level: Bachelor's / first-cycle degree.
- Teaching: English according to the official programme source used for this database; if the row names an English track/curriculum, only that pathway should be treated as English-taught.
- Duration: 3 years (180 ECTS).
- Location: Venice / Mestre.
- Eligibility: read the detailed Admission Criteria column in this row; the university makes the final decision on equivalence of Indian qualifications.
- Application: follow the HOW TO APPLY column from university application through Universitaly/visa steps.
- Intake caution: deadlines, tuition and scholarship amounts are academic-year specific. A 2026/27 figure is labelled as a reference and must not be presented as a 2027/28 figure unless the university has published it.
Frequently asked questions
How long is Italian and Mediterranean Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice?
The programme lasts 3 years (180 ECTS).
When does Italian and Mediterranean Studies start?
Autumn / 1st semester (usually September–October; exact date on official academic calendar). Check the Admissions tab for application deadlines.
Is Italian and Mediterranean Studies taught in English?
Yes. Italian and Mediterranean Studies is listed as an English-taught Bachelor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. If the university offers several tracks, confirm the English track on the official programme page.
What are the admission requirements?
Upper-secondary school qualification valid for university entry, normally after at least 12 years of schooling. English proficiency (often B2) and any programme-specific test/selection (e.g., CEnT-S/TOLC/SAT/interview/portfolio) must be satisfied. Foreign qualifications are verified by the university.
What are the tuition fees for Italian and Mediterranean Studies?
2027/28 tuition not yet confirmed. 2026/27 REFERENCE from Ca' Foscari's international guide: regular Master's tuition was about €2,636/year, with different reduced fee categories for eligible non-EU students depending on country/status and programme.
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Admission criteria
Upper-secondary school qualification valid for university entry, normally after at least 12 years of schooling. English proficiency (often B2) and any programme-specific test/selection (e.g., CEnT-S/TOLC/SAT/interview/portfolio) must be satisfied. Foreign qualifications are verified by the university.
normally hold a Class 12 qualification (CBSE/ISC/State Board or another recognised qualification) after at least 12 years of schooling that gives access to university study. Prepare passport, Class 10/12 certificates and marksheets, any required test score, and English-language evidence at the level stated by the programme. The university decides recognition of the foreign qualification; CIMEA/Declaration of Value/translation/legalisation documents should be produced only as required by the university or visa procedure.
Application deadlines
2027/28 call not yet published. 2026/27 REFERENCE: Ca' Foscari international applications opened 17 Dec 2025 and were organised in admission rounds based on citizenship/visa status. Use the exact programme call where a separate selection exists. Begin checking before December 2026 because the 2027/28 opening date and rounds can change.
How to apply
- Read the official course/admission page: https://www.unive.it/pag/15612/
- Register on the university’s official application/admission portal and upload the required academic, identity and language documents.
- Complete any test/interview/portfolio and pay only the fee stated in the official call.
- After admission, non-EU applicants requiring a visa complete university-approved pre-enrolment on Universitaly and follow the Italian mission’s visa procedure: https://www.universitaly.it/it/studenti-stranieri
Self-service application sequence for an Indian student
- Confirm that this exact programme/English curriculum is active for your target academic year on the official source above.
- Check your applicant category (non-EU citizen residing abroad) and the programme-specific academic/English/test requirements.
- Prepare the academic file: passport; final or provisional qualification; marksheets/transcript; grading scale where requested; English certificate/MOI only if accepted; CV/motivation/references/portfolio/syllabi only where required.
- Create the university's official applicant account and submit the programme application before the non-EU/visa-applicant deadline. Pay an application/test fee only when the official call states one.
- Complete any entrance test, interview, portfolio review or curricular-assessment step required by this programme.
- After a positive result, accept the offer and complete any enrolment deposit/first instalment within the university deadline.
- If a study visa is required, complete the university-approved pre-enrolment on Universitaly: https://www.universitaly.it/it/studenti-stranieri . Universitaly validation is not itself a visa.
- Follow the competent Italian Embassy/Consulate/VFS instructions for the study visa using the documents required for that visa cycle (admission/pre-enrolment, finance, accommodation, insurance and qualification documents as applicable).
- After arrival, complete final university enrolment and the residence-permit procedure within the legally required timeframe.
Application fees
2027/28 fee not yet published. 2026/27 REFERENCE: general international application/pre-evaluation fee €30 (non-refundable, up to two programmes). Some programmes had a separate selection fee; therefore the programme call must be checked before payment.
Tuition fees
2027/28 tuition not yet confirmed. 2026/27 REFERENCE from Ca' Foscari's international guide: regular Master's tuition was about €2,636/year, with different reduced fee categories for eligible non-EU students depending on country/status and programme.
Scholarships
Ca’ Foscari merit scholarships, fee waivers, ESU Venezia regional scholarships/accommodation and other official calls may be available.
Cost of living in Venice
Official Venice/Mestre reference: Venice historic-centre single room about €550/month excluding utilities and shared room about €400; mainland single about €400 and shared about €300; food about €50–€80/week. Actual housing availability and utilities vary.
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