Foundation Course in English
Foundation Programme at University of Rome Tor Vergata
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
Tor Vergata's Foundation Course is a one-year English-taught preparatory programme for international students who either lack the 12 years of schooling/formal qualification normally needed for Italian university entry or already satisfy that rule but want stronger academic and language preparation. The course builds subject knowledge, specialist academic language and preparation for later admission tests. For 2026/27 the university states that applications are assessed in order of receipt and a second window is opened/continued only while places remain.
most CBSE/ISC/Indian State Board Class 12 pathways normally represent 12 years of schooling, so a Foundation Year is usually not required solely to reach Italy's 12-year schooling rule. It can still be useful where the student needs academic/language preparation or where the target degree/university specifically accepts the Foundation route. Before paying, compare this programme with the entry rules of the Bachelor's/Single-Cycle degree you ultimately want to join. A Foundation certificate does not automatically guarantee admission to limited-access degrees or replace an entrance test unless the university explicitly says so.
https://web.uniroma2.it/en/percorso/admissions/sezione/foundation-course-in-english
Frequently asked questions
How long is Foundation Course in English at University of Rome Tor Vergata?
The programme lasts 1 year.
When does Foundation Course in English start?
Autumn / academic-year start. Check the Admissions tab for application deadlines.
Is Foundation Course in English taught in English?
Yes. Foundation Course in English is listed as an English-taught Foundation Programme at University of Rome Tor Vergata. If the university offers several tracks, confirm the English track on the official programme page.
What are the admission requirements?
Latest official 2026/27 requirements: a final secondary-school diploma that completes upper-secondary education and grants access to university in the issuing country. The call initially referred to B2 English, but the university issued an amendment stating that the minimum for the 2026/27 Foundation Course is CEFR B1 under the ministerial guidelines. Applicants must also satis…
What are the tuition fees for Foundation Course in English?
2027/28 tuition amount not yet published/confirmed for this exact programme as of 06-Oct-2026. Use the university's annual tuition/contribution regulation and programme page when released. Any older figure must be labelled with its academic year before being used as a planning reference.
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Admission criteria
Latest official 2026/27 requirements: a final secondary-school diploma that completes upper-secondary education and grants access to university in the issuing country. The call initially referred to B2 English, but the university issued an amendment stating that the minimum for the 2026/27 Foundation Course is CEFR B1 under the ministerial guidelines. Applicants must also satisfy the age/document rules in the full call; the current page states applicants must turn 18 by 31 March 2027.
most CBSE/ISC/Indian State Board Class 12 pathways normally represent 12 years of schooling, so a Foundation Year is usually not required solely to reach Italy's 12-year schooling rule. It can still be useful where the student needs academic/language preparation or where the target degree/university specifically accepts the Foundation route. Before paying, compare this programme with the entry rules of the Bachelor's/Single-Cycle degree you ultimately want to join. A Foundation certificate does not automatically guarantee admission to limited-access degrees or replace an entrance test unless the university explicitly says so.
Application deadlines
2027/28 programme call not yet published on the page reviewed. Latest official 2026/27 windows: 29 April–16 July 2026; second window 31 August–30 September 2026, subject to remaining places. The university later noted the second window would remain open only while places were available. Recheck the 2027/28 call.
How to apply
- Open the official programme/call: https://web.uniroma2.it/en/percorso/admissions/sezione/foundation-course-in-english
- Confirm that you meet the schooling, age and English-language rules for the target academic year.
- Prepare the required file: passport; final/provisional upper-secondary qualification; school transcripts/marksheets; certified translations where required; English certificate or accepted exemption; CV/motivation/test evidence only where the call asks for them.
- Submit the application through the official route: Tor Vergata's official Foundation Course online portal linked from the current call
- Pay only the application/admission fee stated in the official call and retain the receipt.
- Complete any test/interview/ranking step and monitor the official portal/email for the result.
- If admitted, accept the place and pay the required deposit/tuition instalment within the deadline.
- If you are a non-EU applicant who needs an Italian study visa, complete the university-approved Universitaly pre-enrolment when instructed: https://www.universitaly.it/it/studenti-stranieri . University validation is not itself a visa.
- Follow the competent Italian Embassy/Consulate/VFS visa checklist and, after arrival, complete final enrolment and the residence-permit procedure.
Applications with incomplete documentation can be rejected. For the current cycle applications are processed first-come, first-served; submit early once the correct 2027/28 call opens.
Application fees
2027/28 application/selection fee not yet published/confirmed for this exact programme as of 06-Oct-2026. No reliable single university-wide amount can be safely assigned. If the new call states that no fee is due, treat it as €0 only after that official confirmation; otherwise use the exact amount in the programme call.
Tuition fees
2027/28 tuition amount not yet published/confirmed for this exact programme as of 06-Oct-2026. Use the university's annual tuition/contribution regulation and programme page when released. Any older figure must be labelled with its academic year before being used as a planning reference.
Scholarships
Check Tor Vergata and DiSCo Lazio official benefit calls and the Foundation Course call. Do not assume regional or degree scholarships automatically apply to a preparatory course.
Cost of living in Rome
Official Tor Vergata living-cost reference: room rent about €300–€500/month plus €30–€70 bills; food about €40–€50/week; overall student spending approximately €600–€900/month depending on housing and lifestyle.
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