Italian courses

• students taking part to university exchange programs 
• foreign students enrolled in degree programs, specialization courses and PhD programs.
• students of the Conservatorio G. Frescobaldi
• foreign guests of the University of Ferrara

For the Second Semester 2025/2026, courses at the A1, A2, and B1 levels are planned.

• Pre-registration and Written Entrance Test: From January 7th to February 28th (subject to availability).
• Oral Entrance Test (Lesson 1): The week of March 2nd to 6th.
• Course Dates: From early March to early May.

Mode: Blended (Online lessons via Google Meet and in-person lessons at the Language Centre in Via Scienze 41b).

To enroll in the Italian language courses, follow these steps:

1. Fill out the online pre-registration form at this link
   Complete the form within the deadline specified in the "Duration and structure of the courses" section.
   
   
2. Take the written placement test
   The link to the test is automatically sent after registration. Complete the test as soon as possible because admission follows this date. Warning: Anyone who does not complete the written placement test by the deadline will be excluded from the courses, and the registration will be cancelled.
   
   
3. Receive course confirmation and schedule; pay to confirm participation
   Wait for the secretary office email with your course schedule and then pay the fee (details are in the section below: "Course Fee"). If you do not pay by the deadline, you will lose your spot. Please note: no refunds will be issued in case of withdrawal.
   
   
4. Take the oral placement test (Class 1) and start the course
   The oral placement test takes place during the first lesson. It is needed to confirm your level and place you in a suitable group with a maximum of 25 participants.

Course Fees

• Exchange program students – first course: €60.00
• Exchange program students – additional courses: €130.00
• International students (enrolled in degree, specialization, or PhD programs, or at the “G. Frescobaldi” Conservatory) – first course: €80.00
• International students (enrolled in degree, specialization, or PhD programs, or at the “G. Frescobaldi” Conservatory) – additional courses: €130.00
• Students exempt from tuition fees: €60.00
  
  

Payment instructions:

Payments must be made through the Payments Portal at this link after receiving confirmation of admission from our offices.
Note: 

• International students without an Italian tax code (codice fiscale, CF) must check the “Anonymous” box when filling out the payment form. 
• If your international card is not accepted, select the method "Mybank", that works with most international bank accounts. 

A guide on how to use PagoPA (Public Administration Payment portal) is available here (page 17). 

Reminder: Registration fees are non-refundable in case of withdrawal.