The University System

The University studies organization is divided into three cycles:

  • First cycle and Single cycle degree programmes: First Cycle Degrees, Single Cycle Degrees.
  • Second cycle degree programmes: Second Cycle degree programme.
  • Third cycle degree programmes: Doctoral studies (PhD) and Specialisation Schools.

The University also runs vocational programmes including first and second level Professional Master's Programmes, Post-Graduate programmes, Lifelong Learning Courses and Intensive Courses.

The qualifications awarded are: first cycle degree (laurea - L) and second cycle degree (laurea magistrale - LM). To obtain a first cycle degree, students must acquire 180 educational credits (CFU) in a maximum of 20 exams; to obtain a second cycle degree they must acquire 120 CFU, in a maximum of 12 exams.

Key:

1st cycle
First cycle degree: 180 credits, 3 years term.

Qualification required: High School Diploma.

Academic qualification: Dottore


2nd Cycle
Second cycle degree (Magistrale): 120 credits, 2 years term.

Qualification required: First cycle degree.

Academic qualification: Dottore magistrale

Single Cycle

300 credits: Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technologies, Pharmacy, Law, Primary Teacher Education, Veterinary Medicine, Conservation and restoration of Cultural Heritage.

360 credits: Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry and Dental Prosthesis.

Qualification required: High School Diploma.

Academic qualification: Dottore magistrale

3rd Cycle

PhD programme: 3/4 years term.

Qualification required: Second or Single cycle degree.

Academic qualification: PhD (doctor).

Specialisation School: programme duration established in the relative teaching regulation.

Qualification required: Second or Single cycle degree.

Academic qualification: Specialist.

 

Vocational programmes

First level Professional Master's Programme: 60 credits, 1 year term.

Qualification required: First, Second or Single cycle degree.

No qualification awarded.

Second level Professional Master’s Programme: 60 credits, 1 year term.

Qualification required: Second or Single cycle degree.

No qualification awarded.

 

Normative

The system of university studies follows the lines of the university reform DM 270/2004 which replaced the old reform 509/99.

pubblicato il 08/11/2023 ultima modifica 09/11/2023

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