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.