Language requirement and Italian language course units
There are not any Italian language requirements for incoming students at the University of Bologna.
However, a pre-intermediate level (A2) of Italian before your arrival is highly recommended.
For classes in English, it is highly recommended:
- an intermediate level (B1) of English for undergraduate course units
- an upper-intermediate level (B2) of English for postgraduate course units.
Level of Language and Linguistics Course Units at the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (LILEC)
Choose the level of your Language and Linguistics course unit(s) at the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures considering your entry language level.
ENTRY LANGUAGE LEVEL FOR ENGLISH
First Cycle/Bachelor’s Degree Course Units:
- English Language and Linguistics 1 - B1
- English Language and Linguistics 2 - B2
- English Language and Linguistics 3 - B2+
Second Cycle/Two-year Master’s Degree Course Units:
- English Language 1 (LM) - C1
- English Language 2 (LM) - C2
Please note: the entry language level varies for languages other than English. To find out the entry language level of other language course units, please contact the International Mobility Office (aform.mobintlilecbo@unibo.it) or the teacher of the course unit, as indicated in the Course Unit Catalogue.
Italian Language Courses
If you want to improve your language skills and knowledge of Italian, our Institution offers two course options (intensive or extensive) that you might consider attending:
SEMESTER I
- Intensive course units: an intensive two weeks course before classes start in September.
- Extensive course units: a course from October to December.
To attend one of these courses, you must apply and enroll in July and August. Follow instructions available at this link.
SEMESTER II
- Intensive course units: an intensive two weeks course before classes start in January.
- Extensive course units: a course from February to May.
To attend one of these courses, you must apply and enroll in December and January. Follow instructions available at this link.
More information on Linguistic support
Contact the University Language Centre (CLA)
Course Units Available to Exchange Students Studying at LILEC
You can choose any Bachelor’s or Master’s level course unit taught at LILEC, regardless of your degree level in your home Institution.
However, we recommend choosing course units according to the course level you attend at your home Institution:
- Master’s level course units are indicated by the code (LM).
- Bachelor’s level course units do not have any code.
Please note: if you are staying only for the first semester, you cannot choose Language and Linguistics course units at LILEC because they have a part of practical language classes that is annual. If you are staying for the second semester only, you can choose them, but you must study what has been done during the first semester on your own. You can contact the professor of the course to ask for suggestions.