Artificial Intelligence - FAQ

1. Is the Degree Course for a limited number of students? 

Yes. The Bachelor’s Degree Course in Artificial Intelligence is an inter-university degree course offered by the University of Pavia, in collaboration with the University of Milano-Bicocca and the University of Milan. It is taught in English and has a limited number of available places. 

2. Which test do I need to take to compete for a seat? 

For EU students and non-EU students residing in Italy, it is necessary to have taken one of the following tests: 

• CEnT-S, either CEnT@UNI or CEnT@CASA, taken at any Italian university from November 2025 onwards, with a minimum normalized score of 20 (sum of the sections “Mathematics” and “Reasoning on texts and data); 

or 

• English TOLC-I, either at university or TOLC@CASA, taken at any Italian university from 1 January 2025 onwards, with a minimum total score of 21/50. 

Please note that the English TOLC-I was discontinued in November 2025 and is no longer available, but valid tests taken within the period indicated in the call may still be used. 

For non-EU students residing outside Italy, it is necessary to take the SAT, with a minimum total score of 979/1600. 

3. What are CEnT-S, English TOLC-I and SAT? 

The CEnT-S is a test administered through CISIA group and may be taken either: 

• on university premises, as CEnT@UNI; 

• online from home, as CEnT@CASA. 

For admission to Artificial Intelligence, the relevant score is the normalized score obtained in the sections Mathematics and Reasoning on texts and data. 

The English TOLC-I is the English version of the TOLC-I test, organised and administered by CISIA. It could be taken either: 

• on university premises, as English TOLC-I at the University; 

• online from home, as English TOLC-I@CASA. 

The English TOLC-I was discontinued in November 2025 and is no longer available, but results obtained from 1 January 2025 onwards are valid if they meet the requirements of the call. 

More information and test dates are available on the CISIA website: 
https://www.cisiaonline.it/ 

The SAT, Scholastic Assessment Test, is required for non-EU students residing outside Italy. 

Further information is available at: 

https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/ 
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/whats-on-the-test 
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/dates-deadlines 
https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/registration 

4. Can the CEnT-S or English TOLC-I be taken more than once? 

Yes. If a candidate has taken more than one CEnT-S and/or English TOLC-I, the best valid result available at the closure of the application window will be retrieved and used for the ranking. 

5. Which steps do I follow to enroll? 

EU students and non-EU students legally residing in Italy 

The admission procedure consists of the following steps: 

1. Take the required test: 

• CEnT-S with a minimum normalized score of 20; 
  or 

• English TOLC-I with a minimum total score of 21/50. 

1. Register for the admission call through the Student Portal: 
   https://studentionline.unipv.it/esse3/Home.do
2. Select Admissions > Admission Test and choose the call for: 
   Artificial Intelligence – 1st year admission for EU and non-EU students regularly residing in Italy.
3. Wait for the automatic retrieval of the CEnT-S or English TOLC-I result from CISIA.
4. Check the merit ranking list on the dedicated webpage.
5. If admitted, complete pre-enrolment and pay the first installment of university fees by the deadline. 

For the first intake, registration is open from 9 June 2026 at 9:00 a.m. to 25 June 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Italian time. The ranking list will be published on 13 July 2026, and admitted candidates may enroll from 13 July 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to 23 July 2026 at 11:59 p.m. 

For the second intake, registration is open from 5 October 2026 at 9:00 a.m. to 22 October 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Italian time. The ranking list will be published on 10 November 2026, and admitted candidates may enroll from 10 November 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to 16 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. 

Non-EU students residing outside Italy 

Non-EU students residing outside Italy must: 

1. Take the SAT and obtain a minimum total score of 979/1600.
2. Apply through the online portal: 
   https://apply.unipv.eu/
3. Submit the application from 28 April 2026 to 18 May 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Italian time.
4. Upload the required documents, including: 

• SAT scoresheet certificate in PDF format; 

• secondary school diploma documents; 

• transcript of records; 

• certificate of passing the university entrance test, if mandatory in the country where the qualification was obtained. 

1. Request that the official SAT score be sent to the University of Pavia through the College Board portal, using the University of Pavia code 62940.
2. Pay the 35 euro non-refundable application fee.
3. Check the ranking list, which will be published on 28 May 2026.
4. If admitted, enroll from 28 May 2026 at 11:00 a.m. to 9 June 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Italian time. 

Non-EU students residing outside Italy who are eligible for enrollment must also complete the visa procedure through the Universitaly portal. 

6. How do I know if I am correctly registered for the admission competition? 

If you successfully complete the registration process, you will receive a confirmation email at the email address provided during registration on the University of Pavia portal. 

It is important to make sure that the personal data entered on the CISIA portal and on the University of Pavia portal match exactly, especially the Italian tax code, Codice Fiscale. If there are discrepancies, the test result may not be retrieved and the candidate may be excluded from the competition. 

7. How shall I enroll? 

If you are in an eligible position in the ranking list, you must complete the online pre-enrolment procedure and pay the first installment of university fees by the deadline indicated for the relevant intake. 

Instructions are available at: 
https://en.unipv.it/en/education/bachelors-and-masters-degree-programs/how-apply/how-apply-bachelors-or-single-cycle-masters-degree-programs 

Candidates with a non-Italian secondary school diploma who are eligible for enrollment must also pay a 35 euro Evaluation fee for foreign qualification. The payment is mandatory for the enrollment request to be considered valid. 

8. Can I enroll without a high school diploma? 

Students who are about to obtain an Italian secondary school diploma (“maturità”) 

Yes. Candidates who are waiting to obtain their Italian secondary school diploma may enroll, but they must update their educational qualification details in their Reserved Area by 31 July 2026. 

Enrolled students who have not completed the diploma details by 15 September 2026 will be blocked from all academic activities. On 30 September 2026, their academic career will be terminated due to administrative irregularity. 

If you cannot find your high school during the enrolment process: 

• search for the school without entering its specific name; simply search by city, then select your school from the list of schools  

• if you still cannot find the school, select any other school and complete the procedure. Immediately report the correct school by sending a message through the Filo diretto platform, choosing the specific subject dedicated to enrolments in Artificial Intelligence. 

Students who are about to obtain a non-Italian secondary school diploma 

Candidates who have not yet obtained their non-Italian diploma must upload the most recent available transcript of records or a declaration from the school confirming enrollment in the final school year and indicating the expected graduation date. 

Admitted candidates who are still waiting for their final non-Italian school diploma must graduate and send the diploma to the Admission Office by 30 September 2026. 

For support regarding non-Italian qualifications, candidates may contact: 
admission@unipv.it 

9. I was not admitted and could not enroll. What can I do? 

Candidates who are not in a position eligible for enrollment may request to be reconsidered for vacant places. 

For the first intake, the reconsideration request may be submitted from 13 July 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to 20 July 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Italian time. 

For the second intake, the reconsideration request may be submitted from 10 November 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to 13 November 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Italian time. 

To apply, candidates must: 

1. log in to the Student Portal;
2. select Admissions > Admission Test;
3. access the page concerning the Artificial Intelligence admission call;
4. click on Presenta Domanda;
5. confirm the choice on the final page of the process.