The University sector is organized as follows:
- Undergraduate Degree: Laurea
- Graduate Degree: Laurea Magistrale
- Postgraduate Degree (PhD): Dottorato di Ricerca
- Specializing Masters and Continuing Education Programs
Undergraduate Degree: Laurea
The Laurea, which is equivalent to a Bachelor of Science in the European university system, is an undergraduate degree obtained after a three-year programme of study. The requirement for admission to first cycle degree (laurea triennale/corso di laurea di primo livello) is the diploma awarded at the end of secondary school. Students are admitted if they have a high school diploma or another qualification taken abroad and recognized in Italy.