Foundation Year in Engineering

Why Choose a Foundation Year in Engineering in Italy

Choosing a Foundation Year in Engineering in Italy allows international students to build the mathematical, scientific, and analytical preparation needed before applying to university. For many applicants, it is also an essential pathway to meet the 12-year schooling requirement and gain access to higher education in Italy.

In addition to supporting academic eligibility, the programme helps students develop core skills in mathematics, physics, chemistry, problem-solving, and applied sciences. This makes it particularly valuable for students who want to strengthen their technical foundation before progressing to engineering-related degree programmes.

Who is this Foundation Year for?

This Foundation Year in Engineering is designed for international students who want to prepare for undergraduate study in engineering or technology and need a recognised academic pathway before entering university.

It is particularly suitable for students who have completed less than 12 years of schooling, for applicants who want to strengthen their scientific and academic background before undergraduate study, and for students who wish to improve their proficiency in Italian while developing a stronger understanding of engineering-related subjects.

• International students who need an academic pathway before university admission in Italy
• Students with less than 12 years of schooling who need additional preparation
• Applicants interested in engineering and technology as their future degree field
• Students who want to improve their Italian in an academic context

A Foundation Year for Engineering in Italy

The Foundation Year in Engineering offers a strong start for students aspiring to a career in engineering. By fulfilling the 12-year schooling requirement, students complete a recognised pathway that supports progression to undergraduate study in Italy.

The programme provides a solid grounding in mathematics, physics, and chemistry, while developing the problem-solving, analytical, and practical skills that are essential for engineering studies. Through a combination of academic support and applied learning, students build the confidence needed to progress into university-level education.

With a focus on innovation, creativity, and real-world applications, the Foundation Year prepares students to continue their studies in technical and engineering fields with a stronger academic foundation and a clearer understanding of the demands of higher education.

Academic and Technical Preparation

In addition to subject-specific learning, this programme helps students develop the academic skills required for higher education in Italy. The Foundation Year supports the development of critical thinking, analytical reasoning, problem-solving ability, and scientific understanding, all of which are essential in engineering degree programmes.

The course also provides a structured environment in which students can improve their confidence in using Italian in an academic setting, while strengthening the logical and applied skills needed for future study in engineering and related technological disciplines.

Foundation Year in Engineering: Study Plan and Course Modules

This Foundation Year in Engineering in Italy offers a structured study plan designed for international students preparing for university. The programme includes language training, scientific preparation, and academic skills development, with modules designed to support progression into engineering-related degree programmes.

Programme note: the programme is delivered in Italian. Details regarding lesson delivery, examinations, and any blended or online components should be verified with the admissions office.

Progress to a Bachelor’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence Engineering

After completing this Foundation Year in Engineering, students meet the academic preparation requirements to apply for undergraduate study in Italy and strengthen their readiness for progression into engineering-related degree programmes.

At Link University, students who complete the programme can apply for a Bachelor’s Degree in L-8 in Ingegneria dell’Intelligenza Artificiale. The Foundation Year is designed to support this transition by combining scientific preparation, academic skills, and language development within a structured pathway.

Entry Requirements for International Students

• Upper secondary school qualification: applicants must have completed secondary education and may need to bridge the 12-year schooling requirement for university access in Italy.
• Language requirements: English or Italian language requirements should be verified with the admissions office, depending on the applicant’s academic background and the programme’s current entry criteria.
• Suitable for: international students who want to undertake a structured introduction to engineering before undergraduate study.
• Tuition fee: €6,000, payable in two instalments.