Foundation - Architecture

1 year: Duration

7,500 EUR: Price

Rolling admission: Start

Rolling admission: Deadline

Foundation: Degree

Campus: Format

Siracusa / Italy: Location

The Italian Academy: School

Program description

Welcome to the exciting world of legendary architectural instruction in Italy's beautiful countryside. Join us for our International Foundation Program and we will show you how to get into the most famous schools in Italy for architecture and design.

Academic Excellence
- University architecture programs in Italy are world-renowned for their innovative research and progressive approach to design.
Hands-on Experience
- Italy is a veritable architectural treasure trove, housing masterpieces ranging from the Roman Colosseum to mansions built during the Renaissance. Explore Italy's artistic, historical, and cultural treasures in depth for a well-rounded education. Experience unparalleled opportunities for fieldwork and discovery by studying in the midst of architectural wonders.
Customized Syllabus
- Our foundation program bridges the educational gap, ensuring international students are well-equipped for advanced architectural studies in Italy. Dive deep into Italy’s rich tapestry of art, history, and culture, providing a holistic education experience.

Program structure

The Program includes a 540-hour Italian language and culture course, and 300 hours of discipline-specific courses, entirely taught in English:

Architecture

Physics
Mathematics
Technical Drawing
Chemistry
Language Empowerment and Academic Preparation (LEAP)
Italian language and culture
Logical reasoning and admission preparation

Price

Application Fee: 60 EUR
Enrollment Fee: 290 EUR
Tuition Fee: 7,500 EUR

Requirements for applicants

Must have completed at least 11 years of schooling (from primary school to high school diploma) and have obtained a high school diploma (final certification) accompanied by a transcript or report card of the last year.
- An official translation should be provided for original documents that are not in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish or Portuguese.
- if the student is still studying at the time of application, they can submit the diploma at a later stage
Must have an independent level of English language. Native English speakers and students who have completed their secondary education in English are exempt (in some cases, a remote oral competence test can be requested). All other students are required to provide proof of certification with a minimum level of:
- IELTS Academic 5.0
- Cambridge Scale: 150 points (Preliminary B or higher)
- Duolingo English Test: 80 points, or equivalent)
- TOEFL iBT: 45 points
- equivalent certified tests from recognized assessment bodies
Must be between 17 and 30 years old by the start of the program.
- For minor students, a legal guardian is required. During the enrollment process, it is necessary to fill out and send via email a form confirming that the student will turn 18 by the end of the program.

About the university

The Italian Academy, founded in 1984, is a center that trains students for admission to first-class universities around the world.

Situated in the middle of Siracusa, adjacent to the park and archaeological museum, it is within easy walking distance of the city's main retail streets, the beach, and the island of Ortygia.

Located on more than two acres of verdant botanical garden, our campus's main building is a historic villa. The garden is home to a wide variety of exotic trees and plants, including citrus trees, Mediterranean flora, magnolias, palms that are over a century old, and more. This picturesque location is frequently used for outdoor education, culinary classes, workshops, and other events.

Benefits

WIFI and air-conditioning throughout
Students have access to all indoor and outdoor study areas during all opening hours
Media centre and computer lab
Comfortable and fully-equipped classrooms
Outdoor patio with cafè area
Free activities are offered weekly: movie nights and language aperitifs
24/7 student support
Optional Tandem language exchange programs with local students
CILS and DITALS (University of Siena Certification of Italian for students and teachers) preparation and examination centre