Master's Degree Programme in
Language and Management to China

Admission

If you hold an international qualification, before starting the application process please make sure you have completed the pre-evaluation procedure and that you have all the requirements for international students.

Degree-seeking students 

If you have a disability or an SLD (specific learning disability), you can request support for the admission test (when required) and specific support services during your studies.

Inclusivity Service 

For academic year 2023/2024 the Master’s degree in Language and management to China is a limited admission programme. It requires personal preparation and minimum credit requirements as well as passing the admission test.

Enrolment is based on the position of the candidate on the ranking list.

Students holding an international qualification must request the preliminary evaluation of their qualifications.

Certified understanding of English language at B2 is also required, to be shown at the moment of enrolment. 

All the information on the admission procedures for the degree programme for the a.y. 2023/2024 are in the call for applications.

file pdfCall for applications a.y. 2023/2024211 K

For admission to the second year in the case of enrolment with credit transfer, internal transfer or transfer, in addition to meeting all the admission requirements, you have to be assigned a place: all the information is published in the final part of this page.

Candidates who graduated from a Bachelor’s programme in L-11 Modern Languages and Culture; L-12 Linguistic Mediationor equivalent in the old university system.

If the candidate graduated from a different Bachelor’s programme, they must have achieved minimum credit requirements 42 ECTS in the following scientific disciplines:

36 ECTS in the fields of Languages and Literatures

L-OR/21 Chinese and South Asian languages and literatures 

6 ETCS in the fields of History, Political and Social sciences (whose content related to the History of China)

L-OR/21 Chinese and South Asian languages and literatures
M-STO/01 Medieval History
M-STO/02 Modern History
M-STO/03 History of Eastern Europe
M-STO/04 Contemporary History
SPS/14 History and Institutions of Asia
L-OR/23 History of East and South-East of Asia

In the case in which students are not in possession of the curricula requirements, they must retrieve them before enrollment exclusively by carrying out single programmes (Bachelor’s Degree level) at this or another university.

The Teaching Committee will verify the candidate's personal preparation through the evaluation of the curriculum vitae, with a focus on language certificates related to the curriculum chosen by the student; in addition to this, the candidate might be evaluated through an interview too.

Students who have the following qualifications are normally considered in possession of personal preparation:

  • Bachelor's Degree in L-11 Modern Languages and Culture; L-12 Linguistic Mediation or equivalent in the old university system;
  • a minimum degree grade equal to 90/110;
  • 36 credits in the scientific-disciplinary sector L-OR/21 Language and Literature of China and South-East Asia;
  • 6 credits in one of the following scientific-disciplinary and similar sectors (whose content related to the History of China):  L-OR/21 -Language and Literature of China and South-East Asia; L-OR/23 - History of East and South East and Southeast Asia; SPS/14 - History and Institutions of Asia; M-STO/01 Medieval History; M-STO/02 Modern History; M-STO/03 Eastern EUropean History; M-STO/04 Contemporary History. Verification of the possession of 6 ECTS in the field of history for admission in case the credits are undertaken in the scientific-disciplinary sector L-OR/21, M-STO/01, M-STO/02, M-STO/03 and/or M-STO/04, will be done so through programs of exams.

The admission process is as follows:

  • online registration, if you are not already enrolled at Ca’ Foscari;
  • pre-enrolment for the admissions test;
  • carrying out the admissions test and placement on ranking list;
  • online enrolment and payment of the first installment of tax and university fees.

If you are a candidate with a disability or suffering from DSA, you can make use of the individualised application for carrying out the admissions test; all the specific information on available assistance is in the admissions announcement and on the webpage for services for disabled and DSA students; the request will be available during the online pre-enrolment.

Online pre-enrolment

Pre-enrolment for the admission test will be on the June 30th until 12pm on August 3rd 2023.

Before proceeding, remember to arrange in electronic format:

  • the degree self-certification in electronic format (enrolment if you are a student) with signed exams (in which is indicated: University where you achieved the qualification, class and degree programme, degree date and grade, exams taken with the relative scientific-disciplinary sector and the weight in credits): verify if the self-certification, completed with all the aforementioned informations, can be printed from the Personal Area of the host University website: alternatively, use the model of self-certification on this page;
  • linguistic certification relative to the understanding of English language, or useful documentation to certify belonging to one of the provided cases of exemption;
  • CV for the verification of personal preparation;
  • possible linguistic certification.

If the 6 CFU in history have been acquired in the scientific disciplinary fields L-OR/21, M-STO/01, M-STO/02, M-STO/03 and/or M-STO/04, you must also attach a copy of the examination programme(s).

Forms

The procedure is completely online and requires the following steps:

  • Registration on the University website. You do not need to register online if you are already enrolled at Ca’ Foscari;
  • Completion of the online pre-enrolment form: access the Personal Area of the website with your SPID account (if you are or have been a student at Ca' Foscari, you can use your matriculation number and your password) and selection "Admission test".

Once you have concluded the pre-enrolment process you will receive a confirmation email to the email address stated in the registration process.

Online Registration

If you want to request one of the assistances provided for candidates that are disabled or diagnosed with DSA for taking the admission test, you must fill in the specific section for procedure of online pre-enrolment and attach a certificate demonstrating possession of the disability/impediment.

Pre-enrolment Fee

Participation in the admission test requires payment of a fee totalling 30 Euros, that should be paid after having completed the pre-enrolment procedure online, by selecting the “payment” button.

Admission Test

The admission test will take place remotely on Wednesday 23rd August 2023.

The details regarding how this will occur at and what time will be communicated via email a few days before the closure of the registration period.

Please note that in order to take the entry test you will need to have the following:

  • a personal computer;
  • a smartphone or tablet;
  • an internet connection via Wi-Fi or a smartphone.

All of the guidelines and technical requirements are communicated in this video [ITA] about taking the test.

file pdfFacsimile test0.90 M

Place acceptance and enrolment

The procedure for accepting your place requires acceptance on behalf of the successful candidate and of those in the second round of selection depending on the available remaining places as indicated in the call for applications. Any remaining places after the second round of selection may be reassigned.

If you succeed in obtaining a place from the ranking list, you must accept your place through the specific online procedure by 31st August 2023.

Please note that the procedure for accepting a place on the course coincides with registration and involves two steps: 

  • Completion of the enrolment application form online;
  • Paying the first instalment of tuition fees: the payment must be carried out using the PagoPA system by pressing the payment button that will generate upon completion of the online enrolment application form. The first instalment of tuitions will not be reimbursed in any circumstance.

If you do not pay before the deadline indicated above, you will lose the right to enrol: if you have trouble with any aspect of the process, please contact  the registration office before the deadline.

Accepting your place

The procedure for accepting a place on the course involves two steps: 

If you do not pay before the deadline indicated above, you will lose the right to enrol: if you have trouble with any aspect of the process, please contact  the registration office before the deadline.

Enrolment

If you have accepted your place correctly you will be enrolled between the 3rd of October and the 19th of December 2023.

The deadline for the payment of the second installment, for those who will enrol between the 3rd of October and the 19th of December 2023, is scheduled for the 22nd of December 2023. 

The enrolment procedure involves two steps:

  • Updating the enrolment application online. Once you have chosen your Master’s Degree programme, you can change the application you submitted when you accepted your place by adding information on the academic qualifications you have obtained and other attachments relevant to enrolment. You must also include self-certification for m listing degrees obtained and exams taken.
  • Paying the first instalment of tuition fees: the payment must be carried out using the PagoPA system by pressing the payment button that will generate upon completion of the online enrolment application form. The first instalment of tuitions will not be reimbursed in any circumstance.

If you do not pay before the deadline indicated above, you will lose the right to enrol: if you have trouble with any aspect of the process, please contact  the registration office before the deadline.

Enrolment with ECTS Accreditation

In order to enrol with credit recognition, make the internal transition or transfer from another university, you must ask for the evaluation of the exams already taken and the release of the credits recognition sheet.

For admission to the year following the first, in addition, you have to be assigned a place: all the information is published in the final part of this page.

You may enrol in a Degree Programme requesting accreditation for the following previous studies and training activities:

  • Master's Degrees, or Master's Diplomas;
  • incomplete University studies as a result of withdrawal, lapsed status;
  • single courses;
  • Internship/traineeships/previous employment;
  • simultaneous enrolment.

The year of enrolment is determined on the basis of the number of University Credits (CFU) you have been awarded:

  • Up to 47: admission to 1st year. You are required to sit for the Admission test. You will refer to the study plan for the a.y. 2023/2024;
  • From 48 or more: admission to 2nd year. You will need to apply for a place as well as the requirements specified in the respective Calls of Admission.  Enrolment is always subordinate to an assessment of your personal academic preparation and your prerequisite academic knowledge, needed for admission to Master’s Degree courses. You will refer to the study plan for the a.y. 2022/2023.

Enrolment with recognition of credits is subject to the fee payment of 300.00 euros. The payment invoice will be provided upon confirmation of enrolment.

You are not obliged to pay if you request credit transfer from activities undertaken previously at Ca' Foscari (for example single courses) if the code of the lectures corresponds to that required by the study plan. In the case that some lectures do not fall among those indicated in the study plan, and are thus entered as free exams, you will be have to pay the fee of 300.00 euros.

Enrolment with credit recognition is not allowed to students concurrently enrolled in another University course and for which suspension has been requested.

The year of enrolment is established according to the number of university credits (ECTs) recognised:

  • up to 47: admission to 1st year of the programme. No intra-university transfers /transfers from another university are permitted during the first year of limited admission study programme. You are required to sit to the admission test and, if you obtain a place on the shortlist, withdraw from the study programme in which you are enrolled and re-enrol again;
  • from 48 or more: admission to 2nd year of the programme. You will need to apply for a place as well as the requirements specified in the respective Calls of Admission. You will refer to the study plan for the a.y. 2022/2023.

Request period

There are two deadlines for requesting the issue of the record, to be used in the procedure for assigning the place in a year following the first:

  • from 2nd May to 26th June 2023;
  • by 21st August 2023.

If you enrol in the first year, however, you will have to request the form at least 15 days before the enrolment deadline, as specified in the call for applications: in fact, when filling in the enrolment application, you will have to attach the approved form.

For recognition of your academic career, you must contact Linguistic Campus service.

You are required to submit:

  • a signed self-certification form listing exams. Please indicate for each exam: the name of the Course of study and class, the name of the University, the name of individual exams taken with their scientific area and weight in credits, the mark and the exam date. Please verify if self-certification is available in your University Reserved Area: if it is not available or, if all the required data is not listed, you may use the forms on this page;
  • any exam programmes in your possession.

Requests for accreditation are to be submitted to the Campus which will then be subject to evaluation by the Teaching Committee.  Once approved, the Accreditation Form will be sent to you via e-mail. Please remember to sign the form.

file rtfSelf-certification form of the educational qualifications achieved/exams taken10.45 M
file rtfSelf-certification form of withdrawal/forfeiture from studies and exams taken [ITA]5.11 M

Warning! For the request for internal transfer there is no need to attach the self-certification. However, remember to report any exams that are not yet recorded.

Please note that it is not possible for you to fill in the credit recognition form on your own, unless you require the recognition of exams previously taken at Ca’ Foscari; in this case, the exams must have the same course code listed on the study plan of the programme in which you are enrolling (e.g. recognition of single courses taken at Ca’ Foscari).

Credit recognition Forms

file pdfFirst Year [ITA]73 K
file pdfSecond year [ITA]73 K

Assignment of the place for enrolment in the second year

In case of recognition of over 47 CFU, you will have to apply for a place: admission to the second year of a limited - access programme is in fact subject to the availability of places.

  • For the places available published on 15th June 2023

    • application for a place: from 10th July to 13th July 2023
    • publication of the ranking: 21st July 2023

  • For the places available published on 10th August 2023

    • application for a place: from 29th August to 31st August 2023
    • publication of the ranking: 5th September 2023

The ranking will be drawn up on the basis of the evaluation of the CV and motivation letter.

In the event of successful application, for the first round, you will have to complete the enrolment or transition by 31st July 2023, under penalty of losing the assigned place. If you request clearance for transfer from another university, however, you will receive all the instructions by e-mail.

To apply for a place for the first round, you must log in to the reserved area, select the "Evaluation test" and choose "Ammissione agli anni successivi al primo dei corsi ad accesso programmato". The procedure will be open from July 10th 2023.

You must attach:

  • your credits recognition sheet;
  • self-certification of having taken the exams for which you have been awarded credits;
  • your CV;
  • a motivation letter;
  • an identity document.

Warning! The procedure allows you to submit the application, in order of preference, for a maximum of three courses: if you enter more than one preference, you will have to attach the credit recognition sheet for each chosen course.

If you have never been a student at Ca’ Foscari you will have to:

  • register on the website;
  • access your personal area using your SPID account.

On August 10th 2023 there are 0 places available for the second year.

Last update: 22/11/2023