Bachelor’s students

The Ca' Foscari International College for the 2026/2027 a.y. offers 12 places to students enrolling in the first undergraduate year (first-cycle level).

There will be one call for application in May 2026 for Italian and International students.

International students are those who will hold the high school diploma from a foreign institution or an International Baccalaureate-IB title by the end of the 2025/2026 scholastic year.

Admission criteria

Eligible candidates are:

  • Students who have a GPA (Grade Point Average) equal or superior to 7.5/10 (or the equivalent for international students) in their third-to-last and second-to-last years of high school.
  • Students must have good knowledge of English (B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference); international students must also know Italian at the B2 level unless they are enrolling in a degree taught entirely in English.

Candidates must not have reached the age of twenty-three at the time of application.

Agenda

  • 27th April: application deadline
  • 7th May: online written test
  • 11th May: interviews start
  • 20th May: final ranking
  • 27th May: placement acceptance deadline

Detailed information on the online written test, including the dedicated procedure to enter the Moodle platform, will be communicated to the candidates via e-mail by May 4th.

Calls and forms

Assessment for admission

The assessment consists of an online written exam on global culture and a remote interview aimed at verifying the students’ motivation, their logical and language skills and text comprehension and their general educational level. Their CV will also be evaluated, including their high school exam scores.

The College wants to discover who you are and who you can become. In the selection process, we do not prioritize textbook knowledge or memorization, but rather seek out brilliant candidates who are ready to take on new challenges within a dynamic community.

The admission tests specifically evaluate the following qualities:

  • Curiosity: the drive to explore new fields and look beyond the surface of things.
  • Stamina: a combination of determination, energy and resilience needed to enthusiastically face major academic and personal challenges.
  • A Global Outlook: a strong interest in global issues, geopolitics, sustainability and major current affairs.
  • A Community Mindset: the College is, above all, an experience of shared living and cohabitation. We look for individuals ready to collaborate, respect one another and grow together within an inclusive group.

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Scholarships and fee reductions

Each student admitted to a Bachelor's degree at the College pays a single annual contribution of €1,000, which covers:

  • Full access to the College’s exclusive honors programme
  • Tuition for your chosen Ca’ Foscari degree programme (please note: the degree programs in Hospitality Innovation e-Tourism and Digital Management are not compatible with admission to the College)
  • 10 months of accommodation at the Camplus Santa Marta residence in Venice
  • Dedicated 1-on-1 academic tutoring and support

The regional student tax, duty stamp, meals, and any other non-specified expenses remain the responsibility of the student.

Candidates who also sit for entry tests to limited-admission Degree Courses are required to deposit any pre-enrolment fees indicated by the Call for Admissions to their chosen Degree Course. The deposited sum will be reimbursed should the candidate enter the College.