Please note: please make sure that you have filled in your study plan before registering for the language tests.

The tests you have to take must appear in your study programme (in Esse3). If there is a case of tests taken irregularly, they will be considered invalid. For the compilation of the study plan, you can consult what is published on the Infostudenti portal.

Language skills required

Science and Biomolecular Technologies

Students enrolled from a.y. 2018/19 on the degree in Science and Biomolecular Tecnologies must pass:

  • A B1 English entrance test (only in the case where students did not pass the compulsory English test during the initial selection). The entrance test must be taken and passed by the end of the first year.
  • An English B2 language test in order to complete their degree.

You are also recommended to always consult what is published on the departmental website in relation to the language proficiency requirements for your course of study.

Master degree in Cellular and Molecular Biotechnologies

Students enrolled from a.y. 2021/22 on the Master degree in Cellular and Molecular Biotechnologies must pass an English C1 language test in order to complete their degree.

Students enrolled until a.y. 2020/21 on the Master degree in Cellular and Molecular Biotechnologies must pass an English B2 language test in order to complete their degree.

Master degree in Quantitative and Computational Biology

Students enrolled from a.y. 2021/22 on the Master degree in Cellular and Molecular Biotechnologies must pass an English C1 language test in order to complete their degree.

Students enrolled until a.y. 2020/21 on the Master degree in Cellular and Molecular Biotechnologies must pass an English B2 language test in order to complete their degree

Acknowledgement of language certifications

Students who have a language certification (acknowledged at international level as well as by the University of Trento) can send the certificate to the Academic and Student Services of their Department, in order to be accredited the credits related to the exam, without the need to take the entrance test/language exam for the first or second language. The certificate:

  • must be sent via the appropriate application during the opening periods specified by the Department;
  • must be in PDF format and legible;
  • when there should be no expiry date, it will be considered valid for 5 years since the release date;
  • must be part of the list of certificates accepted by the University.

Language Courses 

CLA organizes language courses to which UniTrento Students can enrol for free or for a very reasonable price.
Consider the possibility of enrolling to improve your language level or to learn a new language.