Programs
Students can choose to enroll in for-credit programs and earn ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits, which are issued by Unicollege, an institution accredited by the Italian Ministry of University and Research. These credits are transferable worldwide, enhancing the student’s academic portfolio and facilitating seamless integration into future university programs. Additionally, students have the option to request a detailed transcript specifying their acquired credits, either through Unicollege or one of its American partner institutions, ensuring direct recognition by any American university.
Students may opt for non-for-credit programs, which still contribute to their academic journey and university applications by providing a diploma listing completed courses. Regardless of the chosen path, Unicollege ensures that all participants receive valuable credentials that support their successive academic endeavors. Tuition fees for for-credit and non-for-credit programs vary and are detailed in the designated section below, allowing students to make informed decisions based on their educational needs and financial considerations.
A pre-college program at Unicollege operates through a flexible and student-centered self-design curriculum approach, allowing participants to tailor their academic experience to their individual needs and schedules. Candidates can enroll in courses with durations of either 18 or 36 hours, which grant 1.5 American credits (3 ECTS) and 3 American credits (6 ECTS) respectively. Despite their differing lengths, these courses can span from as short as one week to a full semester of three months. To ensure a seamless fit with their plans, applicants must specify the duration of their stay in Italy and select courses that align with that timeframe. Each term, Unicollege offers a diverse array of courses across all academic areas—humanities, STEM, and general education—which are rotationally covered and guaranteed every semester, ensuring that students have access to a wide variety of subjects regardless of when they enroll. Once candidates have determined the length of their stay and their arrival date, they are assigned an academic tutor who collaborates with them to design a personalized curriculum. This tailored approach takes into account the student’s specific economic, intellectual, and temporal needs, ensuring that their educational journey is both meaningful and aligned with their academic and personal goals. By providing this customizable framework, Unicollege empowers students to create a unique and enriching pre-college experience that supports their future academic endeavors and personal growth.
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Cost per credit | |
Accommodation cost (per week) | From $ to 270
Depending on: – Campus (Florence, Mantua (Verona), Turin) – Length of the program (whereby the more weeks a candidate stays, the lower will be the individual cost per week) – Accommodation (Unicollege disposes of single, shared, central, on-campus or third accommodation options. The cost per week will be calibrated upon selection of the previous descriptors) Other variables such as high-season and/or third conditions may apply while applying to the program. Members of Unicollege staff will define an ad hoc plan for the candidate. |
Meal plan (per meal/semester) |
$ 18 per meal (which includes 1 main course + 1 side dish + 1 drink on campus) Weekly plan (1 meal/day for 5 days) $ 85 Monthly plan (1 meal/day for 20 days) $ 350 Semester plan (1 meal/day for 3 months) $ 1000 The plans above can vary. |
Application Form | $ 100 (unrefundable) |
- Extra expenses will be noted during the application process – request an application form to have a look!