How the FY is organized
The course runs from September 2023 to July 2024*. The course is divided into two semesters with the possibility to start in the middle of September 2023 (“Early bird” course), at the beginning of October 2023 (“Regular” course), or later for “Dante” and “Music study” programme.
Students enrolled on the PIFY Programme will start the course in Parma according to individually tailored agreements and will receive a reduction on the number of credits needed to complete the Programme in Parma, as determined by the FY Executive Committee. *PLEASE NOTE: For students enrolled on some special courses offered by Conservatorio A. Boito or who wish to take admission test at Conservatorio, the Foundation Year could last until September 2024.
Students can choose between two study programmes:
The Foundation Year includes courses of: |
Core subjects | |
Italian language | |
Italian culture | |
Intercultural communication | |
Preparation for the exam to obtain a language certificate in Italian | |
General programme |
Courses to be chosen from those offered by the University of Parma in any academic field. This option is aimed at raising students’ awareness of the Italian university system and helping them choose the most appropriate degree course |
Italian history and geography | |
Music programme |
During the whole Foundation Year, up to three of the following courses on offer at Conservatorio A. Boito in Parma may be selected:
The tutoring service of Conservatorio will previously assess students’ competences in order to better guide them. |