Students with good grades in the Esame di Stato can be considered for entry to the first year of our Bachelor degree programmes. We may require grades of 8,9 or 10/10 in individual subjects (or 13,14 or 15/15 for mathematics) and we will need to see the 'pagella' score card for the final year of school.
We will also consider applicants with very high grades in the Diploma di Maturità Classica/Scientifica/Tecnica/Linguistica/Professionale/Magistrale/Artistica (pre 1999).
Please see our EU equivalence table for more information about school-leaving qualifications, and our guidance for European Union students applying for undergraduate (Bachelor) degree courses.
Please note that competition for places at Bristol is very strong, so the achievement of the qualifications listed above does not guarantee that an offer will be made. We aim to get you a response as quickly as possible to help you plan your studies.
You can apply online for all our postgraduate programmes.
The standard requirement for entry to a taught masters programme at Bristol is an undergraduate (Bachelor) degree that is equivalent to a UK Upper Second Class degree (also known as a 2:1).
Applicants who have the following qualifications can be considered for entry to taught Masters programmes:
Applicants who have the following qualifications can be considered for entry to research programmes:
Further information about financial help for EU students is available from the University's Student Funding Office.
The British Council has offices in more than 100 countries, including Italy. Many of them are able to give guidance and information regarding Higher Education in the UK. Please visit their website to see if there is an office near you, and find out what services may be available.
Find out what our current international students think about life in Bristol on our international Facebook page or read our student profiles.
The University Students' Union has a number of cultural societies. You can check their website to see the whole range of clubs and societies that are here.
If English is not your first language, please refer to our English language requirements.
You can meet and talk to our staff at exhibitions held in your country; find out when we are visiting you schedule of overseas visits.
