Students who intend to apply for the Master's Degree in Biomedical Engineering must prove their English proficiency in order to be admitted.
The requirement is considered met if the candidate submits a suitable certification of at least level B2 CEFR upon applying.
The University of Bologna Language Center (CLA) offers the possibility to sit an English placement test for the applicants who do not hold an English language certificate.
If the candidate passes the placement test with a level B2 or higher, they will be able to upload such result as proof of English proficiency in the upcoming admission intake (check deadlines here).
The assessment includes multiple choice grammar questions, a short "gap-fill" type exercise and multiple choice comprehension questions based on understanding short written and audio dialogues. The duration is 60 minutes.
The language assessment will take place online via Zoom platform. To participate, the candidate must connect with a fixed or portable PC equipped with webcam and microphone. Alternatively, it is possible to carry out the assessment with a tablet + smartphone. Without these IT equipment, the assessment cannot be sustained.
Please note: it is possible to take the exam just one time, you cannot take part to further test dates to improve your result so, carefully choose the exam date.
There are 75 positions available for each test date. If more than 75 candidates apply on a single test, priority will be given to those already admitted under condition by the test enrolment deadline. Eventual other priority criteria may be decided if deemed necessary.
The test will be held on the following dates:
Tuesday, 5th March 2024 at 9:30 a.m. (local Italian time)
Tuesday, 9th April 2024 at 9:30 a.m (local Italian time)
Tuesday, 7th May 2024 at 9:30 a.m (local Italian time)
Tuesday, 4th June 2024 at 9:30 a.m (local Italian time)
Tuesday, 2nd July 2024 at 9:30 a.m (local Italian time)
Friday, 5th July 2024 at 9:30 a.m (local Italian time)
Tuesday, 9th July 2024 at 9:30 a.m (local Italian time)
To take this exam all candidates are required to register to one of the above-mentioned dates, following the instructiuons provided below:
Registration is mandatory and will be open according to the following schedule:
| Test date | Registration opens | Registration closes | Form link |
| Tuesday, 5th March 2024 at 9:30 a.m. (local Italian time) | Friday, February 9th 2024 at 9.00 a.m. (local Italian time) | Tuesday, February 27th 2024 at 11.59 p.m. (local Italian time) | |
| Tuesday, 9th April 2024 at 9:30 a.m (local Italian time) | Monday, March 11th 2024 at 9.00 a.m. (local Italian time) | Tuesday, March 26th 2024 at 11.59 p.m. (local Italian time) | Apply here for this test |
| Tuesday, 7th May 2024 at 9:30 a.m (local Italian time) | Thursday, April 18th 2024 at 9.00 a.m. (local Italian time) | Wednesday, April 24th 2024 at 11.59 p.m. (local Italian time) | Apply here for this test |
| Tuesday, 4th June 2024 at 9:30 a.m (local Italian time) | Monday, May 13th 2024 at 9.00 a.m. (local Italian time) | Thursday, May 23rd 2024 at 11.59 p.m. (local Italian time) | Apply here for this test |
| Tuesday, 2nd July 2024 at 9:30 a.m (local Italian time) | Monday June 9th 2024 at 9.00 a.m. (local Italian time) | Thursday, June 20th 2024 at 11.59 p.m. (local Italian time) | Apply here for this test |
| Friday, 5th July 2024 at 9:30 a.m (local Italian time) | Monday, June 9th 2024 at 9.00 a.m. (local Italian time) | Thursday, June 27th 2024 at 11.59 p.m. (local Italian time) | Apply here for this test |
| Tuesday, 9th July 2024 at 9:30 a.m (local Italian time) | Monday, June 17th 2024 at 9.00 a.m. (local Italian time) | Friday, June 28th 2024, July 3rd 2024 at 11.59 p.m. (local Italian time) | Apply here for this test |
Further information on the test and how to access the platform will be sent to the students closer to the date of the exam, to their institutional email (@studio.unibo.it).
The institutional email is required in order to access the form and apply for the test. For further information please check the webpage: Institutional credentials and access to Bologna University online services.