Italian University Entrance Exam Deadlines 2026–2027: Key Dates for TOLC, IMAT, Bocconi, CEnT & UniMi MEF

Missing an entrance exam registration deadline is the number one reason prospective students lose a full academic year. In Italy, university entrance exams operate on strict, non-negotiable windows set by exam bodies like CISIA, MUR, Bocconi, and individual university faculties.

Whether you are an EU applicant or a Non-EU student requiring a study visa (Universitaly pre-enrolment), here is your **Master Calendar of Deadlines and Test Dates for 2026–2027 admissions**.

📅 1. CISIA TOLC Exams (TOLC-E, TOLC-I, TOLC-SU, TOLC-F & TOLC-B)

CISIA holds monthly TOLC test sessions from February through September.

| Session Window | Application Deadline | Test Dates | Note for Non-EU Applicants | |---|---|---|---| | **Spring Window** | 1 week before test date | February – April | Recommended for early ranking lists | | **Summer Window** | 1 week before test date | May – July | Main intake window | | **Autumn Window** | 1 week before test date | August – September | Final retake & EU placement window |

> ⚡ **Important Rule**: CISIA allows candidates to sit for **one TOLC variant per calendar month**. Plan your retakes in advance so you can submit your highest score to your target university!

🏥 2. IMAT Medicine (English-Taught Medicine & Surgery)

IMAT is administered nationally by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR).

• **Universitaly Portal Opening**: Late June – Early July
• **Official Registration Window**: Early September (typically open for 10–14 days only!)
• **Official Test Date**: Mid-September 2026
• **Ranking List Publication**: Early October 2026

> ⚠️ **Warning**: Unlike TOLC exams, the IMAT is held **only ONCE per year**. Missing the September registration window means waiting an entire year.

💼 3. Bocconi University Selection Test (UG & MSc)

Bocconi University operates 3 distinct application rounds for undergraduate (BSc) and master's (MSc) programs:

• **Early Session**: - Application Deadline: Late September - Test Window: October
• **Winter Session (Main Intake)**: - Application Deadline: Late January - Test Window: February
• **Spring Session (Final Intake)**: - Application Deadline: Early April - Test Window: April

📊 4. UniMi MEF & DSE Background Test (University of Milan)

The University of Milan holds 5 background test rounds for Finance & Economics (MEF) and Data Science (DSE):

• **Round 1 (Spring)**: Application Deadline: March 26 | **Test Date: April 8**
• **Round 2 (Early Summer)**: Application Deadline: April 30 | **Test Date: May 14**
• **Round 3 (Mid Summer)**: Application Deadline: May 29 | **Test Date: June 13**
• **Round 4 (Late Summer)**: Application Deadline: June 30 | **Test Date: July 14**
• **Round 5 (Autumn)**: Application Deadline: August 28 | **Test Date: September 10**

🇩🇪 5. TestAS (German Universities) & CEnT English

• **TestAS Digital Sessions**: Registration opens 2 months before test dates (held in March, June, and October).
• **CEnT English (CISIA)**: Held continuously during TOLC exam windows for Sapienza, UNIBO, and UniMi language verification.

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