International Students

SSML Nelson Mandela welcomes students from all over the world with a pathway designed to facilitate entry into the Italian university system. From enrolment guidance to the PLIDA B2 certification — recognised by all Italian universities and AFAM institutions — we offer comprehensive support at every stage: documentation, visa, residence permit, and language preparation. The annual Italian language course (800 in-person hours, classes of up to 20 students) runs from October to July at the Matera campus and concludes with the PLIDA B2 examination, an essential requirement for enrolment at Italian universities.

International Student Enrolment

If you are an international student,

• Citizens of European Union Member States, or of Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, the Republic of San Marino or the Holy See.

or

• a foreign national legally residing in Italy,

or

• Recipients of scholarships within the framework of European Union programmes.

you can request information about admission to SSML Nelson Mandela directly from the Student Office.

If you are an international student who requires a long-stay study visa to enrol in an Italian higher education institution, please refer to the information provided below.

Italian Language Course for International Students

PLIDA B2 Level Certification for Admission to Italian Universities

SSML Nelson Mandela in Matera organises Italian language courses for international students, awarding the PLIDA B2 certification, which is required for enrolment at Italian universities and AFAM institutions.

COURSE FEATURES

• Duration: 10 months, from October to July;
• 800 hours of classroom teaching and 200 hours of educational activities, including workshops, seminars, cultural visits and study trips.
• Classes are held Monday to Friday at the SSML Nelson Mandela campus in Matera.
• Classes of up to 20 students;

SSML Nelson Mandela in Matera offers international students an Italian Language Course.

• Computer and language laboratory;
• Distance learning platform (Student Reserved Area);
• Multimedia classrooms;
• Library;
• Study room;
• Wi-Fi internet connection.

CERTIFICATION

At the end of the course, students at the Matera campus are required to take the PLIDA B2 Examination, the Italian language certification required for admission to Italian universities and AFAM institutions.

SSML Nelson Mandela University Campus – STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICE

Cell. +39 331 15 02 477

E-mail: info@ssmlnelsonmandela.it