To enrol in this programme, you must meet the following requirements:

• Educational qualification: you must hold an upper secondary school diploma or an equivalent qualification obtained abroad
  • If you hold a foreign qualification, consult the information dedicated to International Students to verify the validity of your qualification and specific admission requirements

If you have yet to obtain the required qualification

You can request an assessment of your preparation even if you have not yet obtained the required qualification.

Enrollment for this course is open from April 20, 2026 to October 2, 2026.

 

TOLC-S

To enrol in the course, applicants must verify their knowledge through the TOLC-S a mandatory, non-selective test administered by the CISIA (Inter-University Consortium for Integrated Access Systems). To take the TOLC, you must register via the CISIA website.

For this programme, the TOLC-I test is also considered valid.

Who must take the TOLC?

The TOLC is mandatory for all applicants submitting an enrolment application.

You may be exempt from taking the TOLC if:

• You have already taken the test at another University and met the minimum score required by the degree course.
• You already hold a degree.

Structure of the test

The TOLC-S consists of 55 multiple-choice questions divided into six main sections:

• Mathematics: 20 questions (50 minutes)
• Logical reasoning, problem-solving, and reading comprehension: 15 questions (30 minutes)
• Biology: 5 questions (10 minutes)
• Chemistry: 5 questions (10 minutes)
• Physics: 5 questions (10 minutes)
• Earth Sciences: 5 questions (10 minutes)

There is also a final section of the test on English language proficiency, consisting of 30 questions to be answered in 15 minutes. This part of the test does not contribute to the total score.

Assessment

Scoring system:

• 1 point for each correct answer
• -0.25 points for each incorrect answer
• 0 points for unanswered questions

 

For the English section only: incorrect and unanswered responses receive 0 points.

Passing the test

The test is considered passed if you achieve a total score of at least 15 points in the sections:

• "Mathematics", "Logical reasoning, problem-solving and reading comprehension" and "Physics" for TOLC-S. 
• "Mathematics", "Logic" and "Reading Comprehension" for TOLC-I.

The English language proficiency part of the test does not contribute to the total score. 

If your score is below or if you fail to take the TOLC, you will be assigned an Additional Education Requirement (OFA). These requirements are designed to help you address any gaps before starting your academic journey. 

To fulfill the OFA it is necessary to: 

attend at least 75% of the remedial tutoring sessions, which generally take place between October and December, and pass the Mathematical Analysis I exam.

 

Formats, dates and registration

You can take the test at any University, and it will also be valid for the University of Trieste. TOLC-S and TOLC-I taken in 2025 and 2026 are valid, provided they have not been used for enrolment in any degree course. For complete and detailed information on the TOLC procedures, please visit the CISIA website.

 If you have taken the test more than once, only the test with the best score will be considered. Please note that passing the test is not required for enrollment. If you do not pass the test, you will still be enrolled; however, you will be assigned an OFA (Additional Learning Obligation), which requires you to attend remedial tutoring.

 

Formats

• TOLC@UNI: on-site, in the computer labs of the university where the TOLC is held
• TOLC@CASA: using your own IT equipment, from home

In both cases, remember to have a valid identity document at hand.
 

TOLC-S dates – UniTS

The sessions organized by the Department of Physics at the University of Trieste are as follows:

• TOLC@UNI: July 22 and 23, 2026 – sessions M2 and P1
• TOLC@CASA UniTS Sessions
  • M1: 9:00 AM
  • M2: 10:30 AM
  • P1: 2:30 PM
• TOLC@UNI UniTS Sessions
  • M1: from 8:15 AM – latest possible start at 11:15 AM
  • M2: (depending on the time chosen for session M1) from 11:00 AM – latest possible start at 11:15 AM
  • P1: from 2:15 PM – latest possible start at 3:30 PM

For further details and to register for the test, please visit the official CISIA website.

 

Preparatory Course

The Department of Physics, in collaboration with the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Geosciences, is organising the preparatory course for freshers or prospective students of the Bachelor's Degree Programmes in Physics and Mathematics.

Regardless of whether you have already taken the TOLC and irrespective of your score, we encourage you to attend the preparatory course in Mathematics and Physics. This course covers core secondary school topics that are essential for understanding first-year subjects.

• from 14 to 25 September 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Piazzale Europa campus (Lecture hall to be determined).

Attendance of the preparatory course is not compulsory, but is strongly recommended to help ease the transition into university studies.

To register for the preparatory course, download and fill in the registration form, then send it to didattica.df@units.it.

Enrolment

Within deadlines

Access the Online Student Service (Esse3)

1. Start the procedure for enrolment applications
   Menu > Home > Enrolment
    
2. Complete the required fields and upload the necessary documents:
   • Valid identity document in PDF format (front and back)
     If you log in using SPID, this will not be required
   • Supplementary enrolment form (at the bottom of this page)
   • Passport-sized photo in JPEG format, NO SELFIES (refer to the requirements)
   • Residence permit or proof of application (for non-EU citizens only)
      
3. Pay the first instalment of university fees. This confirms your pre-enrolment.
   Within 2 working days of payment, the university's digital services will be activated, limited to Microsoft Teams, to enable access to lectures.
    
4. Wait for the confirmation email
   Within a few days, you will receive an email confirming your enrolment. Your student number will then be visible in your Reserved Area on Esse3.
   Within two working days of receiving confirmation of your enrolment, you will have full access to the University's digital services (including your institutional email account and the MyUniTS app).

If you have yet to obtain the required qualification

If you have yet to obtain the required qualification, please start the enrolment procedure regardless, and pay the first instalment of fees.  This will allow you to attend classes and give you access to the UniTS e-Learning content. 

Within 15 days of receiving your official exam results, you must re-enter the online procedure and enter the missing data.

Enrolment will be finalised, and you will receive your student ID number only after you have graduated and provided the complete documentation.