1. Which authority regulates higher education in Italy?
European Parliament
Italian Regions
Ministry of Universities and Research
Ministry of Interior
Correct Answer: Ministry of Universities and Research
2. The Italian university system follows which international framework?
American System
Bologna Process
Asian Credit Model
British A-Level System
Correct Answer: Bologna Process
3. CFU stands for:
Central Faculty Unit
Credit Framework Union
Common Foreign Unit
Crediti Formativi Universitari
Correct Answer: Crediti Formativi Universitari
4. One CFU usually equals how many hours of student workload?
15 hours
20 hours
25 hours
40 hours
Correct Answer: 25 hours
5. A Bachelor’s degree in Italy is known as:
Laurea Magistrale
Laurea Triennale
Dottorato
Diploma Accademico
Correct Answer: Laurea Triennale
6. The normal duration of a Laurea Triennale is:
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
Correct Answer: 3 years
7. A Master’s degree in Italy is called:
Laurea Magistrale
Laurea Triennale
Post Diploma
Advanced Certificate
Correct Answer: Laurea Magistrale
8. A Laurea Magistrale requires how many CFU?
60 CFU
90 CFU
120 CFU
180 CFU
Correct Answer: 120 CFU
9. Total CFU required for a Bachelor’s degree in Italy is:
150 CFU
160 CFU
180 CFU
210 CFU
Correct Answer: 180 CFU
10. The grading scale in Italian universities is:
0–100
A–F
1–10
18–30
Correct Answer: 18–30
11. What is the minimum passing grade in most Italian university exams?
16
17
18
20
Correct Answer: 18
12. The highest possible exam grade in Italy is:
30
30 e lode
32
100
Correct Answer: 30 e lode
13. “30 e lode” indicates:
Pass
Pass with distinction
Fail
Retake required
Correct Answer: Pass with distinction
14. PhD programs in Italy are called:
Dottorato di Ricerca
Laurea Magistrale
Alta Formazione
Master Universitario
Correct Answer: Dottorato di Ricerca
15. The normal duration of a PhD in Italy is:
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
Correct Answer: 3 years
16. CFU credits are awarded by:
European Union
Italian Parliament
Universities
Embassies
Correct Answer: Universities
17. CFU are based mainly on:
Class attendance
Student workload and exams
Teacher preference
Nationality
Correct Answer: Student workload and exams
18. Italian universities are mainly classified as:
Federal and State
Public and Private
National and Regional
Online and Offline
Correct Answer: Public and Private
19. Most universities in Italy are:
Private
International
Public
Corporate
Correct Answer: Public
20. Most Bachelor programs in Italy are taught in:
English
French
Italian
German
Correct Answer: Italian
21. English-taught programs are mostly offered at:
Bachelor level
Master and PhD level
High school
Diploma level
Correct Answer: Master and PhD level
22. The academic year in Italy usually begins in:
January
March
September / October
December
Correct Answer: September / October
23. Italian universities usually have how many main exam sessions?
One
Two
Three
Four
Correct Answer: Three
24. Which is NOT part of the Bologna cycle?
Bachelor
Master
PhD
Diploma
Correct Answer: Diploma
25. The CFU system mainly supports:
Higher fees
Student mobility
Fewer exams
Limited access
Correct Answer: Student mobility
26. Erasmus programs are directly related to:
CFU recognition
Visa issuance
Tax benefits
Housing rules
Correct Answer: CFU recognition
27. Recognition of foreign degrees in Italy is called:
Validation
Conversion
Equivalence
Certification
Correct Answer: Equivalence
28. “Numero Chiuso” means:
Open admission
Limited enrollment
Distance learning
Night courses
Correct Answer: Limited enrollment
29. Medicine and Surgery programs usually require:
No test
Language interview
IMAT
Portfolio
Correct Answer: IMAT
30. Italian universities enjoy:
No autonomy
Partial academic autonomy
EU control
Corporate ownership
Correct Answer: Partial academic autonomy
31. The legal value of Italian degrees is called:
Valore legale
Credito legale
Titolo formale
Riconoscimento
Correct Answer: Valore legale
32. Most Italian universities follow which system?
Trimester
Quarter
Semester
Annual only
Correct Answer: Semester
33. Continuous assessment in Italy is:
Mandatory
Very common
Less common than final exams
Not allowed
Correct Answer: Less common than final exams
34. Oral examinations in Italy are:
Rare
Common
Illegal
Optional only
Correct Answer: Common
35. Final thesis is required at:
Bachelor only
Bachelor and Master
Master only
PhD only
Correct Answer: Bachelor and Master
36. A Bachelor thesis in Italy is usually:
Long and complex
Optional
Shorter than a Master thesis
Research heavy
Correct Answer: Shorter than a Master thesis
37. Transfer of credits across Europe is possible due to:
Bologna Process
IMF rules
UNESCO policy
National law only
Correct Answer: Bologna Process
38. The main goal of the Italian higher education system is to promote:
Local employment only
Academic mobility
Military training
Political education
Correct Answer: Academic mobility
39. University autonomy in Italy mainly includes:
Curriculum design
Visa issuance
Tax collection
Citizenship grants
Correct Answer: Curriculum design
40. Public universities in Italy are mainly funded by:
Private donors
Student fees only
Government funding
EU banks
Correct Answer: Government funding
41. Tuition fees in public Italian universities are usually:
Fixed for all
Based on family income
Free for everyone
Very high
Correct Answer: Based on family income
42. CFU calculation also includes:
Lecture hours only
Self-study time
Teacher salary
Campus size
Correct Answer: Self-study time
43. Degree titles in Italy are protected by:
Universities
Courts
National law
EU treaties
Correct Answer: National law
44. Course content and CFU are described in:
Visa letter
Study plan
Transcript only
Admission letter
Correct Answer: Study plan
45. Students select courses using:
Embassy portal
University online system
Ministry website
Regional office
Correct Answer: University online system
46. Student evaluation in Italy mainly relies on:
Attendance
Assignments
Final exams
Group projects
Correct Answer: Final exams
47. Re-taking exams in Italy is:
Not allowed
Allowed multiple times
Allowed once
Allowed with penalty
Correct Answer: Allowed multiple times
48. Academic freedom in Italy is guaranteed by:
EU regulation
University rules
Italian Constitution
Ministry circulars
Correct Answer: Italian Constitution
49. The CFU system mainly ensures:
Uniform teaching style
Comparable qualifications
Free education
Fast graduation
Correct Answer: Comparable qualifications
50. Italian higher education is part of which wider European framework?
European Higher Education Area (EHEA)
Schengen Area
OECD Education Model
UNESCO Network
Correct Answer: European Higher Education Area (EHEA)
Italian Education System and CFU
The Italian higher education system is structured according to the principles of the
Bologna Process, which aims to ensure compatibility and comparability of degrees across
Europe. Universities in Italy offer three main cycles of education: the Bachelor’s degree
(Laurea Triennale), the Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale), and the PhD (Dottorato di Ricerca).
Most institutions are public and operate under the supervision of the Ministry of Universities
and Research, while enjoying academic autonomy in curriculum design and assessment methods.
Italian universities emphasize final examinations, oral assessments, and thesis work as
key components of student evaluation.
A central feature of the Italian university system is the CFU (Crediti Formativi Universitari)
credit system, which measures the total workload required to complete a course. One CFU generally
corresponds to 25 hours of student work, including lectures, self-study, and examinations. The CFU
system plays a crucial role in promoting academic mobility, allowing students to transfer credits
between universities in Italy and across the European Higher Education Area. This standardized
approach ensures transparency, fair evaluation, and international recognition of
Italian university qualifications.
