Admission to a bachelor’s degree at the Department of Economics and Management at the University of Pisa is subject to:
- holding a four- or five-year secondary school diploma or another recognised foreign qualification
- assessment of the adequacy of the foundation knowledge and skills, carried out on the basis of a diploma threshold mark
For the academic year 2023-24, the diploma threshold mark achieved in the school year 2022-2023 is set at 80/100.
For the SY 2021-2022, 2020-2021, 2019-2020 it is set at 75/100.
For all the SY prior to 2019-2020, the threshold mark is instead set at 85/100.
Therefore, for students enrolling in the AY 2023- 24:
- who have earned a diploma in the school year 2022-2023 with a mark equal to or higher than 80/100 will be enrolled without any additional learning requirements (OFA)
- who have earned a diploma in the SY 2021-2022, 2020-2021 or 2019-2020 with a mark equal to or higher than 75/100 will be enrolled without any additional learning requirements (OFA)
Any additional learning requirements (OFA) may be remedied in the following two ways:
- sitting and passing an additional exam called OFA-Mathematics
- sitting and passing the TOLC-E test (also available as TOLC@Home), with a mark of at least 11.50
Information on means of access and OFA are included in Resolution 13 of 26/01/2023 of the Departmental Council.
Detailed information on the TOLC-E test is available at the bottom of this page.
Detailed information on the OFA-Mathematics exam is available on the department’s e-learning service at the page: http://shurl.ec.unipi.it/ofa
TOLC-E and TOLC@home
To book and participate in the Test check the timetable available on the CISIA portal: www.cisiaonline.it
TIMETABLE OF UPCOMING TESTS AY 2024/25 TOLC-E
HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE TEST
Video tutorial on how to register for the test. More info on www.cisiaonline.it
TOPICS COVERED IN THE TEST
Logic, Mathematics, Reading Comprehension, English
Please note: The English section does not count towards the final mark.
TEST STRUCTURE AND FORM
The TOLC-E is made up of 36 questions divided into 3 sections.
The sections are Mathematics, Logic and Reading Comprehension At the end of the TOLC-E there is an additional section for an English Language Proficiency Test.
SECTIONS, NUMBER OF QUESTIONS, TIME ALLOTTED
LOGIC 13 QUESTIONS 30 MINUTES
READING COMPRENSION 10 QUESTIONS 30 MINUTES
MATHEMATICS 13 QUESTIONS 30 MINUTES
TOTAL 36 QUESTIONS 90 MINUTES
ENGLISH 30 QUESTIONS 15 MINUTES
TOTAL WITH ENGLISH 66 QUESTIONS 1 HOUR AND 45 MINUTES (105 MINUTES)
The result of each TOLC-E, with the exception of the section relating to the English Language Proficiency Test, is determined by the number of correct, incorrect and blank answers which determine an overall score, calculated by 1 point for each correct answer, 0 points for each answer left blank and a penalty of 0.25 points for each incorrect answer.
For the English Language Proficiency Test, there is no penalty for wrong answers and the score is determined by awarding 1 point for correct answers and 0 points for wrong or blank answers.
Detailed information on how the test will be conducted: www.cisiaonline.it
ACADEMIC IMPLICATIONS OF THE OUTCOME OF THE TEST
1) Rules valid for students enrolling from the academic year 2020-2021:
TAKING THE ENTRANCE EXAM
- Final secondary school mark (maturità) equal to or higher than 75/100 => EXEMPT from taking the test
- Final secondary school mark (maturità) lower than 75/100 => take the test or OFA assigned directly
PASSING THE ENTRANCE EXAM
If the student earns an overall mark of ≥ 11.50 they will have passed the Entrance Exam
The OFA will be assigned if the student fails the exam. Methods for fulfilling the OFA are available in the Admission Regulation (link).
2) Rules valid for students enrolled in the academic year 2019-2020:
See Resolution no. 249 of 14 November 2018
3) Rules valid for students enrolled in the academic years prior to 2019-2020:
See Resolution no. 100 of 18 May 2017: Entrance Exam Structure
FURTHER INFORMATION
The main purpose of the test is to measure the students’ logical, mathematical and reading comprehension background in order to allow them to make an informed choice based on the assessment of their interests and aptitudes so that they can successfully tackle their chosen degree course, fill any gaps that may be revealed by the test before the start of classes and minimise the time it takes to obtain their degree and enter the world of work.
Although the test does not preclude enrolment in degree courses, it is binding for taking examinations.
For the Entrance Exam for the bachelor’s degree MBE – Bachelor of Science in Management of Business and Economics (in English), please consult the dedicated page on the Course website.
