Bachelor Admission Tests in Italy

For Bachelor programs, Italy uses national, standardized online admission tests managed by CISIA . 

They are required by many universities for admission into Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Science, and several other programs.

There are two main types of Bachelor admission tests for 2026–27:

1. TOLC – Test Online CISIA

(Traditional system, still used by many universities.)

TOLC is a computer-based test that evaluates a student’s readiness for university studies.

Main features:

• Fully online or test-center based

• Multiple-choice questions

• Different versions: TOLC-I, TOLC-E, TOLC-S, TOLC-B, etc., depending on the course

• Automatically generated personalized test

• Valid for many universities across Italy

Typical sections include: (depends TOLC types)

• Logic

• Mathematics

• Reading and comprehension

• Problem-solving

• English 

2. CEnT-S: The New Admission Test

Many universities are now switching from TOLC to CEnT-S, a newly introduced standardized entry exam.

Key characteristics:

• Fully online

• Remote proctoring

• Unified structure for all universities

• More modern scoring system

• Available in an international-friendly interface, including an English version for foreign applicants

• Designed to replace TOLC gradually in many fields

What CEnT-S tests:

• Mathematics
• Reasoning on texts and data
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology

  Which Test Will You Take?

It depends on the university:

• Some universities still accept TOLC

• Many have started using CEnT-S

• You must check the specific course’s admission notice