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header_4_text_color=&#8221;#0e26f7&#8243; header_5_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_5_text_color=&#8221;#0e26f7&#8243; header_6_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_6_text_color=&#8221;#0e26f7&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;1px||0px|||&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"515\">In the Italian university system, <strong data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"235\">TOLC tests have taken on a central role<\/strong> in recent years in regulating access to degree programs. An increasing number of universities use these tests to <strong data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"396\">evaluate students\u2019 foundational preparation<\/strong> and to manage admission to programs with <em data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"457\">limited enrolment<\/em> or with <strong data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"514\">mandatory assessment of initial competencies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"733\">Below is a comprehensive and informative overview of the TOLC system: its meaning, structure, purpose, advantages for international students, role in university admission processes, and key updates relevant for 2026.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"733\">\n<h2>What Are the TOLC Tests<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-2px|auto||auto|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|2%||2%|true|true&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|5px|5px|5px|5px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#016c84&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x3b;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#00baaf&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;25px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#016c84&#8243; toggle_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; body_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|0px||0px|false|true&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;hide&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|0px|10px|0px|true|true&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;display: none;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>hide<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Meaning of TOLC Tests&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|0px|10px|0px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"528\">The TOLC tests \u2013 an acronym for <em data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"242\">Test OnLine CISIA<\/em> \u2013 are standardized assessments developed by <strong data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"296\">CISIA<\/strong>, a consortium that brings together numerous Italian universities. Their main purpose is to provide a <strong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"438\">uniform, digital, and objective tool<\/strong> for evaluating the skills of students interested in starting university studies in Italy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"605\">Their growing adoption responds to the need for a selection system that is:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"810\">\n<li data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"623\">\n<p data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"623\"><strong data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"621\">reliable<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"672\">\n<p data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"672\"><strong data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"670\">comparable across different universities<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"725\">\n<p data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"725\"><strong data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"723\">accessible both within Italy and from abroad<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"810\">\n<p data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"810\"><strong data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"782\">aligned with the specific educational requirements<\/strong> of each academic discipline<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"1059\">TOLC tests are not simple admission exams: they represent a <strong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"902\">national assessment system<\/strong>, recognized by dozens of public and private universities, and constitute one of the main tools for academic orientation and evaluation of student readiness.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Use of TOLC Tests in University Admission Processes&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|0px|10px|0px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"326\">TOLC tests are used by Italian universities in several ways:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"504\"><strong data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"358\">Limited-enrolment programs<\/strong><br data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"361\" \/>Many degree programs set a maximum number of available seats.<br data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"425\" \/>In this context, the <strong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"503\">TOLC score becomes one of the main selection criteria<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"790\"><strong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"554\">Mandatory assessment of initial competencies<\/strong><br data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"557\" \/>Some programs do not restrict enrolment but require students to take the TOLC to identify any academic gaps that need to be addressed. In these cases, a low score leads to the assignment of <strong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"789\">OFA (Additional Learning Requirements)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"975\"><strong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"855\">National admission tests (Medicine and Veterinary Medicine)<\/strong><br data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"858\" \/>For programs regulated at the national level, the TOLC is an <strong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"974\">integral component of the national admission system<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1143\"><strong data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"996\">Early admission<\/strong><br data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"999\" \/>Many universities use TOLC tests as part of their early-admission system, allowing students to take the exam <strong data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1142\">months before formal enrolment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Advantages of TOLC Tests for International Students&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|0px|10px|0px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"364\">From the perspective of international students, TOLC tests offer several advantages:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"443\"><strong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"390\">National uniformity:<\/strong> a single test valid for many Italian universities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"531\"><strong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"468\">Access from abroad:<\/strong> made possible through the <em data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"506\">TOLC@Casa<\/em> remote-testing system.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"650\"><strong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"557\">Reduced disparities:<\/strong> all students face the same types of questions, regardless of their educational background.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"779\"><strong data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"673\">Orientation tool:<\/strong> the test helps students understand their level of preparation in relation to the chosen degree program.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"870\"><strong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"806\">Targeted preparation:<\/strong> thanks to official simulations and online practice materials.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"985\"><strong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"907\">Alignment with visa procedures:<\/strong> many consulates require proof that the applicant has taken an admission test.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;TOLC@Casa: the online testing mode for international students&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|0px|10px|0px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"442\">A particularly advantageous feature for international students is the possibility of taking the exam through <strong data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"403\">TOLC@Casa<\/strong>, meaning entirely online and remotely.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"465\">This system includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"593\">\n<li data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"504\">\n<p data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"504\"><strong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"502\">dedicated proctoring software<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"545\">\n<p data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"545\"><strong data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"543\">identity verification via webcam<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"593\">\n<p data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"593\"><strong data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"593\">continuous monitoring of the test session<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"698\">For non-EU students, this is a strategic advantage because it allows them to take the exam even before:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"809\">\n<li data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"736\">\n<p data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"736\">obtaining their <strong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"734\">student visa<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"785\">\n<p data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"785\">completing pre-enrolment on <strong data-start=\"767\" data-end=\"783\">Universitaly<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"809\">\n<p data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"809\">relocating to Italy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"934\">The remote format makes the TOLC a <strong data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"878\">flexible and accessible tool<\/strong>, reducing logistical barriers and travel-related costs.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;International Students and the Relationship Between TOLC and Universitaly&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|0px|10px|0px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"457\">For non-EU students, the TOLC system integrates directly with the institutional procedure required for entry into Italy for study purposes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"485\">In the preliminary phases:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"767\">\n<li data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"559\">\n<p data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"559\">the student <strong data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"519\">takes the TOLC<\/strong> (either in person or via <em data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"556\">TOLC@Casa<\/em>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"602\">\n<p data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"602\">the university <strong data-start=\"577\" data-end=\"600\">evaluates the score<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"666\">\n<p data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"666\">the student proceeds with <strong data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"664\">pre-enrolment on Universitaly<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"716\">\n<p data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"716\">the institution <strong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"714\">validates the application<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"767\">\n<p data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"767\">the consulate <strong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"767\">issues the study visa \u2013 Type D<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"919\">Therefore, the TOLC is not only an academic selection tool but also an <strong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"918\">essential requirement to correctly complete the entry procedure into Italy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Structure and Operation of TOLC Tests&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|0px|10px|0px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"340\">OLC exams are digital tests composed of multiple-choice questions. Each test includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"634\">\n<li data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"405\">\n<p data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"405\"><strong data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"365\">separate sections<\/strong>, each with a predetermined time limit<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"484\">\n<p data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"484\"><strong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"460\">no possibility of returning to previous sections<\/strong> once the time expires<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"634\">\n<p data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"506\">scoring based on:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"634\">\n<li data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"543\">\n<p data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"543\"><strong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"541\">+1 for each correct answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"580\">\n<p data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"580\"><strong data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"578\">0 for unanswered questions<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"634\">\n<p data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"634\"><strong data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"614\">a penalty (usually \u20130.25)<\/strong> for wrong answers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"731\">The overall duration generally ranges from <strong data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"699\">70 to 90 minutes<\/strong>, depending on the type of TOLC.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"965\">This structure provides universities with a <strong data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"836\">reliable indicator of a student\u2019s academic preparedness<\/strong>, especially during the first academic months, when scientific and quantitative subjects often represent a significant challenge.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;The Main Types of TOLC Tests and Their Academic Areas&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|0px|10px|0px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"415\">Each TOLC test is designed to meet the requirements of a specific academic area. In 2026, the following main categories are active:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"518\"><strong data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"427\">TOLC-E<\/strong><br data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"430\" \/>Area: Economics, Business, Finance<br data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"467\" \/>Content: mathematics, logic, reading comprehension.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"626\"><strong data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"530\">TOLC-I<\/strong><br data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"533\" \/>Area: Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Sciences<br data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"589\" \/>Content: mathematics, physics, logic.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"727\"><strong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"639\">TOLC-SU<\/strong><br data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"642\" \/>Area: Humanities<br data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"661\" \/>Content: reading comprehension, language skills, verbal reasoning.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"821\"><strong data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"739\">TOLC-B<\/strong><br data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"742\" \/>Area: Biology, Biotechnology<br data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"773\" \/>Content: biology, mathematics, logic, chemistry.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"943\"><strong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"833\">TOLC-F<\/strong><br data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"836\" \/>Area: Pharmacy, CTF (Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technologies)<br data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"902\" \/>Content: chemistry, biology, mathematics.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1093\"><strong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"957\">TOLC-MED<\/strong><br data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"960\" \/>Area: Medicine, Dentistry<br data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"988\" \/>This is the <strong data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1027\">national admission test<\/strong>, regulated annually by the Ministry of Universities and Research.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1205\"><strong data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1105\">TOLC-V<\/strong><br data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1108\" \/>Area: Veterinary Medicine<br data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1136\" \/>This is also a <strong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1168\">national test<\/strong>, updated every year by the Ministry.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1333\">This diversification enables universities to <strong data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1332\">assess students\u2019 competencies in a more targeted and discipline-specific way<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Cost of TOLC Tests in 2026&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|0px|10px|0px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>In 2026, the standard fee to take a TOLC exam is <strong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"301\">30 euros per test<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"305\" \/>This is a fixed cost, the same for <strong data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"388\">all students, both Italian and international<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"392\" \/>Registration and payment are completed directly through the <strong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"477\">official CISIA portal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Validity and Reuse of the TOLC Score&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|0px|10px|0px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"302\">The score obtained on a TOLC exam is valid:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"485\">\n<li data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"380\">\n<p data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"380\"><strong data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"320\">nationwide<\/strong>, for all universities that accept that specific TOLC type<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"485\">\n<p data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"485\">for <strong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"417\">the relevant academic year<\/strong>, with some exceptions depending on individual university policies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"625\">This feature is particularly beneficial for international students, who can use a <strong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"624\">single TOLC score to apply to multiple universities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Challenges and Limitations of the TOLC System&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|0px|10px|0px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"332\">Despite its advantages, the system also presents several challenges:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"758\">\n<li data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"420\">\n<p data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"420\"><strong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"371\">Predominantly Italian language:<\/strong> most TOLC tests are available only in Italian.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"537\">\n<p data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"537\"><strong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"457\">Penalty for incorrect answers:<\/strong> a factor that may disadvantage students unfamiliar with standardized testing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"652\">\n<p data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"652\"><strong data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"563\">Limited scheduling:<\/strong> test registration windows are not always frequent, making accurate planning essential.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"758\">\n<p data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"758\"><strong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"680\">Rigid test structure:<\/strong> it is not possible to go back to previous questions once a section is closed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; 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The website provides <strong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"604\">official materials, sample tests, simulations, technical guidelines<\/strong>, and useful instructions for both Italian and international students who intend to apply for degree programs in Italy.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"607\">In the Italian university landscape, <strong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"318\">TOLC tests represent an essential element<\/strong> for access to numerous degree programs, especially in scientific, economic, and medical fields. 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