Bachelor in Business Administration & Economics at University of Rome Tor Vergata
Three-year bachelor taught in English at Tor Vergata's School of Economics in Rome, with a Business Administration track (L-18) and an Economics track (L-33), internships and dual degree options.
Bachelor
3 years
Rome
English
University of Rome Tor Vergata
Business Administration and Economics is a three-year, 180 ECTS bachelor's degree (classes L-18 and L-33) taught in English at the University of Rome Tor Vergata. Entry needs a school-leaving diploma after 12 years of schooling, a CEnT-S score of at least 15 in maths and reasoning, and an interview that checks English at B2. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Tor Vergata's Business Administration and Economics bachelor asks for a school-leaving diploma after at least 12 years of schooling, a CEnT-S normalised score of at least 15 in mathematics and reasoning, and an online interview score of at least 15 out of 30, with English checked at B2 in the interview. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
School-leaving requirement
You need a secondary school diploma that gives access to university in Italy. A foreign diploma must have been awarded after at least 12 years of schooling, under the ministry's rules for international students. [1]
Students in their final year of school can take part if they expect to graduate before the enrolment dates of their selection round. The call sets no minimum school grade: places are ranked on the test and the interview. [1]
What this means for your school results
As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: Class 12 or Higher Secondary results from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka that complete 12 years of schooling. The diploma rule names no subjects, but the CEnT-S counts only mathematics and reasoning, so Class 12 maths helps.
- Check carefully: A levels and US high school diplomas. The call refers these to specific annexes of the ministry's rules for UK and US qualifications, so we check your subjects against them.
- Often short: a diploma awarded after fewer than 12 years of schooling does not meet the rule on its own.
At enrolment, a foreign diploma must come with the documents the university lists, and irregular documents lead to cancellation of the enrolment. [1]
English
The whole degree is taught in English. Your English is assessed in the admission interview, at CEFR level B2. The 2026/27 call does not ask for an English certificate and does not list test scores. [1]
Selection: CEnT-S test and interview
Selection has two stages. [1]
- CEnT-S test (CISIA): 55 multiple-choice questions in 110 minutes, taken online or at any CISIA centre. Only the Mathematics and Reasoning on texts and data sections count, and you need a normalised score of at least 15 to reach the interview. Correct answers score 1, wrong answers lose 0.25.
- Online interview on Microsoft Teams: scored out of 30, it covers general knowledge from the school curriculum, mathematics, logic and reading comprehension, English at B2 and the track you chose. You need at least 15 to be ranked.
Your ranking score is the sum of both stages. For visa applicants, only the 50 best CEnT-S scores of at least 15 were invited to the interview in 2026/27, and they had their own ranking. Ties go to the higher interview score, then to the younger candidate. [1]
2026/27 deadlines
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants living abroad could apply only in the first round. Applications on Delphi ran from 10 January to 19 March 2026, and the CEnT-S had to be taken between November 2025 and 19 March 2026. [1]
- First-round rankings from 11 May 2026
- Delphi pre-enrolment by 22 May 2026, or by 3 or 12 June 2026 for supplementary rankings
- Universitaly pre-enrolment by 31 July 2026
- In-person enrolment for holders of foreign diplomas, with the visa, by 18 December 2026
The second round (1 April to 16 June 2026) and the third round (10 August to 15 October 2026, 40 places) were open only to EU citizens and non-EU citizens already living legally in Italy. [1][2] The 2027/28 call sets the new dates.
Places and non-EU steps
For 2026/27 there were 200 places: 190 for Italian, EU and legally resident non-EU applicants, and 10 reserved for non-EU citizens living abroad who need a visa. Reserved places left unused passed to other applicants. [1]
Visa applicants apply and validate their application on Delphi, upload a passport copy, take the CEnT-S and the interview, then, if successful, complete Delphi pre-enrolment, Universitaly pre-enrolment and, after the visa, in-person enrolment at the International Students Office. Students who took single courses in 2025/26 had to pass at least one relevant exam by the enrolment deadline. [1]
Sources and verification
Checked by the ApplyAZ admissions team against the university's official documents listed below. Entry rules can change with each new call, and we re-check them before every application.
- University of Rome Tor Vergata, School of Economics. Call for applications for admission to the Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Economics (classes L-18 and L-33), academic year 2026/27, Rector's Decree no. 4065/2025, with the notice of 30 April 2026 extending the CEnT-S deadline. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Rome Tor Vergata, School of Economics. Notice of the third (extraordinary) selection round, Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Economics, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Rome Tor Vergata. Tuition fees for non-EU students whose family income is abroad, undated. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Rome Tor Vergata, School of Economics. Business Administration and Economics programme overview and dual degree programmes pages. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Business Administration and Economics is a three-year bachelor's degree (laurea) worth 180 ECTS and taught entirely in English. It is run by the Department of Economics and Finance at the School of Economics of the University of Rome Tor Vergata, at Via Columbia 2 on the university campus in Rome.
The degree has two tracks that lead to different degree classes: Business Administration (L-18) and Economics (L-33). Access is limited, with 200 places in 2026/27. [1] It suits school leavers with a head for numbers who want a grounding in management, finance and economic analysis in an international classroom.
What you will study
Both tracks share a quantitative core in mathematics, quantitative methods and research methods for the social sciences. The Business Administration track then moves into accounting, finance, strategy and management, while the Economics track goes further into micro and macroeconomics, econometrics and public policy. Course units listed for 2026/27 include:
- Mathematics I and II and Quantitative Methods, taken on both tracks
- Fundamentals of Business Administration (12 ECTS) and General Management (9 ECTS)
- Financial Accounting, Introduction to Finance (12 ECTS) and Principles of Corporate Finance
- Corporate and Business Strategy, Marketing and Retail Management
- Microeconomics (12 ECTS) and Macroeconomics (9 ECTS)
- Introduction to Econometrics, Mathematical Finance and Public Economics and Policy
- Law units such as Introduction to Public Law, Contract and Obligations Law and European Corporate Law
How the programme is taught
Internships arranged by the bachelor are supervised by a faculty member; those that come through the School of Economics or Erasmus+ have a company tutor named in the agreement. Opportunities listed by the programme include the Ministry of Economy and Finance, CBRE and the MEFOP DORA scheme. You can also study abroad with Erasmus+, and the degree has dual degree agreements with Toulouse School of Management at Université du Capitole in France and University American College Skopje in North Macedonia. [4]
Career paths
The university prepares graduates for work in multinational companies and in small and medium enterprises. The areas it names include:
- industry analysis and business development
- corporate strategy and business consulting
- technology auditing, intellectual property management and technology transfer
- professional services such as accounting and labour consulting
- operational management, including control and human resources
Fees and scholarships
As a business and economics degree, this bachelor sits in Tor Vergata's higher flat-rate group: non-EU students whose family income is abroad can pay a flat yearly rate without declaring income. The alternative is an ISEE parificato, which sets tuition by family income. DiSCo Lazio runs the regional scholarship; winners who choose the flat rate are exempt only from the regional fee and still pay the flat-rate contribution. [3]
How to apply from outside the EU
Non-EU applicants living abroad can apply only in the first selection round. For 2026/27 that window ran from 10 January to 19 March 2026, the CEnT-S had to be taken by 19 March, and the application carried no fee. Only the 50 best-scoring visa applicants with at least 15 points in the CEnT-S were invited to the online interview. [1] The later 2026/27 rounds were open only to EU citizens and non-EU citizens already living legally in Italy. [1][2] The 2027/28 call sets the new dates.
Successful first-round candidates complete pre-enrolment on Delphi; in 2026/27 the deadline for the main ranking was 22 May 2026. [1] Universitaly pre-enrolment for the visa was due by 31 July 2026, with your passport, diploma and CIMEA statements of verification and comparability, or an ARDI statement of correspondence. Once the university validates it, you book your type D study visa appointment, and you complete enrolment in person at the International Students Office with your visa; in 2026/27 the deadline was 18 December 2026. [1]
How ApplyAZ helps
ApplyAZ is an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities. We can include this programme in a shortlist of 20 to 30 English-taught programmes that fit your profile, so your plan never rests on a single application.
For eligible students who start with us, a named person owns each stage, from A to Z:
- We check your school results against Tor Vergata's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your first-round application on Delphi, CEnT-S registration, Delphi pre-enrolment and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your DiSCo Lazio scholarship application at the right time and in the right format.
- We prepare your visa file.
With operations in all 20 Italian regions, we follow each region's scholarship rules and deadlines as they change. The university decides admission, the region decides the scholarship and the consulate decides the visa, so no one can promise an outcome. You pay in milestones, and every service you pay for is either delivered or its fee is refunded (terms apply).
Programmes at Italian public universities can be tuition-free for eligible students. Check if you are eligible and book a one-to-one consultation session with one of our Italy experts, or see how ApplyAZ works.
Questions and answers
What school results do I need for Business Administration and Economics at Tor Vergata?
A school-leaving diploma that gives access to university, awarded after at least 12 years of schooling. The call sets no minimum grade: places are ranked on the CEnT-S test and an interview. Final-year students can apply if they finish school before the enrolment dates. [1]
Is there an entrance test?
Yes. You need the CEnT-S test run by CISIA, with a normalised score of at least 15 in the Mathematics and Reasoning on texts and data sections, then an online interview scored out of 30 with a pass mark of 15. In 2026/27 only the 50 best-scoring visa applicants were interviewed. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at B2, assessed in the admission interview. The 2026/27 call does not ask for an English certificate or list test scores, so the interview is where your English counts. [1]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, non-EU applicants living abroad could apply only in the first round, from 10 January to 19 March 2026, with the CEnT-S taken by 19 March. Universitaly pre-enrolment was due by 31 July 2026. The 2027/28 call sets the new dates. [1]
How many places are there for non-EU students living abroad?
For 2026/27 the degree had 200 places, 10 of them reserved for non-EU citizens living abroad who need a study visa. These applicants could take part only in the first selection round, and unused reserved places passed to other applicants. [1]
I did Class 12 without maths. Can I still apply?
The call names no required school subjects, so a Class 12 certificate after 12 years of schooling meets the diploma rule. But the CEnT-S counts only mathematics and reasoning, and the interview also tests maths and logic, so maths is central to selection. [1]
How do fees work for non-EU students?
Non-EU students whose family income is abroad can choose a flat yearly rate without declaring income, or declare family income through the ISEE parificato so that fees follow family income. Eligible students can also apply for the DiSCo Lazio regional scholarship. [3]
Are there dual degree options?
Yes. The programme lists two dual degree agreements: Toulouse School of Management at Université du Capitole in France, and University American College Skopje in North Macedonia. [4]
Can someone handle my whole application to Business Administration and Economics at Tor Vergata?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your school results against Tor Vergata's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the DiSCo Lazio scholarship application at the right time and in the right format, and prepares your visa file, for eligible students. Start by checking your eligibility.
I'm applying from India. What is the route into Business Administration and Economics?
An Indian Class 12 certificate completes 12 years of schooling, which is what the call asks for. Selection rests on the CEnT-S, where you need at least 15 in maths and reasoning, and an online interview that also checks English at B2. You apply on Delphi in the first round only, then complete Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1] Indian students apply for the type D study visa at the Italian embassy or consulate that covers their state, such as New Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru.
Is the route different from Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka?
No. The academic rules for Business Administration and Economics are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: first-round application on Delphi, the CEnT-S test, an online interview and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for their country of residence. Read our guide for students in Dhaka.
I live in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman or Bahrain. Where do I apply for the visa?
At the Italian embassy or consulate responsible for the country where you legally live, after Universitaly pre-enrolment. The academic rules for Business Administration and Economics are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: first-round application on Delphi, the CEnT-S test, an online interview and Universitaly pre-enrolment. Read our guides for Dubai, Riyadh and Doha.
I studied or live in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. What is the route?
The academic rules for Business Administration and Economics are the same whatever your nationality, and your school results are assessed like any other foreign qualification. Non-EU applicants who live abroad follow the same route: first-round application on Delphi, the CEnT-S test, an online interview and Universitaly pre-enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for where they live. Read our guides for students in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
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