Bachelor in Computer Science at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
Three-year computer science bachelor at Ca' Foscari's Mestre campus whose Data Science curriculum is taught in English, covering programming, algorithms, databases, statistics and machine learning, with a 9 ECTS internship. Visa applicants are ranked on the SAT, CEnT-S or TOLC-I.
Bachelor
3 years
Venice
Multiple
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
Computer Science is a three-year, 180 ECTS bachelor's degree (class L-31-R) at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, based at the Scientific campus in Mestre, with a Data Science curriculum taught in English. Entry needs 12 years of schooling and English at B2, and visa applicants need an official SAT, CEnT-S or TOLC-I result above the minimum. Regional scholarship recipients pay only the regional tax and stamp duty, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Ca' Foscari's Computer Science bachelor asks for a school-leaving qualification after at least 12 years of schooling and, for the English-taught Data Science curriculum, English at B2. Non-EU applicants who need a visa must also hold an official SAT, CEnT-S or TOLC-I result at or above the minimum score, and are ranked on it in set admission rounds. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
School-leaving qualification
You need a secondary school qualification that gives access to university in the country that issued it, after at least 12 years of schooling. Ca' Foscari's country rules include: [3]
- India: a Class 12 qualification after 12 years, such as the Intermediate, Higher Secondary, ISC or Standard XII certificate, with the mark sheet for at least the final year.
- Pakistan: Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or Intermediate certificate after 12 years.
- Bangladesh: Higher Secondary Certificate with an average of at least second division.
- Sri Lanka: GCE Advanced Level with at least an S in three subjects and at least 30% in the Common General Test.
- Nepal: grades XI and XII after 12 years.
- UK A levels: 13 years of schooling and three A levels at grade E or above, two of them related to the programme, because it has an entry test.
If your schooling lasted 10 or 11 years, you fill the gap with passed first-year university exams, a foundation course completed at an Italian university, or a one or two-year post-secondary qualification related to the programme. Applicants under 18 can apply only if they turn 18 by 31 December 2026. [3]
What this means for your school results
As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a completed Class 12 Higher Secondary, ISC or Standard XII certificate from an Indian board, a Pakistani HSSC, or a Bangladeshi HSC at second division or above.
- Check carefully: Sri Lankan A level results with fewer than three S grades or a Common General Test below 30%, and UK A level students with fewer than two subjects related to the programme.
- Often short: a school-leaving qualification after only 10 or 11 years, unless you add the university or foundation study described above.
School marks are checked for eligibility but do not set your rank: visa applicants are ranked on the entry test, and its maths section also decides whether you start with an extra maths requirement. [1]
Entry test and minimum scores
Non-EU applicants who need a visa must already hold the official result of one accepted test, taken in 2025 or 2026, when they submit the application, and can submit only one result. [1]
- TOLC-I in Italian (CISIA): at least 12, counting Mathematics, Logic and Verbal comprehension.
- CEnT-S in English (CISIA): at least 20, counting Mathematics and Reasoning on texts and data.
- SAT: at least 880, counting Mathematics and Reading and Writing.
English TOLC-I results, offered by CISIA until November 2025, are not accepted. CEnT-S and SAT scores are converted to the TOLC-I scale to build one ranking per curriculum, and ties go to the younger applicant. [1]
Because the CEnT-S is new, applicants whose CEnT-S results CISIA flags as anomalous may be called to a pass or fail online interview with professors. [1]
If your score is below 20 on the TOLC-I, 10 on CEnT-S Mathematics or 542 on SAT Math, you can still enrol, with an additional learning requirement in logic and mathematics. For 2026/27 entrants it must be cleared by 30 September 2027, or you cannot take further exams until it is. [1]
English
The Data Science curriculum asks for English at B2 or above, shown by a certificate on Ca' Foscari's recognised list or by an exemption category. Ca' Foscari does not run its own English test during admission. [2]
If you do not meet the requirement at enrolment, you are given an additional learning requirement in English, which you must pass by 30 September of your first year. [2]
Places and 2026/27 admission rounds
The degree is open access for applicants who do not need a visa. [2][4] For visa applicants, the 2026/27 call capped the letters of enrolment eligibility for the English-taught Data Science curriculum at 100 in the second round and 150 in the third round. The Italian-taught curriculum had no cap. [1]
Non-EU applicants who needed a study visa could apply in two rounds: [1]
- Second round: 4 February to 4 March 2026, with the application fee paid by 11:59 pm CET on 3 March.
- Third round: 25 March to 15 April 2026, with the application fee paid by 11:59 pm CET on 14 April.
Citizens of Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Gambia, India, Kyrgyzstan, Nigeria, Pakistan and Uzbekistan could apply only in the second round, to leave time for the visa. The next call sets the 2027/28 rounds. [1]
Documents and non-EU steps
The online application needs your passport, your mark sheet or transcript for at least the final school year (a provisional one if you are still in your final year) and the official test certificate. You can apply for up to two programmes. Documents not in English or Italian need a professional translation. [1][2][3]
Rankings come out within two weeks of each round closing. Favourably ranked applicants then have their qualifications assessed by the International Office, and those who pass receive a letter of enrolment eligibility. [1]
Before enrolment you need a CIMEA Statement of Comparability, a declaration of value, or an ARDI Statement of Correspondence with a CIMEA Statement of Verification. [3]
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.
- Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Welcome Unit, International Office. Call for applications for non-EU applicants requiring a study visa: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (Data Science curriculum in English, Tecnologie e scienze dell'informazione curriculum in Italian), academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Computer Science, Data Science curriculum: programme page on the international application portal, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Welcome Unit. Entry requirements for applicants with an international qualification, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Computer Science programme page and Data Science study plan, 2026/27 cohort. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Tuition fees for non-EU students, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Computer Science is a three-year bachelor's degree in class L-31-R, run by the Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics at Ca' Foscari's Scientific campus in Via Torino, Mestre, part of the city of Venice.
The degree is Italian and English: its Data Science curriculum is taught entirely in English, while the other curricula are taught in Italian. It carries 180 ECTS, has open access and does not require attendance.
The degree builds solid theoretical and experimental knowledge in designing, developing and managing systems that generate, transmit and process information.
The Data Science curriculum adds specialised training in data analysis with statistical methods and artificial intelligence, so it suits students who enjoy mathematics and programming and want to work with data.
What you will study
In the Data Science curriculum, the first year covers mathematical and programming foundations, the second year core computer science and statistics, and the third year data-focused subjects. Units in the study plan include:
- Calculus, Linear Algebra and Discrete Structures
- Computer Programming and Laboratory
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Database Systems and Operating Systems
- Artificial Intelligence
- Probability and Statistics, and Statistical Modelling
- Machine Learning for Data Science
- Data Wrangling and Visualisation, and Social Network Analysis
How the programme is taught
Teaching combines lectures with laboratory work. The third year includes 12 ECTS of electives, a 9 ECTS internship with a company or organisation and a 6 ECTS thesis.
The 2026/27 study plan also lists Italian Language for Foreigners, with no ECTS, for students who need to build their Italian.
Career paths
Graduates work in software development, data analysis and IT system administration for technology firms, other businesses and public administrations. Roles named by the university include:
- Computer programmer
- Applications expert
- Web technician
- Database technician
- Network and systems technician
Graduates can also continue to Ca' Foscari's English-taught master's degree in Computer Science and Information Technology.
Fees and scholarships
Tuition for non-EU students depends on citizenship.
Regional scholarship recipients are exempt from tuition, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students.
How to apply from outside the EU
Although the degree is open access, non-EU applicants who need a visa must hold an official SAT, TOLC-I or CEnT-S result at or above the minimum score when they apply, and they are ranked on that score. The Data Science curriculum asks for English at B2.
Applications are made on apply.unive.it, where you can apply for up to two programmes. For 2026/27, visa applicants could apply from 4 February to 4 March 2026 or from 25 March to 15 April 2026, and citizens of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and seven other countries could use only the first of these rounds. The next call sets the 2027/28 rounds.
After the ranking, the assessment of your qualifications and a letter of enrolment eligibility, we file the Universitaly pre-enrolment, and you apply for a type D study visa. For enrolment you also need a CIMEA Statement of Comparability, a declaration of value, or an ARDI statement with CIMEA verification.
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 Ca' Foscari's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your online application with your official entry test certificate, and Universitaly pre-enrolment.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your regional DSU 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 Computer Science at Ca' Foscari?
A secondary school qualification after at least 12 years of schooling that gives access to university. From India, a Class 12 Higher Secondary, ISC or Standard XII certificate meets this rule, with the mark sheet for at least your final year. Visa applicants are then ranked on their entry test, not their school marks. [1][3]
Which entrance test do I need, and what is the minimum score?
Visa applicants need one official result from the SAT (at least 880), the CISIA CEnT-S in English (at least 20) or the Italian TOLC-I (at least 12), taken in 2025 or 2026. You must hold it when you apply, and English TOLC-I results are not accepted. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at B2 for the Data Science curriculum, shown by a certificate on Ca' Foscari's recognised list or an exemption category. The university runs no English test of its own, so we check which proof fits your file. If you enrol without B2, you must pass an English requirement by 30 September of your first year. [2]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
For 2026/27, visa applicants could apply from 4 February to 4 March 2026 or from 25 March to 15 April 2026, with up to 100 and 150 eligibility letters for the Data Science curriculum. Citizens of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh could use only the first of these rounds. The next call sets the 2027/28 rounds. [1]
Can I apply before I finish Class 12?
Yes. If you are still in your final school year, you can apply with a provisional mark sheet or transcript, but you must already hold your official entry test result when you submit the application. [1][3]
I studied commerce, not science, in Class 12. Can I still apply?
The rule for Indian applicants asks for 12 years of schooling and does not name a stream. Visa applicants are ranked on the entry test, which includes maths, and a low maths score brings an extra logic and maths requirement to clear by 30 September 2027. [1][3]
How do fees work for non-EU students?
Non-EU fees are a flat yearly rate set by citizenship. Regional scholarship recipients are exempt from tuition, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students. [5]
Where is the degree taught?
At Ca' Foscari's Scientific campus in Via Torino, Mestre, on the mainland part of the city of Venice. Attendance is not compulsory, and the Data Science curriculum is taught in English. [2][4]
Can someone handle my whole application to Computer Science at Ca' Foscari?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your school results against Ca' Foscari's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the regional DSU 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 Computer Science?
Ca' Foscari asks for at least 12 years of schooling, so a Class 12 Higher Secondary, ISC or Standard XII certificate meets the school rule. You also need an official SAT, CEnT-S or TOLC-I result above the minimum when you apply, and English at B2. In 2026/27, Indian citizens could apply only in the February to March round. Then come the eligibility letter and Universitaly pre-enrolment. [1][3] 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 Computer Science are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: an official SAT, CEnT-S or TOLC-I result, the online application, the letter of enrolment eligibility 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 Computer Science are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: an official SAT, CEnT-S or TOLC-I result, the online application, the letter of enrolment eligibility 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 Computer Science 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: an official SAT, CEnT-S or TOLC-I result, the online application, the letter of enrolment eligibility 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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