Bachelor in Economics and Business at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
English-taught three-year economics bachelor at Ca' Foscari in Venice combining economics, European law, accounting and quantitative skills, with a curricular internship. Places are ranked on the SAT, CEnT-S or TOLC-E, and certified B2 English is needed to enrol.
Bachelor
3 years
Venice
English
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
Economics and Business is a three-year, 180 ECTS bachelor's degree (class L-33-R) taught in English at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Entry needs 12 years of schooling and an official SAT, CEnT-S or TOLC-E result above the minimum, with places ranked on the test, and certified English at B2 to enrol. Non-EU students pay a flat fee by citizenship, and regional scholarship winners are exempt, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Ca' Foscari's Economics and Business bachelor asks for a school-leaving qualification after at least 12 years of schooling, an official SAT, CEnT-S or TOLC-E result at or above the minimum score, and certified English at B2 by enrolment. Non-EU applicants who need a visa apply in set admission rounds and are ranked on their test score. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
School-leaving qualification
You need a secondary school qualification that gives access to university, after at least 12 years of schooling. [3][4] Ca' Foscari's country rules include: [3]
- India: Senior School Certificate or Higher Secondary School Certificate after 12 years. Only the final-year mark sheet is needed.
- Pakistan: Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) 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.
- 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 fewer than 12 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 in a related subject. [3]
What this means for your school results
As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a completed Class 12 Senior School or Higher Secondary 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 economics or business.
- Often short: a school-leaving qualification after only 11 years, unless you add the university or foundation study described above.
School marks are checked for eligibility but do not set your rank: places go by entry test score, so your SAT, CEnT-S or TOLC-E result matters most. [1]
Entry test and minimum scores
This is a limited-admission programme. You must already hold the official result of one accepted test, taken in 2025 or 2026, when you submit your application, and you can submit only one result. [1]
- TOLC-E in Italian (CISIA): at least 9, 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-E results, offered by CISIA until November 2025, are not accepted. CEnT-S and SAT scores are converted to the TOLC-E scale to build one ranking, 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 maths section is below 6 (TOLC-E), 10 (CEnT-S) or 542 (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. [1]
English
English at B2 or above, shown by a certificate from Ca' Foscari's recognised list or by an exemption category. The call refers to that list and does not state test scores. Ca' Foscari does not run its own English test, and the entry test does not count as proof of English. [2][4]
For this programme B2 is mandatory for enrolment. You can apply before you hold a certificate, but without certified B2 by the enrolment deadline you cannot enrol. [2][4]
Places and 2026/27 admission rounds
For 2026/27, 50 places were reserved for non-EU applicants who need a visa, 14 of them for Chinese citizens in the Marco Polo project. [2] Letters of enrolment eligibility for this programme were capped at 60 in each admission round. [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. One application covers up to two programmes. Documents not in English or Italian need a professional translation. [1][3][4]
Rankings come out within two weeks of each round closing. Favourably ranked applicants then have their qualifications assessed, 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 degrees in Business Administration and Management, Economics and Business, Digital Management and other Economics and Management programmes, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Call for applications, spring selection procedure: bachelor's degrees in Economics and Business (class L-33 R) and other Economics programmes, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Welcome Unit. Entry requirements for applicants holding an international qualification, academic year 2026/27. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Economics and Business programme page on the international application portal, academic year 2026/27. 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
Economics and Business is a three-year bachelor's degree in class L-33-R (Economics), run by the Department of Economics and taught entirely in English at the Economics campus in San Giobbe, Venice. It carries 180 ECTS and has limited access, with places ranked on an entry test; attendance is not compulsory. Ca' Foscari offers it as a standalone English-taught degree from 2025/26.
The degree gives you an interdisciplinary grounding to understand and tackle global economic challenges, joining economic, legal, business and quantitative skills with an international and sustainable perspective. It suits students who like numbers and want to understand how markets, firms and institutions interact.
What you will study
The course combines economic, legal, business and quantitative subjects, and the first year builds the toolkit in accounting, mathematics, law and microeconomics. Units in the 2026/27 first-year timetable include:
- Accounting and Business Administration 1 and 2
- Mathematics 1 and 2, with practice sessions
- Microeconomics 1 and 2
- European Private Law 1 and 2
- European Public Law
- Business Economics and Management
How the programme is taught
Alongside coursework, the degree includes workshops, a curricular internship that you can complete in Italy or abroad, and a final thesis. Ca' Foscari has more than 1,500 partner institutions, and you can spend one or two semesters abroad through Erasmus+ or the Overseas programme.
Career paths
The degree prepares you for work in economic analysis, finance and management in the public and private sectors, or for a master's degree. Roles named by the university include:
- Economic and financial consultant
- Market and business process analyst
- Financial and banking management specialist
- Accounting and administrative roles
Fees and scholarships
Non-EU students at Ca' Foscari pay a flat rate that depends on citizenship. Countries on the ministry's low human development list pay a lower rate. You can also apply for the Veneto regional scholarship with an ISEE parificato; those who meet the 2026/27 limits (ISEE below €26,306.25) are exempt from fees, so this programme can be tuition-free for eligible students.
How to apply from outside the EU
Visa applicants must upload official results of the SAT, CEnT-S or Italian TOLC-E when they submit, since places are ranked on the test; CEnT-S results that CISIA flags as anomalous can lead to a short online interview. The application is made on apply.unive.it, where one application covers two ranked choices. 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 2027/28 rounds are not yet published.
After the eligibility letter, we file the Universitaly pre-enrolment, and you request a type D study visa. Enrolment needs 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 Economics and Business at Ca' Foscari?
A secondary school qualification after at least 12 years of schooling that gives access to university. From India, a Class 12 Senior School or Higher Secondary certificate meets this rule, and only your final-year mark sheet is needed. Places are then ranked on your entry test, not your school marks. [1][3]
Which entrance test do I need, and what is the minimum score?
One official result from the SAT (at least 880), the CISIA CEnT-S in English (at least 20) or the Italian TOLC-E (at least 9), taken in 2025 or 2026. You must hold it when you apply. English TOLC-E results are not accepted. [1]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
English at B2 is mandatory to enrol in this degree. You can apply before you hold a certificate, but you need one from Ca' Foscari's recognised list, or an exemption, to complete enrolment. The call does not list test scores, so we check which proof fits your file. [2][4]
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. Citizens of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh could use only the first of these rounds. The 2027/28 rounds are not yet published. [1]
Can I apply before I finish Class 12?
Yes. If you are 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. [1][3]
I studied commerce, not maths, in Class 12. Can I still apply?
The rule for Indian applicants asks for 12 years of schooling and does not name a stream. Ranking uses the entry test, which includes maths. If your maths section is below the threshold, you can enrol with an extra maths requirement to clear in your first year. [1][3]
How do fees work for non-EU students?
Non-EU students pay a flat yearly rate set by citizenship, with a lower rate for low human development countries. Students eligible for the Veneto regional scholarship are exempt from fees, so the programme can be tuition-free for eligible students. [5]
What careers does the degree lead to?
Ca' Foscari prepares graduates to work as professionals or consultants in the public or private sector, in fields such as accounting, financial and administrative management, banking and advertising. [4]
Can someone handle my whole application to Economics and Business 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 Economics and Business?
Ca' Foscari asks for at least 12 years of schooling, so a Class 12 Senior School or Higher Secondary certificate meets the school rule. You also need an official SAT, CEnT-S or TOLC-E result above the minimum when you apply, and certified English at B2 to enrol. 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 Economics and Business 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-E 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 Economics and Business are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: an official SAT, CEnT-S or TOLC-E 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 Economics and Business 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-E 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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