National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest
Italian Language Course
About the course
The course is offered through the Faculty of Engineering in Foreign Languages and is delivered by an experienced teacher, with extensive teaching experience in international academic settings.
The course is open to all POLITEHNICA Bucharest students interested in learning the Italian language and exploring Italian culture. All learning materials are provided by the university. It is organized by proficiency levels, with each level including 4 hours of classes per week.
In the academic year 2025–2026, POLITEHNICA Bucharest will host one course for beginners (students with no prior knowledge of Italian).
At the end of the course, participants will receive a graduation diploma, allowing them to prepare for internationally recognized certifications in Italian, such as the CELI (Certificato di Conoscenza della Lingua Italiana) or CILS (Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera).
Why study Italian?
- It is one of the official languages of the European Union;
- It is spoken by over 85 million people worldwide;
- It is the language of art, fashion, design, and gastronomy;
- It opens doors to rich cultural and historical heritage;
- It is highly valuable in sectors such as tourism, international business, and engineering collaborations with Italian companies.
In this course you will:
- Acquire basic conversational skills in Italian;
- Learn Italian vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and sentence structure;
- Explore the cultural richness of Italy through language learning;
- Practice your writing and speaking through interactive lessons;
- • Gain exposure to Italian cultural events and the Italian-speaking community in Romania.
Information
October, 2025
Duration: 1 year (two semesters, four hours a week).
One group of students will be formed.
May 1 – August 1, 2025
POLITEHNICA Bucharest students from all study cycles can sign up for the selection, except doctoral students in the extension period.
Selection is made through document screening.
* Within the screening process - based on comprehensive evaluation of the submitted documents - applicants will be granted admission if the number of applicants does not exceed the course capacity.
The applicants must submit the documents in the application form.
To be eligible for the Italian course, students:
- must have not repeated any year of study;
- must have not any failed exam from the last exam session.
| Criteria | Score |
|---|---|
| 1. Academic performance (average academic score) | 30 |
| 3. Motivation Letter | 30 |
| 4. Curriculum Vitae (scholarships, competitions, projects etc.) | 40 |
Academic performance (0-30)
- A student with an average academic score of 9,50 or higher, will receive 30 points;
- A student with an average academic score between 8,50 - 9,50 will receive 20 points;
- A student with an average academic score between 7,50 - 8,50 will receive 10 points;
- A student with an average academic score less than 7,50 will not receive any points.
Motivation Letter (0-30)
The score is 30 points. The motivation letter is expected to have at least 250 words and to support the applicants desire to join the course in a clear and concise style.
Curriculum Vitae (0-40)
- CVs with extracurricular activities will receive 40 points;
- CVs without extracurricular activities will receive 20 points.
Academic performance will not be taken into consideration here.
Announcement: By September 2025 by email.
