Free online Italian language courses for university students with international or special protection.

Società Dante Alighieri (SDA) and the Ministry of University and Research (MUR) are pleased to announce the launch of the second edition of free online Italian language courses aimed at university students, teachers and researchers with international or special protection.

These free online courses are open to:

• students enrolled in Italian universities/conservatory/ academy of fine arts
• researchers at an Italian university or at a research centre recognized by the MUR and
• professors and visiting professors.

The courses teach linguistic skills to improve academic careers and promote linguistic integration in Italian society.

Thanks to this initiative of SDA and MUR applicants can:

- attend a free online Italian course on the Dante.global platform

- take the PLIDA certification exam for free.

Participants will be placed in different classes based on their Italian language starting level.

Applicants have until 31 March 2024 to complete registration.

The free online courses start from 6 May 2024.

Complete the application form

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