English

The language certificate shall be submitted within one month before the beginning of the program and should not be older than 2 years.

IELTS – 5.0 Academic
Cambridge English: FIRST (FCE) – 154 overall
Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET) – 160 overall
Cambridge English: Business Vantage / BEC V – 154 overall
Cambridge English: Business Preliminary / BEC P – 160 overall
TOEFL Computer – 173 – 180
TOEFL Internet – 59 – 64
Trinity College Certificate – Integrated Skills in English (ISE level I – all 4 skills)
PTE Academic – 36 – 42
TEEP – 5
BULATS – 40 – 59 (all 4 skills should be passed: listening, reading, speaking, writing)
European Baccalaureate – L1 grade 6, L2 grade 7
Iceland Studentsprof – Grade 6
Norwegian Vitnemal – Grade 4
Danish Studentereksamen – Level A grade 7, Level B grade 10
TOEIC (provided that student passes all parts) – Listening and reading: score 600
Speaking: score 140
Writing: score 140

The following cases are exempt from the language testing:
•Mother tongue students
•High School Diploma Programs run in English: – in non-English speaking countries (prior check withthe admission office) – in English speaking countries (prior check with the admission office)
•IB Diploma and A LEVEL, considering having had full English Education for 2 years (prior check with the admission office)

At least 2 reference(s) should be provided.

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

ARTISTIC STATEMENT
WRITE AN ESSAY (MAXIMUM 500 WORDS) ANSWERING THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

• What job would you like to do after you graduate?
• Why did you choose NABA to achieve that?
• What are your favorite means of expression?
• What or who inspires you?
• How living and studying in Milan will positively influence your work?

PROJECT ASSIGNMENT
Your artistic skills are an important element for evaluating your application to NABA BA Programs. Together with your Artistic Statement, the following assignments will enable our Faculty to get to know you, your skills and your commitment.

PROJECT ASSIGNMENT FOR THE BA IN MEDIA DESIGN:

Your task shall include an example of your storytelling skills. It shall be articulated as follows:
• A plot (max length: 100 words).
• Visual and narrative references (movies, novels, video games, etc. Max 10 items are accepted; please provide for each of them: an image, a caption and a very short explanation for your choice)
• The medium through which the plot is displayed (short film, long film, TV series, web series, video game, photo reportage, etc.). Please add also a brief explanation about the techniques you would apply, if aware of it.
• A description of the audience (teenagers, adults, etc).

A relevant portfolio is required.

(Alternative option to the project assignement)
Creativity is not an abstract exercise, on the contrary, it requires the ability to contextualize and elaborate information and look for new solutions with an open spirit capable of listening and interacting with our environment.
The goal of a successful portfolio is to tell a visual narrative of your passions, explorations and abilities.
All materials submitted should be clearly labeled with applicant’s name and contact information and cannot be returned.
Digital, paper or internet based works can be submitted.
Portfolios are reviewed on the following qualitative measures: aesthetic awareness, composition, drawing, design, color perception, spatial perception, quality of presentation, technique and originality.
Favorable consideration is given to strong 2-D and 3-D work that shows fully rendered pieces, excellent craftsmanship, attention to technique, and original design.

In order to apply and be considered for admission to the BA/Diploma programs, you shall pay the application fee of €100,00

The admissions test is a distance evaluation based on the submission of:
- Artistic statement
- Project Assignment
- and/or a Portfolio of Projects

NABA will consider your attitude to be especially relevant—that is, your level of motivation in choosing NABA, taking on your specific program, and working toward the related professional role. If you lack educational preparation in some subjects that are part of the admissions test, this will not have a negative impact on your admission, provided you demonstrate enthusiasm and passion.

Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants:

To complete the pre-enrolment procedure with NABA, admitted students are requested to return the matriculation form and pay the pre-enrolment fee. Only then you will receive an official enrolment certificate including information on the status of your admission to submit to the Italian Embassy or Consulate in your home Country in order to apply for your study visa.