TEST ARCHED
To be admitted to the course, you must take an entrance test called ARCHED TEST. Your score will determine your position in the ranking of the selection process for which you have registered.
To register for the ARCHED TEST at the University of Trieste, follow the steps outlined in the Admission Procedure tab.
Test format, structure and dates
The ARCHED TEST must be taken at the university you wish to attend, as you will only be able to use the result to enrol at the university where you took the test. You may take the test at multiple universities only if the test is scheduled on different dates.
The type of test adopted by the University of Trieste is the TESTARCHED@CASA, to be taken at home using your own digital devices. Before the test begins, make sure you have a valid ID document at hand.
Structure
The test consists of 50 multiple-choice questions and has a total duration of 100 minutes. Specifically, the test is divided as follows:
- Reading comprehension: 10 questions to be completed in 20 minutes
- Knowledge acquired during your studies and knowledge of history (including art history): 10 questions to be completed in 20 minutes
- Logical reasoning: 10 questions to be completed in 20 minutes
- Drawing and representation: 10 questions to be completed in 20 minutes
- Physics and mathematics: 10 questions to be completed in 20 minutes
Scoring is as follows:
- 1 point for each correct answer
- -0.25 points for each incorrect answer
- 0 points for each unanswered question
Dates
The test dates set by the University of Trieste are:
- 25 July 2025 – 10.00 am
- 16 September 2025 – 10.00 am
The second test will take place only if there is still intake available after the first test. In that case, a specific notice will be published on the How to apply webpage.
Rankings
The rankings for the academic year 2025/2026, once available, will be published here.
Information for students with disabilities or learning disorders
If you are a student with disability and/or specific learning difficulties, contact the Service for Students with Disabilities and Specific Learning Difficulties to request specific support at least 10 days before the test. The contacts are:
