- Italian citizenship or citizenship of a European Union country; for non-EU citizens, possession of a valid residence card or a residence permit issued by the competent Italian authorities for reasons permitting full and permanent employment in Italy;
- Being in possession of a passport or the requirements necessary to obtain its issue;
- Adequate knowledge of the Italian language;
- A second-level (two-year) degree, or an old-school diploma in Violin from a Music Conservatory or a ‘Istituto Musicale Pareggiato’. If the qualification was obtained abroad, it is considered a valid requisite for admission if the candidate can prove its equivalence;