Oriental Studies

Admission and credits from previous studies

As the Licenciate is a second level II university degree, a first level university qualification (Bachelor or equivalent studies) is required for admission. Those seeking admission to the programme must present:

• University degree document.
• A personal application indicating the main track to be pursued and the reason for the choice.
• A photocopy of the pages of the passport showing the applicant’s personal data and photo.

Applicants having a previous formal training in some area of Ancient Near Eastern studies may request to be waived from taking several courses by providing official transcripts. No credit for the advanced courses of the main language will be accepted toward the fulfillment of a degree program.

The above documents should reach the Pontifical Biblical Institute Secretary’s office, Piazza della Pilotta, 35; 00187 Roma, Italy, no later than May 10. The electronic version can also be sent via email attachment to; the Secretary’s office will notify the applicant the decision of the Faculty. If admitted, the applicant will also be assigned a Director of Studies for the chosen field(s) of specialization.