Sapienza University of Rome CEnT-S & SAT Admission Requirements 2026/2027
There is no single "Sapienza CEnT-S admission requirement." In the 2026/2027 data, admission conditions must be evaluated by programme and by applicant category. For Non-EU applicants residing abroad who need a visa, the programmes with detailed verified records are Applied Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (ACSAI) and Sustainable Building Engineering, where CEnT-S and SAT both appear as alternative admission tools.
Last updated: 13 August 2026
On this page
- Does Sapienza Accept CEnT-S & SAT?
- Which Programmes Are Verified?
- ACSAI Admission Requirements
- Sustainable Building Engineering
- CEnT-S Score Requirement
- SAT Score Requirement
- Are CEnT-S and SAT Alternatives?
- MoveIN & 15 May 2026
- For Non-EU / Turkey-Based Applicants
- Is the Minimum Score a Guarantee?
- Checklist Before You Apply
- Frequently Asked Questions
- University
- Sapienza University of Rome
- City
- Rome
- Academic year
- 2026/2027
- Detailed verified programmes on this page
- 2
- Applicant category represented
- Non-EU – Residing Abroad (Visa Applicant)
- CEnT-S
- Accepted as an alternative admission tool in both records
- SAT
- Accepted as an alternative admission tool in both records
- Application route
- MoveIN Pre-selection
- Verified application deadline
- 15 May 2026
- Admission type
- Restricted Access
- Last verified
- 13 August 2026
For the Non-EU Abroad / MoveIN records shown here. 15 May 2026 is not a universal deadline for all Sapienza students.
In short
Does Sapienza accept CEnT-S and SAT?
Yes — but it depends on the programme and applicant category.
In the 2026/2027 structured verified data, ACSAI and Sustainable Building Engineering both list CEnT-S and SAT as alternative admission tools for the Non-EU Residing Abroad / Visa Applicant category.
These requirements cannot be generalized to all Sapienza programmes.
Which Sapienza Programmes Are Verified for 2026/2027?
This page covers two Sapienza programmes with detailed, programme-level verified records:
- Applied Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (ACSAI)
- Sustainable Building Engineering
Sapienza also offers other English-taught programmes (e.g. in Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, and Economics). This page does not include a separate, programme-level verified threshold or rule set for those other programmes; their exact requirements should not be inferred from the ACSAI or Sustainable Building Engineering records and should be checked directly with official Sapienza sources.
Programme Comparison
Same university, same applicant category — but different programme requirements. The comparison below represents only these two verified records.
| ACSAIApplied Computer Science and AI | Sustainable Building Engineering | |
|---|---|---|
| CEnT-S | Accepted — alternative | Accepted — alternative |
| SAT | Accepted — alternative | Accepted — alternative |
| CEnT-S threshold | Converted score > 0 | Converted score > 0 |
| Score type | Converted | Converted |
| SAT threshold | > 960 (total) | > 960 (total) |
| SAT date condition | Must be taken after 1 January 2024 | Must be taken after 1 January 2024 |
| Applicant category | Non-EU – Residing Abroad (Visa Applicant) | Non-EU – Residing Abroad (Visa Applicant) |
| Admission type | Restricted Access | Restricted Access |
| MoveIN deadline | 15 May 2026 | 15 May 2026 |
| IELTS 5.5 | Programme-specific — yes | Not separately noted in this record |
| High-school GPA ≥ 80/100 | Not separately noted in this record | Programme-specific — yes |
ACSAI
Applied Computer Science and AI
- CEnT-S
- Accepted — alternative
- SAT
- Accepted — alternative
- CEnT-S threshold
- Converted score > 0
- Score type
- Converted
- SAT threshold
- > 960 (total)
- SAT date condition
- Must be taken after 1 January 2024
- Applicant category
- Non-EU – Residing Abroad (Visa Applicant)
- Admission type
- Restricted Access
- MoveIN deadline
- 15 May 2026
- IELTS 5.5
- Programme-specific — yes
- High-school GPA ≥ 80/100
- Not separately noted in this record
Sustainable Building Engineering
- CEnT-S
- Accepted — alternative
- SAT
- Accepted — alternative
- CEnT-S threshold
- Converted score > 0
- Score type
- Converted
- SAT threshold
- > 960 (total)
- SAT date condition
- Must be taken after 1 January 2024
- Applicant category
- Non-EU – Residing Abroad (Visa Applicant)
- Admission type
- Restricted Access
- MoveIN deadline
- 15 May 2026
- IELTS 5.5
- Not separately noted in this record
- High-school GPA ≥ 80/100
- Programme-specific — yes
Same University, Different Programme Requirements
ACSAI
Programme-specific verified note: minimum IELTS 5.5.
Sustainable Building Engineering
Programme-specific verified note: minimum high school GPA of 80/100.
These two requirements should not be carried over to each other or to Sapienza's other programmes automatically.
ACSAI Admission Requirements
Applied Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (ACSAI) is verified for the Non-EU Residing Abroad / Visa Applicant category.
Mathematics
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Reasoning on Texts and Data
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CEnT-S
Alternative admission tool — converted score > 0.
SAT
Alternative admission tool — > 960, must be taken after 1 January 2024.
- Admission type: Restricted Access
- Application route: MoveIN Pre-selection
- Application deadline: 15 May 2026
- Recorded alternative test: TOLC-I (Italian) + English section
- Programme-specific verified note: minimum IELTS 5.5
The IELTS 5.5 requirement is verified only for the ACSAI record; it should not be read as a universal rule for all Sapienza programmes.
Sustainable Building Engineering Admission Requirements
Sustainable Building Engineering is verified for the Non-EU Residing Abroad / Visa Applicant category.
Mathematics
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Reasoning on Texts and Data
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Physics
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CEnT-S
Alternative admission tool — converted score > 0.
SAT
Alternative admission tool — > 960, must be taken after 1 January 2024.
- Admission type: Restricted Access
- Application route: MoveIN Pre-selection
- Application deadline: 15 May 2026
- Programme-specific verified note: minimum high school GPA of 80/100
No separate alternative test (e.g. TOLC-I) is recorded for this programme, and ACSAI's alternative test information has not been carried over to it. The 80/100 GPA requirement is verified only for this programme and should not be generalized to ACSAI or to Sapienza's other programmes.
How Does the CEnT-S Score Requirement Work?
Both verified records define the threshold the same way: converted score > 0.
This should not be reinterpreted as:
- raw CEnT-S score > 0,
- normalized total score > 0,
- a percentage > 0,
- or a guarantee of admission.
The source data defines the threshold only in terms of a converted score; since the exact conversion formula is not present in the available research, this page does not invent a formula or provide a score calculator.
"> 0" is not a guarantee of admission.
These records carry Restricted Access status. Meeting a threshold is not the same as winning a place in a capped-enrollment ranking.
What Is the Sapienza SAT Score Requirement?
For these two verified records, the structured data states: SAT > 960 (total), provided the score was taken after 1 January 2024.
This page does not say "960 is enough," or "960 guarantees admission to Sapienza," or "Sapienza requires SAT 960 for every degree programme." The accurate statement is: for the Non-EU Abroad records represented on this page, the 2026/27 structured data records SAT > 960 as one alternative admission route.
Are CEnT-S and SAT Alternatives?
For these two records, CEnT-S and SAT are interchangeable alternative admission tools — an applicant only needs one of them.
CEnT-S route
Converted score > 0.
SAT route
> 960 total, taken after 1 January 2024.
This page does not make a blanket recommendation that "SAT is definitely better." Which route suits you better depends on your exam calendar, your preparation, and how much time you have before the application deadline — that comparison is one you should make using the two options above.
MoveIN Pre-selection & 15 May 2026
For the represented Non-EU Residing Abroad / Visa Applicant category, the structured records name the application route as MoveIN Pre-selection with the following deadline:
15 May 2026
Past deadlineApplication deadline for the verified Non-EU Abroad / MoveIN programme records shown on this page.
This date having passed does not require us to remove the record from the page; the page shows the 2026/2027 data as recorded. This date does not mean every application at Sapienza closes globally on 15 May — it applies only to the MoveIN records represented here.
For Non-EU / Turkey-Based Applicants
This page is unusually relevant for applicants based in Turkey, because the structured records specifically represent the Non-EU Residing Abroad / Visa Seekers category.
For an applicant who resides in Turkey and needs a student visa for Italy, the most relevant data category on this page is the "Non-EU Residing Abroad / Visa Applicant" category.
This is not an automatic legal determination: factors such as EU citizenship, dual citizenship, or residence status can change which category applies. This page does not make a legal status determination.
Is the Minimum Score a Guarantee of Admission?
Both programme records carry Restricted Access status. Because of this, the CEnT-S converted score > 0 and SAT > 960 requirements should not be marketed as guaranteed admission scores.
Meeting the minimum exam requirement does not mean guaranteed placement in a programme with limited capacity.
Checklist Before You Apply to Sapienza
- 01
Clarify your programme
This page provides detailed verified data only for ACSAI and Sustainable Building Engineering.
- 02
Determine the applicant category that applies to you
The records on this page represent the Non-EU Residing Abroad / Visa Applicant category.
- 03
Decide whether you'll use the CEnT-S or SAT route
For these records, the two are alternatives to each other.
- 04
If using CEnT-S, don't confuse "converted score" with raw or normalized score
The source data states only converted score > 0.
- 05
If using SAT, check whether your score is strictly above 960
The threshold is strictly greater than 960, not 960 itself.
- 06
Check that your SAT test date is after 1 January 2024
This condition is explicitly stated in both verified records.
- 07
Separately check for any programme-specific GPA or English requirement
IELTS 5.5 is verified only for ACSAI; GPA 80/100 is verified only for Sustainable Building Engineering.
- 08
Check the MoveIN deadline
Verified as 15 May 2026 for these records.
- 09
Remember Restricted Access means the minimum requirement is not a guarantee of a place
Your position in the capped-enrollment ranking is what ultimately matters.
- 10
Track your visa / Universitaly process separately
CEnT-S or SAT admission does not replace the separate visa/residence application process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sapienza accept CEnT-S?
Yes — in the verified records for ACSAI and Sustainable Building Engineering, for the Non-EU Residing Abroad / Visa Applicant category, as an alternative admission tool.
Does Sapienza accept SAT?
Yes — in the same two verified records, as an alternative to CEnT-S, with a > 960 threshold and a post-1-January-2024 date requirement.
What CEnT-S score does Sapienza require?
For these two verified records: converted score > 0. This is not a raw or general CEnT-S score, and it does not mean guaranteed admission.
What SAT score does Sapienza require?
For these structured Non-EU Abroad records: > 960 (total), taken after 1 January 2024.
Is a 960 SAT score enough to get into Sapienza?
No. The structured requirement is strictly above 960 (> 960), and because these programmes are Restricted Access, meeting the threshold does not guarantee a place.
Does ACSAI accept CEnT-S?
Yes, for the represented 2026/27 Non-EU Abroad record.
Does ACSAI accept SAT?
Yes, with the recorded conditions (> 960, taken after 1 January 2024).
Does Sustainable Building Engineering accept CEnT-S?
Yes, for the represented record.
What GPA does Sustainable Building Engineering require?
The structured programme note records a minimum of 80/100. This is not generalized to Sapienza's other programmes.
Is IELTS 5.5 required for Sapienza?
This page does not give a universal answer. The verified ACSAI record includes a minimum IELTS of 5.5; this page does not generalize that requirement to every Sapienza programme.
What was the Sapienza MoveIN application deadline?
For the represented 2026/27 Non-EU Abroad records: 15 May 2026.
Which applicant category should a student applying from Turkey look at?
Generally, for a Turkey-based applicant who needs a visa, the Non-EU Abroad / Visa Applicant records are the relevant starting point; the exact category can vary based on citizenship and residence status.
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Written by: CEnT-S Academy Editorial Team
Last updated: 13 August 2026