School of Archival Science, Palaeography, and Diplomatics of the State Archives of Milan. Specialization Course for Archivists – Two-Year Program 2025–2027
ADMISSION TO THE 2025–2027 PROGRAM
Admission Notice PDF 380 KB
Attachment 1 PDF– APPLICATION FORM FOR THE FIRST YEAR, to be sent to as-mi@cultura.gov.it
Regulations concerning the organization and admission requirements of the School PDF
OPEN DAY 2025
The presentation event for the 2025–2027 two-year program will take place on Monday, August 25, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Conference Hall.
ADMISSION EXAMS
The admission exams will be held on October 1, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Candidates must present a valid identity document. The use of mobile phones will not be permitted during the exams.
The translation test — translation into Italian of a published text in Medieval Latin — will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Use of the Du Cange Glossary of Medieval Latin and a Latin language dictionary is permitted. Candidates may use their own dictionary if they wish.
Bibliography: For preparation for the translation test, the following volume is recommended:
- Documenti e lettere di Matilde di Canossa, ed. P. Golinelli, Bologna 2015
The history and archival science test will consist of 30 multiple-choice questions and will take place from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Bibliography: For preparation for the history and archival science test, the following volumes are recommended:
- L. Antonielli - G. Chittolini (a cura di) Storia della Lombardia, 2 voll., Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2003. Vol 1, pg.: 81-140; 156-176; 225-240. Vol.2, pg: 20-67.
- Maria Barbara Bertini, Che cosa è un archivio, Carocci editore. pg: 7-41, 70-74, 80-125.
LIST OF CANDIDATES for the admission exams (PDF) uploaded 9.9.2025
RESULTS OF THE ADMISSION EXAMS (PDF) uploaded 6.10.2025
On the first day of class (November 6, at 2:00 p.m.), students must submit the receipt of payment made by the deadline specified in the admission notice published on this page.
The State Treasury is the beneficiary of the bank transfer for the attendance fee of the School.
Attachment 2 – COURSE OFFERING – available soon
