Dichiarazione di Valore
HOW TO REQUEST A DICHIARAZIONE DI VALORE
Students who require a Study Visa to be able to continue their studies at an Italian University to pursue a Laurea Magistrale will be asked to request a Dichiarazione di Valore for their John Cabot University Degree.
The Dichiarazione di Valore is a document issued by the Italian Consulate that describes and certifies a foreign degree; it is required for non-EU students who do not have an Italian or EU Degree and it provides eligibility to apply for admission to an Italian University. Some Italian universities may also require EU students to submit the Dichiarazione di Valore.
For further information, please see Procedure per l’ingresso, il soggiorno e l’immatricolazione degli studenti richiedenti visto ai corsi della formazione superiore in Italia
The Italian Consulate requires proof of admission to an Italian University in order to issue the Dichiarazione di Valore (for example: Admissions letter or receipt of tuition payment). For academic purposes, the Dichiarazione di Valore is issued free of charge.
Should you request the Dichiarazione di Valore for other purposes, the Consulate will inform you of the required fee.
Dichiarazione di Valore for JCU Bachelor of Arts
Please note that if you are in possession of a high school diploma that was not issued
through the Italian Ministry of Education, you will be required to submit a Dichiarazione di Valore for that diploma as well. If the high school falls within the jurisdiction of the
Consulate of Philadelphia, then the request for the Dichiarazione di Valore and supporting documentation can be sent to the Consulate directly. Otherwise, you
must obtain the Dichiarazione di Valore from the competent Consulate and forward it to the address below.
The Address of the Italian Consulate of Philadelphia
Italian Consulate of Philadelphia
Consolato Generale d'Italia
Ufficio Scolastico
Public Ledger Building, Suite 956
600 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215)-279-9571
Dichiarazione di Valore for JCU Master of Arts
Please note that if you are in possession of an undergraduate degree that was not
issued through the Italian Ministry of Education, you will be required to submit a
Dichiarazione di Valore for that degree as well. If the University falls within the jurisdiction of the
Consulate of Philadelphia, then the request for the Dichiarazione di Valore and supporting documentation can be sent to the Consulate directly. Otherwise, you
must obtain the Dichiarazione di Valore from the competent Consulate and forward it to the address below.
The Address of the Italian Consulate of Philadelphia
Italian Consulate of Philadelphia
Consolato Generale d'Italia
Ufficio Scolastico
Public Ledger Building, Suite 956
600 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215)-279-9571
Requesting a Dichiarazione di Valore for a John Cabot University Degree is a procedure that takes approximately 6 months, provided that you make sure to follow the instructions in this section carefully and submit all of the necessary documentation.
The Registrar’s Office at John Cabot University can assist with the preparation of the official request and the supporting documentation for a subsidized fee of $/€ 50 for non-EU students, and $/€ 100 for EU students. Please email the Office of Registrar at [email protected] for instructions on how to proceed.
As the Declaration of Value is issued by the Italian Consulate in Philadelphia (and NOT John Cabot University) we cannot assist with additional required payment which may be requested by the Consulate, nor do we have access to processing information.
Please note that John Cabot University is not responsible for any delays in the issuing of the Declaration of Value, nor can we solicit said documentation. You are required to check your email for any communication from the Italian Consulate of Philadelphia and to reply in a timely manner.
Additionally, John Cabot University is not responsible for documents lost in the mail. We advise you to make copies of all of your documentation before submitting them to The Office of the Registrar for processing.
You will be required to prepare a package of the following documents that you will send to the Italian Consulate in Philadelphia:
- Your Diploma with the Apostille
- Your official transcripts with the Apostille
- Italian translation of your Diploma
- Italian translation of your Official Transcripts
- Italian translation of the Sworn Verification of your transcript issued by the Notary
- Italian translation of the Sworn Verification of your diploma issued by the Notary
- Italian translation of the Transcript Key
- Richiesta di Perfezionamento form
- A photocopy of your passport
- A prepaid label for return shipping*
- A cover letter that will include your return address, your email address and phone number.
*Please use UPS, FEDEX or Mailboxes for the prepaid return label.
Follow the step by step instructions we have provided for you: