TE.L.E.MA.CO. (TEst di Logica E MAtematica e COmprensione verbale) is the tool used to test initial knowledge considered functional to the effective use of a university course, which all students enrolled in open access degree courses must take (with the exception of the degrees in Maritime Science and Technology and Ingegneria Informatica - Imperia campus, which, being taught in English, provide for a compulsory independent examination). The degree course in Medicine and Surgery, if it is open access, will also organise an independent examination.

This is a self-assessment tool, which UniGe makes available to students at the beginning of their training pathway.      

TE.L.E.MA.CO. is made up of two sections:

• a nucleus common to all courses of study (CdS), aimed at ascertaining the basic skills of comprehension of texts in Italian (literacy), and logical reasoning skills (numeracy);
• a section differentiated according to the chosen CdS, aimed at ascertaining
  • the basic skills of mathematics and logic and their application to the experimental sciences (M-extension),
  • the ability to carry out advanced analysis of different text types (T-extension).

The list of degree courses and the relevant types of tests are available in the Courses of Study section. Only for students enrolled in the classical curriculum of the Arts degree course there is an additional section (Latin-Greek_extension) which will be held in a separate session. There is no exemption for the Latin-Greek extension.

The common core is structured in 20 multiple-choice questions, of which 10 relate to knowledge of Italian and text comprehension and 10 relate to logical reasoning skills.

The differentiated section per CSF (extension_M, extension_T) is structured in 20 multiple-choice questions.

Details regarding the content of the test (syllabus) are available in the Syllabus. 

In aulaweb there is a test quiz.

The following are exempt from the TE.L.E.MA.CO. test:

1. Students who have obtained, at the final state examination of the second cycle of higher education (baccalaureate), a score of 90/100 or higher (or equivalent score, in the case of a grade not in hundredths).  The exemption does not apply to foreign diplomas.
2. Students who already hold a degree in Italy or abroad.
3. Students who, in the academic year 24/25, passed a TE.L.E.MA.CO. or TE.S.E.O. examination compatible with the degree course they are enrolling in (extent and pass mark). Note: if you have passed the Common Core and not the Extension, you must in any case redo the full test.
4. Students enrolled in the academic year 2024/25 (and not "drop-outs") who transfer from a "related" course of study at the University of Genoa and who are not burdened by O.F.A.. The study courses considered as "related" are published in the Courses of Study section. 
5. Students who make a transfer from another University or a readmission and who have a sufficient number of CFUs, which will also be assessed in relation to the priority courses of the particular course of study. In cases of doubt, the CCS will decide.
6.  Students who have passed, in 2025 or 2024, a pre-TE.L.E.MA.CO. test compatible with the degree course they are enrolling in (extent and pass threshold) 
7. Students of the Penitentiary University Pole (PUP).

Only students who meet the first requirement must indicate the exemption in the pre-enrolment procedure. The declared exemption will be automatically verified on the basis of the graduation grade.

Students who meet requirements 6 and 7 do not have to do anything.Exemption or passing the pre-TELEMACO check will be uploaded to the student's career ex officio.

Students wishing to take advantage of exemptions 2 to 5 must fill out (even before confirming enrolment)the online form on aulaweb
Any exemption will be checked and granted or not and notice of this will be given on the same aulaweb page. If granted, it will be entered in the student's career by the University. 
It is strongly advised to request the exemption as soon as possible and in any case before 15 November. The portal for requesting exemptions will still be activeuntil 31 January 2026,but, after 15 November, exemption requests will only be checked every 2-3 weeks. After 31 January 2026, no exemption can be requested or granted.  

The TE.L.E.MA.CO test takes place in the University's computer rooms (students may choose up to the limit of places) using the AulaWeb platform. In order to use AulaWeb it is necessary to have UnigePass credentials.

The nucleus common consists of 20 multiple-choice questions, of which 1 is correct and 3 are incorrect. The correct answer is worth 1 point; the wrong or not given answer is worth 0 points. The threshold for passing the core is set at 12 points. The time allotted for the core is 45 minutes.

Only students who pass the common core are admitted to take the differentiated section by CSF (extension_M, extension_T). The differentiated section consists of 20 multiple-choice questions, of which 1 is correct and 3 are wrong. The correct answer is worth 1 point; the wrong or not given answer is worth 0 points and the time available is 55 minutes.

Each student may only take one of the two extensions. In sessions 1 and 2, the student must independently choose the extension envisaged by the course of study in which he/she intends to enrol. In sessions 3 and 4, the student will automatically be directed to the course in which he/she is enrolled or pre-registered. The passing threshold depends on the chosen course of study and will be made available by July 2025 in the Courses-of-Study section.

After completion of the extension, students who are not exempt from it must also take the English test.

For students who need to take the English test, but are exempt from TELEMACO due to graduation grade, or have already passed the pre-TELEMACO, there will be a special session on 13 October 2025. To book, go to this link. Reservations must be made by 6 October at 12 noon. Students who do not fall into either of these two situations (e.g. students on courses with a fixed number of places, students exempt for passage or graduation), even if booked, will not be admitted.

For information on the English test, the courses that require it and the certifications that allow exemption, go to the CLAT page  at this link.

The TE.L.E.MA.CO 2025 audit takes place in 4 editions. Each student may only participate in one edition. For the academic year 2025/26, the verification will take place on the following dates:

• 1^a EDITION: 10, 11 and 12 September
• 2^a EDITION: 29, 30 September and 1 October
• 3^a EDITION: 29, 30 October
• 4^a EDITION: 18 November

It is strongly recommended to participate in the first two editions.

To take the TE.L.E.MA.CO. test, it is sufficient to be pre-registered, you do not need to have confirmed your registration and paid the first instalment

To take the test, you need to make a reservation. The terms and conditions for booking can be found in the relevant section.

A student who scores below the established pass thresholds will be awarded the additional training obligations (O.F.A.). There are three different O.F.A.s: one for the common core and one for each differentiated section (extension_M, extension_T).

Failure to pass the common core entails the attribution of the OFAs of the core and the differentiated section indicated by the Board of Studies.

Failure to pass only the differentiated section (extension_M, extension_T) entails the attribution of the relative O.F.A.

Only for the classical curriculum of the Arts degree course, failure to pass the obligatory additional section (extension_Latin-Greek) will result in the attribution of the relative O.F.A.

A student who does not participate in any of the TE.L.E.MA.CO. editions will automatically be attributed all the O.F.A.s indicated by the CdS immediately after the date of the last edition (18 November). Therefore, if you think you are entitled to an exemption you are strongly advised to apply for an exemption before 15 November.

The O.F.A. is discharged by following a mandatory self-training remedial course PER.S.E.O (PERcorso di Supporto per Eventuali OFA) at the end of which it is necessary to take TE.S.E.O. (TEst di Soddisfoddisfimento di Eventuali OFA).

PER.S.E.O is delivered through the University's distance learning platform (Aulaweb) and therefore without any time limitation on access. There are 3 different sections of PER.S.E.O: one for the common core and one for each differentiated section (extension_M, extension_T).

Please note: the PERSEO self-training course is reserved for students who have taken the TELEMACO test in the September, October or November 2024 editions and have not passed either the Core or the extension envisaged by their course of study and for students who have not taken any TELEMACO test.

Non-passing the common core entails compulsory attendance at the PER.S.E.O of the core and of the differentiated section indicated by the CdS.

Failure to pass only the differentiated section (extension_M, extension_T) entails compulsory attendance of the relevant differentiated section.

Students who took the pre-TELEMACO test in March-April-May 2023 or April-May 2024 and who failed the Common Core or the extension, may retake the test in one of the 4 editions in September, October, November.

TE.S.E.O. takes place in 5 editions, the last two of which are reserved for foreign students. For the academic year 2025/26, it will take place on the following dates:

• 1 EDITION: 4 November (only for students who have taken TE.L.E.MA.CO. in the first 2 editions and completed PER.S.E.O by 30 October) at 12 noon.
• 2^a EDITION: 26 November (only for students who have taken TE.L.E.MA.CO. in the first 3 editions and completed PER.S.E.O by 21 November at 12 noon).
• 3^a EDITION: 18 December (for all students who have or have not done TE.L.E.MA.CO and who have completed PER.S.E.O by 13 December, 12 noon). You must book by 13 December at 12 noon.
• 4^a EDITION: 21 JANUARY 2026 (reserved for students who graduated abroad). You must apply and have completed PER.S.E.O. by 15 JANUARY 2026.
^5th EDITION: 24 FEBRUARY 2026 (reserved for students graduating abroad). It is necessary to take and have completed PER.S.E.O. by 18 February 2025.

The structure and methods of passing TE.S.E.O. are similar to those indicated for TE.L.E.MA.CO.

Those who do not pass TE.S.E.O. do not have to re-take the PER.S.E.O. self-study course.

What should I do if I do not pass any of the TE.S.E.O. exams?

Following the failure to pass all three TE.S.E.O. exams, in order to fulfil the O.F.A. the student must acquire at least 12 CFU by passing the exams of the priority courses indicated in the appendix for each degree course. The student's study plan will be made up only of the courses identified as priorities by the BoD for the fulfilment of the O.F.A.

With the fulfilment of the O.F.A. the study plan will be completely unlocked and the student will be able to sit any of the exams foreseen.

The O.F.A.

The O.F.A.s must be fulfilled within the first year of the course.

Can I attend classes and take exams?

Students who have not yet taken the O.F.A.s may submit their Study Plan (possibly opting for part-time registration), attend classes and take any partial exams. Students who have not yet taken TE.L.E.MA.CO may also attend classes and take any partial tests, but may not submit the Study Plan, at least until after the last edition in November. Immediately after the November edition, he will have the same O.F.A. as those who did not pass TE.L.E.MA.CO and can then submit the Study Plan.

But no exams can be taken before January 2026. From January 2026 examinations that allow the OFAs to be fulfilled will have to be given priority. The other exams will be temporarily blocked.

Below is the list of study courses with all the necessary information.

At present, the updated list for 2025/2026 is not yet available. So this table (referring to 2024/2025) is purely indicative

In particular you will find:

• Course name and course code
• Test type: tells you which extension you will have to take
• Threshold extension: tells you what is the minimum score you need to achieve to pass the extension (for basic the threshold is 12)
• Affinity: if you pass from a course related to the course in question and you do not have O.F.A. you will be able to obtain (upon request) an exemption from TE.L.E.MA.CO.
• Priority subjects: these are the subjects that you will have to take if you do not pass either TE.L.E.MA.CO. or TE.S.E.O.

Here you will find the syllabuses of the TELEMACO base and extensions accompanied by some explanatory examples.

• SYLLABUS_BASE           
• SYLLABUS_TELEMACO_Extension_M       
• SYLLABUS_TELEMACO_extension_T

Students with disabilities and DSAs can find details of how TE.L.E.MA.CO. at this link.

To take the TE.L.E.MA.CO. test, it is sufficient to be pre-registered, it is not necessary to have confirmed your registration and to have paid the first instalment. 

To take the test you need to make a reservation. To do so, you need to enter the appropriate classroomweb instance, at the link https://testingresso.aulaweb.unige.it/course/view.php?id=129

Reservation for the first two editions (September) will be active around the end of June 2025

You need to book by:

• 12.12 noon on 5 September for the first edition
• 12 noon on 24 September for the second edition
• 12 noon on 24 October for the third edition
• 12 noon on 13 November for the fourth edition

In the attached files, you will find the answers to the most frequently asked questions related to the test and its conduct.