Discover how the two-year ITS MAKER Academy programme is organised: lessons, labs, internships, exams and key milestones to mark in your calendar.
The ITS MAKER Academy study programme
In all post-diploma courses across the different training areas, the programme lasts two years (approx. 2000 hours) and is delivered full-time (approx. 35 hours per week). A minimum attendance of 80% is required in order to access the final exam.
| Duration | 2 years (approx. 2000 hours) |
|---|---|
| Period | From late October to July (1st year) and from September to July (2nd year) |
| Attendance | Mandatory (minimum 80% attendance) |
| Schedule | Full-time (approx. 35 hours per week) |
| Cost | All programs are free of charge |
| Erasmus+ | International experiences available (internships, language courses) |
1st year
- October
Admission interviews and start of the programme - November
Bridging courses and start of regular teaching activities - December – March
Full-time lessons and lab activities - Spring – early summer
First educational internship in a company and opportunity to take part in Erasmus+ experiences abroad - August
Summer break
2nd year
- September
Training activities resume - October – March
Full-time lessons, labs and project work - Spring – early summer
Second educational internship in a company - July
Final diploma exam
A hands-on experience designed for the world of work
Thanks to the Learning by Doing model, every phase of the programme integrates theory with practical application. ITS MAKER students alternate between:
- Classroom teaching
- Technical laboratories
- Simulations
- Project work
- Meetings with companies
- Over 800 hours of in-company training
This approach enables every student to develop real, immediately applicable skills that are in line with labour market needs, with the possibility of entering the workplace straight after completing the programme.
