 The ability to speak at least two foreign languages is required, demonstrated through specific, internationally recognized certificates.Students must also attend additional courses required by IUSS or, alternatively, take at least two internal courses per academic year.Giorgio Vasari, Alessandro Manzoni and Cesare Angelini have given descriptions of the College and the building was used as a film set for "Le cinque giornate" by Dario Argento and for "Liberi, armati e pericolosi" by Romolo Guerrieri.