See what the admission requirements are.
Sit the entrance exam.
Check the results of the exam.
Complete your enrolment.
Below you will find some information on how to apply, which varies depending on your citizenship. If you have any doubts, check the application process to follow.
Please note that the following information is only a summary, you will find the complete details and deadlines for admission in the official call for applications.
To enrol on the course you must have:
You can count on financial support from the start of your studies. Depending on your financial circumstances, merit or specific requirements, you may be able to apply for a reduction or exemption of the enrolment fee.
Tuition fees is calculated according to the 2025 ISEE certificate (Economic Situation Indicator) with special subsidies in relation to the right to higher education. Full exemption is granted to first-year students with a low ISEE.
The ISEE value must be submitted, even if you are not enrolled in the degree programme, by October 30, 2025, at 6:00 pm (or by November 17, 2025, at 6:00 pm with a €100 late fee) by accessing ER-GO Online Services; otherwise, you will have to pay thefull amount.
If you cannot obtain an ISEE certification, check how the fees are calculated according to your country of origin and where your family has income and assets.
Read all information about tuition fees and exemptions
Prepare documents and submit applications for scholarships and other funding opportunities. Depending on your financial status, you can obtain scholarships, student accommodation, full or partial exemption from fees and other funding opportunities. To apply, you will have to prepare documentation on your family's income and assets.
If you come from a EU member country from your arrival in Italy and throughout your stay you must have health coverage.
You have several options.
EHIC Card
If you have a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) from your EU country of origin, you can receive all medically necessary health services.
To obtain said services, you can go directly to a doctor or a public or affiliated health facility and show your EHIC card. The assistance is direct and therefore nothing is due, except for the payment of a possible contribution ("ticket") which is at your expense and is non-refundable.
With the EHIC Card you can go directly to a general practitioner (GP also known as a family doctor) chosen from the list of affiliated doctors in Bologna, or from the list of affiliated doctors in other Campuses.
With the EHIC Card you cannot access treatments "scheduled abroad", i.e. foreseeable (e.g. non-urgent dental treatments, spa treatments, etc.).
Certificate of entitlement (e.g. E106, E109...)
If you have a certificate of entitlement other than the EHIC, when you arrive in Italy, submit it to a “Sportello Unico AUSL (CUP)”, which will check whether you can register with the Italian National Health Service (SSN) to obtain full healthcare under the same conditions as Italian citizens.
Private insurance or registration with the Italian National Health Service (SSN)
In the event that you do not have an EHIC Card or a Certificate of Entitlement, you must take out a private health insurance valid in Italy or register with the Italian National Health Service (SSN), where applicable, when you arrive in Italy.
If you have a private health insurance, you can go to any general practitioner. In case you need a specialist medical examination, you can directly choose which doctor to contact, possibly getting advice from a general practitioner.
Private health policies:
When purchasing a policy, carefully check the terms and limits of reimbursements. Remember that the health costs to be advanced could be very high, for example in the case of hospitalization. It is advisable to check in advance, by contacting your insurance company, whether the type of benefit you need is refundable.
To study in Italy, you will need to apply for an Italian tax code. Contact the Italian Revenue Agency or contact us for assistance in obtaining one. The code will be necessary also to register with the Italian National Health Service (SSN).
The qualification you declare you possess at the admission stage will be checked by the International Student Administration Office of the relevant campus after you have applied for enrolment and submitted originals of all the necessary documents.
We recommend you submit them to the International Student Administration Office as soon as possible for a preliminary check and, if necessary, to obtain unreserved validation of your pre-enrolment.
To study in Italy, you will need to apply for an Italian tax code. Contact the Italian Revenue Agency or contact us for assistance in obtaining one. The code will be necessary also to register with the Italian National Health Service (SSN).
The qualification you declare you possess at the admission stage will be checked by the International Student Administration Office of the relevant campus after you have applied for enrolment and submitted originals of all the necessary documents.
We recommend you submit them to the International Student Administration Office as soon as possible for a preliminary check and, if necessary, to obtain unreserved validation of your pre-enrolment.
The selection of applicants is based on the SAT General test, which is an international test in English, completely managed by CollegeBoard and stands for “Scholastic Assessment Test.”
The test takes place in presence and focuses on logical, mathematical, and verbal skills. Completing the test is necessary to apply to CLABE.
To get information about the SAT and find out the dates on which to take it, refer to the College Board website and the links at the bottom of the page.
To get information about the SAT and find out the dates on which to take it, refer to the College Board website and the links at the bottom of the page.
To get information about the SAT and find out the dates on which to take it, refer to the College Board website and the links at the bottom of the page.
To get information about the SAT and find out the dates on which to take it, refer to the College Board website and the links at the bottom of the page.
If you wish to request adaptations for the entrance exam, you must do so when you register on Studenti Online. You will need to download the form you will find on Studenti Online and attach the relevant medical documentation certifying the disability or SLD.
The maximum score of the SAT is 1600/1600, split as indicated in the link below:
Admission to the degree programme is limited to 190 places, 32 of which are reserved for non-EU citizens resident abroad and 13 to Special Programmes.
13 positions have been reserved to Special Programmes, available as follows:
3 for displaced students or refugees (or applicants) in Italy
5 for Afghan female student residing in Afghanistan, or domiciled in third countries in order to obtain a visa
5 for Iranian female student residing in Iran
Further information on Specil Programmes here.
First selection: 3 February 2025 to 29 April 2025, 1:00pm
Second selection: 30 April 2025 to 7 July 2025, 1:00pm
Any extraordinary selection: 3 September 2025 to 10 September 2025, 1:00 pm
First selection: 3 February 2025 to 29 April 2025, 1:00 pm
Second selection: 30 April 2025 to 7 July 2025, 1:00 pm
Any extraordinary selection: 3 September 2025 to 10 September 2025, 1:00 pm
You can apply from 3 February 2025 to 29 April 2025, 1:00 pm
The application is only valid once the fee has been paid.
If you are not selected for enrolment, you can participate in any other available intake. In this case, you need to apply again, respecting the requirements, procedures and deadlines stated in the call.
You will not have to re-pay the €20.00 application fee.
The application is only valid once the fee has been paid.
If you are not selected for enrolment, you can participate in any other available intake. In this case, you need to apply again, respecting the requirements, procedures and deadlines stated in the call.
You will not have to re-pay the €20.00 application fee.
The application is only valid once the fee has been paid.
Ranking is in descending order, based solely on the score obtained in the SAT. No minimum score is required.
In the event of a tie, priority is given to the youngest candidate.
Check the call for the dates when the ranking lists will be published.
If you are on the ranking list, you can enrol.
Moreover, check to see if you have an Additional Learning Requirement in any of the subjects in the Test - OFA based on what is stated in the call for admission.
If you are not on the ranking list, you can state your interest in participating in the ‘Unallocated Places’ procedure, even if you have an Additional Learning Requirement (OFA).
If you do not get a place through the ‘Unallocated Places’ procedure, you can apply for the extraordinary selection.
If you are not on the ranking list, you can state your interest in participating in the ‘Unallocated Places’ procedure, even if you have an Additional Learning Requirement (OFA).
If you do not get a place through the ‘Unallocated Places’ procedure, you can apply for the extraordinary selection.
If you are not on the ranking list, you can state your interest in participating in the ‘Unallocated Places’ procedure, even if you have an Additional Learning Requirement (OFA).
For each selection, any remaining places are made available again to those who state their interest in the ‘Unallocated Places’ procedure.
Taking part in this procedure is not automatic: you have to state your interest at every selection via Studenti Online .
Once stated, your interest is irrevocable and cannot be modified.
In the call you will find information on the requirements, procedures and deadlines for stating your interest in the ‘Unallocated Places’ procedure.
If you are high up in the ranking list, go to Studenti Online, fill in the application form and pay the first tuition fee instalment or the one-off fee in accordance with the procedures given and by the deadlines indicated in the call. If you do not pay the fees as specified, you will be excluded from the process. Payment in arrears is also not permitted.
After you have passed the entrance exam, if you have not already done so, submit the pre-enrolment application online on Universitaly . You will need this to apply for an entry visa.
Please indicate this degree programme on your application. Read the Guide and FAQs to understand how to fill in the application.
If you have passed the entry exam and paid the first instalment by the mandatory deadline set by the call, the offices will validate your pre-enrolment.
Download the application summary and submit it to the Embassy or Consulate to apply for a visa.
If you need to change the degree programme or the university you entered on your pre-enrolment application, please read the information on making changes to your pre-enrolment and reallocation.
The University of Bologna's offices could be closed for several days in August, during which pre-enrolments are not validated, so pre-enrolment validation times could be longer in August.
If your embassy or consulate requires your pre-enrolment to be validated without reservation, go to the 'Career activation and badge' section of this page to find out how to do this.
Remember that pre-enrolment does guarantee admission to degree programmes. To enrol, you must also meet the admission requirements and pass the entrance exams required by the degree programme.
The University of Bologna does not issue letters of academic eligibility for the purpose of obtaining a visa.
An entry visa for tourism cannot be used for university enrolment or to obtain a residence permit for study purposes.
To apply for a visa, you must have health insurance.
From the moment you arrive in Italy and throughout your stay, you must be covered by private health insurance or by the Italian National Health Service. You can only register with the Italian National Health Service after your arrival in Italy. If you intend to do so, you may consider purchasing short-term private insurance to cover the trip and the first period in Italy (unless otherwise specified by the Embassy for the purposes of obtaining your visa). If you do not intend to do so, you may consider buying a longer private insurance policy (at least 1 year).
Entry visa for 'study/university enrolment’ purposes
If you do not yet have a long-term visa, make an appointment at the Embassy or Consulate and bring with you:
You will need to obtain a “Study - University Enrolment” visa, the required documents and possibly an Italian tax code from the Embassy or Consulate.
Validating your identity means associating your account name.surname@studio.unibo.it with your identity.
Your identity will be validated automatically, without you having to do anything, if one of the following applies:
If any of the above conditions do not apply, and you are unable to obtain SPID credentials because you are a minor or you are a resident abroad, contact the Student Administration Office or, if you are resident abroad and have a qualification obtained abroad, contact the International Student Administration Office.
Career activation is required to create a study plan, book and take exams, change degree programme, transfer to another university, withdraw from or suspend studies, graduate, and print certificates. It is also required to use certain services, such as access to online library resources and the Wi-Fi network.
Your career will be automatically activated after identification.
It is not automatically activated if:
The career must be activated by 26 February 2026.
Once the career is activated, you will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to obtain your badge.
Career activation is required to create a study plan, book and take exams, change degree programme, transfer to another university, withdraw from or suspend studies, graduate, and print certificates. It is also required to use certain services, such as access to online library resources and the Wi-Fi network.
Your career will be automatically activated after your identity has been validated.
It is not automatically activated if:
The career must be activated by 26 February 2026.
Once the career is activated, you will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to obtain your badge.
If you obtained your degree abroad, you must submit your qualification to the International Student Administration Office of the campus where you will be studying:
If you need unreserved validation on Universitaly, please notify the International Student Administration Office by e-mail. The International Student Administration Office will check the documents. If they are complete and their authenticity and value can be verified, your pre-enrolment on Universitaly will be unconditionally validated.
Make an appointment with the International Student Administration Office to present the original documents When you arrive in Italy.
If you want to register with the Italian National Health Service (SSN), pay the annual fee.
For those applying for or holding a residence permit for study purposes, the minimum cost is € 700.00 per year. Registration is per calendar year only (e.g. from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025) and it is not possible to pay reduced fees for shorter periods.
It is possible to pay to register for the current year and also for the entire following calendar year (e.g. 2025 and 2026). This possibility grants health coverage for one academic year and is useful for students who arrive, for example, in September and intend to apply for a 1-year residence permit for study purposes.
To cover of any dependant family members, the minimum fee is € 2,000 per year.
To request information about voluntary registration and to verify your eligibility, you can contact an AUSL “Sportello Unico” (CUP) office. Consult the list of “Sportello Unico” (CUP) in Bologna and Romagna (Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna and Rimini).
Start the registration procedure:
pay the annual fee via the ordinary F24 form. If you want to register for two consecutive years (for example 2025 and 2026), you must make two separate payments. You must fill in the following sections:
Payment alone does not imply activation of the coverage. You must complete the registration at an AUSL office and choose a general practitioner (family doctor).
Within eight days of arrival in Italy, apply for a permit. You can do this on your own or with our support.
If you have not done so, make an appointment with the international student administration office on the campus where you are going to study: Bologna, Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna and Rimini.
Bring your qualification documents, your passport and residence permit application receipt with you.
If the documents are complete, the student administration office will activate your career. You will receive an email with instructions to collect your badge and you will be able to download a certificate of enrolment from Studenti Online.
Use the certificate of enrolment to activate your registration with the National Health Service. You must also add it to your residence permit application: send it to the central police station (Questura) via PEC (Certified Electronic Mail) and bring it with you to the appointment at the central police station (Questura).
Return to the Local Health Authority Desk (CUP) as soon as possible to activate your health coverage and choose a general practitioner. Go to a AUSL “Sportello Unico” (CUP) office to activate the coverage and choose a general practitioner. Consult the list of “Sportello Unico” (CUP) in Bologna and Romagna (Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna and Rimini districts). Bring the following documents with you:
If you are paying for two consecutive years, remember that at the end of the current year you must return to the CUP with the payment receipt for the following year, and ask for the service to be activated.
Always check the coverage end date.
Those registered with the Italian National Health Service will receive a Health Card by post. The card is sent to the address provided to the Italian Revenue Agency; you can contact the Italian Revenue Agency to update your address and to have the card reprinted.
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Positions for displaced students or refugees (or applicants), Afghan female student residing in Afghanistan, or domiciled in third countries in order to obtain a visa and for Iranian female student residing in Iran.
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