Programme enrolment: requirements, deadlines and methods

Admission requirements

To enrol on the course you must have:
- A diploma from an upper secondary education institute following five years of study (including high schools specialising in teacher training or art with successful completion of a supplementary year of study).
- A 4-year specialist diploma, awarded by a secondary school within the National programme for 4-year specialist courses in secondary education.
- A diploma awarded by an upper secondary education institute following five years of study, which does not offer a supplementary year. This qualification requires you to complete specific additional learning requirements at the University of Bologna by 31 March 2026. Failure to do so will result in you being enrolled as a repeat student in the following academic year.
- Qualification obtained abroad at the end of a school period of at least twelve years, granting access to university training in Italy in accordance with Italian regulations, current international agreements and the provisions of the MUR circular "Procedures for entry, stay and enrolment of international students and the relative recognition of qualifications, for academic Higher Education courses valid for academic year 2024/2025" published on the Universitaly website
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How to start

Tuition fees are calculated according to the 2024 ISEE certificate (Economic Situation Indicator) with special subsidies in relation to the right to higher education. There is a total exemption for first-year students with an ISEE certificate of less than or equal to €27,000. Above this threshold, tuition fees are calculated progressively.
The ISEE value must be submitted, even if you are not enrolled in the degree programme, by 18:00 on 30 October 2024 (or by 18:00 on 15 November 2024, with a €100 penalty) by accessing ER-GO Online Services, otherwise you will have to pay the full 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.

Remember

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.
From your arrival in Italy and throughout your stay, you must have health coverage. You have several options: European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) card, private health insurance or registration with the Italian National Health Service (SSN).

If you have an EHIC card

If you have a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) from your EU country of origin, you are entitled to all medically necessary treatment.

You can obtain healthcare services directly from a public or contracted provider by presenting the EHIC. You will be provided the service free of charge, except for any co-payment (“ticket”) which is paid directly by patients and is not reimbursable.

With the EHIC, you can go directly to a general practitioner (also known as a family doctor) by choosing from the list of affiliated general practitioners (MMG) available on the Salute Bologna website, if you study in Bologna, or the AUSL della Romagna website, if you are studying at other campuses.

You cannot use the EHIC for 'planned treatment abroad', i.e. predictable treatment (e.g. non-urgent dental treatment, spa treatment, etc.).

If you have a certificate of entitlement (e.g. E106, E109, etc.)

If you are in possession of a certificate of entitlement other than the EHIC, as a general rule, in order to be entitled to healthcare, you must first present this certificate to one of the Local Health Authority Desks (CUP), which will check whether you can register with the National Health Service (SSN), in which case you will be entitled to full healthcare under the same conditions as Italian citizens.

Access to healthcare may vary depending on the certificate of entitlement you possess. Ask the Local Health Authority Desk (CUP) for more information when registering.

See the list of Local Health Authority Desks (CUP) in Bologna and Romagna (provinces of Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna and Rimini).

Other cases

If you have neither an EHIC card nor a Certificate of Entitlement, you must take out private health insurance valid in Italy or register with the Italian National Health Service (SSN), where applicable.

If you have private health insurance, you can go to any general practitioner. If you need to see a specialist, you can choose which doctor you to go directly, possibly with the advice of the general practitioner.
Private health insurance policies:
If your stay is for study purposes, check with one of Local Health Authority Desks (CUP) to see if you can register with the Italian National Health Service (SSN). To register voluntarily with the National Health Service (SSN) as a student, you must be resident in Italy and pay an annual lump sum contribution of at least €700.
Registration with the SSN is on a calendar year basis, from 1 January to 31 December.

If you are employed or self-employed and pay taxes in Italy, you are entitled to free compulsory registration with the National Health Service (SSN). Check at one of the Local Health Authority Desks (CUP) how to register with the SSN.

If you have been living in Italy for at least five years, you can apply to the municipality where you live for an 'Attestato di Soggiorno Permanente' (Permanent Residence Certificate), which entitles you to registration with the National Health Service and a choice of general practitioner. Check at one of the Local Health Authority Desks (CUP) how to register with the SSN.

How to register voluntarily for the National Health Service as a student

If you apply for or have a residence permit for study purposes, the minimum cost will be €700 per year from 2024. Registration is per calendar year only (e.g. from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024) 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. 2024 and 2025). 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.

The minimum contribution is €2,000 to cover dependant family members per year.

To register:

Go to a Local Health Authority Desk (CUP). See the list of Local Health Authority Desks (CUP) in Bologna and Romagna (provinces of Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna and Rimini).
Take with you:
Ask for information on how to pay the voluntary student registration fee; remember that the payment must be made using the ordinary F24 form.
You have to complete the sections:
Pay the annual lump sum using form F24 for each year of registration with the SSN at post offices, banks, online via your bank account or with Pagobancomat, Postepay or Postamat cards and keep the receipts.

Make a copy of the receipts and attach them to your application for the first issue or renewal of your residence permit.

After submitting your application for a residence permit, return to the Local Health Authority Desk (CUP) as soon as possible to activate your health coverage and choose a general practitioner.
Take with you:
Payment alone does not imply coverage. You have to complete registration at the offices of a Local Health Authority and choose a general practitioner.

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.
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 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.

TOLC

The Cisia On-line Test (TOLC) is a guidance tool used to assess your initial abilities.

This individual test, different for each participant, comprises questions that are selected automatically, at random, from the CISIA TOLC database by software developed and administered by CISIA - Consorzio Interuniversitario Sistemi Integrati per l'Accesso (Consortium of Inter-University Integrated Access Systems).

For this programme, you have to take the ENGLISH TOLC-E, which consists of 36 questions (13 reasoning questions, 10 text understanding questions, 13 maths questions), and lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes.

TOLC-E in Italian is not the type of TOLC required for admission to the degree programme.
TOLC tests can be taken at any university, even a different one from the one you want to enrol at. You can find the dates and locations for taking the TOLC test on the CISIA website.

The University of Bologna only organises in-person TOLC tests, at all its sites (Bologna, Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna, Rimini).

Which TOLC tests are valid

For this degree programme, the valid TOLC tests are:
TOLC tests can be taken at any university, even a different one from the one you want to enrol at. You can find the dates and locations for taking the TOLC test on the CISIA website.

The University of Bologna only organises in-person TOLC tests, at all its sites (Bologna, Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna, Rimini).

Which TOLC tests are valid

For this degree programme, the valid TOLC tests are:
TOLC tests can be taken at any university, even a different one from the one you want to enrol at. You can find the dates and locations for taking the TOLC test on the CISIA website.

The University of Bologna only organises in-person TOLC tests, at all its sites (Bologna, Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna, Rimini).

Which TOLC tests are valid

For this degree programme, the valid TOLC tests are:
To take the in-person TOLC, check whether you need a visa for Italy.

Should you need a visa:
Check the ENGLISH TOLC-E Calendar on the CISIA website for the deadlines for registering for the TOLC test you wish to take.
Check the ENGLISH TOLC-E Calendar on the CISIA website for the deadlines for registering for the TOLC test you wish to take.
To take the TOLC test you need to register in advance of the tests, on the basis of the deadlines set by CISIA.
Registration is online via the CISIA website and is subject to a €35 fee.

Check on the CISIA website:
The score obtained in each section, not yet weighted according to the above criteria, is displayed at the end of the TOLC-E and remains available in your restricted area on the CISIA website.

To calculate the score with which you will appear in the ranking list, multiply the score obtained in each section by the relevant weighting and add up the results obtained.

How the sections are weighed:
In the event of equal scores (ex aequo), priority will be given to the youngest candidate.

Selection

You can apply even before you have taken the ENGLISH TOLC-E, as long as you do so in the prescribed manner and by the deadlines set.

You can choose between:
You can apply even before you have taken the ENGLISH TOLC-E, as long as you do so in the prescribed manner and by the deadlines set.

You can choose between:
You can apply even before you have taken the ENGLISH TOLC-E, as long as you do so in the prescribed manner and by the deadlines set.
How to proceed
1. Log in and register on Studenti Online.
2. You may indicate up to two programmes among those included in the call.
  The preference expressed is binding and after the application deadline you will no longer be able to change it.
3. Check whether you have to e-mail the TOLC to the Student Administration Office or whether it has already been received automatically
4. Pay the €20 fee through the PagoPA platform. The fee is also valid to apply for the next ordinary selection and any extraordinary selection, and will not be refunded under any circumstance.
The application is only valid once the fee has been paid for the chosen selection, not for subsequent ones. If you want to apply for the next selection you have to repeat the procedure and repay the fee.

What can I do if I am not selected?

If you do not qualify for enrolment and want to participate in the subsequent ordinary selection and any extraordinary selection: you must apply again, respecting the requirements, methods and deadlines stated in the call. You do not have to repay the selection fee.
How to proceed
1. Log in and register on Studenti Online.
2. You may indicate up to two programmes among those included in the call.
  The preference expressed is binding and after the application deadline you will no longer be able to change it.
3. Check whether you have to e-mail the TOLC to the Student Administration Office or whether it has already been received automatically
4. Pay the €20 fee through the PagoPA platform. The fee is also valid to apply for the next ordinary selection and any extraordinary selection, and will not be refunded under any circumstance.
The application is only valid once the fee has been paid for the chosen selection, not for subsequent ones. If you want to apply for the next selection you have to repeat the procedure and repay the fee.

What can I do if I am not selected?

If you do not qualify for enrolment and want to participate in the subsequent ordinary selection and any extraordinary selection: you must apply again, respecting the requirements, methods and deadlines stated in the call. You do not have to repay the selection fee.
How to proceed
1. Log in and register on Studenti Online.
2. You may indicate up to two programmes among those included in the call.
  The preference expressed is binding and after the application deadline you will no longer be able to change it.
3. Check whether you have to e-mail the TOLC to the Student Administration Office or whether it has already been received automatically
4. Pay the €20 fee through the PagoPA platform. The fee is also valid to apply for the next ordinary selection and any extraordinary selection, and will not be refunded under any circumstance.
The application is only valid once the fee has been paid for the chosen selection, not for subsequent ones. If you want to apply for the next selection you have to repeat the procedure and repay the fee.
In some cases, the Student Administration Office may not have received your TOLC automatically (e.g. in the case of discrepant data in registrations on the CISIA website and on Students Online).
On Studenti Online, in the "Current applications" section, you will find the list of applications for which the TOLC was not received automatically.
Check whether you are on the list, in which case you should send your TOLC by e-mail to the Student Administration Office.

In the call you will find, for each selection, the dates when the list will be published.

Ranking list

First and second selection

If you have obtained a score of 12/36 or higher and are entitled to an available place, you can proceed with 'Enrolment.

Any extraordinary selection

A minimum score of 12/36 is required to enter the ranking list. The ranking list will be drawn up on the basis of the criteria stated in the call.

Additional Learning Requirements (OFA)

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. The OFA does not prevent you from participating in the 'Unallocated Places’ procedure.

You will have an OFA if you obtain a score of 4.5/13 or less in the "Mathematics" section of the English TOLC-E.
First and second selection

If you have obtained a score of 12/36 or higher and are entitled to an available place, you can proceed with 'Enrolment.

Any extraordinary selection

A minimum score of 12/36 is required to enter the ranking list. The ranking list will be drawn up on the basis of the criteria stated in the call.

Additional Learning Requirements (OFA)

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. The OFA does not prevent you from participating in the 'Unallocated Places’ procedure.

You will have an OFA if you obtain a score of 4.5/13 or less in the "Mathematics" section of the ENGLISH TOLC-E.
First selection

If you have obtained a score of 12/36 or higher and are entitled to an available place, you can proceed with 'Enrolment.

Additional Learning Requirements (OFA)

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. The OFA does not prevent you from participating in the 'Unallocated Places’ procedure.

You will have an OFA if you obtain a score of 4.5/13 or less in the "Mathematics" section of the English TOLC-E.
For each selection, any remaining places are made available again to those who state their interest in the ‘Unallocated Places’ procedure or in transferring to a programme of greater interest.
Taking part in the procedure or transferring are 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.

Matriculation

After you have passed the assessment, 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 [.pdf 730 KB] to understand how to fill in the application.
If you have passed the assessment 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.

What you need to do

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:
- you obtained your qualification abroad: you must submit your qualification to the International Student Administration Office of the campus where you will be studying. Gather all the necessary documentation on your qualification; go to Studenti Online under 'Calls', select 'Matriculation a.y. 24_25 academic year - document upload for international students with foreign qualifications' and upload the study documents. Make an appointment with the International Student Administration Office to present the original documents
- you have not yet received your diploma: as soon as you receive it, log into Studenti Online and enter your grade details. Remember that the qualification must be obtained by 30 December 2024; otherwise, your enrolment will be cancelled.
The career must be activated by 28 February 2025.

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:
- you are a non-EU citizen, but hold an equivalent qualification and have obtained your qualification in Italy: email a copy of your residence permit allowing equivalence to the Student Administration Office of your degree programme;
- you are a non-EU citizen, but hold an equivalent qualification and have obtained your qualification abroad: submit your qualification to the International Student Administration Office of the campus where you will be studying:
- you are an EU citizen and have obtained your qualification abroad: submit your qualification to the International Student Administration Office of the campus where you will be studying:
- you have not yet received your diploma: as soon as you receive it, log into Studenti Online and enter your grade details. Remember that the qualification must be obtained by 30 December 2024; otherwise, your enrolment will be cancelled.
The career must be activated by 28 February 2025.

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.

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, go to the appointment and bring your qualification documents and passport with you. If the documents are complete, the student administration office will give you a certificate of registration.

You will then need to email the receipt of your residence permit application to the International Student Administration Office to activate your career. Your enrolment will be considered conditional until you have received your residence permit and sent a copy to the Student Administration Office.

If you are a non-EU citizen, reside abroad, but have an Italian degree obtained in Italy, contact the International Student Administration Office on your campus to find out how to proceed.

The career must be activated by 28 February 2025.
Once the career is activated, you will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to obtain your badge.
Registering with the Italian National Health Service (SSN)

If you want to register with the Italian National Health Service (SSN), you have to pay an annual fee. If you apply for or have a residence permit for study purposes, the minimum cost will be €700 per year from 2024. Registration is on a calendar year basis only (e.g. from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024) and it is not possible to pay reduced fees for shorter periods.

It is possible to pay the registration fee for the current year and for the whole of the following calendar year (e.g. 2024 and 2025). This option provides health cover for an academic year and is useful, for example, if you arrive in September and intend to apply for a one-year residence permit for study purposes. The minimum contribution is €2,000 to cover dependant family members per year.

To register at a Local Health Authority Desk (CUP), take with you:
Ask for information on how to make the payment for the "voluntary student registration” fee. Payment must be made using the ordinary F24 form. The following sections must be completed:
Pay the annual lump sum using form F24 for each year of registration with the SSN at post offices, banks, online via your bank account or with Pagobancomat, Postepay or Postamat cards and keep the receipts.

Make a copy of the receipts and attach them to your application for the first issue or renewal of your residence permit.

Payment alone does not imply coverage. You have to complete registration at the offices of a Local Health Authority and choose a general practitioner.

Applying for a residence permit

Within eight days of arrival in Italy, apply for a permit. You can do this on your own or with our support.
Email the receipt of the residence permit application to your International Student Administration Office. Remember that your residence permit has to be renewed every year.

Activating health coverage and choosing a general practitioner

After submitting your application for a residence permit, return to the Local Health Authority Desk (CUP) as soon as possible to activate your health coverage and choose a general practitioner. Take 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.
You will receive a Health Insurance Card by post. It will be sent to the address you gave to the Revenue Agency.

You can contact the Internal Revenue Agency to update your address and, if necessary, to request a replacement card.

Programme enrolment: requirements, deadlines and methods

The main steps to follow

Requirements

Entrance exam

Ranking

Matriculation

Admission requirements

How to start

TOLC

Selection

Ranking list

Matriculation

Call for application to the Degree Programme

Programme enrolment: requirements, deadlines and methods

The main steps to follow

Requirements

Entrance exam

Ranking

Matriculation

Admission requirements

Qualification required

How to start

Scholarships, exemptions and incentives

Fees and amounts

Health coverage

Italian tax code

Submitting your foreign qualifications

Italian tax code

Submitting your foreign qualifications

TOLC

What this consists of

Where to take it

Where to take it

Where to take it

What to do before taking it in person

When to take it

When to take it

When to take it

How to register

Adaptations for people with disabilities or SLD

How the test is evaluated

Selection

Available places

When to apply

When to apply

When to apply

How to apply

How to apply

How to apply

Check receipt of the TOLC

Ranking list

What this consists of

Winner

Winner

Winner

Eligible

Ineligible

Participating in the ‘Unallocated Places’ procedure or transferring to a programme of greater interest

Matriculation

How to enrol

Pre-enrolment on Universitaly

Visa application and health coverage

Identity validation

Career activation and badge

Career activation and badge

Career activation and badge

Residence permit and health coverage

Call for application to the Degree Programme