See what the admission requirements are.
Apply for assessment by the Committee.
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.
In order to attend the second cycle degree programme/two-year master in Global Cultures, you must have:
Admission to the second cycle degree programme/two‐year master in Global Cultures requires possession of a bachelor’s degree or three‐year university diploma, or any other degree obtained abroad, recognised as suitable.
Additionally, candidates must meet the curricular requirements and pass the assessment of personal competencies and skills.
If a candidate holds a foreign qualification, the Committee will assess the candidate’s knowledge and competencies based on their academic background.
You are eligible to apply exclusively for the third intake if you need to take only the final examination. If you do not graduate by 31 December 2025, you will not be able to finalise your enrolment.
English language proficiency is required to at a minimum CEFR level B2. A list of recognized certificates is available on the webpage: https://corsi.unibo.it/2cycle/GlobalCultures/language-certificate
The English language requirement can also be satisfied by:
submitting a self-declaration confirming that you are a native English speaker;
providing evidence of a bachelor’s or master’s degree with English as the medium of instruction.
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.
From your arrival in Italy and throughout your stay, you must have health coverage. You have several options.
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 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.
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.
Candidates who are not admitted in one intake may apply for other intakes.
The first intake is open only to graduate candidates, both European and non-European. To be considered for the first intake, candidates must submit their diploma or graduation certificate by January 13th, 2025.
Opening of applications (Section 5): December 2nd, 2024
Closing date for applications (Section 5): At 11:59 pm on January 13th, 2025
Publication of the results (Section 6): From January 21st, 2025
Interview dates (for candidates with a foreign degree only): From January 27th to February 7th, 2025
Matriculation (also in the case of changing programme or university) (Section 7): From February 13th, 2025 to November 20th, 2025.
The second intake is open only to graduate candidates, both European and non-European. To be considered for the second intake, candidates must submit their diploma or graduation certificate by March 24th, 2025.
Opening of applications (Section 5): February 10th, 2025
Closing date for applications (Section 5): At 11:59 pm on March 24th, 2025
Publication of the results (Section 6): From April 1st, 2025
Interview dates (for candidates with a foreign degree only): From April 7th to 30th, 2025
Matriculation (also in the case of changing programme or university) (Section 7): From February 13th, 2025 to November 20th, 2025.
The third intake is open to both graduate and non-graduate candidates, European and non-European.
Opening of applications (Section 5): April 28th, 2025
Closing date for applications (Section 5): At 11:59 pm on June 16th, 2025
Publication of the results (Section 6): From June 24th, 2025
Interview dates (for candidates with a foreign degree only): From June 30th to July 11th, 2025
Matriculation (also in the case of changing programme or university) (Section 7): From February 13th, 2025 to November 20th, 2025.
Within the period set for each intake (see Schedule of Procedures - Section 2) you can apply by following the steps below:
The committee will only assess documents uploaded through the Studenti Online application (www.studenti.unibo.it). Any mandatory documents that are missing or only partially uploaded by the application deadline will result in the candidate not being considered.
Documents must not be sent by post or email to the administrative offices.
In the event of false declarations, in addition to incurring the penalties laid down in Article 496 of the Italian Criminal Code, you will automatically forfeit your right to registration and any benefits obtained, without being entitled to any reimbursement of the sums paid.
If you are a non-EU citizen and reside abroad, in compliance with the procedures defined by the Italian Ministry of University and Research in the Circular "Procedures for entry, residency and enrollment of international students and the respective recognition of qualifications for higher education courses in Italy" for A.Y. 2025/2026 published on https://www.universitaly.it/studenti-stranieri, in addition to following the steps required for admission to the degree programme, you will have to pre-enroll on Universitaly and request an entrance visa for study purposes.
The assessment of adequate personal knowledge and skills is deemed fulfilled if the graduate has achieved a final grade of 100/110 or higher. Similarly, for candidates who are required to complete only the final examination, the assessment is considered fulfilled if their weighted average mark is equal to or greater than 27.14.
Candidates holding a recognized foreign qualification will receive an invitation to attend an in-depth interview for the assessment of adequate personal knowledge and skills, conducted in English, at their institutional email address (name.surname@studio.unibo.it).
The interview will be held only online on Ms Teams and will evaluate the areas of knowledge required for admission to the master’s degree programme.
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.
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 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 'Submitting your foreign qualifications' 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.
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 qualification 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).
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:
make a copy of your payment receipts and attach them to your application for initial issuing or renewal of your residence permit.
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.
Upon your arrival in Italy, go to the 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).
Activating your career enables you to submit your study plan, book and sit exams, change degree programme, transfer to another university, withdraw from or suspend your studies, graduate, and print certificates. It is also necessary to use some of the services, such as access to online library resources and Wi-Fi network.
Your career must be activated by 26 February 2026.
Return to the Local Health Authority Desk (CUP) as soon as possible to activate your health coverage and choose a general practitioner. 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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