Programme enrolment: requirements, deadlines and methods

Qualification obtained in Italy

A degree or university diploma lasting three years, i. e. an Italian degree (ex Ministerial Decree 509/99 and ex Ministerial Decree 270/04), or a degree or university diploma from the previous four-year systems

Foreign qualification

Qualification obtained abroad recognized as suitable under Italian law, current international agreements and the rules laid down in the MUR Circular "Procedures for entry, residency and enrolment of international students and the respective recognition of qualifications for higher education courses in Italy" for A.Y. 2025/2026, which will be published on https://www.universitaly.it/studenti-stranieri.

Graduation grade

The candidate must have obtained a Bachelor's degree with a grade of 105/110 or higher. Only if in possession of this qualification will the candidate be admitted to the interview. For candidates in possession of a foreign qualification that does not provide for a final grade or for which it is not possible to convert the grade or judgement into hundredths, the Commission will evaluate the possession of the requirement.

Curricular requirements

To have acquired a total of at least 48 credit points (ECTS) in the two modern languages already studied in the first cycle degree (24 credit points in the first language + 24 credit points in the second language), which are intended to be studied further in the Master's degree course in two of the following disciplinary scientific fields:

L-LIN/04 - Language and Translation – French

L-LIN/06 - Hispanic Language and Literatures*

L-LIN/07 - Language and Translation – Spanish

L-LIN/11 - Anglo-American Languages and Literatures*

L-LIN/12 - Language and Translation – English

L-LIN/14 - Language and Translation – German

L-LIN/21 - Slavic Studies (only Russian)

*Please note that the credits in the subject groups L-LIN/06 - Hispanic Language and Literatures and L LIN/11 - Anglo-American Languages and Literatures must be related exclusively to language - and not literature - course units. Candidates who have obtained credits in the two subject groups L-LIN/06 and L-LIN/11 must send the programmes of their language course units to the e-mail address lingue.lsc@unibo.it.

Applicants with a foreign qualification for which it is not possible to define the admission requirements in terms of ECTS and final grade  can upload their documentation on www.studenti.unibo.it so that the Commission can evaluate whether they possess the requirements and the personal preparation for admission.

I do not have one of the qualifications required

If you do not meet all the curricular requirements indicated, you will not be able to register for the programme.

I haven't graduated yet

It is not possible to be admitted to enrolment under condition. If you do not possess the required qualification at the time of application, you will not be able to register for the programme.

In order to be admitted to the degree course, candidates must have at least a B2 level of proficiency in English, as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

How to fulfil the language requirement

The language requirement is deemed to be fulfilled by the possession of the curricular requirements within the scientific-disciplinary fields of competence (L-LIN/12 and L-LIN/11 - only if they refer to language and linguistics and non-literary teaching).

For applicants who have obtained less than 24 credit points (ECTS) in L-LIN/11 and L-LIN/12 during their Undergraduate Degree, and for all applicants holding a foreign degree, the B2 level requirement is accredited by:

1. submitting a English language certificate among those recognized by the University of Bologna;
2. taking the OOPT (Oxford Online Placement Test) in one of the sessions offered at the University of Bologna before the admission deadlines.

English language certificates accepted by the University of Bologna

The certificates must be uploaded to Studenti Online when registering for the selection. If you participate in more than one selection, you must upload the certificates in all applications.

List of certificates recognized by the University of Bologna

For the recognition of IGCSE English as a Second Language and First Language English, all the components (reading, writing, listening, speaking) must be completed

All certificates must have been obtained as from 1st January 2023.

Citizens of an English-speaking country and applicants who hold a foreign degree from aninstitution in an English-speaking country are not required to further prove their proficiency in English.

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.

Find out more about opportunities

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.

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:

• do not allow registration with the Italian National Health Service (SSN) or the choice of a general practitioner;
• usually require the policyholder to pay the cost and then claim reimbursement from the insurance company.
  When purchasing the policy, carefully check the conditions and limits of reimbursement. Keep in mind that the medical expenses to be paid in advance can be very high, for example in the case of hospitalisation. It is advisable to heck in advance, by contacting your insurance company, whether the type of medical service you require is covered.

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:

• your passport;
• your official Italian tax code;
• certificate of enrolment at the University of Bologna or, for exchange students, the Declaration of Arrival;
• for the Local Health Authority Desks (CUP) of Bologna, the voluntary registration form [.pdf 967 KB] for non-EU citizens; here you will find an example with instructions on how to fill in the form [.pdf 371 KB].

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:

• "taxpayer', entering your personal data;
• “region section”, entering the region code 06 (Emilia-Romagna) and tax code 8846;
• reference year: the calendar year in which you want to enrol in the SSN, e.g. 2024;
• debit amounts paid: €700, if you have no other income apart from your scholarship and do not wish to cover your family members. If you want to register for two consecutive years (e.g. 2024 and 2025), you have to make two payments.

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:

• receipts of payment of the annual contribution;
• the postal receipt of the residence permit application (or the residence permit if already obtained);
• certificate of enrolment at the University of Bologna or, for exchange students, the Declaration of Arrival.

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.

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 meet the requirements described at section Admission Requirements may access the assessment of personal competence and skills which consists of an individual interview in one of the two foreign languages in which the candidate intends to pursue his/her studies, provided that it is different from English.

Schedule of the interview sessions

Deadline - Intake 1  (non-EU citizen applicants only)

Opening of applications February 10^th, 2025    

Closing date for applications March 10^th, 2025       

Publication of the results From March 31^st, 2025         

Interview dates From 24 to 28 March 2025.
The exact date of the interview will be communicated by e-mail sent to your institutional email address

Matriculation (also in the case of changing programme or university) 

From April 2^nd to October 29^th 2025 and from October 30^th to November 20^th 2025 by paying an additional late fee

Deadline - Intake 2 (open to both EU and non-EU applicants)

Opening of applications April 1^st, 2025

Closing date for applications May 30^th, 2025

Publication of the results From July 7^th, 2025

Interview dates From 30^th June to 4^th July 2025.
The exact date of the interview will be communicated by e-mail sent to your institutional email address. 

Matriculation (also in the case of changing programme or university) 

From July 9^th to October 29^th 2025 and from October 30^th to November 20^th 2025 by paying an additional late fee

Deadline - Intake 3  (open to both EU and non-EU applicants)

Opening of applications June 10^st, 2025

Closing date for applications September 19^th, 2025

Publication of the results From October 6^th, 2025

Interview dates From September 29^th to October 3^rd 2025.
The exact date of the interview will be communicated by e-mail sent to your institutional email address

Matriculation (also in the case of changing programme or university) 

From October 6^th to October 29^th 2025 and from October 30^th to November 20^th 2025 by paying an additional late fee.

Within the period set for each intake you can apply by following the steps below.

1. Log on to Studenti Online (studenti.unibo.it)

If you are accessing for the first time, choose 'Register' and log in with SPID or CIE. The system will automatically retrieve your personal details and create your University credentials (name.surname@studio.unibo.it).

 If you reside abroad and do not have an identity document issued in Italy you may log on with the University username and password, which can be obtained by going to Studenti Online (www.studenti.unibo.it) and clicking on “Register” and then “International students registration”.

2. Click on "Apply for admission", select "Second Cycle Degree Programme" and select the programme named "Language, Society and Communication".
3. Upload the following documents in PDF:

• Mandatory documents:
  • copy of front and back of a valid ID document;
  • self-certification of the first-level academic title with a list of exams taken, if obtained in Italy, or a copy of the title obtained abroad that allows access in the country of attainment to second-level degree courses, accompanied by transcript of records and Diploma Supplement, where available, translated into Italian or English.
  • application form filled in with the following data:
  • specification of degree title (in case of foreign title);
  • specification of the two foreign languages studied;
  • if one of the languages is L1, specification of courses attended in this language (for example, applied linguistics, theoretical linguistics, translation, mediation, language teaching);
  • specification of which of the following two languages (English, French, Russian, Spanish and German) the candidate would like to apply;

This form must be uploaded for admission to the programme; the form is available on the website of Language, Society and Communication, on the following page.

• Optional documents:
  • certification of the level of knowledge of English as described in section 4.3 (please follow what stated in section 4.3 Language Requirements);

Please note

• Self-Certificates must have a handwritten signature, otherwise they cannot be accepted.
• You must not send any paper or e-mailed documents.
• All communications will be sent to your institutional e-mail address (surname@studio.unibo.it ).
• No admission fees are required for participating in this selection procedure.
• The interviews organized in this announcement will be held remotely through Microsoft Teams.

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 shall result in the candidate not being considered.

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 enrolment 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-enrol on Universitaly and request an entrance visa for study purposes.

The interview of assessment of competence and skills will cover topics related to previous studies, any Erasmus experience/experience abroad, internships and work experience, as well as motivation and expectations regarding the course of study in Language, Society and Communication. The purpose of the interview is to ascertain that the candidate has reached at least B2 level of language proficiency in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), as described in the Common Reference Levels document on the CEFR website.

The interview will be carried out by a Commission appointed by the Course of Study Board, remotely through Microsoft Teams, on the date indicated in the general calendar. The candidate will receive instructions on how to participate via the institutional e-mail address name.surname@unibo.it.

On the basis of the outcome of the interview, the Commission will issue an evaluation of eligibility or ineligibility for admission to the Master’s Degree Course.

A candidate who fails to attend the interview may enroll in the next intake.

A candidate who takes the interview and is considered ineligible by the Commission can no longer apply for intakes in the same academic year.

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 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:

• the summary of the pre-enrolment application on Universitaly validated by the University of Bologna
• the document certifying the economic resources needed to stay in Italy (minimum required for 2024: € 6,947.33). For example, you can submit your bank or post office account statement
• any certificates relating to the degree programme’s language requirement
• any health insurance
• Italian Revenue Agency forms to apply for the Italian tax code. The forms can be found on the website of the Embassy or Consulate if they offer this service
• your qualification documents in order to translate, legalise and authenticate it, if required and when the service is provided
• any documentation to obtain financial benefits

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:

• you have SPID credentials and have used them at least once to access Studenti Online;
• you have an electronic identity card and access Studenti Online via the pathway Log in with CIE;
• you have been part of the student community at the University of Bologna since 2004;
• you have taken a written or oral exam, also remotely, at the University of Bologna (not including TOLC tests and national competitive exams).

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 qualification: 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:
• gather all the necessary documents relating to your qualification;
• log on to Studenti Online;
• if you haven’t already done so, and you are still within the deadline, pay the first instalment of the tuition fees;
• go to the 'Calls' section, search for the call 'Matriculation for the 25_26 - document upload for international students with foreign qualifications";
• upload the required documents and the residence permit allowing equivalence.
  The International Student Administration Office will check the documents. 
  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.
• 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: 
• gather all the necessary documents relating to your qualification;
• log on to Studenti Online;
• if you haven’t already done so, and you are still within the deadline, pay the first instalment of the tuition fees;
• go to the 'Calls' section, search for the call 'Matriculation for the 25_26 - document upload for international students with foreign qualifications";
• upload the required documents.
  The International Student Administration Office will check the documents. 
  Make an appointment with the International Student Administration Office to present the original documents. At the appointment, bring your qualification documents and ID document with you.
• you have not yet received your qualification: 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 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 documents relating to your qualification;
• log on to Studenti Online
• if you haven’t already done so, and you are still within the deadline, pay the first instalment of the tuition fees;
• go to the 'Calls' section, search for the call 'Matriculation for the 25_26 - document upload for international students with foreign qualifications";
• upload the required documents and, if you already have one, your student visa.
  
  

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:

• your passport;
• your official Italian tax code;
• the certificate of enrolment in the University of Bologna;
• for the Local Health Authority Desks (CUP) in Bologna, the voluntary registration form [.pdf 967 KB].  Here you will find an example with instructions on how to fill in the form [.pdf 371 KB].

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:

• "taxpayer', entering your personal data;
• “region section”, entering the region code 06 (Emilia-Romagna) and tax code 8846;
• reference year: the calendar year in which you want to enrol in the SSN (e.g. 2024);
• debit amounts paid: €700, if you have no other income apart from your scholarship and do not wish to cover your family members. If you want to register for two consecutive years (e.g. 2024 and 2025), you have to make two payments.

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:

• receipts of payment of the annual contribution;
• the postal receipt of the residence permit application (or the residence permit if already obtained);
• your certificate of enrolment at the University of Bologna or, if you are an exchange student, your Declaration of Arrival.

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.