Programme enrolment: requirements, deadlines and methods

Qualification obtained in Italy

1. It is necessary to be in possession of the Degree as per Ministerial Decree n° 270 in one of the following Degree Fields (Classi di Laurea): 

L1 BENI CULTURALI • L-3 DISCIPLINE DELLE ARTI FIGURATIVE, DELLA MUSICA, DELLO SPETTACOLO E DELLA MODA  • L-5 FILOSOFIA  • L-10 LETTERE  • L-11 LINGUE E CULTURE MODERNE  • L-20 SCIENZE DELLA COMUNICAZIONE  • L-36 SCIENZE POLITICHE E DELLE RELAZIONI INTERNAZIONALI  • L 43 TECNOLOGIE PER LA CONSERVAZIONE E IL RESTAURO DEI BENI CULTURALI 

EX D.M 509/99:  

CLASSE 13 SCIENZE DEI BENI CULTURALI • CLASSE 23 SCIENZE E TECNOLOGIE DELLE ARTI FIGURATIVE, DELLA MUSICA, DELLO SPETTACOLO E DELLA MODA • CLASSE 29 FILOSOFIA • CLASSE 05 LETTERE • CLASSE 11 LINGUE E CULTURE MODERNE • CLASSE 14 SCIENZE DELLA COMUNICAZIONE • CLASSE 15 SCIENZE POLITICHE E DELLE RELAZIONI INTERNAZIONALI • CLASSE 41 TECNOLOGIE PER LA CONSERVAZIONE E IL RESTAURO DEI BENI CULTURALI 

Alternatively, if you do not hold a bachelor degree among the above-mentioned, you must have acquired at least 40 CFU among the following scientific disciplinary sectors (SSD):  

SECS-P/01 Economics (Economia Politica) • SECS-P/02 Economic Policy (Politica Economica) • SECS-P/03 Public Economics (Scienza delle Finanze) • SECS-P/05 Econometrics (Econometria) • SECS-P/10 Organization Studies (Organizzazione aziendale) • SECS-P/11 Financial Markets and Institutions (Economia degli Intermediari finanziari) • SECS-S/01 Statistics (Statistica) • SECS-S/03 Economic Statistics (Statistica economica) • SECS-S/04 Demography (Demografia) • SECS-S/05 Social Statistics (Statistica Sociale) • SECS-S/06 Mathematical methods of economy, finance and actuarial sciences (Metodi matematici dell’economia e delle scienze attuariali e finanziarie) • AGR/01 Agricultural economics and rural appraisal (Economia ed Estimo Rurale) • ING-IND/35 Business and management engineering (Ingegneria Economico Gestionale) • ING-INF/05 Information Processing Systems (Sistemi di Elaborazione delle Informazioni) • INF/01 Informatics (Informatica) • MAT/03 Geometry (Geometria) • MAT/05 Mathematical Analysis (Analisi Matematica) • IUS/04 Business Law (Diritto Commerciale) • IUS/05 Economics Law (Diritto dell’economia) • IUS/09 Public law institutions (Istituzioni di diritto pubblico • IUS/10 Administrative Law (Diritto amministrativo) • M-GGR/01 Geography (Geografia) • M-STO/01 Medieval history (Storia medievale) • M-STO/02 Modern History (Storia moderna) • M-STO/04 Contemporary History (Storia contemporanea) • SPS/07 General sociology (Sociologia generale) • SPS/08 Sociology of cultural and communicative processes (Sociologia dei processi culturali e comunicativi) • ICAR/15 Architeture of the landscape (Architettura del paesaggio) • ICAR/18 History of architecture (Storia dell'architettura) • SECS-P/07 Business Economics (Economia Aziendale) • SECS-P/08 Economy and Business Management (Economia e Gestione delle imprese) • SECS-P/09 Corporate Finance (Finanza aziendale)

2. Have an English B2 language knowledge certification

Please consult the relevant section for further details

Foreign qualification

To be admitted to the selection process, for Students with a Bachelor degree obtained NOT in Italy it is necessary to: 

1. Have at least a first level degree (Bachelor’s) or an equivalent degree in any discipline from a foreign university that has been deemed eligible, the length of the degree must be of at least three years. 
2. Have an English B2 language knowledge certification. (Please consult the relevant section for further details)

I haven't graduated yet

Students who have not completed their first level degree (Bachelor's – three years) may participate in the selection process, but they must graduate within October, 31st, 2025. Students who do not complete the graduation within this date and those who do not complete the enrollment within the specified deadlines, lose their right to enroll in GIOCA.

Candidates must possess a minimum B2 level or equivalent in order to be admitted to the selection procedure. Only the English certifications issued within 6 years are considered valid, regardless of their expiration date.
Please check the equivalence with the international certifications (English Certificates Table). 
The English Language certification is not required only if:

• the candidate attends or graduated in a first cycle or second cycle degree held in English (upload the transcript of records that explicitly indicate so); 
• the candidate passed a B2 level English Language exam in his/her Bachelor's. 
  It is required to attach the transcript of grades with exam level B2 highlighted; 
• the applicant is an English native speakers
• have completed a period of study exchange/internship lasting at least 3 months in an English-speaking country (It is required to attach the transcript of grades with exam done during the period or document certifying the internship)
• have completed an exchange/internship period of at least 3 months in a non-English-speaking country in English (It is required to attach the transcript of grades with exam done during the period or document certifying the internship) 

English B2 test: news for the a.y. 2025/2026

To be taken only if you do not have an English Certificate or if you do not fall into the cases listed as proof of knowledge of English outside certifications.

The CLA organizes test sessions to assess English language skills for the candidacy of international master's degrees.

 The test results in a CEFR level equal to the student's competence: Oxford Online Placement Test therefore recognizable as an incoming B2 certification

How to proceed to book the test

1. Only those who wish to apply for Innovation and Organization of Culture and Arts curriculum can take the test
2. The test will be administered online via the Oxford platform with the support of the Zoom platform for proctoring. The test can be taken from home.
3. The shifts reserved for those wishing to enroll in Innovation and Organization of Culture and Arts are:
   Round 1: 20 March, 21 March h.9 or h.11 deadline for enrollment 13 March 2025
   Round 2: 10 April, 11 April h.9 or h.11 deadline for enrollment 3 April 2025
4. The interested student must send an email to the address didatticasociale.tutorgioca@unibo.it by the deadline of each round
5. To participate, the student must have an address @ studio.unibo.it. If you are not a unibo student or if you have not already obtained for other initiatives (Almaorienta for example), you must pre-accredit yourself using the Studenti On-Line (SOL) platform on the Unibo website by obtaining credentials @studio.unibo.it
6. All information on how to access the test will be communicated through the unibo institutional email address before the test

For more details please have a look at the attachment box.

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.

Admission to the degree programme is limited to 50 places:

• 25 places for Italian Citizens, EU Citizens and non-EU Citizens with EU Equivalent Status (who are); 
• 25 places for non-EU Citizens with Residence Abroad (who are); 

The selection is composed of:

• Phase 1: an evaluation of the CV and the other documents submitted
• Phase 2: an interview to evaluate the commitment, attitude and skills of the candidates and to ascertain the English level. There is no specific preparation for the interview.

1. CV form. Applicants must fill out the Form that is provided in the Call for application Box. (CV Form)
2. A copy back/front of a valid identity document (ID card, or passport).
3. A copy of your permit of stay (if possessed).
4. First Cycle Degree Transcript of Records with credits and marks, evidence of qualification (three year bachelor degree).
5. Certificate of English proficiency or equivalent
6. Optional: excel form indicating the 40 credits in the scientific disciplinary sectors (SSD) indicated in the call for applications
7. Optional: One reference letter (optional but evaluated). The reference letters could be written by a Company’s Referee, Manager, Coordinator or Internship Tutor, or by University Professors. It must be signed.

The application procedure is available online at STUDENTI ONLINE. No paper applications will be accepted.

To register to the application process a fee of 50,00 € is required.

By the deadline, candidates must upload (pdf format) the documents required.

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.

See the service website for further information

A specially appointed committee will evaluate the applications. The selection committee also evaluates the candidate’s approach to team-working and problem solving, and his/her attitude in social relations.

Only a score equal to or higher than 25/40 in Phase 1 (i.e., CV evaluation) will allow the candidate to proceed to Phase 2.

The interviews will take place online, using Microsoft Teams. The interviews schedule and the link for the virtual Microsoft Team room will be published on Studenti Online (SOL).

Only a score equal to or higher than 35/60 in Phase 2 (i.e., interview) will allow the candidate to successfully pass this phase.

Thus, candidates that obtain an overall score equal to or higher than 60/100 (i.e., the sum of CV evaluation score and interview score) are eligible for admission and will be placed in the ranking.

On the contrary, those candidates who get an overall score lower than 60/100 will be automatically excluded from the ranking and will not be able to proceed with the enrollment.

In case two candidates obtain the same score, the younger candidate has the priority.

Two different rankings will be published: one regards non-EU citizens and one refers to EU citizens and non-EU citizens with EU equivalent status.

In case the places allocated for non-EU citizens will not be fully taken, they will be made available to EU citizens and non-EU citizens with EU equivalent status.

Ranking is in descending order, based solely on the score obtained in the 
It will be published on Students Online, on the main page, under the 'Current Requests' detail section.
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. Remember to pay the tuition fee by the date indicated in the Call for Applications.

If you are not on the ranking list, you can state your interest in participating in the ‘Unallocated positions’ procedure.

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 [.pdf 730 KB] 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:

• 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.