You are about to enrol or are already studying
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Fee exemptions and reductions according to your economic situation
You may be eligible for a reduction in tuition fees on the basis of your financial situation or merit. This benefit is offered by the Region of Emilia Romagna (ERGO).
See the fees page for more details
Total merit-based exemption for students enrolled in the first year of second cycle degree programmes
If you graduated on time and with top marks, you will be eligible for a total fee exemption.
Find out how to benefit from the fee waiver
Exemptions for students with disabilities
If you have certification of a civil disability percentage of 66% or more and are certified under Law 104/92, you will be exempt from paying fees.
Find out how to apply for this exemption
Exemptions for students who have a parent receiving a disability pension under Law 118/1971
If you have a parent receiving a disability pension, you can have your fees waived.
Find out how to apply for this exemption
Exemptions for students who become parents
You can apply to have your tuition fees waived if you become a mother or father during the academic year.
Find out how to obtain this exemption
Reductions for students with other family members attending university
Students with other family members attending university can count on a 20% fee reduction.
Find out how to obtain the reduction
Total fee waiver for members of religious orders
If you are a permanent member of a religious order and are entirely supported by it for your living expenses, you may qualify for a tax exemption.
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ER.GO (Regional Authority for the Right to Higher Education) study grants
The Region bears the cost of your academic studies.
Find out how to partecipate on the ER.GO website
“150 hour” collaboration study grants
An experience and a scholarship to support you during your academic career.
Find out how to participate and apply for the scholarship
Study grants for students experiencing difficulties
Scholarships for those experiencing particular personal, family and economic difficulties. The call for applications is usually published in September.
Read the calls for applications and find the award you can apply for
International mobility scholarships
You can count on financial support if you decide to spend some time studying or working on your thesis abroad.
Find out how to apply fot this scolarship
Scholarships and study awards
Scholarships and awards are granted throughout the year.
Read the calls for applications and find the award you can apply for
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Halls of residence and other housing benefits
Accommodation in the university halls of residence in the Region and grants to cover the cost of rent through calls for applications.
Benefits for university canteens and participating establishments
University canteens and participating establishments offer discounted meals.
Transportation and mobility benefits for students
You may purchase public transport passes in Bologna, Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna and Rimini at special prices.
Find out how to apply for this benefit
Conventions with cinemas, museums, theatres and sport matches
Reductions for University of Bologna students.
Find out more about this benefit
Special rates for software purchases
You are eligible for a free licence to use Matlab, Prezi, Stata Se, Microsoft 365, and Mathematica
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International Talents @Unibo
Scholarships are available for deserving international students enrolling in second cycle degree programmes, for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Read about how to apply for the scholarship
Reduced fixed fee for citizens of particularly poor and developing countries or of non-EU, non-OECD countries
This is an important aid for those who are citizens of a particularly poor and developing country or one that is not member of the European Union and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.
Read about how to apply for this benefit
Unibo for Refugees
The University’s doors are open to asylum seekers and refugees.
Scholarships for refugees MUR - CRUI
If you have been granted international protection, you are eligible to participate in the competition for scholarships offered by the Italian Ministry for Universities and Research (MUR) in partnership with the Conference of Italian University Rectors (CRUI).
Find out how to apply for the scholarship on CRUI’s website
Italian Government (MAECI) scholarships for international students and Italian students
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers scholarships to international students and Italians residing abroad.
Find out how to apply for the scholarship
Scholarships for students from countries where access to university is prevented or severely limited by conflict and/or discriminatory policies
The University of Bologna welcomes and supports students, who enrol in degree programmes in the a.y. 2025/26, coming from countries where conflict, discriminatory policies or other causes make it difficult or impossible for a significant part of the population to access a university education,
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Tutoring grants
Would you like to become a course tutor? Help other students and gain new experience!
Find out how to participate in the call for tutors
“150 hour” collaboration study grants
An experience and a scholarship to support you during your academic career.
Find out how to participate and apply for the scholarship
International mobility scholarships
You can count on financial support if you decide to spend some time studying or working on your thesis abroad.
Find out how to apply fot this scolarship
Call for cultural, sporting and recreational activities
Student associations can award grants for cultural, sporting and recreational activities.
You are about to graduate or already have a degree
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Tuition fee reduction for graduating students with specific requirements who only have to sit the final examination
If you have been enrolled for a number of years exceeding the normal course duration plus one and you only have to sit the final examination, your tuition fees may be reduced.
Find out more about this benefit
Degree and doctoral awards
These are scholarships or prizes available to those who already have a degree or a doctorate from the University of Bologna.
Scholarships for the continued education of young graduates
Opportunities to continue pursuing research and university education.
Find out more, read the available calls
Scholarships for post-graduate research work
Opportunities to start conducting research after graduation.
Find out more, read the available calls
International mobility scholarships
Financial aid for students intending to conduct research abroad.
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100 scholarships for refugees from the Ministry of the Interior - CRUI
If you have been granted international protection, you are eligible to participate in the competition for scholarships offered by the Ministry of the Interior.
Find out how to apply for the scolarship on the Ministry's website