If you ever question your current choices or develop new interests during your studies. You have the opportunity to transition into a new degree programme, your current programme under a new system, or transfer to another university.
If you decide to change your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programme, you can transfer during the academic year while keeping the credits you have acquired.
If you already have identified another degree programme, you can check the website and the call for applications or admission notice.
Choose a first cycle or single cycle degree programme
Choose a second cycle degree programme
If you are still unsure about which path to take, get in touch for a guidance counselling session.
A transfer application is required to change degree programme. This process will involve the Student Administration Offices (if different) of both your current and new degree programme. In order to transfer to a new degree programme, you must check your career status, make sure that you have paid all tuition fees and submit a transfer application via Studenti Online.
Before applying for a transfer, you must ensure that you meet the admission requirements and complete the admission process for your chosen degree programme successfully. Be sure to follow the procedures and respect the deadlines indicated in the admission notice or call for applications.
You can apply:
Visit the website of the first cycle or single cycle degree programme or second cycle degree programme of your choice to learn about methods and deadlines.
Based on your academic background, the Degree Programme Board of the programme to which you wish to transfer will assess the recognition of credits already earned and the year of admission to the programme.
Following your request, all the exams from your previous academic career will be automatically evaluated and potentially recognised, without any further action required on your part.
Please note that any exams that are recognised will contribute to your final degree grade.
If you wish to exclude some exams from validation, you should:
To transfer to a new degree programme, you must pay the €116 transfer fee (which includes the €16 stamp duty). There is a waiver of payment for those who enroll in the same academic year, in a programmed numbered course (national or local) of this University.
For information about benefits for the right to higher education, see the call for applications published by the Regional Authority for the Right to Higher Education (ER.GO).
In terms of benefits and reduced tuition fees, before applying for a transfer, be aware as a result of the recognition of previous credits (CFUs) acquired, your position may change with regard to access to right-to-higher education benefits and student fee reductions (full exemption/reduced contribution based on ISEE).
For benefits related to the right to higher education and to obtain tuition fee reductions based on your ISEE (total exemption or reduced fee), the minimum number of ECTS credits required is determined starting from the year of first enrolment at the university, regardless of the year of the programme to which you will be admitted according to credit recognition. Therefore, it is very important to know that:
If you have any questions, first contact the Student Administration Office of the degree programme you are transferring to.
The degree programme system defines the structure of a bachelor's or master's degree programme when it is first introduced. It outlines potential career paths, professional profiles, as well as the knowledge and skills students are expected to acquire by the end of the programme. Additionally, it specifies the number of credits required across different subject groups. If you are enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree programme, the system may change during your studies. When such changes occur, modifications may be made to the curriculum and the programme structure diagram (for example, the programme could become a qualifying degree for a specific profession). In these cases, if it aligns with your academic goals, you may want to consider switching to the updated programme system.
In order to transfer to a degree programme under the new system, you must check your career status, make sure that you have paid all tuition fees and submit a transfer application via Studenti Online.
You can apply:
Visit the website of the first cycle or single cycle degree programme or second cycle degree programme of your choice to learn about methods and deadlines.
To transfer to a degree programme under the new system (option), you must pay the €116 transfer fee (which includes the €16 stamp duty).
For information about benefits for the right to higher education, see the call for applications published by the Regional Authority for the Right to Higher Education (ER.GO).
In terms of benefits and reduced tuition fees, before applying for a transfer, be aware as a result of the recognition of previous credits (CFUs) acquired, your position may change with regard to access to right-to-higher education benefits and student fee reductions (full exemption/reduced contribution based on ISEE).
For benefits related to the right to higher education and to obtain tuition fee reductions based on your ISEE (total exemption or reduced fee), the minimum number of ECTS credits required is determined starting from the year of first enrolment at the university, regardless of the year of the programme to which you will be admitted according to credit recognition. Therefore, it is very important to know that:
If you have any questions, first contact the Student Administration Office of the degree programme you are transferring to.
If you are thinking about leaving the University of Bologna, you can apply to transfer to another university in Italy to continue on your career path, without interruptions.
However, if you wish to continue studying abroad, you will need to end your university career in Bologna first, before being able to enrol there.
All students enrolled in the University of Bologna may apply for a transfer.
Each transfer involves two universities – the University of Bologna and the university you wish to transfer to.
Upon receipt of the transfer out application, your Student Administration Office at the University of Bologna will automatically send the so-called clearance sheet, a document containing all the exams you have already passed, to the destination university.
The university you are transferring to will be responsible for the recognition of any previously acquired credits. Please refer to the competent offices at your new university.
In order to transfer, you must pay the transfer fee to another university:
You will pay the transfer fee upon submitting your application;
Not pay the University of Bologna the first instalment of tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year. If you have already paid it and you are transferring to a university within Emilia-Romagna, you will not be required to pay the regional fee again; in all other cases, visit the ER.GO website to find out how to get a refund.
For information about benefits for the right to higher education, see the call for applications published by the Regional Authority for the Right to Higher Education (ER.GO) valid for the university you are transferring to. If you have any questions, first contact the Student Administration Office of the university you are transferring to.