Enrolling in first cycle and single cycle degree programmes

Remember:

1. Start by obtaining information on how to enrol as soon as possible.
   For all degree programmes, a call for applications or admission notice is published on the degree programme website, where details of any admission tests are also provided.
   Read general information on admission tests;
2. If you want to enrol in an international programme, you have to prove your knowledge of the applicable language. To see how to do this, read the call for applications or admission notice;
3. If you are a non-resident student, search for accommodation in advance;
4. If you hold a foreign qualification, collect and prepare the documents you need (timing may change depending on the country where you obtained your qualification). 

Enrolling

Choose the degree programme and go to the applicable website, in the Enrolment section.

Transferring from another university

Are you studying at another university and want to transfer to the University of Bologna? Find out how to transfer.

Changing degree programme

Have you chosen a degree programme that is not right for you?
Find out how change degree programme.

The first steps

1. Follow this route if:
   - you are a citizen of an EU member country: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Hungary;
   - you are a citizen of one of these countries: Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and the Republic of San Marino;
   - you have dual citizenship, one of which is in the European Union.
2. Start by obtaining information on how to enrol as soon as possible. For all degree programmes, a call for applications or admission notice is published on the degree programme website, where details of any admission tests are also provided. Read general information on admission tests.
3. If you want to enrol in an international programme, prove your knowledge of the applicable language. To see how to do this, read the call for applications or the selection notice.
4. Search for accommodation in advance.

Enrolling

Choose the degree programme and go to the applicable website, in the Enrolment section.

Transferring from another university

Are you studying at another university and want to transfer to the University of Bologna? Find out how to transfer.

Changing degree programme

Have you chosen a degree programme that is not right for you?
Find out how change degree programme.

The first steps

1. Follow this route if:
   - you are a citizen of an EU member country: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Hungary;
   - you are a citizen of one of these countries: Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and the Republic of San Marino;
   - you have dual citizenship, one of which is in the European Union.
2. Start by obtaining information on how to enrol as soon as possible. For all degree programmes, a call for applications or admission notice is published on the degree programme website, where details of any admission tests are also provided. Read general information on admission tests.
3. If you want to enrol in an international programme, prove your knowledge of the applicable language. To see how to do this, read the call for applications or the selection notice.
4. Search for accommodation in advance.
5. Collect documentation on your foreign qualification (the time required may depend on the country in which you obtained it).

Enrolling

Find out how to enrol.

Transferring from another university

Are you studying at another university and want to transfer to the University of Bologna? Find out how to transfer.

Changing degree programme

Have you chosen a degree programme that is not right for you?
Find out how change degree programme.

Check whether you have one or more of the following requirements for equivalent status: 

• you are a citizen of a non-EU country, but you have one of the following residence permits, issued by the Italian Government (non-EU students with EU equivalent status): 
• EU permit for long-term residents (previously, EC residence permit for long-term residents or residence card);
• for the purpose of employment, self-employment or for investor;
• for family reasons;
• for political or humanitarian asylum;
• for religious reasons;
• for “casi speciali” (art. 18, 18 bis and 22 par. 12-quarter, Leg. Decree 25 July 1998, no. 286);
• for “calamità” (art. 20 bis, Leg. Decree 25 July 1998, no. 286);
• for “atti di particolare valore civile” (art. 42 bis, Leg. Decree 25 July 1998, no. 286);
• for “protezione speciale” (art. 32, par. 3, Leg. Decree 28 January 2008, no. 25);
  Important: except in cases of entry into Italy for work, any visa and the sole request for the first issue of one of the residence permits indicated do not confer the EU equivalent status. Contact the International Desk to check your situation;
• “Carta di soggiorno” for UK citizens (art. 50 TUE; art.18.4 Withdrawal agreement EU-UK). If the card is not available yet, UK citizens can submit a certificate (“attestazione di iscrizione anagrafica”) issued by the Municipality of residence, which proves registration by 31st December 2020;
• for temporary protection (DPCM 28 March 2022). Attention: the residence permit for temporary protection is temporary and at the moment the Italian law does not provide for the possibility of converting it into a student permit. For degree programmes with restricted access at national level (for example Medicine and Surgery), the equivalent status must still be confirmed by the competent ministerial offices;

• you are a citizen of a non-EU country, but you have been a resident in Italy for at least one year and you have a high school diploma earned in Italy, which gives you access to the chosen degree programme (non-EU students with EU equivalent status);

• you are a citizen of a non-EU country, you have a qualification earned in Italy, which gives you access to the degree programme of choice and you also have a valid residence permit for study purposes;

• you are a citizen of a non-EU country and you are enrolled in a degree programme at an Italian university, you have a valid residence permit for study purposes, and you wish to apply for a transfer or change of programme for the following A.Y;

• you are a citizen of a non-EU country and you are enrolled in single learning activities at an Italian university, you have a valid residence permit for study purposes, you wish to enrol in the following A.Y. in a degree programme for which the passed single learning activities are functional, without returning to the Italian Embassy in your country for a new pre-enrolment and a new visa. Important! In order to enrol in the degree programme you must have passed at least one single learning activity. Please contact the International Desk to get more information on the requirements for the renewal of your residence permit for study purposes;

• you or a family member are part of the staff serving in foreign diplomatic missions and international organizations based in Italy and you are in possession of a Diplomatic Identity Card issued by the MAECI or a “Mission” residence permit. Important: the “Mission” permit cannot be converted into the “Student” permit.

If you have one or more requirements and an Italian qualification

Choose the degree programme and go to the applicable website to enrol.

If you have one or more requirements and a qualification obtained abroad

Find out how to enrol.  

If you do not have any EU equivalence requirements

Find out how to enrol. 

Transferring from another university

Are you studying at another university and want to transfer to the University of Bologna? Find out how to transfer.

Changing degree programme

Have you chosen a degree programme that is not right for you?
Find out how change degree programme.

If you are a citizen of a non-EU country and reside outside Italy, you can follow this route.

Before you begin, remember:

• Obtain information on how to enrol as soon as possible.
  For all degree programmes, a call for applications or admission notice is published on the degree programme website, where details of any admission tests are also provided.
  Read general information on admission tests
• Prove your knowledge of the programme language. To see how to do this, read the call for applications or admission notice. If your degree programme is taught in Italian, you must meet the Italian language requirement according to the methods and the deadlines indicated in the call for applications.
  
• Plan your arrival in Italy months in advance:
  - look for accommodation in Italy;
  - collect documentation on your foreign qualification (the time required may depend on the country in which you obtained it);
  - check with the Embassy or Consulate for an entry visa: the time required to obtain one will depend on the country you come from.

Enrolling

Find out how to enrol. 

Transferring from another university

Are you studying at another university and want to transfer to the University of Bologna? Find out how to transfer.

Changing degree programme

Have you chosen a degree programme that is not right for you?
Find out how change degree programme.

Read the information to enrol in Italian-language degree programmes if you are Chinese and participate in the Marco Polo programme.