First, find out how we define international students and which category you belong to.
Reserved “contingenti” for non-EU students with residency abroad
A “contingente” of places reserved for non-EU students residing abroad is set annually for each restricted access degree programme and it is published in the call for applications.
There are no maximum numbers of places for non-EU students residing abroad who can enrol in open access degree programmes.
Pre-enrolment and visa
To enter Italy, non-EU students wishing to enrol in degree programmes must apply for an entry visa for study purposes.
Read how to pre-enrol and apply for a visa
Italian language requirement and effects on the procedures for admission to degree programmes
If you are a non-EU student with residency abroad and you want to enrol in a degree programme taught in the Italian language, you must prove that you have an adequate level of knowledge of the Italian language for starting university studies. In addition to proving your knowledge of the Italian language, you need to take and pass the verifications of the entry requirements and the admission procedures set for the degree programme of your interest.
Read the information on how to meet the Italian language requirement and on the effects on the procedures for admission to degree programmes and be ready in time.
Pre-enrolment change and reallocation to a degree programme at the University of Bologna or at another university
If you are a non-EU student residing abroad and need to change the degree programme or the university you pre-enrolled in, please read the information about pre-enrolment change and reallocation.
Italian language courses
The University of Bologna offers Italian language courses to international students.
Read more about the other opportunities to improve your Italian language before arriving in Italy.
Residence permit
Please remember that within 8 days from your arrival you have to apply for a residence permit.
You must matriculate by submitting your entry visa for study purposes, but your matriculation will be subject to the delivery of your acquired residence permit.
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