Undergraduate Admission Eligibility – University of Bologna

1.  Educational Qualification

·         Must have completed at least 12 years of schooling equivalent to the Italian secondary school diploma (Diploma di Maturità).

·         The qualification must be recognized in the country where it was issued and must allow access to university-level studies.

·         For students from countries with 11-year schooling systems (e.g., Pakistan), an additional foundation year or one year of university study is required.

2. Admission Tests

·         Open-access programs: Some require the TOLC test (Test OnLine CISIA), specific to the program area (e.g., TOLC-S for science, TOLC-E for economics).

·         Restricted-access programs (e.g., Medicine, Engineering, etc.): Require a selective admission test, such as:

o    IMAT (for Medicine and Surgery in English)

o    University entrance exams or national selection procedures

3. Language Proficiency

English-taught programs:

·         IELTS (minimum 6.0)

·         TOEFL iBT (minimum 78–80)

·         Cambridge B2 or equivalent

·         Some programs accept a certificate of English-medium instruction from your previous school.

 Italian-taught programs:

·         B2 level in Italian (CEFR) is generally required.

·         Must pass the Italian language test unless exempt.

4. Required Documents

·         High school diploma (with translation if not in English/Italian)

·         Final school transcript

·         Passport copy

·         Language proficiency certificate (if applicable)

·         SAT/TOLC/IMAT scores (if required)

·         Declaration of Value (DoV) or CIMEA Statement of Comparability (for non-EU diplomas)

5. Visa Requirements (for non-EU students)

·         Apply for a Type D Student Visa through your local Italian embassy/consulate.

·         Must pre-enroll

·         Requirements:

o    Admission/pre-acceptance letter

o    Proof of financial means (~€6,000/year)

o    Accommodation confirmation

o    Health insurance

6.  Admission Timeline

7. Additional Tips

·         Use the Apply Unibo Portal to manage your application.

·         For English-taught programs, check the full list here: UNIBO English Programs.

·         Double-check program-specific criteria—some may have GPA thresholds or subject-specific requirements.

Graduate (Master’s) Admission Eligibility – University of Bologna

1. Educational Qualification

·         A recognized first-cycle (bachelor's) degree or equivalent (minimum 3 years, 180 ECTS) is required.

·         The degree must:

o    Be obtained outside Italy (for international students applying to international programs).

o    Allow access to second-cycle (Master’s) education in the country where it was issued.

·         Certain programs may require your degree to be in a specific field or related discipline.

2. Program-Specific Requirements

Each Master’s program at UNIBO may set its own criteria, which can include:

·         GPA thresholds

·         Curriculum requirements (e.g., a certain number of credits in specific subjects)

·         Motivation letters, CVs, or reference letters

·         Portfolio (for design/architecture/art-related programs)

You must check the individual program webpage for these details.

3. Admission Tests (if applicable)

Some competitive or restricted-access programs may require:

·         GRE scores (particularly for scholarship purposes, like the Unibo Action 1/2 or Talents @Unibo)

·         Subject-specific entrance exams or interviews

·         Language tests (see below)

4. Language Proficiency

English-taught Programs:

·         IELTS (minimum 6.0–6.5 depending on the program)

·         TOEFL iBT (minimum 80)

·         Cambridge B2 or C1

·         Some programs accept a certificate of previous education in English (case-by-case basis)

Italian-taught Programs:

·         Italian language certificate (minimum B2 level) is typically required

·         Must pass an Italian language test, unless exempt

5.  Required Documents

·         Bachelor’s degree certificate and official transcript (translated into English or Italian)

·         Proof of language proficiency

·         Valid passport

·         CV or résumé

·         Motivation letter

·         Letters of recommendation (some programs)

·         GRE scores (if required for scholarships or admissions)

·         Statement of Comparability (CIMEA) or Declaration of Value (DoV)

6. Visa Requirements (Non-EU students)

·         Apply for a Type D study visa

·         Submit pre-enrollment request online

·         Visa requirements:

o    University admission letter

o    Proof of accommodation in Italy

o    Health insurance

o    Financial documentation (~€6,000+ per year)

7. Admission Timeline

8. Additional Tips

·         Apply through the Unibo Apply Portal.

·         Many graduate programs are part of international networks like Erasmus Mundus, offering extra funding or mobility.

·         Strong GRE scores can boost both admission chances and scholarship eligibility.