International Students: Enroll in University of Palermo’s Bachelor’s Programs (Scholarships Available)

Introduction: The University of Palermo offers a welcoming environment for non-EU students residing abroad. This guide provides a step-by-step outline of the enrolment procedures for bachelor’s degree courses, including required documentation and important deadlines.

Bachelor’s Degree (Free Access)

Important Deadlines AY 2024/2025:

• Pre-Enrolment Application on Universitaly: March 12, 2024 – August 9, 2024 (see details)
• Visa Issue Deadline: November 29, 2024
• Submission of Original Documents for Enrolment: August 1, 2024 – December 30, 2024
• Tuition Fee Payment (see details): August 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024 (October 1 – December 31, 2024, with an added penalty fee)

Bachelor’s Degree Programs (Limited Number Access)

Reserved Quotas are available for Non-EU Students with residency abroad. Enrolling in limited number access Bachelor’s Degree courses, require to participate to the call for participation, please check the following pages: 

• Local limited number access calls for participation
• National limited number access calls for participation

Eligibility:

• Must have obtained a secondary school diploma after having completed at least 12 years of schooling.

Important Deadlines AY 2024/2025:

• Application submission: varies depending on the course
• Pre-enrolment Application on Universitaly: March 12, 2024 to August 5, 2024
• Visa Issue Deadline: November 29, 2024
• Submission of Enrolment Application and Document Delivery: varies depending on the course
• Tuition Fee Payment: varies depending on the course

Pre-Enrolment Procedure AY 2024/2025

The pre-enrolment process is a crucial first step for students requiring a visa to study in Italy. This involves applying through the Italian Ministry of University and Research’s portal and obtaining a pre-enrolment letter from the Italian Embassy or Consulate.

• The Italian Ministry of University and Research has published a document detailing procedures for entry, residency, and enrolment at higher education institutions for students requiring visas. This document is available in Italian and English on the Studenti Stranieri Miur website (studiare-in-italia.it).
• Important Note: Pre-enrolment at the Italian Embassy alone does not grant admission to degree programs. You must also complete the admission procedures required by the University of Palermo for your chosen program.

Steps for Enrolment

1. Registration on Universitaly Portal:

• Start your pre-enrolment application.
• Your visa must be granted by November 29, 2024.
• Upload required documents:
  • Valid passport
  • ID photos
  • Copy of your high school degree
  • An official Italian Language Certification (B2 level or higher). If you do not have an official language certificate, you must sit an Italian Language Test at Unipa
  • Declaration of Value (DoV) issued by the competent Italian consular section or the Certificate of Comparability from CIMEA 

2. Visa Application Procedure:

• The visa application process for enrolling at the University of Palermo may vary based on regulations issued by individual Italian Embassies and Consulates abroad.
• All necessary procedures to obtain a student visa must be completed by November 29, 2024. Consult the list of Italian embassies and consulates abroad [ITA] abroad here.
• For general information about visa requirements, refer to the Ministerial Procedures for entry, residency, and enrollment, particularly Part IV concerning incoming visas for study purposes, residency permits, and subsequent measures. This document is available on the ministerial website [ITA].
• The final decision on issuing a study visa rests exclusively with the respective Italian Embassy or Consulate.
• After completing the pre-enrollment application, candidates must apply for a university study/enrollment visa at the Italian Consular diplomatic mission in their country of residence.
• Preliminary acceptance by the University of Palermo does not guarantee visa issuance. The pre-enrollment request and accompanying documentation support the evaluation procedures for study visas but do not automatically ensure visa approval.
• Diplomatic-consular missions assess the possession of requirements for issuing a study/enrollment visa and evaluate the absence of migration risk, as stipulated in D.I. 850/2011 art. 4 paragraph 2.
• For detailed requirements to obtain a study visa, consult the MIUR page for 2023/2024.

3. Registration on UniPa Student Portal:

• Registration for the University of Palermo can be completed through the Unipa Student Portal. For technical support, contact supportosia@unipa.it.
• After completing step 1, if you are accepted and receive a positive response on the Universitaly portal, you can apply for a university study/enrollment visa at the Italian Consular diplomatic mission in your country of residence.
• The subsequent pre-enrollment phases should be completed at the relevant diplomatic-consular missions.

4. Italian Language Proficiency Test:

• Pass a language proficiency test if your course is in Italian. Please check the page Italian Proficiency Tests to know more.
  • Bachelor’s Program Free Access Test Date: August 27, 2024
  • Bachelor’s Program Limited Number Access Test Date: August 30, 2024
• Students with a B2 level certification or higher, awarded as determined by the CLIQ (Italian Quality Language Certification) quality system, are exempt from this test.

5. Enrolment Request Application:

• Start an enrollment application on Student Portal. Please follow the instructions in the TUTORIAL.

6. Enrolment Finalization:

• After completing all these steps, you can proceed with the payment of enrollment fees.
• After the payment, your application will be automatically blocked as it must now be finalized.
• To finalize enrollment at the University of Palermo, provide the following original documents to the International Students Office (Viale delle Scienze, Building n. 3, I floor) at your earliest convenience after arriving in Italy:
  • Your original High School Diploma, translated into Italian or English and legalized.
  • One of the following documents:
    • Declaration of Value (DoV) issued by the competent Italian consular section.
    • Statement of Comparability and Verification from CIMEA .

Scholarships and Financial Aid

• ERSU Scholarships: Based on merit and economic situation, covering tuition fees, accommodation, and meals. See here
• Italian Government Scholarships: Awarded every year to promote the Italian System of Higher Education. Available for international students, providing full or partial tuition fee waivers. See here

For detailed information on enrolment procedures, deadlines, and scholarship opportunities, visit the University of Palermo’s website.