Enrol in a second cycle degree programme

You can enrol in a second (master’s - laurea magistrale) degree programme if you hold a first (bachelor’s - laurea triennale) degree, a three‑year university diploma, or a recognised foreign qualification.

Check the programme list to find out whether your chosen programme is an unrestricted-access or restricted-access programme, and follow the specific enrolment procedure.

You must meet specific curricular requirements and have suitable academic preparation. Therefore, the first step is always to apply for a clearance certificate (nulla osta).

To apply for a clearance certificate if you hold a qualification obtained in Italy:

1. Check the entry requirements for your chosen  second (master’s) degree programme directly on the programme website (for example, you may be required to have a specific language proficiency level or a minimum grade in your first (bachelor’s) degree);
2. If you are not yet registered on the Student Career Management Portal (GCS), create your profile;
3. In the GCS portal, submit your application for a clearance certificate (Path: Segreteria > Nulla osta laurea magistrale);
4. Wait to receive the outcome of your application assessment by email. You will receive a response within 30 days;
5. If you are eligible, you can enrol;
6. If you are not eligible, you must clear your academic deficiencies (through single courses or other methods) and then submit a new application.

If you have obtained your clearance certificate, you can enrol.

1. Log in to the GCS portal and complete the enrolment procedure.
2. Pay the first tuition fee instalment, which will be generated in the GCS portal. You can pay by the dates specified in the Deadlines Calendar.

Next steps

• Within 5 days, you will receive your student ID number (numero di matricola).
• Within the following 5 days, your University email account (@edu.unifi.it) will be activated. Always use this account: it is the only official communication channel.
• You will receive your Student Card to access all university services.

Read the admission call carefully: for these programmes (local or national) you must follow the specific instructions and deadlines set out in the relevant admission calls.

Admission to years after the first: you can enrol only if places are available and if you meet the requirements set out in the admission call.

If you have already taken the test, applied for the selection procedure, and been placed in the ranking list:

• access the GCS portal and complete the enrolment procedure by accepting your place;
• pay the first instalment of tuition fees, which will be generated in the GCS portal. You must pay by the deadline indicated on the payment slip, otherwise you will lose your place.

Next steps

• You will receive your student ID number within 5 days.
• Your institutional email account (@edu.unifi.it) will be activated within the following 5 days. Always use it: it is the only official communication channel.
• You will receive the Student Card, which grants access to all services.

You can enrol if you have completed all your exams and only your thesis is pending, provided you meet the deadlines.

• If you graduate before the enrolment deadline, do not renew your first (bachelor’s) degree enrolment. Once you have graduated and obtained clearance, complete the online enrolment for the second (master’s) degree programme.
• If you graduate between November and April, pay the first instalment of first (bachelor’s) degree tuition fees by the deadline. Once you have graduated, this payment will count as your enrolment fee for the second (master’s) degree programme. After graduating, submit the IM_01 form (available on the Forms webpage) and the clearance document to the Student Academic Career Offices.
• If you do not graduate in time, the first instalment you paid will be used to renew your first (bachelor’s) degree enrolment (you will also need to pay the second instalment).
• If you are coming from another university and graduate late, you may request the cancellation of the 100 euro late fee from the Student Academic Career Offices.

For further details, timelines, and required documentation, consult the websites of the Schools (except Psychology, which does not offer unrestricted‑access second degree programmes):