The Italian university system The Italian university system is structured into three cycles of study:First cycle: bachelor’s degree programmes (three‑year).Second cycle: master’s degree programmes (two‑year), single‑cycle master’s degree programmes, and first‑level master programmes.Third cycle: Ph.D. programmes, Specialisation diplomas, and second‑level master programmes.Degree programmes are organised through European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) - Crediti Formativi Universitari (CFU) -, which measure the student workload, including taught classes and independent study.1 ECTS corresponds to approximately 25 hours of study;a full‑time student earns an average of 60 ECTS per year (1,500 hours);CTU are equivalent to European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) credits;ECTS are awarded upon passing exams or completing other learning activities;exams are graded on a 30‑point scale: the minimum passing grade is 18/30, the maximum is 30/30 with honours. For further information on the Italian university system, refer to the Uni‑Italia website Choose your degree programme Risorse utili Do you have a high‑school diploma If you hold an upper‑secondary - high school diploma obtained abroad and officially recognised as valid in Italy, you can apply for a first (bachelor’s) degree programme (3 years) or for a single‑cycle master’s degree programme (5 or 6 years). Programmes list Hai una laurea Se hai una laurea triennale ottenuta all’estero e riconosciuta valida, puoi iscriverti a una laurea magistrale (2 anni).If you hold a first (bachelor’s) degree obtained abroad and recognised as valid, you can enrol in a second (master’s) degree programme (2 years). Programmes list See whether the programme has unrestricted or restricted access Check whether the degree programme you are interested in has unrestricted or restricted access, as the procedure differs.For restricted‑access programmes, always refer to the relevant admission call. If you need assistance, write to numeroprogrammato(AT)unifi.it. Unrestricted‑access programmes Restricted-access programmes Choose your country of origin The information you need to apply for admission and enrolment at the University of Florence depends on your country of origin. Risorse utili European union Read more Non-European union Read more Italian language proficiency Check whether you are required to submit an Italian language proficiency certificate Read more University fee University fees are calculated on the basis of your country of residence:If you reside in Italy: refer to the Tuition fees, ISEE and financial benefits page.If you reside abroad: the University automatically assigns a figurative ISEE. The amount is determined according to the economic group of your country of residence, based on the annual World Bank classification. Fees, ISEE and benefits Manifesto degli Studi - Allegato 5 Risorse utili Check if you need the Admission Document To enrol in an unrestricted‑access second (master’s) degree programme. Read more Pre‑enrolment and study‑visa application How and when to apply for a study/enrolment visa as a non‑EU student residing abroad. Read more Do you hold a qualification obtained abroad Documents required for your foreign qualification. Read more Do you need a scholarship Opportunities offered by DSU Toscana, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Universities and other initiatives. Read more Apply for your residence permit Reserve an appointment with the PER‑University helpdesk, which will assist you in completing your application. Read more Activate your Unifi email account After enrolment, activate your institutional email account ([email protected]), which is used for all official communications. Read more Tuscany Student Card How to obtain the Carta Studente della Toscana and how to use it. Read more Healthcare services and insurance Information on healthcare coverage, insurance and useful services during your stay in Italy. Red more Student ambassador support If you need information about university life, you can chat with a Unifi student ambassador. Read more Contacts Offices and helpdesks dedicated to international students. Read more