For students

You wish to apply to the Collegio Superiore and are currently enrolled in the first year of a bachelor’s, master’s, or single-cycle degree programme.

Who can apply

Eligible candidates for the Call for Applications

People enrolled in a first- or second-cycle programme at the University of Bologna

The entrance competition for the Collegio Superiore is open to Italian and international students who are enrolling for the very first time in a first-cycle, second-cycle or single cycle degree programme at the University of Bologna.

Participation in the Collegio Superiore call for applications does not replace the admission procedures for the University’s programmes. All candidates must duly complete enrolment in the chosen programme, in accordance with the procedures and deadlines set by the University.

Applying to the first cycle

If you are enrolled in a bachelor’s or single-cycle degree programme

Entrance exams

The entrance exam consists of:

a pre-selection through TOLC-SU – TOLC-E for the Humanities and Social Sciences area and/or TOLC-I – TOLC-F for the Science and Technology area
a written exam
an oral exam for shortlisted candidates.

Which types of TOLC are valid for applying

For selections for the a.y. 2026/27, only the following types of TOLC are valid:

In-person TOLC (TOLC@UNI) taken from 1 January 2025 to 11 June 2026
TOLC@casa only for those who fall within the “non-EU residents abroad” quota of reserved places (find out which quota of reserved places you fall within)

Applying to the second cycle

If you are enrolled in a two-year master's degree programme

Entrance exam

The entrance exam entails:

a pre-selection based on the assessment of qualifications
an oral exam assessing both critical reasoning abilities and the knowledge developed by the candidate in their field of study.

For information, requirements and deadlines, you should always refer to the call for applications.

Benefits and concessions

Exemptions, grants and residence

Academic year 2026/27

In academic year 2026/27, students enrolled in the Collegio Superiore Ordinary Courses are entitled to the following financial benefits and concessions:

Tuition fees exemption

All admitted candidates are entitled to an exemption from tuition fees for enrolment in degree programmes, with the exception of the regional tax, stamp duty and insurance costs (in a.y. 2025/26 the total amount was € 157.04)

Grant

All admitted candidates are entitled to a grant to partially cover the costs of meals and study (ranging from a minimum of € 1,500 to a maximum of € 3,000, determined on the basis of the ISEE value for subsidised right to higher education services)

Residence

Admission to the Collegio Superiore entitles candidates to accommodation and related services offered in the premises of the Collegio Superiore Irnerio Residence.