The University of Bologna offers reserved places to refugees, displaced people, and women from Afghanistan and Iran who are residing in their home countries. Admissions for the Business and Economics (CLABE) and Management and Economics (CLAME) are open for the First Cycle Degree programs 2025/26. The University offers reserved positions for displaced students, refugees, and Afghan or Iranian female students residing in their home countries. These positions aim to provide educational opportunities to individuals facing displacement or living in regions affected by conflict, offering them a chance to pursue higher education and contribute to their future success.

Key Details and Dates

• Host Institution: University of Bologna
• Eligible Countries: Italy, Afghanistan, and Iran
• Eligible Gender: Female (for Afghan and Iranian applicants)
• Target Group: Displaced students, refugees, Afghan or Iranian female students.
• Focus Area: Business, Economics, Management
• Study Level: First Cycle Degree
• Host Country: Italy

Number of Places reserved:

Business and Economics (CLABE), Bologna Campus:

• 3: Displaced students or refugees (or applicants) in Italy
• 5: Afghan female students residing in Afghanistan or in third countries for visa purposes
• 5: Iranian female students living in Iran

Management and Economics (CLAME), Forlì Campus:

• 1: Displaced student or refugee (or applicant) in Italy
• 2: Afghan female students residing in Afghanistan or in third countries for visa purposes
• 2: Iranian female students living in Iran

Key Dates:

• Application deadline: March 31st, 2025, 13:00 CEST
• List of candidates for an interview posted: April 11th, 2025
• Interviews: April 14th, 15th, & 16th, 2025
• Ranking posted: May 6th, 2025
• Enrollment for admitted candidates: May 8th – May 15th, 2025
• Declaration of interest for first reallocation/transfer: May 8th – May 15th, 2025
• First reallocation/transfer results posted: May 19th, 2025
• Enrollment for first reallocation/transfer candidates: May 19th – May 26th, 2025
• Declaration of interest for second reallocation/transfer: May 19th – May 26th, 2025
• Second reallocation/transfer results posted: May 28th, 2025
• Enrollment for second reallocation/transfer candidates: May 28th – June 4th, 2025

Benefits

Applicants can benefit from the program as follows:

• Admission to the First Cycle Degree program with reserved positions.
• Opportunity for educational advancement in Business, Economics, and Management fields.
• Access to academic resources and support services provided by the University of Bologna.

Eligibility Criteria

Admission requirements are as follows:

• Applicants must hold one of the following:

  • 5-year high-school diploma (Italian or equivalent) or a 4-year diploma with an additional year.
  • Pilot 4-year high-school diploma from approved institutions.
  • 4-year high-school diploma (without supplementary year) + complete additional learning activity by March 31, 2027.
  • Foreign qualification after at least 12 years of schooling, eligible per Italian regulations.
  • Must obtain the required qualification by December 31, 2025, or enrolment will be canceled.
• Eligibility for reserved positions:
  • Displaced students and refugees with specific Italian residence permits (asylum, subsidiary/special/temporary protection) can apply.
  • Afghan female students residing in Afghanistan or third countries (for visa purposes) are eligible.
  • Iranian female students living in Iran are eligible.
• Minimum B2 level assessed during the interview.
• Evaluation is based on a CV, presentation letter, and interview; the minimum score and ranking must be met.

Required Documents

Please prepare these documents:

• Valid passport copy
• Secondary school diploma or certificate of enrollment
• Curriculum vitae (preferably in Europass format)
• Presentation letter
• Residence permit in Italy or receipt of application (for applicants residing in Italy)

Assessment for Admission

The selection process is as follows:

1. Application Review:

   • Admission Board checks if candidates meet admission requirements.

2. Evaluation Components (Max 100 points):

   • CV & Presentation Letter: 20 points

   • Language Skills: 40 points

   • Logical & Mathematical Skills: 40 points

3. Shortlisting:

   • The top 50 candidates per quota (Afghan, Iranian, refugee/displaced) are shortlisted based on diploma grade (grades converted if needed).

4. Interview:

   • Conducted online via Teams on April 14-16, 2025.

   • Details were sent to the candidate’s institutional email.

   • No late/absent interviews were accepted.

   • Candidates needing special accommodations must email ases.adattamentiammissione@unibo.it.

5. Minimum Score Requirement:

   • You must score at least 50/100 overall to be admitted.

   • If the score in logical/mathematical skills <20/40, OFA (Additional Learning Requirement) is assigned (deadline: March 31, 2027).

6. Ranking:

• Candidates ranked by total score (tie-breaker: younger candidate prioritized).
• Allocation is based on quota and program preferences.

How to Apply?

• Follow the instructions to submit applications online via the Student Online link below.
• Contact the Student Online Help Desk for assistance or guidance during the application process.
• Ensure all required documents are properly uploaded in PDF format.
• Adhere to the specified deadlines and guidelines to ensure the validity of the application.

Apply Now

For further support, applicants can contact the International Desk at internationaldesk@unibo.it. You can also review the website of the University of Bologna for more details.

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