Studying at the University of Bologna is a unique experience; each student enriches this great institution with his/her diversity, which represents the beating heart of the international community of the Alma Mater. Being part of this community means mutual support, growth as individuals and as part of a group, endless exploration.

Credits to: Yannick Lahti, Mariam Maisuradze, Shota Oya, Shezan Armando Jimenez, Carolina Lechner, Yuliia Chentukova, Emma Corradini, Isabella Basso, Al Ameen Abiodun Abdullateef.

Why waiting to finish your studies to start working? Unibo offers its students many opportunities to work during or immediately after their studies. The job placement office will help navigate the job jungle...And did you know you can work part-time at the University? Do you see yourself as future startupper or enterpreneur? Then Alma Cube, the accelerator of the university, and the Start-up day, the largest start-up event in Italy, are your bread and butter!

Curricular internships: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/internships/curricular-internships/curricula-internships

University’s Language Center: http://www.cla.unibo.it/corsi/italian-language-courses-for-foreigners

Job Placement office: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/job-placement

Entrepreneurship: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/entrepreneurship

Alma Cube: https://www.almacube.com/

Start-up Day: https://site.unibo.it/startupdayunibo/it

Open Innovation and Sugar: https://eventi.unibo.it/openinnovation-programme2021-cbisugar

Credits to: Yannick Lahti, Zaur Nazarli, Luisa Boaretto
Editorial team: Simona Capecelatro, Davide Coppola, International Relation Strategy Support IRSS/SSRD

“Mens sana in corpore sano” - “A healthy mind in a healthy body”. Studying at Unibo goes beyond passing exams. It is essential for each student to maintain the right “study-life” balance and the University of Bologna offers a number of services to achieve that. There is lot to choose from: the sports association CUSB, cultural events, the University Museum Network, the University choir and Orchestra - Collegium Musicum Almae Matris, and much more!

CUSB: https://cusb.unibo.it/en

Sistema Museale d’Ateneo SMA (University Museum Network): https://sma.unibo.it/en/university-museum-network

Unibo Cultura: https://site.unibo.it/unibocultura/it

Cineteca: https://cinetecadibologna.it/

Collegium Musicum Almae Matris: http://collegiummusicumbologna.com/en/

Unibo Motorsport: https://motorsport.unibo.it/

Credits to: Yannick Lahti, Lungelo Johannes Kuhlase 

Editorial team: Simona Capecelatro, Davide Coppola, International Relation Strategy Support IRSS/SSRD

Be international, be inclusive, be sustainable! This is not only a motto, but a lifestyle. Being part of the University of Bologna also means believing in the same values: everyone in the Unibo community shares them, from professors to students. Una Europa, an alliance between eight European universities, AlmaBike, a sustainable mobility initiative, and the Green Office are but a few of Unibo's actions designed with and for students. 

UnaEuropa: https://www.una-europa.eu/

Exchange opportunities: https://www.unibo.it/en/international/Studying-abroad/Studying-abroad

Psychological Support Service (SAP): https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/health-and-assistance/the-psychological-support-service-sap

Cross-cultural counselling service for international students: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/guidance-and-tutoring/cross-cultural-counselling-service-for-international-students

Transport and mobility, TPER and Almabike: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/studying-and-beyond/transport-and-mobility/transport-and-mobility

Green Office: https://site.unibo.it/multicampus-sostenibile/en/green-office

Credits to: Yannick Lahti, Olga Trunova

Editorial team: Simona Capecelatro, Davide Coppola, International Relation Strategy Support IRSS/SSRD

The Unibo experience only starts by sharing it with other people! The Welcome day, the first university class, international friends, professors... Being an international student at the University of Bologna means to discover new things and meet new people every day: from study rooms to libraries in the historic buildings of the university district and from canteens to pizzerie and rosticcerie… and much more! 

Welcome to the University if Bologna: https://eventi.unibo.it/international-students-online-welcome

Libraries and Study rooms: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/libraries-digital-resources-and-study-rooms/libraries-digital-resources-and-study-rooms

Palazzo Paleotti: Palazzo Paleotti Multi-Media Study Room — University of Bologna (unibo.it)   

Canteens and Places to eat: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/study-grants-and-subsidies/university-canteens-places-to-eat-and-discounted-catering-services/university-canteens-places-to-eat-and-discounted-catering-services

Credits to: Yannick Lahti, Christina Kunrath 

Editorial team: Simona Capecelatro, Davide Coppola, International Relation Strategy Support IRSS/SSRD

Italy at last! The first days in a new city are always the most exciting. The multicampus of Bologna has several locations in the Emilia Romagna region: Bologna, Rimini, Ravenna, Forlì and Cesena. Every campus offers a different lifestyle in terms of costs and opportunities, but they are all very affordable and student-centered! The cities of the multicampus are there to be explored either by bike or by public transport. And from Emilia Romagna you can easily discover Italy by train, bus or plane! 

Tips from the International Desk: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/study-grants-and-subsidies/housing-and-residences/housing-and-residences

Living in Bologna: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/studying-and-beyond/living-bologna

Living in Forlì: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/studying-and-beyond/living-in-the-city/living-forli

Living in Cesena: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/studying-and-beyond/living-in-the-city/living-cesena

Living in Ravenna: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/studying-and-beyond/living-in-the-city/living-ravenna

Housing and residences: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/study-grants-and-subsidies/housing-and-residences/housing-and-residences

Student Accommodation and Information Service (Bologna): https://www.saisaccommodation.it/en/

International students looking for accomodation: international students looking for accommodation 

Living costs: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/studying-and-beyond/living-in-the-city/living-costs-in-bologna

Monthly public transport pass for students: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/studying-and-beyond/transport-and-mobility/subsidised-tper-public-transport-passes-for-students

Mi muovo in bici: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/studying-and-beyond/transport-and-mobility/mi-muovo-single-train-bus-travel-pass-valid-throughout-emilia-romagna

Credits to: Yannick Lahti, Catarina Pardal 

Editorial team: Simona Capecelatro, Davide Coppola, International Relation Strategy Support IRSS/SSRD

Italy has never been so close! The university of Bologna is a public institution, this means affordable tuition fees and wide inclusivity. There are a number of financial aid opportunities offered by the University, ER.GO, Collegio Superiore and many others... Just put your documents in order, pass the admission test and fill your suitcase with enthusiasm!  

Account Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unibo/?hl=it

How to prepare for enrolment: https://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/enrolment-transfer-and-final-examination/international-students-how-to-prepare-for-enrolment

Visa and rules for residence in Italy: https://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/enrolment-transfer-and-final-examination/visa-and-rules-for-residence-in-italy/visa-and-rules-for-residence-in-italy

Tuition fees: https://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/enrolment-transfer-and-final-examination/tuition-fees-and-exemptions

Study grants and exemptions for international students: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/study-grants-and-subsidies/study-grants-for-international-students 

Unibo Action 1 and 2 scholarship: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/study-grants-and-subsidies/exemptions-and-incentives/unibo-actions-1-2-study-grants-and-tuition-fee-waivers-for-international-students

ERGO scholarship: http://www.er-go.it/
  
Collegio Superiore di Bologna: http://www.collegio.unibo.it/en

Credits to: Yannick Lahti, Adrien Audoin 
Editorial team: Simona Capecelatro, Davide Coppola, International Relation Strategy Support IRSS/SSRD

Welcome to Lifebites: the journey of an international Unibo student, just like you! Get on board and listen to all the episodes to discover what the University of Bologna has in store for you.  

Each episode description contains links to useful web pages so that you can learn more about the topics mentioned in this podcast. Enjoy your trip! 



Credits to: Yannick Lahti 

Editorial team: Simona Capecelatro, Damiano Caponio, Davide Coppola, International Relation Strategy Support IRSS/SSRD

No one has ever said that studying miles away from home is easy, but at University of Bologna you will not be alone: open days, international desk, colleagues and degree programs’ tutors. These are all services built around the needs of international students. Getting out of your comfort zone can be scary, but that is where we really grow as students, professionals and humans. What else? Unibo is waiting for you!   

Open days: https://site.unibo.it/virtual-open-days/en

International student portal: https://www.unibo.it/en/prospective-students

International desk: https://www.unibo.it/en/international/contacts-for-international-students

Visa information: https://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/enrolment-transfer-and-final-examination/visa-and-rules-for-residence-in-italy/visa-and-rules-for-residence-in-italy

Why the University of Bologna?: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/why-the-university-of-bologna

Info sessions for international students: https://eventi.unibo.it/international-students-online-welcome

Credits to: Yannick Lahti, Zhara Abassov 

Editorial team: Simona Capecelatro, Davide Coppola, International Relation Strategy Support IRSS/SSRD