Exchange Students

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INFORMATION FOR INCOMING EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Verona, the city

If you are an exchange student and you wish to spend a study period in Italy, you can come to Verona: a city surrounded by more than 2,000 years of history, not far from the Lake Garda (Lago di Garda) and from the hills (Lessinia):

Transport and travel

Cost of living

The currency in Italy is Euro (€). Student life in Verona costs approximately € 1000 per month:

  • accommodation in town (room in a shared student apartment, utilities included): € 450
  • food (self-catered): € 450
  • books and academic supplies: € 50
  • other expenses (i.e. public transport, health insurance etc…): € 50

The University of Verona

Why Verona?

  • nearly 30,000 students
  • more than 500 international incoming exchange students in a.y. 2025/2026
  • almost 500 international exchange agreements with EU and Non-EU universities. See map of agreements for the full list of Partner Universities and Coordinators by Faculty and Department.

Undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programmes in a wide range of disciplines in various locations across the city or outside. See map of university campuses

  • Economics and Business: Verona (Santa Marta) or Vicenza (Viale Margherita, 87)
  • Law: Verona (Via Montanari)
  • Humanities and Languages: Verona (Viale Università, Via S. Francesco, L.ge Porta Vittoria)
  • Sciences and Engineering: Verona (Borgo Roma)
  • Sport Sciences: Verona (Via Casorati)
  • Medicine and Surgery (depending on the programme): Verona (Borgo Roma), Bolzano, Legnago (VR), Rovereto (TN), Trento, Vicenza.

Academic Information

Course catalogue: courses available to incoming exchange students

The main language of instruction is Italian. Check availability of subjects taught in a foreign language (filter the catalogue by language of instruction, e.g. English) and also master courses International programmes in English or other foreign langauges.

Academic Calendar

Semester dates vary according to the field of study. Orientation Days are organized at the beginning of each semester.

  • Fall Semester: mid-September – mid-February (including exams)
  • Spring Semester: mid-February – late July (including exams)
Orientation Day for students arriving in the SECOND SEMESTER: February 18th 2026 h. 10.00 am (Room Caprioli - Palazzo di Lettere).

Public holidays (no lectures / offices closed):

  • Christmas and Easter holidays
  • 1 November - All Saints’ Day
  • 8 December - Immaculate Conception
  • 6 January - Epiphany
  • 25 April - Liberation Day
  • 1 May - International Workers’ Day
  • 21 May - S. Zeno (Verona Patron’s Day)
  • 2 June - Republic Day
  • 15 August - Assumption Day

Languages Centre (CLA)

At the University Languages Centre (CLA Centro Linguistico di Ateneo) free of charge language courses held by native speakers are offered to incoming exchange students: French, English, Russian, Spanish, German, Chinese and Italian L2 (CEFR from A1 to C1). Intensive Italian language “pre-courses” are also available before the beginning of each semester. At the end of each course (except A1 level) students who pass the final exam will get the relative credits in their Transcript of records as “approvato” (= passed).

See specific correlation tables for Incoming exchange students created by CLA: Italian Language (pdf) and Other Languages (pdf)

ECTS - European Credit Transfer System

The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is set up on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme, in terms of learning outcomes and competences to be acquired. The ECTS system facilitates the recognition of periods of study abroad and it is based on the convention that 60 credits measure the workload of a full-time student during one academic year. Workload refers to the time an average learner is supposed to achieve the required learning outcomes.

1 Italian Credit (CFU) = 25 working hours = 1 ECTS credit

In accordance with the Bologna process, Italy has adopted a Higher Education system based on three study cycles:

  • first cycle: 3-year programme, 180 ECTS credits (Laurea – Bachelor’s degree)
  • second cycle: 2-year specialisation degree programme, 120 ECTS credits (Laurea Magistrale – Master’s degree). Some programmes in Law (Giurisprudenza) and Medicine (Faculty of Medicine and Surgery) may last from 5 to 6 years (Corsi a ciclo unico - Single-Cycle degrees or Combined Bachelor+Master’s degrees)
  • third cycle: advanced courses offered to those who wish to focus on particular subjects or disciplines (PhDs, Postgraduate specialisation programmes).

The Institutional grading system, according to the national system, is organized in 30 points, from 18/30 minimum up to 30/30 maximum ("30/30 cum laude" in case of excellent results). For the grade conversion the University of Verona has joined the EGRACONS Project: Egracons Grade Conversion Tool LOGIN. Alternatively, former ECTS conversion tables are available here.

Nomination and Application

Partner Institutions send nominations to relazioni.internazionali@ateneo.univr.it including the following data for each student:

  • SURNAME (same as in official ID or passport)
  • NAME (same as in official ID or passport)
  • DATE OF BIRTH
  • E-MAIL
  • FIELD OF STUDY
  • SEMESTER OF MOBILITY

Nomination deadlines

  • Fall Semester / Academic Year: from 1 April to 1 June
  • Spring Semester: from 1 September to 1 November

Once nominated by their Home Institutions students will receive a personal link in order to fill in the Application Form online to register as exchange students.

Application deadlines

  • Fall Semester / Academic Year: 15 June
  • Spring Semester: 15 November

Application documents

  • Language requirements: recommended minimum B1 level in Italian or English (depending on the subjects and on the language of instruction: check the catalogue for possible higher requirements)
  • Learning Agreement: during the application process students are also required to prepare their learning agreement (OLA or DLA = digital learning agreement for Erasmus incoming students or LA in PDF format for other exchange students). See also Memorandum for details.

Visa and stay permit

EU citizens do not need a visa and stay permit. After 90 days of continuous stay in Italy, students have to register at the Municipality of the town (Comune di Verona - Ufficio Anagrafe).

Non-EU citizens:

  • students have to apply well in advance for a study visa before leaving their home country, at the nearest Italian Embassy or Consulate. They should also ask for an invitation letter to relazioni.internazionali@ateneo.univr.it and then register through the online Universitaly portal.
  • within 8 working days from the arrival in Italy, students have to apply for a stay permit for study reasons (Cost: approximately € 120), in order to be officially entitled to live temporarily in Italy. Students staying less than 90 days are required to report their presence at the Police Headquarters and the procedure is free of charge.
  • ask for support to International Students Union - International Welcome Desk - IWD.

Insurance

Exchange students are covered by the insurance policies of the University of Verona "Polizza di assicurazione cumulativa infortuni" (Accident Insurance) and "Polizza RC" (Third-party liability insurance).  

Moreover, health insurance is compulsory:

  • EU citizens must have the European Health Insurance Card - EHIC ("Tessera Europea di Assicurazione Malattia - TEAM") issued by the Health Institution in their home country. Through EHIC they can get medical examinations by general practitioners (from Monday to Friday) and buy medicines. Specialist examinations are fee paying.
  • Non-EU Citizens must obtain health insurance valid for the whole duration of your stay in Italy, available in English or officially translated into Italian. The insurance company must have a branch in Italy. Requirements:
    1. coverage for urgent or unforeseen health treatment (First Aid) and emergency admission to hospital
    2. covering the cost of the return trip to home country in case of serious illnesses
    3. valid in all Schengen Area states with a ceiling of € 30,000

Codice Fiscale

Tax code ("Codice Fiscale") is compulsory for accommodation, to open a bank account, to get a SIM card for your mobile phone etc... Contact the International Students Desk - IWD through their App for support.

Accommodation (Housing)

International exchange students can apply for a place in the ESU Verona student residences or in private flats in Verona to be shared with other students.

Accommodation is not guaranteed. Finding a room depends on places available. If you look for accommodation by yourself, BEWARE of online fraud !

ESU Verona Residences

  • low cost sharing rooms for 2 or 3 people
  • special equipped rooms for students with disabilities upon request
  • limited places available: priority will be given to extra-European students and students with disabilities or certified chronical diseases.
ESU Residence Request Form for SECOND SEMESTER (expired: 15.11.2025)

 

Private flats in Verona

Students who are looking for private accommodation in town have to contact the International Welcome Desk – IWD powered by International Students Union. The service is free of charge.

Accommodation in other campuses outside Verona

  • Vicenza: check accommodation options or find accommodation in Verona and reach the city of Vicenza by train.
  • Ala, Bolzano, Legnago, Rovereto, Trento: practical training students should contact their Academic Coordinator and ask for support in finding accommodation in these locations.

Students Services

Special needs

Inclusion and Accessibility staff help students with disabilities and SLD/learning impairment to have easy access to university facilities, and support them to integrate into university life. Incoming exchange students are strongly recommended to inform the International Office about their special needs, before their arrival.

Canteens

Exchange students can access to university restaurants managed by ESU Verona. Two meals a day (lunch and dinner) are available at a cheap price. Most dietary needs are catered for.

  • Restaurant San Francesco - Viale dell’Università, 4
  • Restaurant Le Grazie (Borgo Roma) - Strada Le Grazie, 8
  • Bar/Restaurant Santa Marta – Via Cantarane, 24

Libraries

Book your place at the libraries by using the App Affluences:

Hours

International Office

  • E-mail: relazioni.internazionali@ateneo.univr.it
  • Ph. +39 045 8028358-8286. Phone opening times: Monday to Friday 9 am - 1 pm
DESK n. 7 INCOMING STUDENTS - FRONT OFFICE ONLY BY APPOINTMENT - GROUND FLOOR (room T25B) Chiostro S. Francesco, Via S. Francesco 22, Verona.

 

People
Service managed by:
Email
relazioni.internazionali@ateneo.univr.it
Phone
+39 045 802 8358-8286

Documents

Key Data
Useful Documents for incoming students
European Credit Transfer System
Accommodation (Housing)
Useful links for exchange students