Welcome guide
The University of Genoa (UniGe)
One of the largest universities in Italy
The University of Genoa, known also with the acronym UniGe is one of the largest universities in Italy. It is located in the city of Genoa and regional Metropolitan City of Genoa, on the Italian Riviera in the Liguria region of northwestern Italy. The original university was founded in 1481.
The University of Genoa has high-ranking positions among the European universities in multiple computer science fields: in machine learning and pattern recognition the University of Genoa is the best scientific institution in Italy and is ranked 36th in Europe; in computer vision the University of Genoa is the best scientific institution in Italy and is ranked 34th in Europe; in computer graphics the University of Genoa is ranked 2nd institution in Italy and 35th in Europe. The University of Genoa has a strong collaboration with the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), since its foundation in 2005.
Useful information to study in Genoa
Budget to plan
At your arrival we suggest you to have €1500 available for the first expenses. More info here.
ID document required
- ID card for UE students
- Passport and visa for non_EU students
- For “visa D” please apply at the Italian Embassy in your home country
Insurance
Health insurance could be required for visa
Banks
The University of Genoa has an agreement with Banca Popolare di Sondrio. More info here. Additional information here.
Accommodation
For students’ residence please contact alloggi@aliseo.liguria.it or check on our website list here.
Additionally, the Welcome Office offers accommodation support too.
Ride to campus
By plane
Take Volabus outside airport and get off Principe Railway station
By train
Get off at Genova Principe railway station, walk down via Balbi, reach Piazza dell’Annunziata
By car
Take A26 highway and get out Genova Ovest – follow Porto Antico where you can find parking
By metro
Get off at Darsena station, walk straight on the left to via delle Fontane and cross Piazza dell’Annunziata. The office is inside the building n° 6.
By bus
Take one of the following buses: 18, 18/, 20, 34, 35, 35/, 39, 40.
Academic registration at the university
For you academic registration please email sass@unige.it.
Student cards
Young people between 15-29 years old can obtain a discount. More info here.
Transport plan
- Monthly ticket € 48,00
- One year season ticket for students under the age of 26, it costs € 200 for students who have an annual income of € 22,000 or less
Mobile plan
The main Italian mobile phone companies are: Fastweb, Postemobile, Tim, Vodafone, Wind. Ask for information about their offers (phone calls – SMS – Internet) and activate a sim card.
Health insurance
EU students come to Italy with their European Health Service card issued in their country of residence. If they need to undertake medical examinations, they can address any general practitioner free of charge (a list of general practitioners is available upon request at the International Students Office).
Extra EU students must apply to the National Health Service.
In order to submit their application, they must pay € 700 through F24 form available in ASL 3 Office.
Health – Complementary coverage
Private health insurance depends on your choice and could guarantees different coverage of the National Health Service.
Financial help
The University of Genoa has an agreement with the following bank.
Residency permits
The residence permit is issued to foreign citizens coming from Extra EU countries who attend a course – university or training course – In Italy, after they were granted a visa for study purposes from the Italian Embassy or Consulate in their country of origin or residence.
Introduction
The University of Genoa, known also with the acronym UniGe (Università di Genova), is one of the largest universities in Italy. It is located in the city of Genoa and regional Metropolitan City of Genoa, on the Italian Riviera in the Liguria region of northwestern Italy. The original university was founded in 1481.
The University of Genoa has high-ranking positions among the European universities in multiple computer science fields: in machine learning and pattern recognition the University of Genoa is the best scientific institution in Italy and is ranked 36th in Europe; in computer vision the University of Genoa is the best scientific institution in Italy and is ranked 34th in Europe; in computer graphics the University of Genoa is ranked 2nd institution in Italy and 35th in Europe. The University of Genoa has a strong collaboration with the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), since its foundation in 2005.
The university of Genoa since its foundation has delivered 46 Gold medals to the italian students, and 2 gold medals to the International students, specifically to the Israeli student Khor hoksari in 1993, and to the Albanian student Agasi Bledar in 2021, It has delivered 122 honoris titles to its alumni, and has been part of a continuos public opening in the last 20 years.
Academic calendar
15/09/2024 – 31/07/2025
Summer school
Language courses for international students
All information is included here clat.unige.it. Please contact Clat@unige.it.
Libraries
This is the Central Unit Library system (SBA). Here you can find all the School Libraries :
Canteens
Visit ALISEO website to get the card that you need.
Here you can find the list and addresses of university canteens:
Activities at university
International relations contacts
- Welcome Office – sass@unige.it
- International activity for didactics – relint@unige.it
- Mobility Office – coopint@unige.it
- Moreover, for each area of study there is a dedicated Office
Students’ house
For any information regarding student accommodation please visit the ALISEO website students accommodation or contact the student accommodation office at alloggi@aliseo.liguria.it.
University health service
Click here for information on students counselling.
Alumni
Please contact alumni@unige.it
Extra scholar activities
Tel: +39 349 298.85.89
City maps
All city maps are available here.
Useful addresses, venue, adresses and contact numbers
Welcome office P. Nunziata 6 – 16124 Genova
Telephone number: +39 01020951525
Emergency
Call 112
Pharmacies and doctor appointments
A list of general practitioners is available upon request at the International Students Office.
Security guidelines in matters of Covid-19
All details available here.
Important and useful laws and rules
To keep updated please check this website.
Do’s and don’ts
- Forms of politeness: say “Ciao” / “Buona sera” (after 6 p.m.) when entering a store, restaurant / cafe
- Say “Arrivederci” when leaving. Use “Per piacere” and “Grazie”. Also valid for emails intended for public authority representatives.
- Dress appropriately. Shorts / flip flops are too casual and reserved for the beach. Wear shoes in public buildings, no barefoot walking
- Don’t use “Tu” but rather “Lei” until the person suggests you refer to them otherwise.
Annual event’s calendar
Follow all UniGe’s events on this link.
Green Mobility in Genoa
Would you like to move around in Genoa in the most sustainable way? This guide provides practical examples of how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pollution from the transport sector. Check out our list of tips on public transportation in Genoa, cycling in the city & other means of transportation, how to live sustainably in the region and the support offered by the University of Genoa in this regard.
