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.
You will find here information about the documents you will need to prepare ahead of travelling to Italy, the administrative processes to follow before leaving your home country and some recommendations about how to find accommodation in Genoa, among others.
Here you will find some recommendations to get around Genoa, arrange a health insurance if needed or register at the University of Genoa.
What courses are offered by the University of Genoa? What facilities are available for students? Are there any extracurricular activities offered which may be of your interest? What options do I have on campus? Find here all the details you need to excel in your studies at the University of Genoa.
What are the best things to do in Genoa? Are there any student job options? What student associations can I join to make the most of my experience in Genoa? Find out all the details here.
Find out where to call in case of emergency, how to find pharmacy or learn about the official holidays in Italy. This section is packed with relevant information that may come handy for you.
At your arrival we suggest you to have €1500 available for the first expenses. More info here.
Health insurance could be required for visa
The University of Genoa has an agreement with Banca Popolare di Sondrio. More info here. Additional information here.
For students’ residence please contact alloggi@aliseo.liguria.it or check on our website list here.
Additionally, SASS office offers accommodation support too.
By plane – Take Volabus outsisde 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.
For you academic registration please email sass@unige.it.
Young people between 15-29 years old can obtain a discount. More info here.
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.
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 € 149,77 through a postal payment slip (C/C n° 606160) in the name of Amministrazione P.T. Regione Liguria, indicating “Assicurazione volontaria SSN anno…..(Voluntary Health Insurance year…) in the reason for payment
Private health insurance depends on your choice and could guarantees different coverage of the National Health Service.
The University of Genoa has an agreement with the following bank.
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.
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.
15/09/2022 – 31/07/2023
centrint@unige.it
All information is included here https://clat.unige.it/. Please contact Clat@unige.it.
This is the Central Unit Library system (SBA). Here you can find all the School Libraries :
Visit ALISEO website to get the card that you need.
Here you can find the list and addresses of university canteens:
For any information regarding student accommodation please visit the ALISEO website students accommodation or contact the student accommodation office at alloggi@aliseo.liguria.it.
Click here for information on students counselling.
Please contact alumni@unige.it
mail to : segreteria@cusgenova.it
Tel: +39 349 298.85.89
More information about student jobs here
Tips on living in Genoa available here
Please find here the full list of student associations
All city maps are available here.
Welcome office P. Nunziata 6 – 16124 Genova
Telephone number: +39 01020951525
Call 112
A list of general practitioners is available upon request at the International Students Office.
All details available here.
To keep updated please check this website.
Follow all UniGe’s events on this link.
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