Unicollege offers semester- and year-long study abroad programs for students from U.S., Canadian, European, and international partner universities, as well as qualified independent applicants seeking a structured, credit-bearing academic experience within the Italian Higher Education System.
Course structure & assessment
Course expectations
Attendance min. 75%
Once per week, Mon–Fri
No prerequisites
Open across disciplines
Assessment breakdown
Attendance & participation5%
Capstone project15%
Final examination80%
Courses are delivered in a format consistent with university-level instruction and include the following academic expectations: Grading follows the Italian system on a 30-point scale (with 18/30 as the minimum passing grade), accompanied by systematic conversion to U.S.-equivalent grades. Assessment breakdown:
Academic calendar
FallSeptember, December
SpringJanuary / February, April / May
SummerMay · June · July · August
Fall Semester: September – December · Spring Semester: January/February – April/May · Summer Sessions: May, June, July, August
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📚 Programs & courses
Unicollege offers seven program types for visiting international students: Semester & Year Abroad, Faculty-led Programs, Summer Programs, Pre-College & Gap Year, Italian Language Immersion, Internship Abroad, and Rotation Programs. All programs are taught in English and grant credit transferable to the home institution. Browse programs →
No. All courses are taught in English. Italian is offered as an optional Italian Language Immersion (A1 through C2 levels), but it is not a prerequisite. Italian Language details →
Courses follow Italian Higher Education standards: 6 ECTS / 3 US credits, graded on a 30-point Italian scale with systematic conversion to U.S.-equivalent grades. Assessment: 5% participation + 15% capstone + 80% final exam. Academic structure →
The complete catalog of courses across all concentrations is available with filter and search. Open course catalog →
💰 Costs & financial aid
The all-inclusive cost covers: housing, semester meal plan, all orientation and enrollment services, dedicated study abroad assistance, document issuance, institutional insurance, transcripts, and access to all four campuses. Tuition is €300 per credit. Full cost breakdown →
Yes. Through Unicollege's university-to-university partnerships, students can apply Title IV funding, Pell Grants, federal/state aid, and institutional scholarships from their home institution. Verify directly with the home university which aid types apply to study abroad. Financial aid details →
Use the Cost Calculator on the costs page: pick campus, room type, term, and credits, and the total updates live. You can also email a quote to the International Office. Open Cost Calculator →
🛂 Application & visa
Two pathways: (1) Through a partner university — the home institution coordinates with Unicollege; (2) As an independent student — direct application via the International Office. Application pathways →
Deadlines depend on partnership agreements and program type. Fall: typically June; Spring: typically October. For exact dates, contact the International Office. Semester enrollment →
Visa requirements depend on the applicant's nationality. US, Canadian, and non-EU students typically need a D-Type Student Visa. EU/EEA students do not. Unicollege issues all required documents (acceptance letter, visa documentation). Visa guidance →
Standard requirements: passport copy, transcript from home institution, proof of English proficiency (if applicable), proposed course selection, and home institution agreement. Course Selection planner →
🏠 Life at Unicollege
Four Italian campuses: Florence (central), Mantua, Milan (study site), and Turin. Students can access facilities across all four. Explore campuses →
On-campus housing is included. Options include single, double, triple, or quadruple occupancy rooms, plus garden-view apartments at Florence Central. Meal plan included. Housing details →
Comprehensive support: orientation (online + in-person), dedicated English-speaking enrollment expert from first contact through return, wellbeing sessions with a licensed psychologist on request, front desk Mon-Fri 8:30-18:30, student card with cultural access, and full transcript with US-grade conversion. Student services →
✉ Contact & partnerships
Email: studyabroad@unicollege.eu. Replies within 24 hours during business days. Contact page →
Unicollege has 90+ partner universities across 40+ countries and 4 continents. Check the global outreach map to see if your institution is listed. New partnerships welcome. View partner network →
Yes — Unicollege is open to new university-to-university (U2U) agreements, including exchange, hybrid, and faculty-led arrangements. Contact the International Office to discuss. Partnership info →
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