Frequently Asked Questions    
I want to attend The Free University of Bozen/Bolzano for one or two semesters, but my home institution isn't on the list of exchange partners. Can I still apply?
If you cannot find your institution on the list of exchange partners, you can still attend the Free University of Bozen/Bolzano as a Free Mover Student (also called visiting students or guest students). Free Mover students are individual students who, upon payment, are temporarily registered at the Free University of Bozen/Bolzano without their enrolment being subject to a reciprocal exchange agreement with a partner institution. Click here for further information

My home institution has an exchange agreement with the Free University of Bozen/Bolzano. How do I apply to attend the Free University of Bozen/Bolzano as an exchange student?
Exchange students are selected by their home institutions to attend the Free University of Bozen/Bolzano. You will therefore need to contact your own institution's International Relations Office and find out how to apply.  
Do I need to know English, German and Italian to study at the Free University of Bozen/Bolzano?
One of the key features of our university is the trilingual approach. Lessons are held in English, German and Italian in most of our degree courses and between one class and the next you have to switch from one language to another. Therefore we strongly recommend to start learning the local languages and English in particular as soon as possible in order to be able to attend classes successfully

When do the semesters start and finish?
Full calendar dates for the academic year are available from
Academic Calendar 2009/2010
Where can I find course information?
A full list of courses and course descriptions are available from
Study Programmes
How much will it cost to live in Bozen/Bolzano?
A summary of living costs is available from:
Costs of living and studying in Bozen/Bolzano
Regular students from abroad
International applicants When and how do I have to do my pre-enrolment/enrolment?
Approximate deadlines:  

	Pre-enrolment online	Full enrolment
1st Semester	10-30th June	Upon Arrival at Student Secreteriat
2nd Semester	10-30th November

Will I receive academic recognition at home for my study period abroad?
Before leaving, you will agree with your Faculty a study plan to be carried out at the host university (what is known as a Learning Agreement), which will be recognized when you come back. The International Relations office will send you the transcript of records at the end of your stay.  
How can I meet other exchange students?
At the beginning of each semester, the International Relations Office organizes a Welcome & Orientation Session, where all exchange students are present. The Free University of Bozen/Bolzano is also on Facebook, where you can meet our students and incoming exchange students. Furthermore, Uniparty, Kikero and Scub will organize activities and parties for (exchange) students during your stay.