Studium Generale
Never stop learning!
Course description
The Studium Generale is an interdisciplinary study programme open to anyone wishing to broaden their knowledge across multiple fields. Click here to read more about the course offering in various fields: from creativity and culture to the humanities, as well as technology and industry, economics and business, and sustainability and parenting.
If you have a high school diploma, each exam you pass will grant you university credits (ECTS) that may be recognised within a degree programme. You can also enrol in the Studium Generale without a high school diploma and sit the exams; however, in this case, you will not be able to obtain any credit points.
Studium Generale is offered on two main campuses: most courses take place at the Bozen-Bolzano Campus, while others are held at the Brixen-Bressanone Campus.
Info sessions
We offer two information sessions to explain the differences between Studium Generale and Senior Students. During the sessions, we will present the available software and conclude with a brief introduction to the library services.
The Info Sessions will take place on the following dates:
- Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 3:00 PM, room F001
- Thursday, 26 February 2026, 2:30 PM, room F001
No registration is required.
At a glance
Duration of the course: 1-4 years
ECTS credits: 15-30-45-60
Courses will be taught in: Italian, German and English
Partnerships: Philosophical-Theological College Brixen and Academy of German-Italian Studies
Tuition fees: €250 (for every 15 ECTS credits)
Structure of the course
Courses can be freely chosen from those offered each semester. Each course is worth 3 or 6 credits. One credit (ECTS) corresponds to a total workload of 25 hours, including 6 hours of in-class teaching.
The Studium Generale programme requires students to acquire 15-30-45-60 ECTS credits. Achieving 30 credits leads to the acquisition of the "Studium Generale Basic Certificate". Achieving a further 30 credits leads to the acquisition of the "Studium Generale Advanced Certificate".
Students enrolled in the Studium Generale may also attend one or more language courses (excluding German, English and Italian) by paying a fee of €50 per course. For more details, please visit the Language Centre pages.
People
Study programme director:
Prof. Stefania Baroncelli (photo)
Further members of the Course Council:
Prof. Giovanni Pernigotto, Prof. Stephanie Risse
Info for students
In the Lifelong Learning Guide you will find course syllabi, timetables, and additional information regarding subjects and exams.
Students who are regularly enrolled at unibz can attend all Studium Generale lectures free of charge. These courses can be added to their study plan. Students can apply for recognition of the corresponding credit points at their faculty.
Final certifications
Those who earn 30 or 60 credits will receive a “Studium Generale – Basic” or “Studium Generale – Advanced” university certificate.
Those who complete exams for the same number of credits but do not hold a high school diploma will receive a certificate of participation.
Carla Chiocchetti
STUDIUM GENERALE, BOZEN-BOLZANO
I am 73 years young and a newcomer, as my life has been dedicated to the company and my family. At the age of 58, I did my A-levels. That was soon too little for me. When I was offered the opportunity to do the Studium Generale at unibz, I seized it immediately. It was a great enrichment not only for my hobby: as a certified tourist guide, tour guide and hiking guide, the Studium Generale gave me an insight into the art, culture and history not only of our country, South Tyrol. The Studium Generale is definitely a stepping stone to the future.
Marta Messmer
STUDIUM GENERALE, BOZEN-BOLZANO
I am an alumna of the Bachelor in Agricultural, Food and Mountain Environmental Sciences. Thanks to Studium Generale I could enrich the curriculum of my three-year study programme and approach new subjects, which turned out to be useful during the orientation phase of choosing my future career. I mainly attended courses on economic and political topics with the aim of applying my new knowledge and skills to agriculture, agrobusiness, and agro-industry. The possibility of drawing an individual and interdisciplinary study plan allowed me to get to know different types of students, both regularly enrolled at unibz and adults already in the labor market.
Contact
Sara Pozzi, from the Study and Tuition Office is available to arrange appointments at the following times:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 10:00–12:00.
Thursday: 14:00–16:00.
On Fridays, she is only available by telephone from 10:00 to 12:00 on +39 0471 012803, or by email at studiumgenerale@unibz.it.
Alternatively, you can book an online appointment.