The University of Basilicata is located in southern Italy, in the Basilicata region, which borders Puglia, Campania, and Calabria. It has a short coastline on the Tyrrhenian Sea and a longer one on the Ionian Sea. The region includes two provinces: Potenza and Matera, with Potenza as the capital. Covering 9,992 km², it is one of Italy's least populated regions, with around 587,517 residents. Basilicata is known for its traditional values, stunning natural landscapes, ancient history, and warm hospitality.
The region is mostly mountainous and hilly, with flat areas along the Ionian coast. Highlights include the ancient villages of Pietrapertosa and Castelmezzano, the UNESCO-listed Sassi of Matera, Greek temples, castles, and beautiful parks like Pollino National Park and Gallipoli Cognato Regional Park. It’s a place full of history, nature, and unique cultural gems.
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Potenza, the capital of Basilicata, is located at 819 meters above sea level. Founded in Roman times, the city was largely destroyed by earthquakes, with the last one in 1980. It sits along the Apennine ridge, near the Basento River, surrounded by scenic mountains. The historic center, located on higher ground, is accessible via Europe’s longest escalators. Key sights include the "Palazzo del Governo," the restored 'Stabile' theater, the Medieval Church of the Trinità, Palazzo Loffredo (home to the National Archaeological Museum), and several ancient churches, including the 11th-century Church of San Michele Arcangelo and the Cathedral of Potenza, which houses the remains of Saint Gerardo, the city’s patron.
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Matera is one of Italy's most captivating destinations, known for its ancient cave dwellings, the Sassi, rock-hewn churches, and unique natural areas. In 1993, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site for being the "most outstanding, intact example of a troglodyte settlement in the Mediterranean." Its history dates back to the Paleolithic era, with later settlements reflecting key stages in human development. The city’s striking landscape has been featured in films like "The Passion of Christ" by Mel Gibson. In 2019, Matera was named the European Capital of Culture.
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Basilicata has a varied climate due to its exposure to two seas. The eastern part, influenced by the Adriatic Sea and the irregular mountain terrain, experiences a continental climate, with Mediterranean conditions only along the coast. Inland areas, especially in winter, become significantly colder.
On the coast, the Metapontino plain has mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers with frequent winds. The Tyrrhenian coast sees slightly warmer winters and cooler, more humid summers. In the Matera hills, winters are cold and foggy, with snow often appearing from November to March, and summers are hot and dry with large temperature fluctuations.
In the Apennine mountains, which cover most of the region, winters are very cold, especially above 1,000 meters, with snow lasting until spring or even May at higher elevations. Potenza, located at 819 meters, has snowy winters with temperatures dropping as low as -15°C, making it one of Italy's coldest cities. Summers are moderately hot, with cool nights. Winds mainly come from the west and south.
The nearest airports to Potenza are Rome "Fiumicino" (380 km), Naples "Capodichino"(160 km) and "Salerno - Pontecagnano (90 km) while the nearest airport to Matera is Bari "Palese"(70 km). Both Potenza and Matera can be reached:
by train: see the State Railways' site for details http://trenitalia.it;
by bus: Autolinee Liscio and Autolinee Marino.
If you need to reach Potenza from Bari, both by train and bus, you can find all the useful information on the Ferrovie Appulo Lucane website.
Basilicata offers great emotions to art, history and archaeology lovers and scholars as well: there are many points of interest in the region.
Castles, museums, literary parks, archaeological areas and museums, art galleries, monasteries, churches and sacred mountains make Basilicata's artistic, historical and cultural heritage a unique place, made even more evocative by its breathtaking scenery and undiscovered nature.
To learn what Basilicata offers, visit the "Basilicata Turistica" website.
Basilicata is the perfect destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering activities like hiking, biking, horseback riding, paragliding, and orienteering. For the more adventurous, it also has options like climbing, rafting, and canyoning. To learn more about sports in the region, click here.
The University of Basilicata values sports as a way to promote social interaction and inclusion. With modern, innovative planning, the university encourages sports participation and offers services to students and employees, as well as youth groups in the area. It also partners with local sports federations, authorities, and facilities to expand offerings. For more details on affiliated sports facilities, click here.
Local Police
Health emergencies ( First Aid)
Taxi
You can also request a taxi by calling the toll-free number 0971.1771, or if you prefer, you can reach out to these numbers: 347 3015277 (Pasquale) or 349 8049426 (Carmela), the first female-driven taxi in Potenza (other info here)
Car rental
The University of Basilicata (Università degli Studi della Basilicata) is located in Potenza, the capital city of the Basilicata region in southern Italy. It also has a campus in Matera, a city famous for its ancient cave dwellings and UNESCO World Heritage status.
Institutional key data
Legal Representative
Full name: Prof. Ignazio Marcello MANCINI
Position: Rector
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The didactic and research activities at UNIBAS are carried out by five leading structures, where all the degree programmes, which make up its educational offer, are merged.
► Dipartimento di Scienze Agrarie, Forestali, Alimentari e Ambientali (DAFE)
Via dell'Ateneo Lucano 10 - Potenza
Director: Prof. Giovanni Carlo DI RENZO
Tel. 0971 205467 - Email: dafe.direttore@unibas.it
Link to the old website (SAFE)
► Dipartimento di Ingegneria (DiING)
Via dell'Ateneo Lucano 10 - Potenza
Director: Prof. Benedetto MANGANELLI
Tel. 0971 205031 - Email: diing.direttore@unibas.it
Link to the old website (SI-Unibas)
Link al vecchio sito (DiMIE)
► Dipartimento di Scienze di Base e Applicate (DiSBA)
Via dell'Ateneo Lucano 10 - Potenza
Director: Prof. Giacomo PROSSER
Tel. 0971 205513 - Email: disba.direttore@unibas.it
Linkto the old website (DiS)
Linkto the old website (DiMIE)
► Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute (DiSS)
Via dell'Ateneo Lucano 10 - Potenza
Director: Prof. Fabrizio CACCAVALE
Tel. 0971 205198 - Email: diss.direttore@unibas.it
► Dipartimento per l'Innovazione Umanistica, Scientifica e Sociale (DiUSS)
Via Lanera 20 - Matera
Via Nazario Sauro 85 - Potenza
Via dell'Ateneo Lucano 10 - Potenza
Director: Prof. Francesco PANARELLI
Tel. 0835 351446 - 0971 206100 - Email: diuss.direttore@unibas.it
In addition, the University of Basilicata offers postgraduate studies in the field of archaeology:
Scuola di Specializzazione in Beni Archeologici/ Postgraduate School of Archaeology
The academic year runs from 1 October to 30 September. Usually, educational activities take place between 1 October and 30 June and are divided into two semesters:
There are three examination sessions, with a total of at least six sessions, except for examinations involving both written and oral tests, requiring five sessions:
As for final examinations, three sessions are planned with at least five sessions in total, one in the second half of February and one in the second half of April:
For details concerning the dates, please refer to individual Department websites.
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Closed periods, in addition to the regular holidays:
The "European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System System" - ECTS was instituted in 1989, within the Erasmus programme, as a way of transferring credits that students earned during their studies abroad into credits that counted towards their degree, on their return to studying in their home institution. In the following years, it came to be used not only for transferring credits, based on workload and achieved learning outcomes, but also for accumulating them in institutions’ degree programmes. The ECTS tables and grading scale are tools designed to facilitate the transfer of academic results (expressed in terms of grades) between different national assessment systems. They are adopted by the universities in the countries belonging to the European Higher Education Area and they allow the conversion of the grades from one country into grades used in another country, following common European rules.
Following the ECTS Users’ guide 2015 and the guidelines of the CHEER project, the University of Basilicata implements the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) to facilitate the transfer of acquired credits and the academic recognition of studies carried out abroad. As a general rule, 1 CFU (University Educational Credit) credit equals 1 ECTS credit which amounts to 25 hours of work. Credits are gained by passing end-of-course exams, independent of the marks attained. The list of exams passed by the student, the relative scores and the acquired credits (CFU / ECTS), are reported in the "Transcript of Records", issued by the Internationalization Service, according to the information provided by the structures responsible for teaching, prepares and updates the ECTS tables.
The ECTS, tables containing the statistical distribution of the grades achieved by homogeneous groups of students in a given period, are updated every year and contain the data of the exams and final examinations of the previous three ended academic years (1 November - 31 October).
In the ECTS tables, for each grade, the percentage of students who achieved it is reported. They thus show how a national scale of grades is used within an institution, based on its grading policies, and also allow, through comparison of cumulative percentages, the conversion of grades between different national systems.
By clicking on the name of the Department of reference of the course of study, it is possible to view data relating to all the courses of study ordered as follows: degree courses ex DM 270, degree courses ex DM 509, master's degree courses ex DM 270, specialist degree courses ex DM 509 and single-cycle degree courses (if activated). Courses are then classified according to the ministerial class and ISCED code (table of correspondence between the degree programme classes and ISCED codes - Annex 2 DD 389).
Starting from the year 2017, statistics are calculated according to class of degree as per ministerial provisions.
Check the ECTS tables up to the 2022/2023 academic year
From the academic year 2023/2024, at the University of Basilicata, homogeneous groups of students are identified by merging courses of study in the same ISCED disciplinary area (1 digit). Within each disciplinary area, students are divided by study cycle (bachelor's, master's and single-cycle degree).
Check the ECTS tables for the academic year 2024/2025
Check the ECTS tables for the academic year 2023/2024
Check the list of study programmes by ISCED subject area (.xlsx)
WARNING: the grades may differ depending on the reference legislation (DM 270 or DM 509) and the same tables also show the grade converted to the ECTS scale.
The ECTS scale is constructed according to the following rule:
The ECTS scale is used on a residual basis for the conversion of grades obtained at institutions that have not yet adopted the ECTS tables, but only the scale.
It is important to underline that the ECTS scale only allows the transfer of grades between universities in countries belonging to the European Higher Education Area which have adopted the same ECTS scale and should not be confused with other grade scales expressed in letters of the alphabet. Outside the European Higher Education Area, different grading systems exist and often coexist, but no general mechanisms have been defined at the international level for the conversion of grades similar to ECTS.
Supporting documents: Students, before arriving, have to agree on a learning agreement for study or traineeship in case of placement, with the coordinators at home and host institutions detailing the student’s proposed study programme for the duration of the stay (i.e. individual course units and the number of related ECTS credits). This agreement must be approved by all the involved parties before the mobility.
At the end of the stay the student will receive a document called Transcript of records, or Traineeship certificate in case of a placement, to ensure that students have an accurate and up-to-date record of their progress, the educational components they have taken, the number of ECTS credits they have achieved and the grades they have been awarded. The transcript of records/traineeship certificate will be issued by the University of Basilicata for each incoming student and sent to the home institution at the end of their period of study.
Assessment methods: Each course is graded on a scale from 1 to 30, with 18 and 30 e lode (30 cum laude) as a minimum and maximum pass grade, respectively. Some exams can be evaluated by pass/fail (pass = superato or idoneo) or by sufficiente (sufficient); buono (good); eccellente or ottimo (excellent). For the final dissertation a 110-point scale is used, which is divided in two as well, with 66 being the minimum grade for passing. For outstanding results, the Lode "praise" is added to the maximum grade”. Please keep in mind that the “Idoneo”/”Pass” or "Approvato/approved" can never be transformed into a numerical grade and "respinto/failed exams" are not usually recorded therefore they cannot be listed in the Transcript of records. It is not possible to record a numerical grade lower than 18. If you fail the exam, you do not obtain the relative credits.
Since 1999, with Ministry Decree no. 509/1999, amended on October 22, 2004, with Ministry Decree no. 270/2004, the Italian University System has been reformed. Following the European model, outlined by the Bologna process and it is now based on three main cycles of study:
The University also runs vocational programmes including first and second level Professional Master's Programmes, Post-Graduate programmes, Lifelong Learning Courses and Intensive Courses.
Undergraduate studies "Laurea" - 1st cycle
Course duration: 3 years
ECTS/Credit points: 180
Aims to provide a solid foundation in the core subjects as well as more specialized, professional training. To be admitted to a 1st cycle degree programme, you must have a secondary school diploma or a suitable equivalent foreign qualification.
To obtain the qualification (1st level degree) it is necessary to accumulate 180 credits (60 for each year of the course).
Students holding a 3-year undergraduate degree can either enter the job market or continue their studies by applying for a Master -2nd cycle degree programme - or a Professional Master programme.
Graduate studies/“Laurea Magistrale” equivalent to Master level of the Bologna Process - 2nd cycle
Course duration: 2 years
ECTS/Credit points: 120
Undertaken after the undergraduate degree it aims to provide rigorous, advanced training in more highly specialized areas. To be admitted to a 2nd cycle degree programme, you must have a 1st cycle degree or a suitable equivalent foreign qualification. To obtain the qualification (2nd cycle degree) it is necessary to accumulate 120 credits (60 for each year of the course)
Undergraduate studies "Laurea Magistrale a Ciclo Unico" equivalent to Master level of the Bologna Process (combining Bachelor and Master degrees) - 2nd cycle
Course duration: 5/6 years
ECTS/Credit points: 300 or 360
The purpose of the Single-cycle Degree Programme is to provide advanced training and high-level qualifications in specific fields, in order to exercise a regulated profession. Single Cycle Degree Programmes, governed by European regulations, include Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry and Dental Prostheses, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Chemistry and Architecture. These programmes divide the learning activities over 5 or 6 years.
To be admitted to a single-cycle degree programme you must have a secondary school diploma.
To obtain the qualification (single-cycle degree) it is necessary to accumulate 300 credits, in the case of five-year courses, and 360 credits, in the case of six-year courses (60 for each year of the course).
Post-graduate studies/"Dottorato di ricerca" - PhD - 3rd cycle
Course duration: 3 years
To be admitted to a doctoral programme you must hold a 2nd level degree. Candidates must also pass a public competition, as only a limited number of places are available. The doctoral degree is awarded after a period of study lasting three to four years. The title is awarded after the defence of a thesis. Each student has a supervisor. It aims to develop the professional competence to carry out high-level research in manufacturing and service companies, public bodies and universities.
Further studies
1st and 2nd level Professional Masters (“Master Universitario”) - 2nd and 3rd cycle
Course duration: 1 year
ECTS/Credit points: 60
A professionalizing program providing practical knowledge and training through coursework, consultancy projects and internships. To be admitted to a 2nd level master programme, you must have a 1st cycle degree or a suitable equivalent foreign qualification, while to the 3rd level master programme a 2nd cycle degree is essential. These masters programs within the Italian education system do not allow access to a PhD and to 3rd cycle programme upon completion of the Master since they are offered under the autonomous responsibility of the university. Recognition of the Professional Master towards a PhD program outside of Italy will depend on local state regulations or individual doctoral programs.
SCUOLA DI SPECIALIZZAZIONE (Specialization school) - 3rd cycle
Course duration: from 2 to 6 years
ECTS/Credit points: from 120 to 360
Provides the student with knowledge and skills required in specific professional fields. These courses may only be instituted by the application of specific laws or European Union directives. To be admitted to a specialisation course you must hold a 2nd cycle degree. The length of the course and the number of credits required to obtain the specialisation qualification are defined by the academic structure of each course.
CORSO DI PERFEZIONAMENTO (advanced course)
Course duration: usually 1 year
A refresher/permanent training course that allows students to develop their expertise and skills in order to further improve their professional qualities. To be admitted you must hold a 1st or 2nd cycle degree. The courses vary in length. It differs from a master because no academic qualification is awarded, but students will receive a certificate that details the skills that have been acquired.
The Italian grading and credit system
The Italian grading system for exams registered in the study plan is measured in thirtieths (0-30) ranging from 18/30 - minimum grade - to 30/30 - maximum grade. The maximum grade can be enhanced with "cum laude" (with high distinction). The subject exams (referring to each separate topic) may be oral, written or practical; all the exams with a score lower than 18/30 are considered as not passed and thus are not registered on the transcript of the academic records.
The grading system for the final grade (graduation mark) is expressed in one hundred and tenths (0-100) ranging from 66/110 to 110/110, the highest mark being 110/100eLode (with high distinction).
Italy has two different credit systems referring to the two sectors of Italian higher education: university credits (Credito Formativo Universitario - CFU) for universities and academic credits (Credito Formativo Accademico - CFA) for Education for Art, Music and Dance (AFAM) institutions. Both systems are based on the concept of “workload” and are equivalent to the ECTS credit system. The workload includes lectures, practical work, seminars, tutorials, fieldwork, home study and examinations or other assessment activities. The university credit (CFU) and academic credit (CFA) normally correspond to 25 hours of student work, including individual study.
Degree programmes are usually structured with a workload of 60 ECTS per year: 1 ECTS corresponds to 1 CFU and 1 CFU corresponds to 25 hours of work and home study. Important: Credits are not intended to replace examination marks.
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Useful links:
List of degree programmes 2024/25 (departmental website - IT language)
► 1st cycle degree "LAUREA"- EQF6
► 2nd cycle degree "LAUREA MAGISTRALE a ciclo unico" (single-cycle degree) - EQF7
► 2nd cycle degree "LAUREA MAGISTRALE" - EQF7
There are different procedures and deadlines for European and non-European "degree-seeking" students:
Italian citizens with a foreign qualification, citizens from the European Union wherever resident and from outside the European Union duly resident in Italy, according to Art. 39 of Legislative Decree 286/98*, as amended by Law 189/02, holding a qualification equivalent to the Italian one and recognized as eligible according to the evaluation carried out by University of Basilicata, gain access without quota contingents. Candidates should present the enrolment request directly to the University of Basilicata, according to the modality, terms and documentation required and will be admitted under the same conditions as Italian citizens.
Academic qualifications issued by foreign authorities must be accompanied by the documents indicated by the universities in respect of the Lisbon Convention: the student is obliged to produce the documentation that the institution deems necessary with a view to evaluating the foreign qualification, with reference to: eventual translations, legalisations, Diploma Supplements, exam certificates, ENIC-NARIC centre statements, Dichiarazioni di valore or other declarations that might serve to check the elements of the foreign qualification.
After passing the pre-evaluation procedure, applicants who receive the letter of enrolment eligibility and those who will participate in the entry test and be in the rankings can proceed with the enrolment process.
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*"Access to higher technical education courses or higher education courses and to university specialisation schools, on equal terms with Italian students, is guaranteed to foreigners with EU residency permits for long-term stay, with residency permits for subordinate work, for self-employment, for family reasons, for asylum, for subsidiary protection, for religious reasons, for the reasons referred to in articles 18, 18-bis, 20-bis, 22, paragraph 12 (c), and 42-bis, as well as holders of residency permits issued pursuant to Article 32, paragraph 3, of Legislative Decree 28 January 2008, n. 25, or foreigners legally resident for at least one year in possession of an upper secondary school qualification obtained in Italy, as well as to foreigners, wherever resident, who are holders of final secondary school diplomas of Italian schools abroad or of foreign or international schools, operating in Italy or abroad, subject to bilateral agreements or special regulations for the recognition of educational qualifications and who meet the general conditions required for entry for study purposes”
Non-EU citizens with residency abroad citizens who require a visa for long-term stay in Italy.
If you are a non-Eu citizen living outside Italy and wish to enroll at the University of Basilicata you must apply for an entry visa for study purposes and fill in a pre-enrolment application online through the Universitaly portal, during the period annually stated by the MUR. You should also know that the University sets annually the dedicated quotas devoted to non-Eu students, named "contingenti", for each open access degree programme. The available quotas for the University of Basilicata are published on the online database of the MUR website. Please keep in mind that pre-enrolment alone does not grant admission to degree programmes. In order to matriculate you also need to take and pass the verifications of the entry requirements and the admission procedures set for the degree programme of your interest.
Information on procedures and documents required for applying for a visa is available on the "Visa for Italy" website by selecting, as reasons for your stay "Study -University enrolment". Important: an entry visa for tourism cannot be used to enroll at the university or to obtain a residence permit for study purposes.
Within the UNIVERSITALY portal there will be all the information for the completion of pre-enrolment applications, aimed at facilitating the access of candidates to university courses and related institutions. The subsequent phases will be completed at the relevant Diplomatic-consular missions for the purpose of obtaining the relevant visa. We strongly advise you to contact the Embassy/Consulate well in advance to find out the requirements for obtaining an entry visa and make an appointment if necessary.
You must take the following documents to the Italian Embassy:
For non-EU citizens resident abroad, to be admitted to any degree programme, they must pass an Italian language test, except for specific regulations stipulated by MUR
The deadlines for the procedures relating to pre-enrolment in the Laurea and Laurea Magistrale degree courses, except for those with admission quotas, are defined by each university and published on their respective websites.
These procedures have been defined in compliance with the so-called “Procedures for entry, residency and enrolment at higher education institutions for students requiring visas for higher education courses in Italy” available on studiare-in-italia.it website "Rules for the access of international students".
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According to Law no. 148/2002, Italian universities have the authority to recognize foreign qualifications and study periods for:
Recognition may be academic, non-academic, or professional.
More information on the types of recognition and responsible institutions is available at CIMEA – Recognition in Italy.
CIMEA Services for Unibas
The University of Basilicata has an agreement with CIMEA for the use of the Diplome-CIMEA platform to request:
Access the platform here: Diplome-CIMEA for Unibas
Requirements for Recognition
To be eligible for recognition, your foreign qualification must:
These conditions apply regardless of nationality and for qualifications from EU or non-EU countries.
Important Note: Unibas does not offer full recognition for programs with national admission limits (e.g., Medicine, Architecture, Primary Education). Admission with advanced standing (credit transfer) is only possible if places are available in years beyond the first. Check calls for applications here: Restricted Access Programs – Unibas Portal
Related Information (the following pages are currently in Italian. The English version will be available soon)
Students can choose to study part-time at the University of Basilicata. Part-time study is available both during the day and in the evenings.
Students eligible under Article 8, paragraph 4, of the Student Regulations may apply for part-time enrollment, unless otherwise specified by the program’s academic regulations.
The part-time option is reserved for students who are currently progressing as planned in their degree program.
Part-time enrollment can be requested:
If enrollment is completed after the regular deadline of September 30, part-time status (or a return to full-time) can still be requested by:
Requests must be submitted:
Students enrolled part-time will follow a customized study plan prepared by the Course Council, with courses scheduled according to the academic calendar.
For more information, please contact the relevant Student Office or your Department/School’s Academic Affairs Office.
For any information or clarification, please contact the relevant Administrative Unit of the Student Services or the relevant office of the Department/School to which the degree programme belongs.
Documents
Download "Part-time application form for years following the first"
You can enroll in individual courses (up to 36 ECTS) without joining a full degree program
Before starting, please contact our Student Services.
Who Can Apply
Deadlines
Duration & Exams
Fees
Refund
How to Apply
International Applicants
Download
[Individual Course Enrollment Form]
Exact terms, as well as detailed procedures, are settled in the art. 10 of the "Student's Regulation" and in the "Manifesto degli studi"
Students enrolling in bachelor’s, master’s, or single-cycle master’s programs (including those under previous systems) must pay:
Payment Deadlines
The annual fee can be paid in up to 4 installments (for both regular and out-of-course students):
Late payments:
How the Fee is Calculated
Based on fairness and income criteria (Law no. 232/2016), the fee amount depends on:
For newly enrolled students, only the ISEE is considered.
For details, see Article 4 of the Student Contribution Regulation.
How to Pay
All payments must be made via the PagoPA platform, accessible through your personal student portal:
Online Services → Student Records → Payments
The internship is an important occasion to develop students' vocational training having the first approach to the labour market. The University of Basilicata, through a specific memorandum of understanding, enables its students and graduates to spend a training period in enterprises, organisations, public entities, research centres, professional studies, etc. in Italy or abroad. Among them:
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To learn more:
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For info: Internationalization Service, via dell'Ateneo lucano 10, 85100 Potenza; e-mail: incoming@unibas.it.
To learn more look into Student opportunities webpage.
Trainees are covered against occupational accidents and third-party liability.
Individual tutors, appointed by the Tutoring Committee at the beginning of the academic year (by October), are professors or researchers from the Department. The list of tutors is usually published on the Department's website. For more details, contact the Department's Academic Office.
International students at UNIBAS receive orientation and support services upon arrival in Potenza/Matera and throughout their stay. These services are provided by the International Relations Office, Department Coordinators, and Erasmus+ programme mentors.
Orientation and tutoring activities begin in the second-to-last year of high school, through the University Center for Guidance, Lifelong Learning, and Student Support (POLiS).
These services help students make informed choices about their education, support their university career, and enhance employability.
The activities include individual tutoring for academic challenges, exam preparation, thesis development, study planning, and career advice. Support also includes guidance on study abroad opportunities and aligning educational choices with professional goals.
As the majority of the courses offered by Unibas are taught in the Italian language, the B1 level in Italian Language is strongly recommended. Please note that no certificate is required.
EU citizens do not need a visa to study in Italy.
Non-EU citizens must apply for a visa through the Italian diplomatic representation in their home country after registering on Universitaly portal, this tool has been designed for international students willing to study in Italy both for an entire study cycle or for a semester/year abroad.
Depending on citizenship, country of residence, length and purposes of the stay in Italy, students may need to obtain a Visa before coming to Italy. Check if you need an entry Visa and the documents required on MAECI Visa for Italy
This procedure does not concern citizens of Countries in the European Union, as well as from Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and the Swiss Confederation, the Republic of San Marino and the Holy See.
Students need to register first, select the Erasmus+ or other kind of study or traineeship program in the "Kind of Application" field, specify the Italian representative (Embassy/Consulate) in their country where they will apply for a visa, and fill in the online form (Guide to Pre-Enrolment Application - Universitaly Portal).
The University of Basilicata will only accept and validate applications from students who have completed the application procedure on the Esse3 platform. The Universitaly portal will then automatically generate a letter to be delivered by the candidates to the Italian representative abroad. The Embassy/Consulate will start the visa procedure only for candidates already accepted by the University.
The visa application procedure can take several months, so you must apply well in advance by using the Universitaly portal.
Please, mind that the Universitaly application is compulsory but does not guarantee or imply any automatic right to the issuing of the relative study visa, which is the exclusive responsibility of the competent embassy or consulate.
It is strongly recommended to ask for the issuance of an official Italian Tax Code (codice fiscale) at the Italian Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence. The “codice fiscale” (or Italian tax code) is required to carry out a wide range of activities in Italy, such as opening a bank account, signing a tenancy agreement, registering with the Italian National Health Service, and receiving payments or reimbursements from the University of Basilicata (if any).
There are two types of Visa: short-term (Uniform Schengen Visa. type - up to 90 days) and long-term (National Visa type more than 90 days). Both types of visas are issued by the Italian Consulate or Embassy in their home country.
To learn more about Schengen Visa, please consult the related website: Schengen visa information
EU/EEA and Switzerland students
Students from the EU or the EEA countries may move freely without the need for a study Visa.
Students with EU citizenship (and citizens coming from Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) can live in Italy for 3 months without incurring any legal obligation.
If the stay is longer than three months but still temporary (as an exchange student i.e.), at the end of the 3rd month, students must carry out a compulsory registration (iscrizione allo schedario della popolazione temporanea) at the municipality offices. The Application must be submitted to the "Ufficio Anagrafe" depending on where they live.
The registration is free of charge and must be carried out within the first 3 months of arrival in Italy.
If you need help, please contact incoming@unibas.it
EU Citizens
EU students can stay in Italy for up to 3 months provided that they have an international recognized ID issued by their country of origin.
After 3 months of entry to Italy, you will be required to register to the local "Anagrafe" in Potenza or Matera, providing a self-certification of enrolment, health insurance and documents demonstrating that you have the financial means to support yourself.
Non-EU Citizens
Depending on the duration of your stay in Italy, you have to apply for a residence permit or not: if you are a non-EU national and plan to come to Italy for a period exceeding three months, you must apply for a residence permit, while if the length of your stay is less of 3 months you are not required to apply for.
If it is your first time in Italy, you have 8 days to apply for a residence permit.
Medical coverage is mandatory for all students/trainees in Italy, but procedures are different for EU citizens and non-EU citizens.
The Emergency Medical Service guarantees Health Care Assistance for emergencies occurring during the night time, holidays or pre-holidays which are not covered by the family or local physician. In urgent situations, the physician can provide outpatient services, prescribe medicines, or illness certificates. This service is free for every citizen under the European Health Care System and foreigners with an agreement or in possession of a valid document proving their right to Medical Health Care (European Health Card). For other cases, it is expected payment for the medical visit.
For more info about UNIBAS insurances, please consult the insurance policy section. Please note that this coverage could be not enough for your stay. For more information about the different kinds of health insurance, check the information provided according to your profile.
The University of Basilicata provides exchange and degree-seeking students, as well as incoming professors and administrative staff with insurance against accidents that may occur on the campus premises of the university or in any other place where you carry out study or traineeship or research activities as far as they are authorized by the University, as well as for civil liability toward third parties during the performance of institutional activities.
Third-party insurance (Assicurazione di responsabilità civile)
Third-party liability insurance is offered by the University of Basilicata to cover third-party damages that students could cause in and out of the Institution. The policy is extended to students, grant holders, trainees, postgraduate students, visiting/exchange students and professors, etc. staying at the University for vocational and educational training, analogous and other activities.
Accident insurance (Assicurazione contro gli infortuni)
Students coming to the University are covered against all risks that occur during all the institutional activities (in and out of UNIBAS) provided for or allowed by the University.
Please bear in mind that the policy does not cover medical treatment expenses for which, according to your citizenship, individual health insurance is required.
For further and detailed information, please contact innocenzo.cinefra@unibas.it or incoming@unibas.it
The Tax Identification Number (Codice Fiscale) is an identification document necessary in any relationship between citizens and public administrations. It is necessary to open a bank or a postal account and to enroll in the National Health Service, as well as it must be shown during the enrolment process. It is also required to lodge at the Halls of Residence managed by the Regional Education Agency (A.R.D.S.U.) and receive payments or reimbursements from the University of Basilicata. All students and teachers have to apply for this tax code and then return a copy of it to incoming@unibas.it.
You can obtain your Italian tax code before or after arriving in Italy.
Before arriving in Italy
If the Italian Consulate / Embassy in your country offers this service, you can apply for an official Italian tax code before you travel to Italy.
After arriving in Italy
To obtain the tax code after arriving in Italy you can go to the local "Uffici Territoriali” (local offices) of the “Agenzia delle Entrate” (Revenue Agency):
Ufficio Territoriale di Potenza
Ufficio Territoriale di Matera
during opening hours and by appointment, which you have to book on the “Agenzia delle Entrate” (Revenue Agency) website.
You must submit these documents:
As soon as you have a permanent address in Italy, or if you change address/residence in the future, you can book an appointment and go back to the “Agenzia delle Entrate” (Revenue Agency) to update your data, by handing in the documents relating to your accommodation.
If in the meantime you have registered with the “Servizio Sanitario Nazionale” (Italian National Health Service), you can ask for the “Tessera Sanitaria” (European Health Insurance Card) to be printed and sent to the address provided.
For more information on how to obtain the tax code and download the application form and related instructions, please consult the Agenzia delle Entrate website.
Opening a bank account in Italy is not free and there are charges twice a year made for having the account. Procedures for EU students and Non-EU are similar.
Documents required are:
However, at the post office, you can buy a rechargeable debit card (postepay) which you can then use to withdraw money or make purchases. This costs € 5,00 and there is a € 1,00 charge for every withdrawal. To sign up for this ‘postepay’ card, students should go to the post office, taking with them a valid passport or identity card and their Italian tax code (codice fiscale).
Italian Language course
Students coming to UNIBAS, within European Programmes, can benefit from Italian language courses supplied at the beginning of the semester, through the Language Centre of the University. Courses are structured in different classes depending on the learner's level (CEFR) and developing general competencies and communicative and linguistic skills. Courses last 40 hours and allow gaining 3 credits. They are for learners who need to learn or improve their Italian. At the end of the course, after the final examination, students receive a certifying Diploma. If you like to attend the Italian Course, you'll have to plan your arrival within the last week of September (1st semester/one year) or the end of February (2nd Semester). No intermediate courses will be organized.
Other languages courses
The University offers, through its Language Centre, free courses, in blended learning (using the DI.L.LE platform), to students, teaching staff and staff at different levels (A2, B1 and B2-CEFR), in the principal languages of the EU (English, French, Spanish and Germany), before the mobility abroad (semester 1 and 2), organizes language Campuses as part of educational activities.
For further information: http://cla.unibas.it/site/home.html
After enrolling and receiving your user name and an activation code to generate your password, you can log in to the student IT system 'ESSE3' to:
If you want to take an examination you have to book it before, through the ESSE3 Online System. For detailed information on how to log in and go on, please consult and download the related guide in the "Documents" section.
Accommodation
With the support of the Regional Education Authority (Azienda Regionale per il Diritto allo Studio Universitario - A.R.D.S.U.) the University of Basilicata offers students coming within an exchange programme the possibility to have a comfortable accommodation in the Halls of Residences. This opportunity is given only to students coming to Potenza for the entire duration of the stay with the exception of August when the residence is closed.
For detailed information, students have to contact by email the A.R.D.S.U. in the person of Antonio Luongo e-mail: antonio.luongo@ardsubasilicata.it. IMPORTANT: No Halls of Residence are available in Matera.
The Internationalization Service, on request of the student and with the support of the local ESN will help the student in finding private accommodations.
How to book the accommodation at the Halls of Residence: With regards to the Erasmus students, a specific section of the application online is dedicated to accommodation. You have just to tick off the items. The Internationalization Service is in contact with the ARDSU to check and book the room. To avoid problems, please register as soon as possible following the specified procedures and contact the Internationalization Service (also by e-mail incoming@unibas.it) to allow the relevant administrative formalities to be completed. It could be difficult to book and obtain accommodation if your application, as well as your online registration, is produced late.
For students out of the Erasmus: please get in touch with us, incoming@unibas.it and suigeneris_basilicata@esn.it, as quickly as possible to organize your lodging.
It’s strongly recommended that you check in at the Internationalization Service beforehand (except for specific cases to be notified to the office staff or the Erasmus Student Network -ESN, i.e. late evening/night arrival. In this case please explain the situation to the ARDSU, as well as to the Internationalization Service before leaving).
Costs: For detailed information, please contact the A.R.D.S.U.: Antonio Luongo by e-mail: antonio.luongo@ardsubasilicata.it.
For detailed information, click on the following link http://www.ardsubasilicata.it/main/page/1/19/1/2014/Servizi_abitativi
Private accommodation
It is quite difficult to find private apartments in Potenza or Matera for short-stay mobility to rent to students. If interested, students have to contact the local ESN (suigeneris_basilicata@esn.it) and the Internationalization Service (incoming@unibas.it) well in advance.
You can find notices with ads of contacts providing private accommodations throughout the city on the bulletin boards located on the University's campuses.
University Canteens
The University, with the support of the Regional Education Authority (Azienda Regionale per il Diritto allo Studio Universitario - A.R.D.S.U.), offers several university canteens located in:
Once you have arrived and completed the check-in administrative formalities, you must go to the ARDSU to benefit from board and lodging services offered.
It’s strongly recommended that you check in at the Internationalization Service beforehand (except for specific cases to be notified to the office staff or the Erasmus Student Network -ESN).
For detailed information click on the following link http://www.ardsubasilicata.it/main/page/1/35/1/2014/Mensa_universitaria
Campus Universitario di Macchia Romana
Via dell'Ateneo Lucano 10
85100 Potenza
pec: relint@pec.unibas.it
dott.ssa Annalisa Anzalone - Responsabile del Servizio/ Head of the Service
Tel. + 39 0971 202158
e-mail: rel.int@unibas.it; mobint@unibas.it
dott. Vittorio Rosa
tel. + 39 0971 202157
e-mail: mobint1@unibas.it
dott. Salvatore Cardinale
tel. + 39 0971 202156
e-mail: salvatore.cardinale@unibas.it
Mobilità studenti e staff in uscita/outbound students and staff: outgoing@unibas.it
Mobilità studenti e staff in ingresso/inbound students and staff : incoming@unibas.it
Accordi Inter-Istituzionali Erasmus/Inter-institutional Agreements: erasmus.agreements@unibas.it
Al fine di offrire un miglior servizio, si raccomanda di fissare un appuntamento via email utilizzando gli indirizzi sopra citati, differenziati a seconda della tipologia di mobilità e attività/ It is recommended to make an appointment by e-mail at the above addresses, according to the type of mobility and activity, in order to provide a better service.
The Service for Student Administration handles the administrative aspects of the academic careers of students enrolled in Bachelor's and Master's degree programs. It provides information services to students and, at the end of their studies, manages their admission to final exams and certifies the awarding of their degree. It also regularly provides certification of each student's academic record and every graduate’s degree.
OPENING HOURS
Monday 9:00 - 11:00
Tuesday 9:00 - 11:00
Wednesday 9:00 - 11:00
Thursday 9:00 - 11:00
Friday 9:00 - 11:00
Phones are active Monday to Friday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART:
Service for Student Administration
Dr. Ermanno TRASATTI (Head)
segreteriastudenti@unibas.it
+39 0971 202114
Mrs. Isabella LINSALATA
+39 0971 202219
Department of Agricultural, Forestry, Food, and Environmental Sciences (DAFE) - Via dell'Ateneo Lucano 10 (Macchia Romana) - 85100 Potenza
Mrs. Maria Pia DI NUZZO
mariapia.dinuzzo@unibas.it
+39 0971 205318
Mr. Nicola RUSSILLO
nicola.russillo@unibas.it
+39 0971 205326
Department of Engineering (DiING) - Via dell'Ateneo Lucano 10 (Macchia Romana) - 85100 Potenza
Dr. Anna CRISCI
anna.crisci@unibas.it
+39 0971 205328
Ms. Angela VIGGIANO
angela.viggiano@unibas.it
+39 0971 205327
Department of Basic and Applied Sciences (DiSBA) - Via dell'Ateneo Lucano 10 (Macchia Romana) - 85100 Potenza
Mrs. Maria Pia DI NUZZO
mariapia.dinuzzo@unibas.it
+39 0971 205318
Mr. Domenico LAFIOSCA
domenico.lafiosca@unibas.it
+39 0971 205320
Department of Health Sciences (DiSS) - Via dell'Ateneo Lucano 10 (Macchia Romana) - 85100 Potenza
Dr. Loredana VACCARO
loredana.vaccaro@unibas.it
+39 0971 205647
Department for Humanistic, Scientific, and Social Innovation (DiUSS)
Via Nazario Sauro 85 (Plesso Ex Enaoli) - 85100 Potenza
Mrs. Antonia CAPUZZIELLO
antonia.capuzziello@unibas.it
+39 0971 202108
Mr. Leonardo FILIPPI
leonardo.filippi@unibas.it
+39 0971 202497
Mrs. Concetta RAGONE
concetta.ragone@unibas.it
+39 0971 202354
Via dell'Ateneo Lucano 10 (Macchia Romana) - 85100 Potenza
Dr. Anna COPERNICO
anna.copernico@unibas.it
+39 0971 205323
Via Lanera 20 - 75100 Matera
Mr. Antonio ABBATO
antonio.abbato@unibas.it
+39 0835 351456
Dr. Serena OLIVA
serena.oliva@unibas.it
+39 0835 352109
The University of Basilicata offers support and assistance to students with disabilities throughout their stay at the UNIBAS. It helps students in all matters concerning their academic life, from practical aspects to learning activities through:
Several activities are carried out in the Hopeful Garden "Giardino della Speranza", a multimedia room with several computer positions supplied with specific software and equipment
For detailed information, please visit the following website: https://portale.unibas.it/site/home/servizi/servizio-disabilita-e-dsa.html
Opening hours: From Monday to Friday: 9.00 - 11.00
