FAQ
PRE-ADMISSION, ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE, FACILITIES
I AM A NEW STUDENT, WHEN SHOULD I APPLY FOR THE PRE- ADMISSION?
International students interested in enrolling at UNICAM must apply for pre-admission through the portal UNIVERSITALY
If the curriculum receives a positive evaluation, the candidate will receive an informal pre-admission . This provisional acceptance does not replace regular pre-enrollment.
This can take place only in accordance with the required procedures through the Italian Diplomatic Authority in your home country.
ARE THE ADMISSION PROCEDURES THE SAME FOR EU AND NON-EU STUDENTS?
Admission procedures are different for EU and non-EU citizens.
Detailed information:
- EU citizen http://international.unicam.it/full-time-students/eueaa-citizens;
- Non EU citizen resident in Italy http://international.unicam.it/how-to-enroll/non-eu-citizen-resident-italy;
- Non EU citizen resident outside http://international.unicam.it/full-time-students/non-eueaa-citizens.
ABOUT TUITION FEES
The amount can vary according to the economic situation of the student.
Yearly updated information on University Tuition fees is available at http://international.unicam.it/admissions/tuition-fees
For further information, please contact the Student Registry.
I WANT TO APPLY FOR A DEGREE COURSE TAUGHT IN ITALIAN. WHICH LEVEL OF ITALIAN SHOULD I HAVE?
According to the International students admission rules, for degree courses taught in Italian, you must prove your proficiency in Italian at level B2 with an International certification (as CILS, CELI, Dante Alighieri) . If not, you must sit for a Language Exam.
The Language Exam is usually held at UNICAM in the first week of September.
DO I NEED TO PROVIDE ANY ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE?
For degree courses taught in English, you must prove your proficiency in English.
International certifications that are accepted are : ESOL Cambridge Exams , min. PET, IELTS - min 5.0, TOEFL/TOEIC
The minimum level required is:
For a Bachelor Degree: B1 (IELTS 5.0/5.5, CAMBRIDGE PET, TOEFL IBT).
For a Master Degree Level B2 IELTS 6.0/6.5, Cambridge First certificate, TOEFL IBT )
I HAVE SUBMITTED MY APPLICATION, BUT I DID NOT GET ANY FEEDBACK YET
In this case you can send an email to the Welcome Office (welcome@unicam.it)
DOES THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDE ANY HELP FOR GETTING THE VISA?
The application for an entry visa for study is under personal responsibility.
No proof of accommodation is provides by the University.
I AM A NEW STUDENT, DOES THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDE ANY ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES?
Students are asked to apply for scholarship.
Scholarships are awarded yearly by ERDIS (Regional Agency for the Entitlement to Higher Education) on the basis of merit and family income and cover food, lodging and tuition fees.
The scholarship call is announced mid-July at www.erdis.it
The provisionally ranking list of successful students is announced mid-September.
Information at www.erdis.it
General info on Student Residences i at http://international.unicam.it/services/food-and-lodging.
HOW MUCH IS THE AVERAGE LIVING COST FOR A SINGLE PERSON PER MONTH?
Without a scholarship, the average living cost per student, depending on the accommodation and lifestyle, ranges between €500 and €800.
With a scholarship, the living expenses range between €200 and €400.
DOES THE UNIVERSITY PROVIDE ANY INSURANCE COVERAGE?
All UNICAM students are covered by law by an Insurance in case of accidents occurring inside the university structures.
UNICAM offers first-year student (freshmen) from non-EU countries an additional Health Insurance (Medical Reimboursement) also to help them obtain the first residence permit.
Further info at https://international.unicam.it/admissions/pre-arrival-information
HOW CAN I REACH CAMERINO?
Camerino is located in the Marche Region lying on the eastern side of Central Italy, between the Adriatic Sea and the high Apennine mountains. Camerino is 670m above sea level.
Winters can be cold and snowy with temperatures between +10°C and -5° C.
Travel Information at http://international.unicam.it/services/maps-and-travel.
HOW DO I CONFIRM MY ENROLMENT, AND WHAT ARE THE PROCEDURES?
Once you are in Italy, to confirm enrolment, you must produce the ORIGINALS of the following documents at the Student Registry:
- Identity Document (ID or passport);
- Residence Permit or proof of application for a Residence Permit;
- the original High-School diploma or BSc diploma and its Legal Translation, with the official stamps of the Italian Diplomatic Authority (Embassy or Consulate);
- "Dichiarazione di valore” document (Declaration of Validity), issued by the Italian Diplomatic Authority in the country where the diploma was awarded, in which it is specified that the Diploma has been conferred following completion of a minimum of 12 years of education.
In alternative a Statement of Comparability and Verifcation issued by CIMEA or by an Enic-Naric centre.
- receipt of the payment of the Regional Tuition Fees.
FROM WHERE DO I PICK UP THE RESIDENCE PERMIT APPLICATION AND TO WHERE MUST I SUBMIT IT?
Within 8 working days from your arrival in Italy, the request for a Residence Permit must be sent by post to the local Immigration Office.
The application form (KIT, a big envelope with instructions and application form) is available for free at Post Offices.
In case of need, the Welcome office can help you in filling in the application form, checking the documents and providing information on the procedure to follow.
DOES IT COST MONEY TO SUBMIT THE RESIDENCE PERMIT, AND HOW MUCH?
The cost for the residence permit is €118 and it must be renewed each year at least 6 weeks before the expiry date.
WHERE DO I GO TO OBTAIN MY FISCAL CODE (CODICE FISCAL)?
The Fiscal Code is issued by the Tax Office (Ufficio delle Entrate).
The Fiscal Code is free. It is an alphanumeric code of 16 characters that identifies a citizen in all their dealings with Public Authorities and Administrative Units.
The Code is mandatory to finalize the enrollment at the university and for all the administrative procedure (i.e. to open a bank account, to get a pre-paid credit card, to rent a room or apartment, to receive payments (such as grants or other monetary support).
I AM A EUROPEAN STUDENT, DO I NEED TO APPLY FOR A RESIDENCE PERMIT?
EU/EAA citizens do not need to apply for a Residence Permit.
HOW LONG IT TAKE TO FINALIZE THE ENROLLMENT?
It is difficult to specify precisely. In general it takes not less than 3 to 4 weeks from the date of the presentation of the documents to the Student Registry to get the Student's number (Matricola) and the activation of the univerity login and password.
MY CREDENTIALS DO NOT WORK. WHAT CAN I DO?
You should contact the Student Registry.
Office Opening Hours:
MON/WED/FRI 10:30 - 13:00
TUE/THU15:00 - 17:00
I DO NOT KNOW THE COURSE TIME-TABLE. WHERE CAN I GET IT?
Course Timetables for each semester, are available online at http://www.unicam.it/studente/OrariLezioni.
IS THERE AN ITALIAN LANGUAGE COURSE FOR NEW STUDENTS?
Contact the Language Office (mailto elisabetta.gaspari@unicam.it) to get updated information.
HOW CAN I GET THE FREE BUS TICKET?
You must go to the Ticket Office of Contram (Local Transport).
FROM WHERE CAN I GET MY CANTEEN CARD AND HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Students get their Canteen Card at the ERDIS Cash Desk. The Card is a swipe card that must be charged in advance in payment machines located in the University Canteens.
Students awarded a scholarship will receive a pre-paid swipe card valid for two meals a day between Monday and Friday.
The average cost for a meal is €6.
I HAVE BEEN AWARDED OF AN ERDIS SCHOLARSHIP. TO COMPLETE THE DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED, WHERE CAN I MAKE MY ISEEU, AND HOW?
ISEEU is a fiscal document certifying the value of a student’s family income and properties. It is issued by the CAAF (Fiscal Assistance centre). To get this mandatory document to confirm the scholarship, you must bring the original fiscal documents about your family’s income and properties to the local CAAF (Fiscal Assistance centre). The CAAF is responsible for issuing this document.