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Merit-based incentives

In order to be awarded the merit award, students must meet the following requirements:

  • full-time enrolment (study plan with at least 31 CFUs) within the normal duration of the course;
  • past contribution regularity and regular enrolment for the current academic year.

Merit award for students enrolled in the first year:

  • €200.00 reduction in the university fee (applied to the 3rd instalment of the student fee) for students enrolled on a degree programme (bachelor’s, master’s, single-cycle degree programmes), who have obtained the qualification required for enrolment with the highest marks (Article 14, paragraph 1, letter C of Regulations on Student Fees and University Benefits).

Merit award for students enrolled in years following the first:

  • €400.00 reduction in the university fees (applied to the third instalment of student fees) for students in the top merit bracket;
  • €200.00 reduction in the university tuition fee (applied to the third instalment of the student fee) for students falling within the second merit bracket.
    The awards are granted in accordance with the procedures for selecting recipients set out in Article 14 of Regulations on Student Fees and University Benefits

The award relating to academic merit achieved by the student in the final year of a three-year bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree or a single-cycle degree programme may be used as a reduction in the university fees due for the first year of enrolment, in the immediately following academic year, to a higher-level degree programme at this University.

Excluded from the merit award are students who

  • enjoy total exemption from the University Contribution (2nd and 3rd instalments of the student contribution);
  • enrolled or have been enrolled part-time in the last year of their course of study;
  • are not in order with the payment of their contributions, even in the past, until they have fully regularised their contribution position with the University;
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  • are beneficiaries of scholarships granted by the Regional Agency for the Right to University Studies;
  • are in one of the following situations of incompatibility
    • for the purpose of the "maximum grade" merit award (for enrolment in the first year of a three-year degree course, master's degree course, single-cycle degree course), they have already been enrolled in a course at the same level or at a higher level;
    • for the purpose of the "decile" merit award, have already been enrolled in a degree course of the same level or higher;
  • are enrolled on the basis of agreements/conventions, also at an international level.

Students entitled to the benefit do not have to submit any application. The reduction will be applied ex officio.

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UniGe Grants and Awards

Scholarships and prizes funded by the University of Genoa or in collaboration with public or private entities are also available for research in particular fields of interest. 
Visit the page dedicated to UniGe scholarships and prizes

Postgraduate study and research grants

Did you graduate? UniGe offers you postgraduate study and research grants on specific topics.

Other grants and awards

Visit the page dedicated to the Other scholarships, awards and opportunities promoted by other institutions that UniGe students and graduates can access

ALISEO benefits and scholarships

The Ligurian Agency for Students and Orientation (ALISEO) offers concrete opportunities to make the most of the university experience through the provision of competitive benefits and services.

The benefits which you can take advantage of are:

  • study scholarship
  • exemption from regional taxes and tuition fees
  • housing service
  • interventions in favour of disabled students

I services that you can access are:

  • refreshment service
  • study rooms and computer rooms
  • cultural and sports activities
  • information and guidance

The scholarship is made up of a part in cash and a part in services such as catering and accommodation and is awarded through an open competition to UniGe and AFAM (Alta Formazione Artistica e Musicale) students in Liguria.

To benefit from the study grant, and therefore from total exemption from payment of university fees and the regional tax for the right to study and subsidised rates for services, you must meet the economic requirements (income through ISEE-U and assets) and merit requirements.

The amount of the study grant is commensurate with your economic condition, your place of residence and whether you are a resident student, a commuter or an off-site student.

The scholarship is made up of a part in cash and a part in services such as catering and accommodation and is awarded through an open competition to UniGe and AFAM (Alta Formazione Artistica e Musicale) students in Liguria.

To benefit from the study grant, and therefore from total exemption from payment of university fees and the regional tax for the right to study and subsidised rates for services, you must meet the economic requirements (income through ISEE-U and assets) and merit requirements.

The amount of the study grant is commensurate with your economic condition, your place of residence and whether you are a resident student, a commuter or an off-site student.

Here are the services in detail:

  • Housing service housing: If you are an off-campus student enrolled full-time at UniGe or if you have won a scholarship, you can be housed in one of the university residences or residences with special agreements. In order to take part in the competition, you will need to meet economic (income through ISEE-U and assets) and merit requirements. You will have to select the specific request for the housing service in the online compilation.
  • Catering service: There are a total of 18 catering facilities; of these, 9 are in Genoa, 1 in Chiavari, 2 in Savona, 1 in Pietra Ligure, 1 in Imperia and 4 in La Spezia. The service is provided in traditional establishments with self-service or pizzeria lines, some locations also function as sandwich bars.
    • To access the service you will need to present the card issued byUniGe at the service counter. To be able to access the service at subsidised rates, you must meet the requirements set out in the catering regulations and you must apply online. Information and clarifications can be requested from the Catering Service, tel.010/2491225 - 010/2491278
  • Services for disabled students: The residences have dedicated accommodation for disabled students. The student, if awarded a scholarship, will be entitled to a supplement of €1,500.00. They may also decide to replace the accommodation in the ALISEO residences with a "rent" contribution if this is deemed more appropriate to their needs.
  • Studying abroad: If you are a student participating in international mobility programmes you will be able to obtain a supplement on the grant amount as well as a lump-sum reimbursement of travel expenses.Cultural, recreational and sporting activities: Cultural, recreational and sporting activities aim to contribute to improving the general living and study conditions of students. ALISEO organises sports tournaments and in-depth meetings on topical issues.
  • Cultural, recreational and sporting activities: The aim of the cultural, recreational and sporting activities is to contribute to improving the general living and studying conditions of the students. ALISEO organises sports tournaments and meetings on topical issues.

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Here are the services in detail:

  • Housing service housing: If you are an off-campus student enrolled full-time at UniGe or if you have won a scholarship, you can be housed in one of the university residences or residences with special agreements. In order to take part in the competition, you will need to meet economic (income through ISEE-U and assets) and merit requirements. You will have to select the specific request for the housing service in the online compilation.
  • Catering service: There are a total of 18 catering facilities; of these, 9 are in Genoa, 1 in Chiavari, 2 in Savona, 1 in Pietra Ligure, 1 in Imperia and 4 in La Spezia. The service is provided in traditional establishments with self-service or pizzeria lines, some locations also function as sandwich bars.
    • To access the service you will need to present the card issued byUniGe at the service counter. To be able to access the service at subsidised rates, you must meet the requirements set out in the catering regulations and you must apply online. Information and clarifications can be requested from the Catering Service, tel.010/2491225 - 010/2491278
  • Services for disabled students: The residences have dedicated accommodation for disabled students. The student, if awarded a scholarship, will be entitled to a supplement of €1,500.00. They may also decide to replace the accommodation in the ALISEO residences with a "rent" contribution if this is deemed more appropriate to their needs.
  • Studying abroad: If you are a student participating in international mobility programmes you will be able to obtain a supplement on the grant amount as well as a lump-sum reimbursement of travel expenses.Cultural, recreational and sporting activities: Cultural, recreational and sporting activities aim to contribute to improving the general living and study conditions of students. ALISEO organises sports tournaments and in-depth meetings on topical issues.
  • Cultural, recreational and sporting activities: The aim of the cultural, recreational and sporting activities is to contribute to improving the general living and studying conditions of the students. ALISEO organises sports tournaments and meetings on topical issues.

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For more information visit ALISEO

Scholarships for accommodation in university colleges

Do you want to study at UniGe but don't live in the city? Scholarships and concessions are available for accommodation in the two legally recognised university colleges in Genoa. For more information, go to Fondazione Rui

Liquidation of benefits

The UniGe administration needs to know your IBAN for the payment of university benefits by the University. To communicate your IBAN you need to access the IBAN section on the online services.
The payment will only be made after UniGe has been notified.

The service allows you to choose the method of payment:

  • credit to current account (recommended method)
  • direct debit with collection at a bank counter only for amounts less than € 1000.00. 
    You will receive by email a payment notice to present at the bank

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Youth Support Fund

To encourage enrolment in courses of particular national and community interest, UniGe offers a partial refund of tuition and fees.

Requirements Youth Support Fund

  • you are enrolled full-time in one of the following courses:
    • Chemical Chemistry and Technology
    • Fisica
    • Scienza dei materiali
    • Mathematics
    • Mathematical Statistics and Data Processing (SMID)
    • Scienze geologiche
    • Ingegneria biomedica
    • Electronics Engineering and Information Technology
    • Computer Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Chemical and Process Engineering
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Industrial and Management Engineering (Savona Campus)
    • Mechanical Engineering (Genoa and La Spezia Poles)
    • Mechanical Engineering - Energy and Production (Savona Pole)
    • Maritime Engineering (La Spezia Pole)
    • Ingegneria navale
    • Informatica
    • Ingegneria civile e ambientale
  • you are current
  • you meet the income and merit requirements

Criteri ripartizione a.a. 2023-24.pdf

For more information read the Fondo per il sostegno dei giovani - Aree disciplinari di particolare interesse National and EU (Annex 3, art.1, DM 289/2021).

Contact

Student Fees and Benefits Department
Piazza della Nunziata 6, 16124 Genoa

For information on scholarships and awards administered by UniGe: scholarships.premi@info.unige.it  

Call centre open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9–11
Tel.: 010 33 55 000 – press 2

See other ways to contact the Department and opening hours (English version)

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