Welcome to the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano and the International Relations Office (Incoming Students).   

The Free University of Bozen-Bolzano defines itself as a multilingual and internationally oriented institution. The International Relations Office stimulates and supports the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano in its endeavours to give shape to this objective. The International Relations Office is therefore the focal point for exchange students visiting the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. Our staff can provide you with information about suitable housing and about medical assistance during your stay in Italy. Moreover, we will help you with the enrolment procedure and applying for a residence permit if necessary. At the end of your stay, we will send you the transcript of records. The International Relations Office is supported by student tutors whose tasks are to acquaint new exchange students with university life in Bolzano, help them with practical questions and with finding their way around the university and the city itself.   On this page, you will find important information regarding your exchange programme at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano as well as various university services.  

• Courses at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano are taught in several languages, namely German, Italian and English. Click here for further information.  

• Student life is a time for meeting new people, taking up new hobbies (or continuing with existing ones!) and taking a break from your studies. There are plenty of opportunities in Bozen-Bolzano to pursue whatever hobby or interest you may have.  

• All enrolled students can use the University canteen situated on the ground floor of the main university building.  

• Costs of living and studying in Bozen-Bolzano: this page helps you to estimate the average costs.  

• The Free University of Bozen-Bolzano has three main premises. Find out how to reach Bozen/Bolzano, Brixen/Bressanone and Bruneck/Brunico and to get around the towns!  

The International Relations Office welcomes exchange students to the following programmes:

• LLP/Erasmus
• Erasmus Mundus
• Bilateral Exchange Agreements
• Free Mover Students /Visiting Students
• BIT Mobility Programme