Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
Bolzano, Italy
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1997
Overview
Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (unibz), founded in 1997, is a public university located in Bozen-Bolzano (Bolzano), South Tyrol, Italy. The university is uniquely situated at the crossroads of German-speaking and Italian economies and cultures, and operates with three official teaching languages: Italian, German and English. It spans four campuses: the main campus in the Bozen-Bolzano city centre, a campus in Brixen-Bressanone, a campus at NOI Techpark Bozen-Bolzano, and a campus in Bruneck-Brunico. The institution has five faculties: Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences; Design and Art; Economics and Management; Education; and Engineering. It offers Bachelor and Master degrees as well as nine structured PhD programmes. Research at unibz is funded internally and through national and European sources including PNRR and ESF+ funds. The university holds the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE) 2021-2027. Student life includes six associations (SCUB, Pro, k!kero, ESN, AlumniClub, Talìa UniLife) and access to South Tyrol's renowned outdoor environment and cultural scene.
Fields of study
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Food Sciences
- Design
- Art
- Economics
- Management
- Politics
- Ethics
- Engineering
- Education
- Computer Science
- Environmental Sciences
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Autumn 2026
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- apply@unibz.it
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
From about $1,296 / year
Domestic students
€1,200 / year
Tuition fees are approximately €1,200 per year for bachelor programmes. Some master programmes are fully funded (e.g., via ESF+). Non-EU applicants pay a €50 non-refundable application fee.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
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| 1st Level Master in Science and Technology Communication for Institutions and Companies – COST (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Master's | 1 year | €16 / total | Jul 8, 2026 | Standard Application |
| Bachelor in Design and Art - Major in Art (opens in a new tab)Italian, German, English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | €1,200 / year | Apr 28, 2026 | Early Bird Application |
| Bachelor in Design and Art - Major in Design (opens in a new tab)Italian, German, English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | €1,200 / year | Apr 28, 2026 | Early Bird Application |
| Bachelor in Economics and Management (opens in a new tab)Italian, German, English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | €1,200 / year | Apr 28, 2026 | Early Bird Application |
| Bachelor in Economics, Politics and Ethics (opens in a new tab)Italian, German, English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | €1,200 / year | Apr 28, 2026 | Early Bird Application |
| Bachelor in Food and Enogastronomy Sciences (opens in a new tab)English, Italian, German · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | €1,200 / year | Apr 28, 2026 | Early Bird Application |
| Bachelor in Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry in Mountain Environments (opens in a new tab)Italian, German, English · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | €1,200 / year | Apr 28, 2026 | Early Bird Application |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.