Requirements and enrolment procedures
Students aged 20 or over, who hold the qualifications required for admission to Bachelor’s or Single-cycle Master’s Degree courses, can attend courses at the University of Pisa for cultural enrichment or scientific updating.
Enrolment in Single Courses allows students to earn up to a maximum of 25 credits per academic year.
Restrictions and conditions
- Enrolment in Single Courses is not compatible with enrolment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree courses at the University of Pisa.
- Single Courses cannot be used to make up credits required for access to teacher training programmes.
- It is not possible to enrol for fewer credits than those assigned to each educational activity.
- Educational activities must be selected from those offered in the same academic year as enrolment.
- Students are responsible for checking the teaching arrangements of the chosen courses (see the course catalogue).
Once enrolment has been completed, it is not possible to replace a selected educational activity with another if the course has already begun. However, applications may be amended until the enrolment period reopens for the following academic year, within the maximum limit of 25 credits.
To enroll in individual courses taught in Italian, a B2 level proficiency in the Italian language is required.
Fees and exemptions
The enrolment fee for Single Courses is EUR 200 as administrative costs, plus EUR 18 for each credit, in addition to a EUR 16 revenue stamp. Enrolment without payment of the fee is permitted if the applicant provides suitable documentation proving entitlement to exemption.
Administrative costs and the enrolment fee are non-refundable, except where the competent academic body does not approve the application for Single Courses related to educational activities included in regulated-admission degree courses.
The enrolment procedures and regulations for Single Courses are set out in Article 2.3 “Corsi Singoli” of “Procedure e Termini”.
Asylum seekers, pursuant to Academic Senate resolution no. 185 of 14 September 2017, are exempt from payment of administrative costs and the enrolment fee under this article. They may also exceed the annual 25-credit limit and take exams even after 12 months from the date of application.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online via the Alice portal. A step-by-step guide is available.
Required documents:
- Copy of an identity document (front/back) in .pdf, .jpeg or .jpg format;
- Passport-sized photo (min. 480×480 pixels – 200 dpi), clear background, face visible (formats: .jpeg, .jpg, max 3 MB). Inappropriate photos will be rejected;
- Completed and signed application form for Single Courses (.pdf);
- For non-EU students resident in Italy: residence permit pursuant to Article 39, paragraph 5 of Legislative Decree 286/1998;
- For non-EU students not resident in Italy: STUDY visa (letter D, stay longer than 90 days) and postal receipt of the residence permit application.
Please note:
- Invalid documents or images will prevent completion of enrolment.
- After enrolment, students must declare details of their secondary school diploma. Students holding a foreign qualification must provide the additional required documentation.
- A confirmation email will be sent once enrolment has been finalised.
Exams and credits
- Exams must be taken within 12 months of the enrolment application.
- Credits earned may be used towards subsequent qualifications.
Virtual Badge
From the 2025/2026 academic year, when you enrol at the University of Pisa, you will find your virtual badge in the “Agenda Didattica” portal. This badge, featuring your photo and a QR code, will identify you as a student of the University of Pisa. Regarding access to catering services, from the 2025/2026 academic year DSU Toscana will introduce an app to replace the physical card. From the day after enrolment, you will be able to access DSU Toscana dining facilities simply by showing an identity document and giving your student number at the till. The new MyDsu app will soon be available, allowing you to access services by scanning the QR code. You will receive a notification from DSU Toscana when the app is activated.
See the dedicated section for further details.
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