{"id":462441,"date":"2026-03-20T09:14:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T08:14:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unipi.it\/?page_id=462441"},"modified":"2026-03-26T14:31:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T13:31:59","slug":"welcome-and-guidance-service","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.unipi.it\/en\/international-students\/programmes-taught-in-english\/degree-programmes-held-in-english\/welcome-and-guidance-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome and Guidance Service"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To support you from the application stage through your arrival in Italy, we offer the \u201cWelcome and Guidance\u201d service for students interested in or enrolled in Bachelor\u2019s and Master\u2019s degree programmes taught in English.<\/p>\n<h2>Before and after your arrival in Pisa<\/h2>\n<p>Even before applying, we are here to guide you through the <strong>application process<\/strong> and the required documentation, as procedures and requirements may vary depending on the course of study.<\/p>\n<p>Shortly after your admission to the University of Pisa, we will send you a Student\u2019s Guide with all the essential information to help you prepare for your arrival, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>pre-enrolment on Universitaly<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>visa application<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>scholarships<\/strong> and <strong>tuition fees reduction<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We understand the administrative procedures in a new country can be challenging. Once in Pisa, our staff will support you with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>tax code<\/strong> and <strong>residence permit application<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>accessing the <strong>National Health System<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>enrolment procedure<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Welcome day and networking<\/h2>\n<p>Our Welcome day, usually held in mid-October every year, is a great opportunity to get familiar with the university environment and facilities and meet fellow international and Italian students.<\/p>\n<p>You can also explore our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bio.site\/internationalofficeunipi\">social platforms<\/a><\/strong> for updates and information.<\/p>\n<h2>Contacts and appointments<\/h2>\n<p>If you need assistance or advice, you can book an <strong>in-person appointment<\/strong> with our staff through the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/francesca-napoli-1\/30min\">dedicated link<\/a><\/strong>. 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