Libera Università di Bolzano
Bolzano, Italy
"A trilingual public university in South Tyrol with three campuses"
At a Glance
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Ranking
#608 (QS)
PSW VISA
12 months (job-search permit)
About Libera Università di Bolzano
The Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (unibz) was founded in 1997 in South Tyrol. Teaching is in Italian, German and English, and Ladin is also used. It has five faculties and more than 4,500 students in over 40 bachelor, master and PhD programmes. About 28% of lecturers and 16% of students come from abroad. The three campuses are in Bolzano, Brixen-Bressanone and Bruneck-Brunico.
Rankings & Recognition
#608
Ranked #=608 in the QS World University Rankings 2027, and in the 401-500 band of THE 2026.
Accreditations & Memberships
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Key Facts
1997
Founded
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QS 2027 Rank
4,500+
Total Students
16%
International Students
28%
International Lecturers
Popular Programs
Economics and Management
Computer Science
Design and Art
Energy Engineering
Accounting and Finance
Eco-Social Design
Application Details
Application Route
Online via unibz admissions
Intakes
September
Teaching Languages
Italian, German, English
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Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
92%
I-20 Processing
Type D student visa
Post-Study Work
12 months (job-search permit)
Green Card Pathway
EU Blue Card / long-term permit
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
N/A
Career Outcomes
4%
Placement Ratio
12 months (job-search permit)
Post-Study Work
20 hrs/week
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
International Lecturers — 28%
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
unibz has three campuses: Bolzano, Brixen-Bressanone and Bruneck-Brunico, with five faculties across them.
Campus Details
3
campuses
5
faculties
4500+
students
Campus Forecast
Alpine: cold snowy winters
warm summers
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Private rentals and student residences
Dining
University canteens with reduced student meal prices
Health & Wellness
Italian national health service (SSN) enrolment for students
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
University sports centre
Cultural events
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
4,500+
International Students
16%
Cost Deep-Dive
Annual Tuition
1,000 – 25,000 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
Most programmes start in the autumn semester. Check the unibz international admissions pages for deadlines and the language rules of each programme.
Scholarships at Libera Università di Bolzano
0 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Secondary school diploma and the language level set by the programme.
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor's degree and the language level set by the programme.
English Proficiency
IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE Academic
Required Documents
Passport copy
Secondary or bachelor degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Declaration of Value or CIMEA statement
English language certificate
Motivation letter
CV
Passport-size photo
Proof of funds
Application Process
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Choose programme
Check the programme list and entry rules on the unibz admissions portal.
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Apply online
Register on the unibz admissions portal and fill in the application form.
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Pre-enrol
Complete pre-enrolment for your visa on the Universitaly portal.
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Admission letter
Receive the acceptance letter after the university reviews your file.
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Student visa
Apply for a Type D student visa at the Italian embassy or consulate.
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Arrive & register
Apply for a permesso di soggiorno within 8 working days of arrival.
Campus & Location
unibz has three campuses: Bolzano, Brixen-Bressanone and Bruneck-Brunico, with five faculties across them.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Economics and Management
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Bachelor's
Computer Science and Engineering
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Bachelor's
Design and Art
Master's
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Master's
Energy Engineering
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Master's
Accounting and Finance
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Master's
Eco-Social Design
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