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• What is the difference between Master’s Degrees taught at Universities (Laurea Specialistica / Magistrale) and the University Master’s Programs offered by Alma?

  Unlike the Master's Degrees of the universities, the University Programs of Alma bring the participants to apply concepts to problems, timeframes and methods of work and facilitates their immediate entry to the world of work.

• Qual è la differenza tra Master Universitario di primo e di secondo livello?

  Second-level Master's of Alma are accessible only to those who have a Master's Degree of the old university system or a Master's Degree (Specialistica) of the new system. To enroll in a first-level Master a 3-year Bachelor's Degree or a Master of the old system is sufficient.

• What are study credits (CFU)?

  A study credit (Credito Formativo Universitario, CFU) represents a basic teaching unit consisting of 25 hours, which are divided in class-room activities, individual study and alternative study. Each Master's Program entails a minimum of 60 credits, of which at least 40 credits are for didactic activities, and an internship (or project work for employed participants) accounting for 12 to 20 credits. The acquired credits can be recognized for other study programs.

• Which are the prerequisites for enrolling in a University Master’s Program?

  In order to enroll in a first-level Master's Program, at least a 3-year Bachelor's Degree (or a Master's Degree of the old system) is required, whereas for the second-level University Programs one needs to possess a Master's Degree (Specialistica in the new system). For any Master's Program, the Admissions Announcement can define certain types of degrees as a prerequisite.

• How can I participate in the admissions process of a University Program?

  In order to participate in the admissions process of a University Program one needs to access the AlmaWelcome website and follow the instructions provided there.

• I have submitted my application online. Is there something else I need to do?

  When you have registered and paid the registration fee (10 euros), you need to bring the following documents in person or to send them by certified mail to: Alma Graduate School, Villa Guastavillani, Via degli Scalini n.18, 40136 Bologna, Italy:
  • proof of payment of the fee of 10 euros for the administrative procedures
  • summary form (scheda riepilogativa)
  • University Degree (or an equivalent certification)
  • résumé,
  • any additional degrees or diplomas of relevance for the admission.
  

• Is it possible to submit an application to several University Programs?

  Yes, you can submit your application to several Master's Program and later choose the one in which to enroll.

• I am enrolled in another university-level program, can I enroll in one of the University Programs of Alma?

  It is forbidden to be enrolled contemporaneously in several university-level study programs. Therefore if you are already enrolled in a Bachelor or Master level program at the University of Bologna or at some other institute, you need to request the suspension of your studies at the administrative office of your faculty before enrolling in one of our Master's Programs. During the suspension period you cannot take exams nor attend lectures for the suspended Bachelor's/Master's Program.

• I am about to graduate. Can I submit my application for a University Program?

  Yes, even though you have to obtain your degree by the last application date published in the Admissions Announcement and on the website of Alma Graduate School, otherwise the application will be rejected.

• I hold a degree from a foreign university. Can I apply for a Master’s Program?

  Yes. You need to contact the offices of the Italian diplomatic representative in your country of study and request a Declaration of Value and a legalized translation of your university diploma. When you have made the request for these documents, you can do the pre-enrollment online, that is, you need to :
  •go to the AlmaWelcome website
  • select the option for foreign students in order to create a temporary tax code, and proceed with the enrollment