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The University of Genoa grants partial or full exemptions from payment of the university fees, subject to verification that the eligibility criteria have been met.These benefits are listed and detailed below and are provided for in Articles 8 and 9 of the Regulations on Student Fees and University Benefits Aliseo Scholarship Winners Total exemption from university contribution and regional tax - Aliseo scholarship winnersIf you have applied for a scholarship provided by the Ligurian Agency for Students and Orientation (ALISEO) and you are a winner, you are entitled to Total exemption from payment of the university contribution and regional tax.You only have to pay the stamp duty of €16 relating to enrolment for the current academic year (check the expiry date).When paying the first instalment (enrolment for a new academic year), in order to pay only the stamp duty you must access the Study grant of the Regional Agency for the Right to University Studies present in the Online Services and enter the "protocol number" identifying your request, which can be found on the receipt of the application for the study grant, following the instructions on the dedicated page.PLEASE NOTE: If you renounce your scholarship or if ALISEO revokes it, you will be required to supplement your student contribution (regional tax and university contribution).Art. 8, paragraph 1, letter b), and paragraph 2 of the Student Contribution and University Benefits Regulations. Disability and/or invalidity exemptions Total exemption Total exemption from payment of the 2nd and 3rd instalments of fees (university contribution) and regional tax for students with disability equal to or greater than66%.Total exemption from payment of the 2nd and 3rd instalments of fees (university contribution) for students with disabilities, with recognition of handicap pursuant to art.3, Law 104/1992.Partial exemption from payment of the 3rd instalment of fees (university contribution) for students with a disability of between 50 and 65%.For the graduation of the regional fee and/or university contribution you are required to self-certify your ISEE-U data at the page https://servizionline.unige.it/studenti/iseeuThe exemption is applied for the current academic year if the documentation certifying the disability and/or invalidity is produced by the deadline for enrolment in the chosen course of study (deadline for payment of the 1st instalment) or, if produced after that deadline, but in any case by the deadline for payment of the 3rd instalment, provided that the date on which the recognition takes effect is prior to the aforementioned enrolment deadline. Otherwise, the exemption will be applied from the following academic year.Documents certifying disability and/or invalidity status must be uploaded on the online services page Select the "WEB-students" > enter your credentials > Forms > Disability Invalidity DSA > Enter your certifications.For difficulties in uploading documentation to the online services, please contact the Services for the inclusion of students with disabilities and with DSAThe benefit will also be applied ex officio for the academic years following the year in which the certification is obtained by the deadline of the second instalment, unless the recognition of the condition is subject to revision. It will be the student's responsibility to re-submit to the University the documentation certifying continued eligibility, which will be accepted in the same way as described in the previous paragraph. If, on the other hand, the document is not subject to revision, a new upload is not necessary for each academic year.Art. 8, par. 1, letter c), and art. 9 of the Student Contribution and University Benefits Regulations. Total exemptions For the application of the following exemptions, the student's previous contribution position must be in order. The use of the total exemptions excludes the application, for the same academic year, of any other form of incentive or award/scholarship provided by the University. Students are entitled to a full exemption if: he was granted refugee status Full exemption from payment of the second and third instalments of the student contribution if:Students who have been granted refugee status (political asylum or international protection) under the Geneva Convention of 28 July 1951, ratified by Law No. 722 of 24 July 1954.Applications for this exemption must be submitted each academic year to esoneri.tasse@info.unige.it: the email must specify personal details (surname, first name, etc.) and the student registration number, and must include a document certifying political asylum or international protection status (e.g. a residence permit).N.B. Please check the validity of your residence permit: if the document has expired, you will be asked to resubmit your application with the updated document attached.Article 8, paragraph 1, point f), of the Regulations on Student Fees and University Benefits. Full exemption from payment of the second and third instalments of the student contribution if:Students who have been granted refugee status (political asylum or international protection) under the Geneva Convention of 28 July 1951, ratified by Law No. 722 of 24 July 1954.Applications for this exemption must be submitted each academic year to esoneri.tasse@info.unige.it: the email must specify personal details (surname, first name, etc.) and the student registration number, and must include a document certifying political asylum or international protection status (e.g. a residence permit).N.B. Please check the validity of your residence permit: if the document has expired, you will be asked to resubmit your application with the updated document attached.Article 8, paragraph 1, point f), of the Regulations on Student Fees and University Benefits. obtained the Italian government scholarship for foreign students Students who have been awarded an Italian Government scholarship for foreign students as part of development cooperation programmes and intergovernmental cultural and scientific agreements.Applications for this exemption must be submitted each academic year to esoneri.tasse@info.unige.it: the email must specify personal details (surname, first name, etc.) and the student registration number, and must include, as attachments, an identity document and a document certifying the status as a recipient of the aforementioned scholarship.Article 8, paragraph 1, point (d), of the Regulations on Student Fees and University Benefits. Students who have been awarded an Italian Government scholarship for foreign students as part of development cooperation programmes and intergovernmental cultural and scientific agreements.Applications for this exemption must be submitted each academic year to esoneri.tasse@info.unige.it: the email must specify personal details (surname, first name, etc.) and the student registration number, and must include, as attachments, an identity document and a document certifying the status as a recipient of the aforementioned scholarship.Article 8, paragraph 1, point (d), of the Regulations on Student Fees and University Benefits. interrupt their studies due to serious illness Students who interrupt their studies due to serious illness, limited to the duration of the illness.Applications for this exemption must be submitted each academic year to esoneri.tasse@info.unige.it: the email must specify the student’s personal details (surname, first name, etc.) and student registration number, and must include, as attachments, a proof of identity and a document certifying the medical condition.Article 8, paragraph 1, point (e), of the Regulations on Student Fees and University Benefits. Students who interrupt their studies due to serious illness, limited to the duration of the illness.Applications for this exemption must be submitted each academic year to esoneri.tasse@info.unige.it: the email must specify the student’s personal details (surname, first name, etc.) and student registration number, and must include, as attachments, a proof of identity and a document certifying the medical condition.Article 8, paragraph 1, point (e), of the Regulations on Student Fees and University Benefits. are detained at the Genoa Penitentiary Homes Students detained at the Genoa prisons referred to in the Agreement signed on 6/4/2016 with the Regional Department of Prison Administration for Piedmont, Liguria and Valle D'Aosta.Students must pay the regional fee, except for any financial assistance from private bodies or institutions. Total exemption will apply for instalments of the university fee due after the date of commencement. Students are also exempt from paying stamp duty, the costs of which are borne by the University.The exemption is applied ex officio.Art. 8, paragraph 1, letter g), of the Student Contribution and University Benefits Regulations. Students detained at the Genoa prisons referred to in the Agreement signed on 6/4/2016 with the Regional Department of Prison Administration for Piedmont, Liguria and Valle D'Aosta.Students must pay the regional fee, except for any financial assistance from private bodies or institutions. Total exemption will apply for instalments of the university fee due after the date of commencement. Students are also exempt from paying stamp duty, the costs of which are borne by the University.The exemption is applied ex officio.Art. 8, paragraph 1, letter g), of the Student Contribution and University Benefits Regulations. have lost their jobs as a result of collective or individual dismissal Students who have lost their jobs as a result of collective or individual redundancy on justified objective grounds (economic reasons) or who have received notice of redundancy (collective redundancy or individual redundancy on justified objective grounds) and who, at the time of enrolment on one of the University’s degree programmes, fall within the definition of ‘unemployed persons’ as set out in Article 19 of Legislative Decree No. 150/2015, as amended, that is, who have declared to the unified labour policy information system their immediate availability to undertake work and to participate in active labour market measures agreed with the Job Centre.Applications for this exemption must be submitted each academic year to esoneri.tasse@info.unige.it: the email must specify personal details (surname, first name, etc.) and the student registration number, and must include, as attachments, an identity document, a document certifying unemployment status (historical C2 form issued by the Job Centre), a declaration of immediate availability (DID) and the letter of dismissal stating the reason.Article 8, paragraph 1, point (i), of the Regulations on Student Fees and University Benefits. Students who have lost their jobs as a result of collective or individual redundancy on justified objective grounds (economic reasons) or who have received notice of redundancy (collective redundancy or individual redundancy on justified objective grounds) and who, at the time of enrolment on one of the University’s degree programmes, fall within the definition of ‘unemployed persons’ as set out in Article 19 of Legislative Decree No. 150/2015, as amended, that is, who have declared to the unified labour policy information system their immediate availability to undertake work and to participate in active labour market measures agreed with the Job Centre.Applications for this exemption must be submitted each academic year to esoneri.tasse@info.unige.it: the email must specify personal details (surname, first name, etc.) and the student registration number, and must include, as attachments, an identity document, a document certifying unemployment status (historical C2 form issued by the Job Centre), a declaration of immediate availability (DID) and the letter of dismissal stating the reason.Article 8, paragraph 1, point (i), of the Regulations on Student Fees and University Benefits. are recipients of an extraordinary wage supplementation or solidarity contract Students who are recipients of extraordinary wage supplementation or a solidarity contract.Applications for this exemption must be submitted each academic year to esoneri.tasse@info.unige.it : The email must specify the applicant’s personal details (surname, first name, etc.) and student registration number, and must include, as attachments, a valid identity document and a document certifying receipt of the extraordinary wage supplement or a solidarity contract.Article 8, paragraph 1, point (j), of the Regulations on Student Fees and University Benefits. Students who are recipients of extraordinary wage supplementation or a solidarity contract.Applications for this exemption must be submitted each academic year to esoneri.tasse@info.unige.it : The email must specify the applicant’s personal details (surname, first name, etc.) and student registration number, and must include, as attachments, a valid identity document and a document certifying receipt of the extraordinary wage supplement or a solidarity contract.Article 8, paragraph 1, point (j), of the Regulations on Student Fees and University Benefits. are child(ren) of recipients of incapacity pension Students who are children of recipients of a disability pensionApplications for this exemption must be submitted each academic year to esoneri.tasse@info.unige.it: the email must include personal details (surname, first name, etc.) and the student registration number, and must be accompanied by a copy of an identity document and a document certifying receipt of the disability pension.Article 8, paragraph 1, point k of the Regulations on Student Fees and University Benefits. Students who are children of recipients of a disability pensionApplications for this exemption must be submitted each academic year to esoneri.tasse@info.unige.it: the email must include personal details (surname, first name, etc.) and the student registration number, and must be accompanied by a copy of an identity document and a document certifying receipt of the disability pension.Article 8, paragraph 1, point k of the Regulations on Student Fees and University Benefits. are victims of terrorism, organised crime and duty and their survivors Students who are victims of terrorism, organised crime or in the line of duty, as well as their surviving dependantsApplications for this exemption must be submitted each academic year to esoneri.tasse@info.unige.it: the email must specify the student’s personal details (surname, first name, etc.) and student registration number, and must include, as attachments, a valid identity document and a document certifying the student’s status as a victim of terrorism, organised crime or in the line of duty, or as a survivor. Students who are victims of terrorism, organised crime or in the line of duty, as well as their surviving dependantsApplications for this exemption must be submitted each academic year to esoneri.tasse@info.unige.it: the email must specify the student’s personal details (surname, first name, etc.) and student registration number, and must include, as attachments, a valid identity document and a document certifying the student’s status as a victim of terrorism, organised crime or in the line of duty, or as a survivor. Partial exemptions Partial exemptions are cumulative, up to the amount of the University Contribution due. Depending on the type of exemption, they may be applied to the second or third instalment, respectively the first and second instalments of the University Contribution. Students are entitled to partial exemption if: come from developing countries Students from developing countriesExemption of the third instalment of the student contribution if you are from one of the developing countries, identified, for the a.a. 2024/25, by the Ministerial Decree of 13 February 2024 and if you reside in Italy with a regular residence permit for study purposes.The exemption is applied ex officio.Art. 9, paragraph 1, of the Student Contribution and University Benefits Regulations Students from developing countriesExemption of the third instalment of the student contribution if you are from one of the developing countries, identified, for the a.a. 2024/25, by the Ministerial Decree of 13 February 2024 and if you reside in Italy with a regular residence permit for study purposes.The exemption is applied ex officio.Art. 9, paragraph 1, of the Student Contribution and University Benefits Regulations ranked in the first three places in recognised university rankings Students rankedin the top three places in rankings recognised by the UniversityExemption from the third instalment of the student fee for students ranked in the top three places in rankings for competitions, projects and contests at national or international level, recognised by UNIGE.Applications for this exemption must be submitted each academic year to esoneri.tasse@info.unige.it: the email must specify the student’s personal details (surname, first name, etc.) and student registration number, and must include, as attachments, a valid identity document and a document certifying the position in the ranking.Article 9, paragraph 1, of the Regulations on Student Fees and University Benefits Students rankedin the top three places in rankings recognised by the UniversityExemption from the third instalment of the student fee for students ranked in the top three places in rankings for competitions, projects and contests at national or international level, recognised by UNIGE.Applications for this exemption must be submitted each academic year to esoneri.tasse@info.unige.it: the email must specify the student’s personal details (surname, first name, etc.) and student registration number, and must include, as attachments, a valid identity document and a document certifying the position in the ranking.Article 9, paragraph 1, of the Regulations on Student Fees and University Benefits are high-level athletes - 'UniGe for Champions' programme Student athletes/college students - "UniGe for Champions" programmeExemption of the third instalment of the student contribution for students who, as top athletes, fall under the "UniGE for Sport" programme for the enhancement of sporting merit.The procedures for requesting and allocating the exemption for the 2025/2026 academic year will be communicated by means of the notice that will be published on the following information page https://unige.it/servizi/sportArt. 9, paragraph 1, of the Student Contribution and University Benefits Regulations Student athletes/college students - "UniGe for Champions" programmeExemption of the third instalment of the student contribution for students who, as top athletes, fall under the "UniGE for Sport" programme for the enhancement of sporting merit.The procedures for requesting and allocating the exemption for the 2025/2026 academic year will be communicated by means of the notice that will be published on the following information page https://unige.it/servizi/sportArt. 9, paragraph 1, of the Student Contribution and University Benefits Regulations are beyond the normal/off-campus duration, owing only the final or graduation examination on 31 March Students over the normal/out-of-course duration in debt on 31 March of the final examination or degree alone50% exemption of the third instalment of the student contribution for students enrolled beyond the normal duration/abroad course in debt on 31 March of the academic year of enrolment of the final examination or degree alone.The exemption is applied ex officio.Art. 9, paragraph 1, of the Student Contribution and University Benefits Regulations Students over the normal/out-of-course duration in debt on 31 March of the final examination or degree alone50% exemption of the third instalment of the student contribution for students enrolled beyond the normal duration/abroad course in debt on 31 March of the academic year of enrolment of the final examination or degree alone.The exemption is applied ex officio.Art. 9, paragraph 1, of the Student Contribution and University Benefits Regulations are military personnel of the Guardia di Finanza serving in the Departments dependent on the Liguria Regional Command and their children (including orphans) A new Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Genoa and the Liguria Regional Command of the Guardia di Finanza is currently being finalised A new Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Genoa and the Liguria Regional Command of the Guardia di Finanza is currently being finalised in the case of belonging to the same household Two or more students belonging to the same householdThe 30% exemption on the third instalment of the student fee may be applied for by students belonging to the same household (meaning the nuclear family: spouses, parents, children, or persons in a civil partnership or cohabiting relationship pursuant to Law 76/2016), who are enrolled, within the standard duration of the programme, in the same academic year, on bachelor’s degree programmes, single-cycle master’s degree programmes, or master’s degree programmes at the University of Genoa.Membership of the same household is verified by means of ISEE certificate for the University (ISEE-U) or by means of ISEE-U-Parificato.You must self-certify your ISEE-U details via the online services within the specified deadlines, which can be found on the ISEE-U page.N.B. No other tax-related documentation is accepted.The exemption is granted upon submission of a specific application, to be made for each academic year, by all interested students, within the prescribed deadlines, by individually completing the “online self-certification form” which will be made available shortly. The exemption is granted subject to verification by the administration:verification that all applicants are duly enrolled for the duration of the course, for the relevant academic year. Should not all students in the household meet this requirement, the exemption will apply only to those students who do meet it;membership of the same household, verified by means of an ISEE-U certificate.N.B. Withdrawal from studies for the current academic year results in the loss of entitlement to the benefit, unless at least two students belonging to the same household remain enrolled. Furthermore, if a member of the household withdraws from their studies after all instalments of the student fee for the current academic year have been paid in full, this will not result in the loss of the benefit for the student who remains enrolled.Article 9, paragraph 1, of the Regulations on Student Fees and University Benefits Two or more students belonging to the same householdThe 30% exemption on the third instalment of the student fee may be applied for by students belonging to the same household (meaning the nuclear family: spouses, parents, children, or persons in a civil partnership or cohabiting relationship pursuant to Law 76/2016), who are enrolled, within the standard duration of the programme, in the same academic year, on bachelor’s degree programmes, single-cycle master’s degree programmes, or master’s degree programmes at the University of Genoa.Membership of the same household is verified by means of ISEE certificate for the University (ISEE-U) or by means of ISEE-U-Parificato.You must self-certify your ISEE-U details via the online services within the specified deadlines, which can be found on the ISEE-U page.N.B. No other tax-related documentation is accepted.The exemption is granted upon submission of a specific application, to be made for each academic year, by all interested students, within the prescribed deadlines, by individually completing the “online self-certification form” which will be made available shortly. The exemption is granted subject to verification by the administration:verification that all applicants are duly enrolled for the duration of the course, for the relevant academic year. Should not all students in the household meet this requirement, the exemption will apply only to those students who do meet it;membership of the same household, verified by means of an ISEE-U certificate.N.B. Withdrawal from studies for the current academic year results in the loss of entitlement to the benefit, unless at least two students belonging to the same household remain enrolled. Furthermore, if a member of the household withdraws from their studies after all instalments of the student fee for the current academic year have been paid in full, this will not result in the loss of the benefit for the student who remains enrolled.Article 9, paragraph 1, of the Regulations on Student Fees and University Benefits are caregivers Students acting as carersThe 30% exemption on the third instalment of the student fee may be applied for by students who meet the income criteria and who act as FAMILY CAREGIVERS AND/OR NATURAL CAREGIVERS.Information on how to claim the waiver will be published in this section shortly.Article 9, paragraph 1, of the Regulations on Student Fees and University Benefits Students acting as carersThe 30% exemption on the third instalment of the student fee may be applied for by students who meet the income criteria and who act as FAMILY CAREGIVERS AND/OR NATURAL CAREGIVERS.Information on how to claim the waiver will be published in this section shortly.Article 9, paragraph 1, of the Regulations on Student Fees and University Benefits are public administration employees (PA Project 110 and Honours) Male and female students employed by the Public Administration (PA 110 e Lode Project)A new Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Genoa and the Department of Public Administration is currently being finalised Male and female students employed by the Public Administration (PA 110 e Lode Project)A new Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Genoa and the Department of Public Administration is currently being finalised
Tuition reductions by merit If you have achieved the required qualification for enrollment in this course with the highest grades and:you are enrolled full-time in a Bachelor, Master (5/6 years) or Master courses (with a study plan of at least 31 CFU)you are in order with the payment of taxesfor the first year you will receive a reduction for the university contribution of 200 euros. For the following years, you can get a reduction of:400 euros if you belong to the first merit band 200 euros if you fall within the second band of meritaccording to art.14 of the Regolamento contribuzione studentesca e benefici universitari. N.B. The reduction in merit that matures during the last year of a bachelor's, master’s (5/6 years), or master's course can be used as a reduction for the first year of a possible enrolment in UniGe to a higher-level course. You are excluded from the merit reduction if:you have already obtained a total exemption from the University Contributionyou are enrolled or have been enrolled part-time in your final year of studyyou are not in order with the payment of the contribution, even if previousYou have obtained scholarships from the regional agency for the right to university studyyou are in one of these situations of incompatibility:you have already been enrolled in a course of the same or higher level ("maximum grade" reduction)you have already obtained a degree of the same or higher level (for the reduction "decili")you enroll on the basis of agreements/conventions, also internationalTo obtain the reduction you do not have to submit any request, it will be applied ex officio.
Tuition reductions for family members If you enroll in UniGe together with other members of your family, within the normal duration of the course and in the same academic year, you are entitled to a 30% exemption on the third installment.Family nucleus means spouses, parents, children, and persons united by civil union or living together (ex l. 76/2016). The belonging to the same family nucleus is ascertained by ISEE certificate for the University (ISEE-U) or by ISEE-U-Parifird.N.B. No other documentation of a fiscal nature is allowed. The reduction can be cumulated with any merit awards. To obtain the reduction, all students belonging to the same family unit must individually fill in the online application form by Monday, April 20, 2021. The exemption is granted after the administration has verified it:the regular enrollment within the duration of the course, for the academic year of reference, by all applicants. If this requirement is not met by all students in the family nucleus, the exemption will be applied only to students in possession of this requirementbelonging to the same family nucleus, certified by ISEE-U attestation
Exemption for international students If you are an international student you are entitled to:total exemption from the 2nd and 3rd installments of the student contribution if:you have been granted refugee status in accordance with the Geneva Convention of 28 July 1951, ratified by law n.722 of 24 July 1954you have a scholarship from the Italian Government in the context of development cooperation programs and intergovernmental cultural and scientific agreementsexemption from the 3rd installment of the student contribution if you come from developing countries (identified on the basis of the Ministerial Decree of May 3, 2018) and if you reside in Italy with a regular residence permit for study purposes.
Exemptions for supplementary years students If you're supplementary years student:of the previous orderof the new system, in debt to 31 March 2020 of the single final test or degreeyou have a 50% reduction on the 3rd installment.You do not have to submit any request to obtain this reduction: it will be applied automatically by the office.
Exemptions for students with disabilities or with DSA If you have a disability or DSA you can have:a total exemption from the 2nd and 3rd installment if you have a disability with recognition of disability under art. 3, paragraph 1, Law 104/1992, or with a disability equal to or greater than 66%a total exemption from the payment of the 3rd installment if you have a disability between 50% and 65%a reduction in the regional tax and/or university contribution with ISEE-U self-certificationTo obtain the exemption for the current year you must send the documentation certifying your disability by mail to the relevant office within the deadline for enrollment in the course (the payment 1st installment) or within the payment of the 3rd installment. Otherwise, the exemption will be applied the following academic year.N.B. UniGe will automatically apply the benefit for the following academic years unless the recognition has an expiration.
How to obtain payment of benefits and refunds You can communicate your IBAN to the UniGe administration via the online service.The IBAN will be used for possible payments of prizes, massive office refunds, fees after UniGe has notified you.The online service will allow you to decide the payment method:credit to the current account (recommended mode)direct receipt with collection at bank counter only for amounts below € 1000.00. You will receive by e-mail a payment notice to be presented at the bankProcedure for individual refundsIf you think you have paid taxes and contributions that are not due, you can submit a refund request:sign the request using the Tuition Refund Application formforward it to rimborsi@segreterie.unige.it with a copy of a valid identity document in PDF format.N.B. We recommend you to use your UniGe mail (matricola@studenti.unige.it).If your request will be accepted, the administration will issue a refund in the way you choose.For any refund (total or partial) of the regional tax, you must contact ALISEO directly.
Further information For further information, please contact:Settore contribuzione studentesca e beneficiPiazza della Nunziata 6, 16124 Genova(+39) 010 2095947tasse.benefici@unige.it
Contact Student Contribution and Benefits DepartmentPiazza della Nunziata 6, 16124 Genovatasse@info.unige.itCall centre active Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-11 a.m.Tel: 010 33 55 000 – dial 2Find here other ways to contact the Department (Italian version) Attachments Document Regolamento Contribuzione studentesca e Benefici universitari a.a 2026-27
