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What is a CFU

A Credito Formativo Universitario (CFU) is the Italian equivalent of the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). One CFU corresponds to an average of 25 hours of work, including classroom lectures, labs, projects and independent preparation.

What is the master's degree

A Master's degree course aims to provide you with advanced training for the pursuit of highly qualified activities.

To obtain a Master's degree, you must acquire 120 CFU, equivalent to 2 years of study.

You can only enter the Master's degree if you have obtained a graduate degree or an equivalent qualification (former university degree, university diploma - 3 years, direct school for special purposes - 3 years)

Glossary

ECTS/CFU

One credit point is estimated as a total of 25 working hours, including classes, labs, projects and studying time.

Laurea magistrale degree

The laurea magistrale degree is the Italian equivalent of a master's degree. To attain your degree you must earn 120 CFU/ECTS in a two-year programme.

You can apply for admission in the laurea magistrale program if you have a laurea degree or any title that is equivalent to a bachelor's degree that accounts for 180 CFU/ECTS.

Information Resources

UniGePASS

The University of Genoa provides each student with UniGePASS credentials (username and related password) to access the University's information technology services.

Microsoft Campus Agreement

The University of Genoa offers all students and staff the opportunity to take advantage of Microsoft software through the Microsoft Campus Agreement license. Use your UniGePASS credentials and gain access to services.

Services include:

  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • OneNote
  • Teams
  • 5 TB of OneDrive storage space

You will be able to install 5 copies of Office 365 Education on Pc and another 5 on tablets and smartphones.

N.B.If you need assistance in creating and maintaining credentials you can send an email to assistenzaoffice365@unige.it

For all other information visit the information page on Office 365 service.

Microsoft Education

Students, faculty and administrative technical staff can access Microsoft Education licenses, the new name for Microsoft Imagine, and download many of Microsoft's software.

To access:

  1. Visit the Cedia page where you will find just a few brief directions. Click at the bottom on To access the service click here
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  3. You will be directed to the Microsoft Azure page. In the upper left-hand corner, click on Sign in using the credentials you used to register for the Office365
  4. service.
  5. Once you are logged in, in the upper right-hand corner select portal; this will take you to a Microsoft Azure page: in the field at the top for search, enter education
  6. You are now on the page from which you can download software.

GenuaWiFi and eduroam

The University of Genoa has the GenuaWiFi and eduroam wireless networks, which you can access with your UniGePASS credentials, to surf the Internet and use online services.
There are more than 600 active access points located throughout the teaching sites.

The eduroam network is a service provided by the Education Roaming Federation, of which the University of Genoa is a member. Thanks to eduroam you can also use your UniGePASS credentials in many other universities and research institutions in Italy and abroad.

MyUniGe App

MyUniGe is the official UniGe application that allows you to have all the information related to class organization and classroom availability at your fingertips.

With MyUniGe you can have on your device:

  • the configuration of the degree course, year and educational pathway to which it belongs and related teachings you want to monitor
  • the detailed description of the lectures both by week and by entire educational cycle
  • the description of the lectures with references to the lecturers
  • the availability of classrooms in real time
  • the receipt of notices and communications via push
  • notifications

It is available in Italian, English, and Spanish.

Download the App

Software Resources 

UniGePASS

The University of Genoa provides each student with UniGePASS credentials (username and password) to access the University's IT services.

Microsoft Campus Agreement

As a UniGe student, you have access to the Office 365 suite through the Microsoft Campus Agreement. Use your UniGePASS username and password to register.

The services include:

  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • OneNote
  • Teams
  • 5 TB on OneDrive

You can install 5 copies of Office 365 Education on your computer and 5 on your tablet and smartphone.

N.B. If you need any help for the username or password, please contact assistenzaoffice365@unige.it

For further information please check the Office 365 page.

Microsoft Education 

Students, faculty, and administrative staff can access Microsoft Education licenses, the new name for Microsoft Imagine, and download many Microsoft software.

To access:

  1. Visit Cedia's web page where you can find some brief informations. Click on Per accedere al servizio cliccare qui
  2. You will be directed to the Microsoft Azure page. Now click on Sign in using the credentials you used to register for the Office365 service
  3. Once logged in, select portal at the top right of the page; now you are in a Microsoft Azure page: write education in the search field on the top
  4. You are now on the page where you can download the software.

GenuaWiFi and eduroam

UniGe offers two wireless networks, GenuaWiFi and eduroam, that allow access to the Internet and the online services with your UniGePASS credentials.

There are more than 600 access points located in our buildings and facilities.

The eduroam network is a service provided by the Education Roaming Federation, which UniGe is a member of. You can use your UniGePASS credentials in many other universities and research institutions in Italy and abroad.

MyUniGe App

MyUniGe is the official UniGe application that gives you all the information you need about your lessons and the availability of the classrooms.

With MyUniGe App you can have it on your device:

  • the configuration of the degree course and the teachings you would like to monitor
  • a detailed description of the lessons per week and for the entire teaching cycle
  • the description of the lessons and teachers
  • availability of classrooms in real time
  • receiving alerts and communications via push notifications

It's available in Italian, English and Spanish.

Download the App

Student Services

UniGe helps you find a home

UniGe helps you find a flat, room or bed. Go to the accommodation page

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University canteens

All students enrolled at the University of Genoa can access the university canteens, run by ALISEO. To access the service, all you need to do is present your university ID card. To find out more, read the provisions for the canteen service.

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University Sports Center

The CUS Genoa offers conventions to students for many sports activities.

UniGePRINT

UniGePRINT is a university-wide printing service that allows staff and all students to print, copy, scan and fax.

To top up your credit use the UniGeShop site.

If you are a student enrolled in UniGe degree programs, you are entitled to an initial credit of €15 each year.

Library Services

Looking for a text in our libraries? Use One for All, our unified catalog.

Counseling "Together"

The psychological counselling service "Together" helps you to find a listening ear and support in situations of personal distress.

Do you want to study over the weekend?

The Polo Alberti study room (via L. B. Alberti 4, ground floor) is also open on Saturday and Sunday, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The Library of Law (via Balbi 130r) is also open in study room mode on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and is enriched with an additional 70 seats on floor -1, accessible from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Remember that you must show your university badge to gain access.

Students' services

UniGe helps you find an accomodation

With alloggi.unige.it, UniGe helps you find an apartment or a bedroom. You can look up for rental proposals, images, information and read the reviews written by previous tenants.

Dining at UniGe

Your UniGE student badge guarantees you access to the dining locations, all managed by ALISEO.

Centro universitario sportivo

CUS Genova offers students memberships for large variety of activities.

UniGePRINT

UniGePRINT is a sustainable and highly available print service that allows staff and students to print, copy, scan and fax quickly and easily across UniGe.

To charge your credit, please use UniGeShop web site.

Each year every student is granted a 15€ credit.

Samsung student agreement

If you are a UniGe student, you can take advantage of special offers and promotions for the purchase of Samsung products. Read the agreement and follow the instructions to access the Samsung store website to complete your purchases.

To obtain the company discount code visit the servizionline dedicated page.

Library services

Looking for a book or paper in our libraries? Use Uno per Tutto our unified online catalogue.

Counseling "Insieme"

The psychological counseling service "Insieme" helps you to find listening and support for situations of personal discomfort.