A brief guide for international students and partners
This brief guide offers international students and partners an overview of the University of Bergamo, a vibrant, forward-thinking institution rooted in history and open to the world. Study at unibg presents our programs, opportunities, and services, offered in a dynamic city rich in culture and innovation.
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OUR MISSION AND VALUES
Openness, plurality, multiculturality, freedom, and connection define our vision. UniBg is a vibrant community built on involvement, cooperation, respect, where students, teachers, researchers, administrative and technical staff share a commitment to promoting human dignity.
DEEPLY CONNECTED TO BERGAMO AND BEYOND
Founded in 1968 in a vibrant city near Milan, UniBg is an integral part of Bergamo, its territory, its history, and its culture. As an adaptive and forward-thinking university, we proactively respond to both local and global challenges
FOUR REASONS TO CHOOSE UNIBG
The UniBg campuses combine functionality and accessibility, housing classrooms, three libraries, canteens, study rooms, laboratories, and relaxation areas. The Sant’Agostino complex and the Humanities Campus in the upper part of Bergamo hold historical significance, while the Economics and Law Campus in the low part of the city and the Engineering Campus in Dalmine (BG) are hubs of innovation and technology. Each location embraces green spaces, indoor gardens, or nearby parks.
UniBg recognizes and rewards student excellence, offering partial or full tuition exemption of up to 10% for eligible students enrolled in three-year, fiveyear and single-cycle degree programs. Moreover, UniBg places international student mobility at the heart of its offering and, together with nine other European universities, is part of the BAUHAUS4EU European University Alliance (co-funded by the European Union).
The Alliance builds on the New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative, and embraces the values of sustainability, inclusivity and aesthetics.
Our academic programs are designed to help students transition into their professional career. According to the 24th AlmaLaurea Graduate Profile Report, 77.9% of UniBg graduates secure employment within a year of graduation, rising to 92.4% within five years.
Bergamo offers students the services of a big city but on a personal scale. Urban mobility is fast and efficient, and in twenty minutes by public transport you can get from the city center to Orio al Serio International Airport. Bergamo is a city full of history and culture, with no fewer than two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and it is surrounded by the beautiful chain of the Orobie pre-Alps.
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ACADEMIC OFFER (ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-2026)
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS 18
29
MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS
2
SINGLE-CYCLE DEGREE PROGRAMS
11 PHD PROGRAMS
STAFF (31/12/2024)
FACULTY
+ 140 FULL PROFESSORS (39.3% WOMEN)
+ 160
RESEARCHERS (41.5% WOMEN)
+ 210 ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS (46.0% WOMEN)
TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
+ 340
EMPLOYEES (73.6% WOMEN)
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+ 19.800
ENROLLED IN UNDERGRADUATE AND MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS
61.1%
WOMEN STUDENTS (ACADEMIC YEAR 2023-2024)
RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
(2024)
+ 130
NATIONALLY FUNDED COMPETITIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS
+ 27
INTERNATIONALLY FUNDED COMPETITIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS
7.2%
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
+ 6.000
FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS
+ 210
PHD STUDENT
+ 3.900 GRADUATES IN THE 2022/2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
1.452
STUDENTS WITH FOREIGN CITIZENSHIP IN THE 2023/2024 ACADEMIC YEAR
+ 1670
RESEARCH OUTPUTS PUBLISHED DURING THE YEAR
+ 920
JOURNAL ARTICLES PUBLISHED DURING THE YEAR
+ 50
MONOGRAPHS AND CRITICAL EDITIONS PUBLISHED DURING THE YEAR 1 PATENT
+ 380 THIRD-MISSION ACTIVITIES
INTERNATIONALIZATION IN NUMBERS
(ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-2025)
Over 320 courses taught in a foreign language
Over 490 international agreements
12 master’s degree programs taught in English
17 double-degree agreements
Over 550 outgoing mobility students (Academic Year 2023/2024)
Over 230 incoming mobility students (Academic Year 2023/2024)
STUDENTS EXCHANGES
Erasmus+ (KA 103 EU; KA 171 non-EU; traineeships)
Double-degree agreements
Joint programs, UniBg Summer & Winter Schools
Short mobility programs
COOPERATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Unesco Chair
Education and Training
TNE Project - LEGO
TNE Project - UNITAFRICA
Incoming and outgoing Visiting Professors, Researchers and Fellows programs
INTERNATIONAL NETWORKS
BAUHAUS4EU Alliance –a consortium of ten higher education institutions
All the BAUHAUS4EU stakeholders collaborate in a co-creative approach. Students, PhD students, academics, staff, regional and international partners are empowered to be actors of change. Joint challenge-based education, joint research projects, mobility offerings, intercultural projects and micro-credentials are collaboration formats of the Alliance.
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ITALIAN DEGREE CYCLE SYSTEM
First cycle: bachelor’s degrees (3 years BA)
Second cycle: master’s degrees (2 years MA)
Single-cycle degrees (5-6 years SC)
Third cycle: PhD programs (3-5 years) and specialization schools
OUR SCHOOLS AND DEPARTMENTS
(known as Faculties in other countries)
Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Letters, Philosophy, Communication
Human and Social Sciences
Law
School of Economics and Management (Economics + Management)
School of Engineering (Engineering and Applied Sciences + Management, Information and Production Engineering)
THE ITALIAN CREDIT SYSTEM
In the Italian credit system, CFU (Credito Formativo Universitario) is the unit of measurement for the workload required for a student to acquire competences and skills.
One CFU corresponds to 25 hours of learning, including lectures, workshops, seminars and independent study Students earn CFUs by passing exams and completing their final dissertation, which are graded on a 30/30 scale for exams, and a 110/110 scale for final dissertation.
1 CFU corresponds to 1 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System).
Our Programs
in HUMANITIES
Bachelor’s Programs in HUMANITIES
NAME
Lingue e letterature straniere moderne
[Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures]
Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Filosofia [Philosophy]
Department of Letters, Philosophy and Communication
Lettere [Letters]
Department of Letters, Philosophy and Communication
The BA program offers interdisciplinary expertise in foreign cultures (Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, English and AngloAmerican, German, Russian, Spanish, and Hispano-American), organized into five curricula focused on: linguistics, philology and literature; oriental languages and cultures; tourism; intercultural and transmedial studies; linguistic mediation. Depending on the curriculum, students develop literary, historical, anthropological, geographical, economic, and sociological knowledge and skills for working in multilingual and multicultural environments worldwide.
This BA program emphasizes two main areas: historical-philosophical and historical disciplines, particularly within the Italian tradition (Historical and Philosophical Sciences curriculum); and contemporary theoretical reflection (Theoretical Philosophy curriculum). Career opportunities for graduates include public institutions and private enterprises operating in fields such as education, publishing, journalism, cultural event organization, event planning, public relations, communications, and philosophical consultancy.
This BA program offers a solid foundation in philological-linguistic, literary, historical, and artistic studies, with a focus on Italian and European cultural tradition. It includes two main curricula: Letters, where it is possible to choose between a focus on philologicaldidactic studies, on modern European literatures in a comparative perspective, or on literary studies combined with geohistory; Fashion, Art, Design and Visual Culture, exploring visual arts and cultures, including fashion, design, and cinema.
Bachelor’s Program in HUMANITIES
NAME TAUGHT IN SHORT DESCRIPTION
Scienze della comunicazione [Communication Studies]
Limited enrollment program
Department of Letters, Philosophy and Communication
BA
Master’s Programs in HUMANITIES
This BA program explores processes, information and communication languages to meet the needs of businesses, organizations, and institutions. It emphasizes digital innovation, cultural and social changes. Coursework covers linguistic, information technology, human, social, legal and economic sciences, along with communication methods, analysis, and techniques. Students can choose from three curricula: Business and Society, Institutions and Social Change, Media and Culture
Intercultural Studies in Languages and Literatures
Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures
MA
In this MA program, students take all or most of their exams in English or in different languages chosen from Italian, English, Spanish, French, German, or Russian. The program prepares for careers in teaching, cultural production and promotion, publishing, multimedia communication and human resources management. Students specialize in one or two foreign languages and two foreign literatures, supported by advanced studies in historical, philological and linguistic studies, and academic and literary translation.
Lingue moderne per la comunicazione e la cooperazione internazionale [Modern Languages for International Communication and Cooperation]
Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures
MA
This MA Program provides high-level training in two foreign languages chosen from Italian, English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Arabic, Japanese, or Chinese. Preparing for diverse professional sectors in national and international contexts, the program integrates theoretical and practical foundations of translation and communication with economic and legal, socio-territorial, and historical disciplines, in two distinct curricula: Linguistic Mediation for Business and Institutions and International Cooperation
Planning and Management of Tourism Systems
Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures
MA
Geourbanistica [Geourbanistics]
Interdepartmental:
Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Department Engineering and Applied Sciences
Department of Letters, Philosophy and Communication
Department of Letters, Philosophy and Communication
Inter-university:
University of Bergamo
University of Pavia
IUSS University School of Advanced Studies in Pavia
MA
This MA program trains professionals by providing a solid overall background, forming specialized expertise in the analysis of tourism from a historical-cultural perspective, the analysis of territories and their environment (including socio-economic perspectives), and planning, management and organization of activities for the development of sustainable and responsible tourism and the promotion of the historical and human capital of diverse geographical and cultural realities.
This MA program aims to train the Geourbanist, a professional who integrates geographical and urban sciences as a foundation for territorial analysis, urban planning, the use of Geographic Information Systems, mapping technologies, and communication to support governance. Geourbanistics relies on collaborative learning methodologies, and students can choose between two curricula: Sustainable places and networks, and Paesaggi e patrimonio culturale
MA
This MA program provides advanced training in philosophical disciplines such as ontology, metaphysics, ethics, bioethics, epistemology, logic, philosophy of language, science, mind, and technology, including artificial intelligence. Focusing on foundational debates, the curriculum integrates philosophy with applied sciences, technology, business management, neuroscience, sustainability, healthcare systems, and the ontology of intellectual property, training students to transfer their skills to various professional contexts.
Our Programs
Master’s Programs in HUMANITIES
NAME TAUGHT IN SHORT DESCRIPTION
Filosofia, scienze e società [Philosophy and History of Natural and Human Sciences]
Interdepartmental:
Department of Letters, Philosophy and Communication
Department of Human and Social Sciences
MA
This MA program offers high-level training in philosophical thought as a cultural response to contemporary global challenges. It develops analytical and interdisciplinary skills through two curricula: Mind, Knowledge, Reality, focusing on logic and cognition; and Thought, History, Contemporary World, emphasizing social and historical understanding for critical reflection and professional versatility. The program prepares students for research, teaching, and careers requiring analytical writing and argumentative reasoning.
Comunicazione, informazione, editoria
[Communication, Information, Publishing]
Department of Letters, Philosophy and Communication
MA
Culture umanistiche
[Comparative Modern Cultures]
Department of Letters, Philosophy and Communication
MA
This MA program trains creative professionals equipped to navigate the evolving media landscape across public and private sectors, both in Italy and abroad. It offers three curricula: Communication for Businesses and Public Institutions, focused on internal and external communication processes; Information and Data Cultures, exploring the transformation of media and digital storytelling; and Publishing and Communication for Creative Industries, centered on cross-media content creation and distribution.
This MA program offers advanced interdisciplinary training in philological-linguistic, literary, historical, and artistic disciplines. Centered on European cultural and literary traditions from antiquity to the present, it fosters critical thinking and contextual understanding across eras. It offers two curricula: Historical-Literary and Philological Teaching, for careers in education and literary research, and Comparative Artistic and Literary Cultures, focused on interdisciplinary approaches to artistic production.
Valorizzazione del patrimonio culturale materiale e immateriale
[Enhancement of Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage]
Department of Letters, Philosophy and Communication
MA
This MA program trains professionals with expertise in the preservation, analysis, and communication of cultural assets, with a focus on museums, archives, and libraries. In the second year, students choose between two curricula: Cultural Heritage Analysis, dedicated to advanced research in archival science, library studies, and cultural conservation; and Cultural Heritage Communication, focused on digital strategies for promoting artistic and museological heritage as drivers of territorial and social innovation.
Our Programs
in SOCIAL SCIENCES
Bachelor’s Programs in SOCIAL SCIENCES
NAME TAUGHT IN SHORT DESCRIPTION
Scienze dell’Educazione
[Education Sciences]
Limited enrollment program
Department of Human and Social Sciences
BA
Scienze psicologiche
[Psychological Sciences]
Limited enrollment program
Department of Human and Social Sciences BA
This BA program offers foundational training for future socio-pedagogical educators across a broad spectrum of settings: early childhood services, community and social care, adult and elderly support, employment counseling, and educational outreach. The curriculum fosters pedagogical, methodological, and cultural expertise. The program prepares graduates to work in both public and private institutions engaged in welfare, lifelong learning, and social innovation.
This BA program provides foundational knowledge across all major fields of psychology: general, developmental, clinical, social, and organizational psychology, psychobiology, and psychometrics. Students develop analytical and contextual skills, and the program includes professional training and internships. Graduates acquire the skills to assist licensed psychologists in education, clinical settings, public institutions, and private organizations, with a focus on professional readiness and cultural reflection.
Scienze motorie e sportive [Sport and exercise Sciences]
Limited enrollment program
Department of Human and Social Sciences BA
This BA program aims to offer interdisciplinary training combining physical and sports disciplines with biomedical, philosophical, psychological, anthropological, legalmanagerial, linguistic, and technological fields. Students gain technical and socioeducational skills to work with people of all ages. Emphasizing human complexity and well-being, the program fosters versatile professionals capable of designing innovative projects and contributing to inclusive, community-centered sport environments.
Single-cycle’s Program in SOCIAL SCIENCES
NAME TAUGHT IN SHORT DESCRIPTION
Scienze della Formazione primaria
[Primary Education Sciences]
Limited enrollment program
Department of Human and Social Sciences
SC
This Single-Cycle Degree program prepares future teachers for preschool and primary school through interdisciplinary training in subject knowledge, classroom management, and instructional design, including multimedia approaches. Students gain immediate exposure to the school system, acquire competencies in inclusive education, and are equipped to participate in the national teaching qualification process, while ensuring age-appropriate and culturally responsive teaching skills across disciplinary areas.
Master’s Programs in SOCIAL SCIENCES
Clinical Psychology for Individuals, Families and Organizations
Limited enrollment program
Department of Human and Social Sciences
Psicologia clinica
[Clinical Psychology]
Limited enrollment program
Department of Human and Social Sciences
MA
This MA program trains professionals to address both personal and work-related psychological issues across individual, family, and organizational settings. Combining theoretical study with active learning methods, the program integrates neuroscientific, clinical, and psychodynamic approaches. Students engage with diagnostic and therapeutic techniques for trauma and personality disorders and complete a mandatory traineeship to qualify for clinical practice in Italy.
MA
This MA program offers advanced theoretical and experiential training focused on mental health in clinical and social contexts. Students explore bio-psycho-social dimensions, deepen epistemological knowledge, and master diagnostic, evaluative, and intervention techniques. The curriculum emphasizes crosssectoral well-being promotion and problembased learning. Graduates are prepared for work in healthcare, community, justice, and educational settings.
Our Programs
in SOCIAL SCIENCES
Master’s Programs in SOCIAL SCIENCES
NAME TAUGHT IN SHORT DESCRIPTION
Scienze pedagogiche
[Pedagogical Sciences]
Limited enrollment program
Department of Human and Social Sciences
MA
This MA program provides interdisciplinary training to address contemporary educational challenges with creativity and responsibility. Students develop specialist knowledge and skills in educational planning, pedagogical consultancy, and the management of socio-educational and training services. Depending on the study plan, the course leads to careers in educational consultancy, service coordination, or teaching, combining theoretical reflection with professional practice.
Scienze, metodi e didattiche delle attività
sportive [Sciences, methods and didactics of sports activities]
Limited enrollment program
Department of Human and Social Sciences
Inter-university:
University of Bergamo/ University of Salento
MA
This MA program offers advanced training in two core areas: basic-level sport and school-based physical education. The curriculum blends technical-sports expertise with psycho-pedagogical and communication skills. Students complete an internship with national and local sports bodies. Graduates are equipped to design, manage, and deliver sport and wellness programs across educational, social, and therapeutic settings, including work with vulnerable populations.
Progettazione di Contesti di
Vita Accessibili ed Inclusivi
[Design of accessible and inclusive living contexts]
Department of Human and Social Sciences
MA
This MA program prepares professionals to design technological solutions that promote autonomy and social inclusion. With a strong interdisciplinary and experiential approach, students develop skills to create environments and communities that foster participation, accessibility, and well-being. Delivered primarily online, the program prepares graduates to respond to social needs using innovative tools, and to enhance the quality of life for all, especially vulnerable populations.
Bachelor’s Program in LAW
NAME TAUGHT IN SHORT DESCRIPTION
Diritto per l’impresa nazionale e internazionale [Law for National and International Business]
Department of Law BA
This BA program offers multidisciplinary legal training for careers in business, human resources, public administration, and international organizations. Students gain expertise in constitutional, commercial, labor, tax, and EU law, as well as legal informatics and economics. Four career paths are available: Labor consultancy and HR, Private Enterprise, European and International Law, and Public Procurement. The program prepares graduates for roles such as legal advisor, HR specialist, or consultant in legal informatics.
Single-cycle’s Program in LAW
Giurisprudenza [Law]
Department of Law
Master’s Program in LAW
Diritti umani, migrazioni e cooperazione internazionale [Human Rights, Migration and International Cooperation]
Interdepartmental:
Department of Law
Department of Letters, Philosophy and Communication
Department of Economics
MA
This Single-Cycle program provides comprehensive legal education spanning national and international frameworks. The course offers three paths: Legal Professions, Corporate Law, and Legal Expertise for Public and the Third Sector. The curriculum covers civil, constitutional, criminal, labor, and EU law, alongside philosophical, economic, and comparative disciplines. Graduates can pursue careers as lawyers, magistrates, or notaries, or take on positions of responsibility in business and public institutions.
This MA program develops interdisciplinary expertise in law, humanities, and economics for careers in sustainable development. Students learn to apply human rights law in diverse international contexts, interacting with migrant and local communities. It prepares graduates to design and manage development programs through international organizations, public administrations, NGOs, and multinational enterprises. The program emphasizes critical contributions to migration and cooperation policy-making.
Our Programs
Our Programs
in ECONOMICS AND
MANAGEMENT
Bachelor’s Programs in ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
NAME TAUGHT IN SHORT DESCRIPTION
Economia aziendale
[Business Administration]
Limited enrollment program
Department of Management
Economia
[Economics]
Limited enrollment program
Department of Economics
Data Analytics, economia e tecnologie digitali [Data Analytics, Economics and Digital Technologies]
Interdepartmental:
Department of Economics
Department of Management
Department of Management, Information and Production Engineering
This BA program offers solid training to analyze and manage diverse companies, from SMEs to global firms, public bodies, and nonprofits. Students acquire skills in corporate strategy, management control, HR, marketing, accounting, and finance through lectures, labs, internships, and direct interaction with professionals. Four distinct curricula are offered: Business Administration (in English), Administration and Control, Management and International Business and Finance.
This BA program provides the skills to analyze a dynamic world where businesses, governments, institutions, and citizens interact. Students gain solid foundations in microeconomics, macroeconomics, policy, and quantitative methods, along with specialized fields like labor, industrial, and international economics. Graduates are prepared for careers in private firms, public institutions, NGOs, and international organizations, or to continue with advanced studies.
This BA program trains students to manage and analyze big data using statistics and AI, turning raw information into insights for decision-making. The program combines solid foundations in math, statistics, and computer science with practical skills in data collection, cleaning, modeling, and visualization, as well as in cybersecurity and ethics. Two paths are available: EconomicStatistical and Computer-Engineering, preparing graduates for careers as skilled data analysts in many fields.
Master’s Programs in ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
NAME TAUGHT IN SHORT DESCRIPTION
Economics and Data Analysis
Department of Economics
Economics & Finance
Interdepartmental:
Department of Management
Department of Economics MA
This MA program equips students with advanced economics knowledge and cutting-edge statistical methods to meet the challenges of the information and big data era. Students develop analytical and decisionmaking skills to evaluate policies in both private and public sectors, combining theory with practical experience. Small class sizes and an international focus enhance communication abilities, preparing graduates for careers in economics in global organizations and institutions.
This MA program trains professionals to face complex economic and financial systems in the era of digitalization. Graduates gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in economics, mathematics, statistics, and programming, with a focus on sustainable finance, big data analytics, and risk analysis. The two curricula, Investments, Banking and Finance and Quantitative Finance and Insurance, prepare students for careers in banks, insurance, asset management, regulatory agencies and international organizations.
Accounting, Governance and Sustainability
Department of Management MA
This MA program prepares students for careers as consultants, managers, and professionals in accounting, governance, and sustainability through two curricula: Accounting for International Business and Accounting and Governance for Sustainability. Graduates may become accounting professionals, CFOs, business analysts, or sustainability managers, consultants, and advisors. Training combines business administration, ethics, and finance with real projects and best practices.
Our Programs
in ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
Master’s Programs in ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
NAME TAUGHT IN SHORT DESCRIPTION
International Management and Marketing
Department of Management
MA
This MA program prepares future managers, entrepreneurs and analysts to address global economic and social challenges. It focuses on developing skills in management, marketing, and finance for highly digitalized, global contexts. Through the two curricula in International Management and Marketing, students learn to develop new business models, manage digital projects, and apply advanced marketing strategies, in order to pursue roles in management, consulting, marketing, sales, and digital innovation.
Geopolitica, Economia e Strategie Globali
[Geopolitics, Economics and Global Strategies]
Department of Economics
Inter-university:
University of Bergamo/ Vita-Salute San Raffaele University
MA
This MA program addresses the profound transformations in institutions, society, economy, labor, and international relations by providing advanced, multidisciplinary training in political, economic, and social sciences, enriched by psychological and ethical competences. Graduates acquire the skills to analyze complex dynamics and develop strategic plans. They are trained for roles in strategic decision management and consultancy in companies and institutions, interpreting change and trends in a global landscape.
Economia aziendale, direzione amministrativa e professione
[Business Administration, Profession and Managerial Accounting]
Department of Management
MA
This MA program provides comprehensive training in business disciplines, legal aspects, and methods for analyzing and critically interpreting organizational dynamics. It develops systemic knowledge and specialized tools in accounting, auditing, and corporate law. Graduates are prepared for careers as chartered accountants, auditors, consultants, or administrative managers, with two curricula offered: Administrative Management and Freelance Profession and Business Consulting.
Master’s Programs in ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
NAME TAUGHT IN SHORT DESCRIPTION
Management, Innovazione e Finanza
[Management, Innovation and Finance]
Department of Management MA
This MA program offers the skills needed to become effective entrepreneurs, managers, or consultants in turbulent environments. Students will gain advanced analytical and practical skills to manage complexity and innovation. The program covers topics like corporate restructuring, international business, and marketing, and prepares graduates to work in various organizational settings, from startups to established financial institutions, and also provides quantitative skills for data-driven decision-making.
Welfare Management e Innovazione Sociale
[Welfare Management and Social Innovation]
Department of Management MA
This MA program prepares professionals to work in profit and non-profit organizations, particularly in human resources, by addressing complex social challenges such as aging, migration, multiculturalism, and inclusion. It provides managerial and analytical skills to design and implement initiatives and services that create social value. Graduates are equipped to manage human resources and align business goals with social and philanthropic objectives, becoming managers of people and social innovation.
NAME TAUGHT IN SHORT DESCRIPTION
Ingegneria delle tecnologie per l’edilizia
Department of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Ingegneria meccanica
[Mechanical Engineering]
Department of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Ingegneria delle tecnologie per la sostenibilità energetica e ambientale
[Engineering for Sustainable Energy and Environmental Technology]
Department of Engineering and Applied Sciences
BA
This BA program covers environmental sustainability and energy efficiency in building engineering, combining architectural and structural design with urban, territorial, and environmental impact assessment. Students gain knowledge in historic building conservation, construction management, and innovative technologies, preparing for careers in construction design, site management, real estate, and sustainable building evaluation. Two curricula are offered: General track and Qualified Surveyor.
This BA program trains students in mathematics, physics, and chemistry, along with mechanical engineering skills. It covers CAD modeling, mechanical component and system design, kinematics and dynamics, material properties, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and energy conversion. Graduates are prepared for roles in manufacturing, mechanical design, industrial automation, energy systems, and engineering consultancy, where they can address design challenges and ensure regulatory compliance.
This BA program develops cross-disciplinary echnical skills in energy saving, environmental sustainability, and digital innovation, with a foundation in mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Students study fluid machines, industrial plants, materials science, electrical systems, automation, and energy efficiency. Graduates can access technical roles in public and private organizations, nationally and internationally, addressing energy management, renewable sources, electrification, and environmental impact control.
Our Programs
Bachelor’s Programs in ENGINEERING
NAME TAUGHT IN SHORT DESCRIPTION
Ingegneria
delle tecnologie per l’elettronica e l’automazione
[Engineering of Technologies for Electronics and Automation]
Department of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Ingegneria delle tecnologie per la salute
[Health technology and Engineering]
Department of Management, Information and Production Engineering
BA
This BA program trains students to design devices, circuits, and systems for electronics, electrical engineering, and industrial automation. Key subjects include mathematics, physics, data analysis, electric machines, optoelectronics, electronic systems design, industrial electronics, and control systems. Graduates work in technical and design roles in high-tech industries, public institutions, and international organizations, specializing in advanced electronics, automation, and intelligent systems integration.
This BA program combines foundational knowledge in mathematics, physics, and chemistry with engineering, biomedical technologies, and basic medical sciences. Students learn medical processes, diagnostic instrumentation, biomaterials, electromechanical systems, biofluid dynamics, and health technology management. Career paths include a wide range of roles in the biomedical industry, research, healthcare, public institutions, including design, management, and innovation of medical devices.
Ingegneria gestionale
[Management Engineering]
Department of Management, Information and Production Engineering
BA
Ingegneria informatica
[Computer Science and Engineering]
Department of Management, Information and Production Engineering
BA
This BA program develops versatile professionals with strong analytical and organizational skills, combining industrial engineering with economics and management. Students gain expertise in production planning, material procurement, business organization, IT systems, and investment evaluation. Two curricula are offered: Production Management and Information and Technology Management, in order to prepare students for technical and coordinating roles in industrial, consulting, and managerial careers.
This BA program provides a solid foundation in mathematics, physics, and chemistry, combined with strong skills in information technologies, software engineering, databases, networks, electronics, and automation. Graduates are prepared for roles in IT, industrial computing, and within modern organizations. The two curricula, Networked Computer Systems and Industrial Computing, equip students to design, implement, and manage technological solutions in evolving digital and industrial contexts.
Mechatronics and Smart Technology Engineering
Interdepartmental:
Department of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Department of Management, Information and Production Engineering
MA
This MA program integrates mechanical engineering with electronics, automation, and robotics. Students gain skills to design and manage complex mechanical systems using smart ICT, control, and digital technologies. Two curricula, Mechatronics and Smart Technology Engineering, provide expertise in mechatronic products, smart manufacturing, building automation, and smart living. Graduates can work in industrial production, advanced mechanical design, infrastructure, and technology-driven engineering projects.
Management Engineering
Department of Management, Information and Production Engineering
MA
This MA program develops engineers’ expertise with strategic and organizational insight, this program develops entrepreneurial, analytical, and decision-making skills. Students acquire expertise in technology, organization, management, economics, and finance, enhanced by project work, labs, and company interactions. Graduates pursue careers in industrial and service companies, consultancy, project management, strategic planning, and leadership roles in national and international organizations.
Medical Engineering
Interdepartmental:
Department of Management, Information and Production Engineering
Department of Engineering and Applied Sciences
MA
This MA program trains professionals combining biomedical engineering and medical knowledge, focusing on health technologies, bioimaging, clinical data processing, and medical devices. Students acquire technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills to design, implement, and evaluate innovative solutions in healthcare. Graduates are prepared for roles in hospitals, medical device companies, research centers, and healthcare technology management at national and international levels.
Our Programs
NAME
Ingegneria delle costruzioni edili
[Building Construction Engineering]
Department of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Ingegneria meccanica
[Mechanical Engineering]
Department of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Ingegneria gestionale
[Management Engineering]
Department of Management, Information and Production Engineering
MA
Ingegneria informatica
[Computer Engineering]
Department of Management, Information and Production Engineering
This MA program focuses on the study of new and existing constructions and their relationship with natural and urban environments. It provides expertise in architectural, structural, and urban design, restoration, energy efficiency, and construction management. Graduates acquire interdisciplinary skills to plan, design, and oversee building projects, coordinating specialists across architecture, civil and structural engineering, and urban planning, with national and international professional prospects.
This MA program provides solid skills in industrial production systems, mechanical design, material selection, life-cycle analysis of products and processes, and energy plant management. Students may specialize in Energy and Environment, Industrial Production, or Mechanical Design. Graduates work in mechanical, energy, automation, and manufacturing industries, in design, production management, maintenance, or as technical professionals in public administration or as independent consultants.
This MA program trains professionals to manage and solve challenges in organizations, combining technical skills with knowledge of decisionmaking and business processes. Graduates develop expertise in production systems, strategic and operational planning, HR, finance, marketing, or project, supply chain, and service management. Career opportunities include industrial and service companies, consultancy, ICT providers, public administration, and managerial or technical leadership roles.
MA
This MA program offers versatile skills to address technical, methodological, and economic aspects of IT development and complex systems design. Students may focus on Industrial Computing, Networked Computer Systems, or Data Science and Data Engineering. Graduates acquire expertise in algorithms, system modeling, device design, and project management, preparing them for roles in IT development, industrial informatics, data analysis, and management of large-scale information systems.
Services and Facilities for International Students
LIFE ON CAMPUS
Campus life at the University of Bergamo is structured to ensure comfort and convenience.
A variety of dining options, adaptable accommodations, laboratories, and modern libraries with study areas, research materials, and collaborative spaces are available. All essential services for a fulfilling university experience are located on campus.
SPORT AND WELLNESS
C.U.S. Bergamo organizes and advertises sporting activities and events for the University of Bergamo. Students can practice sports and exercise. Excellent sports equipment is available for their usel.
PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELLING FOR STUDENTS
At the University of Bergamo, the Psychological Counselling Service provides professional and supportive guidance whenever students face personal or relational challenges during their studies.
ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE COURSES FOR FOREIGNERS
The University of Bergamo organizes Italian Language and Culture Courses for foreign students. During the academic year, the CIS (Corsi di italiano per stranieri) section will organize the courses free for Erasmus and exchange students, and for students enrolled at the University of Bergamo.
TRANSPORTATION
UniBg students are granted access to discounted rates for urban and extra-urban public transportation through agreements with affiliated providers, including Trenord and ATB.
ACCOMMODATION
Every student enrolled in degree courses and PhD programs can contact the Accommodation Service of Bergamo University to receive a complete and free consultation in order to find accommodation in private flats.
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
International.students@unibg.it incoming@unibg.it
STUDENT OFFICE
studenti.stranieri@unibg.it
MORE IN DETAIL
Academic Calendar A.Y. 2025-2026
ACADEMIC TERM PERIODS
The academic year starts in September. Each department has its own calendar and provides detailed information on the academic calendar and exam sessions on its website. Nevertheless, the first semester lectures typically begin in mid-September and conclude in December. The second semester lectures usually start in February and end in May or June.
Each semester includes a lecture period followed by exam sessions.
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
From December 22nd, 2025 to January 6th, 2026
EASTER HOLIDAYS
From April 2nd, 2026 to April 8th, 2026
NATIONAL HOLIDAYS
November 1st, 2025
April 25th, 2026
May 1st, 2026
June 2nd, 2026
December 8th, 2026
Tuition Fees and Scholarships
FEES
Students pay their fees in two yearly installments:
A fee based on the student’s income range (minimum 200,00€) plus a fixed fee of 156,00€, regardless of course, enrollment type, or year.
The second installment is the difference between the total fee (minimum 0,00€; maximum 1.983,00€ within the regular duration of the program; maximum 2.563,00 € beyond the standard duration of the program) calculated on the student’s financial situation, the course of enrollment and the first installment. For fee up 430,00€, both installments are combined in a single payment.
See Taxes and Benefit page for details on:
How to calculate your fee
Deadlines and late payments.
Paying procedures.
Reductions, refunds, and general conditions.
SCHOLARSHIP
At the University of Bergamo, we believe in the potential of every student. That’s why we offer scholarships, international mobility grants, degree awards, and special funding to support students’ academic journeys. Furthermore, we deeply value diversity and sustainability, creating an inclusive environment that nurtures every student’s potential and promotes a brighter future for all.
The Annual Scholarships Competition Notice is published every year in July. Moreover, the
University of Bergamo has a call for application for accommodation in UniBg Halls of Residence located in Bergamo and in Dalmine.
In addition to the two main calls, UniBg offers other grants that are published periodically:
Top international students’ scholarship: Every year, the University of Bergamo offers study grants of €8.000 gross to deserving EU and Non-EU students who wish to enroll at the first year of a Masters’ degree Courses taught in English as indicated in the call.
The GRE test is compulsory in order to apply. These study grants are assigned based on GRE test score report;
Invest Your Talent in Italy: promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Ministry of University and Research, in collaboration with ICE Agency and Uni-Italia, supports the internationalization of the Italian academic system by offering foreign students high-quality study opportunities. The program provides access to master’s degrees courses in Engineering and Economics/ Management (taught in English), combined with internships in Italian companies.
Courses Taught in English
Courses
STUDY AT UNIBG
A brief guide for international students and partners
