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EnglishWhat are corsi di studio and how do you find and choose a degree programme at the University of Verona?
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Corsi di studio is the Italian term for degree programmes — the full set of study courses a university offers at bachelor's, master's, postgraduate and doctoral level. At the University of Verona (Università degli Studi di Verona), you find them through the "Degree Programmes" section of the site, which splits into Bachelor's and Master's degrees, Postgraduate and Professional Master's programmes, and PhDs. Use this guide if you are comparing options at Verona or trying to understand how the Italian system is structured before applying.
What "corsi di studio" covers in the Italian system
The term groups several distinct levels, and each has a different entry requirement and purpose:
| Level (Italian) | What it is | Typical entry point |
|---|---|---|
| Laurea | Bachelor's degree | Secondary school diploma |
| Laurea magistrale | Master's degree (two years after a bachelor's) | Bachelor's degree |
| Master universitario / corsi di perfezionamento | Postgraduate and professional master's programmes, plus other short courses | A degree, often with professional experience |
| Dottorato di ricerca | PhD / doctoral programme | Master's-level degree, selected by competition |
The University of Verona's own navigation reflects this split: it lists "Bachelor's and Master's degrees," "Postgraduate Professional Master's Programmes and other courses," and "PhDs — Doctoral programmes" as separate entry points. Treating them as one list is the most common source of confusion, because deadlines, fees and admission rules differ by level.
How to browse Verona's programme listings
- Open the university site and go to the Degree Programmes area (the main navigation also labels it "Bachelor's and Master's degrees").
- Choose the level you need — bachelor's, master's, postgraduate, or PhD.
- Narrow by subject area or department; the site organizes academic offerings under Departments and Schools, so the same programme can be reached from either route.
- Open the individual programme page to see its structure, admission requirements and language of instruction.
The site is available in both Italian (IT) and English (EN), and a search box with an advanced search option sits at the top of every page. If you already know the programme name, searching directly is faster than browsing.
What to check before committing to a programme
- Admission requirements. Some programmes are open-access, others are capped and require a test or a merit ranking. Confirm which applies to your specific course.
- Language of instruction. Verona teaches in Italian and, for some programmes, in English. Check the programme page rather than assuming.
- Deadlines and pre-enrolment. Application windows differ by level and by programme; the PhD and postgraduate tracks in particular run on separate competition timelines.
- Curriculum and structure. Look at the study plan to see whether the programme matches your background, especially for master's degrees that assume specific undergraduate credits.
Using orientation events to decide
Verona runs orientation activity alongside its programme listings. The homepage promotes "Vieni, scopri, vivi UniVerona" ("Come, discover, live UniVerona") as its choice-and-orientation message, and it advertises a Recruiting Day Verona Vicenza, whose autumn edition continues online from 27 October. Events like these let you speak to staff and current students before choosing — useful when two programmes look similar on paper but differ in workload or career outcomes.
For prospective students, the practical sequence is: identify the level you qualify for, browse that level's listing, shortlist two or three programmes, then verify admission rules and language on each programme page before attending an orientation event to confirm the choice.