u/CurrentWind5563

Hi everyone,
I’m planning to study at the University of Bologna, but I’ve heard some worrying news about the ER.GO scholarship in Emilia-Romagna.
Rumor has it that due to budget deficits, around 900+ qualified students (mostly internationals) ended up as "idonei non beneficiari" meaning they approved for the scholarship but received no money. I heard UniBo had to step in with emergency funds, but I'm not sure if that solved the issue.

To current UniBo students:
What is the situation right now? Did everyone eventually get paid?

How risky is it to rely on ER.GO for the upcoming year? Should I expect to self-fund?

Did this crisis affect tuition waivers or student housing, or was it just the cash stipend?

Would appreciate any insights or updates. Thanks!

Hi everyone! I got accepted into the Master's in Medical Biotechnology at the University of Bologna.
I’m a Non-EU citizen and I’m starting to worry about my future job prospects in Italy or the EU. My English is C1, but I’m only just starting to learn Italian.
I’ve heard it’s extremely difficult for Non-EU graduates to find lab or clinical work without a European passport. Is it realistic to find a job after graduation with these conditions, or is a PhD the only viable path to stay?
I’d love to hear from anyone who has been in a similar situation!

Hi everyone! Is there a Telegram or WhatsApp group for med biotech students in unibo already? Please DM me the link or let me know how to join. Thanks.

Hey guys, I got admitted to a Master’s at UniBo.
How bad is it really with scholarships (ER.GO / MAECI)? I heard that this year there were not enough funds and some students didn’t even get their scholarships is that true? 🤯
Do payments actually cover living costs or not?
And what do people do to survive there if they don’t get one?
Also can you work before getting a residence permit or no?
Any honest experiences pls 🙏