If you have general questions regarding your academic career (enrolment, study plan, access to services and facilities, etc.), feel free to email welcomepoint@unime.it (or visit us) or the appropriate administrative office for assistance.
The University of Messina library system offers access to specialized libraries with physical and digital resources via the SBA portal. It provides study areas, computer stations, and group workspaces, while borrowing policies vary, with some materials restricted to on-site use.
The libraries are in each of the Unime campuses: Central Campus, Papardo Campus, Annunziata Campus, and Policlinico Campus. If you want to reserve a spot in one of the libraries, click on this link, choose the campus where you want to study and the date.
You will receive a confirmation email and can go to the selected library.
Opening hours, contacts, and address:
Click on the link, then click on your Polo under the red "Biblioteca" text at the bottom left.
Next, choose the relevant area to view opening hours, contacts, and addresses.
All students enrolled at the University of Messina can participate in sports activities and use the facilities offered by SSD UniMe by paying a 5-euro registration fee.
Available Sports Facilities
- Palestra Palazzo Mariani
- Cittadella-UniMe Sport Annunziata
Registration Steps
- Complete the Online Registration Form
- Access the form.
- Await Pre-Registration Approval
- The SSD UniMe Office will notify you promptly once your pre-registration is approved.
- Medical Certificate
- Submit a valid medical certificate of fitness for non-competitive sports activities (required for sports services and other non-competitive activities) or a medical certificate of fitness for competitive sports activities (required for participation in competitive activities).
- Finalize Registration
- After receiving approval, visit the SSD UniMe Central Office at the University Sports Complex to complete your registration.
Important Notes
- One Activity Per Day: Each student may attend only one activity per day.
- Courses with Limited Access: If your course has limited slots, book your sessions through the online platform.
- Renting Sports Fields: Sports fields can be rented by completing and submitting the form available here.
- Download the Ersu Messina App
- To access the canteen, you need to download the Ersu Messina app.
- Log in with Your Credentials
- Log in to the app using the credentials.
- Upload a Photo
- Once logged in, upload a photo to your profile. This step is necessary.
- Payment of Meals
- If you have a scholarship: Meals at the canteen will be free.
- If you haven’t received your scholarship yet: You will need to pay for meals until your scholarship is awarded. You can add funds to your account on the Ersu website; the balance will appear on the app and will be deducted each time you take a meal.
- Check Prices and Balance on the Ersu App
- On the app, you can view your available balance and meal prices before making a purchase.
- Canteen Locations and Operating Hours
- The University of Messina has four canteens across different campuses:
- Central Canteen and Annunziata Canteen: open 7 days a week.
- Papardo Canteen and Policlinico Canteen: open Monday to Friday.
- Service hours:
- Lunch: 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Dinner: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Note for Policlinico Canteen: This location is open only for lunch. Students needing dinner service may go to the Central Canteen.
- The University of Messina has four canteens across different campuses:
The Genius Card UniME was created through an agreement between the University of Messina and Unicredit Bank to provide students with a free and multi-service prepaid card.
Key Features of the Genius Card
- University Services Access: Functions as an electronic ID for accessing services provided by UniME.
- Banking Services: Acts as a tool for conducting banking transactions.
How to Obtain the Genius Card UniME
- Book an online appointment
- Visit a Unicredit Branch
- Go to any Unicredit branch in person, bringing a valid identification document and proof of payment for your enrollment and/or registration fee.
- Sign the Contract
- You’ll be required to sign a contract with Unicredit to initiate the card issuance process.
- Receive Your Card
- The card can be taken by going to the branch have made the account (approximately 10 days after signing the contract).
With the Genius Card UniME, students gain both convenient access to university services and a secure banking tool at no additional cost.
Your institutional email (codicefiscale@studenti.unime.it) grants access to the Esse3 portal (class schedules, study plans, payments) and free Microsoft Office tools like Outlook, Teams, and Word, while also offering discounts on services like Spotify.
Generally, during your first login to ESSE3, you will be prompted to change your password. If you encounter issues accessing the system, follow these steps: go to "Login," select "Ateneo," and enter your credentials. If your data is invalid, click "Reset Password." A banner will appear where you can input your username (your Codice Fiscale) as indicated in the welcome letter (which contains your username and password).
Note: You will receive an email at the personal address you provided to Unime during enrollment. The process takes about ten minutes. Once you receive the email, use the provided password to log in to Esse3 and then change your password.
In your personal Esse3 area, you can also check the calls for applications to make sure you don't miss any opportunities. Log in to Esse3, then go to Menu and select Calls for Applications to access them, or visit the Website.
What is a Study Plan?
Your Study Plan is a list of courses and educational activities you intend to take during your degree programme. You must pass exams for these courses to complete your studies.
Why do I need to submit a Study Plan?
Submitting your Study Plan is mandatory every academic year. You can only register for exams that are included in your Study Plan.
How do I submit my Study Plan?
Log in to the Esse3 platform, go to your personal area, and select the menu item 'Study Plan' (Piano di Studi).
When should I submit it?
You must submit your Study Plan each academic year, as soon as you are officially enrolled.
What happens if I don’t submit it?
You won’t be able to register for exams or progress in your academic record.
Can I choose any course I want?
You must select courses from your programme’s official curriculum, following specific selection rules.
Where can I see my selected courses?
Once submitted, your chosen courses will appear in your online academic record (libretto) on Esse3.
What if I’m not enrolled in the current academic year (fuori corso)?
You’re not required to submit a Study Plan. Instead, contact the Student Secretariat for any changes to your academic record.
To take exams, students must register online through their personal page on the ESSE3 platform or App UniME. Go to “Exams Calendar”, choose relevant exam and date and subscribe.
We inform you that it is possible to book the exams on ESSE3 up to two days before the start of the chosen exam.
The academic year is divided into two semesters. In general, you can take university exams during the sessions scheduled by your degree program. At the University of Messina, exam sessions typically occur in three main periods:
- Winter session (January-February)
- Summer session (June-July)
- Autumn session (September)
Exams can be taken at the end of the course attended. Some programs also offer extra sessions for working students, graduating students, or those who are behind schedule. Check Unime’s academic calendar (through Esse3 Unime Cineca or AppUnime) or your department’s website for the exact dates and to confirm eligibility for these special sessions.
Yes, UniME allows simultaneous enrolment in two different higher education programmes, provided both institutions permit it and the programmes are compatible in terms of schedule and workload.
What types of programmes can I combine?
You can enrol in:
- Two degree programmes at UniME (e.g., one Bachelor’s and one Master’s)
- One programme at UniME and another at a different university (Italian or foreign)
Are there any restrictions?
Yes. You must:
- Ensure both universities allow simultaneous enrolment
- Meet the admission and language requirements for both programmes
- Avoid overlapping schedules that prevent full participation
Do I need to inform UniME about my second enrolment?
Yes. You must declare your intention to enrol in a second programme during the registration process and provide relevant documentation.
In order to carry out registration for the second year and subsequent years, students must have paid the total amount of tuition due from the previous year.
They must renew their registration through the online procedure on ESSE3 (it is not necessary to go to the Student Administration Office). The first university tuition payment must be paid at the moment of registration. For further information about the payment options, visit the page 'Fees and fundings'.
For assistance on how to register for the second year and subsequent years, follow the instructions of the videoguide.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Students enrolled in years subsequent the first one who need to renew their residence permit are not required to request an enrolment certificate indicating passed examinations. Their status will be verified directly by the Questura’s Immigration Office on the day of the appointment.
Changing the degree program for an international student is possible only starting from the second year onward.
The steps to change your program are as follows:
- Regularly enroll in the second year by paying the enrollment fee of €156.
- Fill out the following form.
- Send the form to protocollo@unime.it.
- After approximately two weeks, go to the "Payments" section on Esse3 and pay €26 via PagoPa or by going to a tobacco shop.
Note: You can get in contact with the Welcome Point office to be assisted in the procedure.
The transfer to another university for an international student is possible starting from the second year.
The steps to change your university are as follows:
Regularly enrol in the second year by paying the enrollment fee of €156.
Fill out the following form
Send the form to protocollo@unime.it.
After approximately two weeks, go to the “Payments” section on Esse3. Pay € 116 if the transfer is to another university for the same degree program. If the transfer is to a different degree program at another university, pay € 116 + € 26.
Note: You can get in contact with the Welcome Point office to be assisted in the procedure.
Here’s how to access the ERSU scholarship:
Go to ERSU Messina’s website, click on “Portale Studenti,” then log in to the platform using your credentials. Then, select the call for applications, such as “Borsa di studio 2024/2025.”
Check “Call for application” of the relevant academic year to find out more about the deadlines, application procedure and required documents.
Tuition fees are determined based on the student's financial situation. To calculate this, students must submit an ISEE document. This document is created upon arrival in Messina at a CAF office, using two required documents from their home country:
- Financial income certificate – This can be provided by the student's parents or the student (if independent), showing yearly income.
- Family composition certificate – A document outlining the student's family structure.
Both documents must be translated and apostilled.
Once submitted, the ISEE document places the student into a specific tax bracket. Based on this, the tuition fees are automatically calculated by the system.
Additionally, a mandatory enrollment fee of €156 is required annually. The remaining tuition amount will be calculated based on the student's financial situation.
For more details, please refer to: University Fees Information.
No, students are due to attend lectures in presence.
international non-EU students with a pending visa status (as indicated on the Universitaly portal) are temporarily permitted to attend classes online (until December 31st) A link to access the virtual room will be sent to the email address provided on the Universitaly portal. Once the visa is issued, the option to attend online classes will no longer be available.
For further details about virtual classes, please contact the Degree Programme Coordinator at this link (https://international.unime.it/study-us/english-programmes).
To access the Teams link for a specific course, you can either look it up here or email the professor directly, who will assist you in joining the Teams chat.
What is the Student Mobility Card?
It’s a special transport pass that lets UniME students travel on ATM buses and trams in Messina without limits—any day, any time—for just €30 per year.
Who can get it?
The card is available to:
- Students enrolled in UniME degree programmes
- Postgraduates, PhD candidates, research fellows
- Interns and students attending specialisation courses
How do I apply for the card?
Follow these steps:
- Log in to the Esse3 portal with your UniME credentials
- Go to “Iniziative e bandi”
- Select “Adesione Abbonamento ATM-UniME”
- Pay the €30 fee via PagoPA
Where do I collect the card?
After payment, bring your receipt to your department’s administrative office to collect the card.
Can I travel immediately after paying?
No. The payment receipt is not valid for travel. You must wait until you receive the card and validate it using the electronic machines on board every time you travel.
The agreement between the Public transportation company ATM and UniME aims to provide new schedules, especially coordinated with class start and end times, and to ensure the smooth operation of established routes. This initiative supports and promotes sustainable mobility throughout the city of Messina.
Key Bus Lines by Campus
- Annunziata Campus:
- Lines: 22, 22 bis, 23, and line 23 U (operating from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.)
- Papardo Campus:
- Lines: 24, 24/, 31, 32, 33 bis, and 39A
- Central Campus (Station – Lecture Halls – Botanical Garden – Gravitelli Student Residence):
- Lines: 16, 16 bis, 16/, and 33, 1 Shuttle, 22
- Policlinico Campus:
- Line: 36, 1 Shuttle, 22
Find Your Schedule
For more details on schedules:
- Visit the page.
- Click on ‘Timetable’ for the campus you wish to reach.
This collaboration ensures convenient and sustainable transport options for UniME students!
The University of Messina offers the Student Ambassador Programme to facilitate peer-to-peer interactions with prospective students. Through this program, our Student Ambassadors and Staff Buddies can help answer your questions on a range of topics, including:
- Academic programs and courses
- Application procedures
- Scholarships and fees
- Student life in Messina
- Any other questions you may have about UniME
How to Use the Chat
- Click on this link.
- Choose an ambassador.
- Click on ‘chat with’ to start a conversation.
This program is designed to provide personalized support and insights directly from UniME students and staff.