Bachelor in Biology for One-Health at University of Naples Federico II
Three-year English-taught L-13 biology bachelor's at Federico II in Naples built on the One-Health model, with 75 places (30 for non-EU students). Entry needs 12 years of schooling, English at B2, the CEnT and, for non-EU applicants, an interview.
Bachelor
3 years
Naples
English
University of Naples Federico II
Biology for One-Health is a three-year, 180 ECTS bachelor's degree (class L-13) taught in English at the University of Naples Federico II in Naples. Entry needs a high school diploma after at least 12 years of schooling, English at B2 and a CEnT report, and non-EU applicants also pass an interview. Fees follow family income, so it can be tuition-free for eligible students.
Entry requirements
Detailed entry requirements
Federico II's Biology for One-Health bachelor asks for a high school diploma after at least 12 years of schooling, an English certificate at B2 and a CEnT (CISIA English Test) report. Non-EU applicants living abroad also need a positive interview after Universitaly pre-application. Reviewed 8 October 2026. [1]
School-leaving requirement
You need a high school diploma obtained after at least 12 years of pre-university education. [1] To enrol, a diploma from a non-Italian school also needs a declaration of value or a CIMEA statement of comparability or verification. [1]
The guide sets no minimum grade for non-EU applicants living abroad. For EU and Italian applicants, the call ranks applications by the order they were submitted and by the upper secondary school grade. [2]
What this means for your school results
The rule counts years of schooling, and the non-EU interview tests logical ability and basic scientific knowledge. As a guide, based on the rule above:
- Usually a fit: a Class 12 or Higher Secondary certificate completed after 12 years of schooling in total, with biology, chemistry or maths among your subjects.
- Check carefully: Commerce or Arts streams, which meet the years rule but leave you less prepared for the science questions at interview, and A levels or other systems where we need to count your total years of schooling.
- Often short: fewer than 12 years of pre-university education in total.
English
You need a certificate of English at CEFR B2 or higher. Federico II accepts certificates from: [1]
- Cambridge
- BEC
- Trinity
- IELTS
- TOEFL
The guide does not list minimum scores. The University Language Centre checks the B2 level before enrolment, and the guide warns that if this check happens only after enrolment, the visa procedure could fail. [1]
Interview and CEnT
- Non-EU interview: once the Universitaly period is over, non-EU candidates are interviewed on logical ability and basic scientific knowledge. The invitation comes by email to the address used on Universitaly. [1]
- Ranking: after the interviews, the final ranking is published on the Department of Biology site, and pre-acceptance letters for successful candidates are uploaded to Universitaly. [1]
- Recommendation letters: optional, but the guide says they help towards a positive assessment. [1]
- CEnT: every student needs a report of the CEnT (CISIA English Test) to enrol. The call describes it as a mandatory self-assessment test run by CISIA in TOLC@HOME mode. [1][2]
Taking part in the selection is free. [2]
Places and 2026/27 dates
The degree takes up to 75 students: 30 non-EU students and 45 EU and Italian students. [1]
The 2026/27 non-EU guide gives no closing date for Universitaly pre-applications. The department says the pre-application period usually ends around June. For 2026/27, the non-EU interview schedule was published on 23 June 2026 and the list of admitted non-EU candidates on 6 July 2026. [2][3]
EU and Italian applicants used a separate call on Segrepass, open from 16 July to 31 August 2026, with the ranking published on 4 September 2026. The 2027/28 dates are not yet published. [2]
Documents and non-EU steps
On Universitaly you choose Federico II and Biology for One-Health (class L-13), name the consulate where you will apply for the visa and upload: [1]
- Passport
- Updated CV
- High school diploma certificate
- Certificate of English at B2 or higher
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Pre-applications stay unvalidated until the interviews are over. Once you hold the study visa, you enrol in person at the Biology student office in Naples, as online enrolment is not allowed. You bring your passport, Italian tax code, a photo, visa, pre-acceptance letter, declaration of value or CIMEA statement, English certificate, CEnT report, application form and proof of payment of fees, which are the regional tax and stamp duty, paid after arrival in Italy. Student status starts only at this in-person enrolment. [1]
Sources and verification
Checked by the ApplyAZ admissions team against the university's official documents listed below. Entry rules can change with each new call, and we re-check them before every application.
- University of Naples Federico II, Department of Biology. Introduction to the enrolment process for non-EU students, Bachelor's degree in Biology for One-Health, academic year 2026/2027. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Naples Federico II, Department of Biology. Call for applications for the degree programme in Biology for One-Health, academic year 2026/2027, with news on the non-EU interview schedule and admitted list. Reviewed 8 October 2026.
- University of Naples Federico II, Department of Biology, Biology for One-Health programme page (language, places and non-EU pre-enrolment). Reviewed 8 October 2026.
About the programme
Biology for One-Health is a three-year bachelor's degree (laurea, class L-13) worth 180 ECTS, taught in English by the Department of Biology of the University of Naples Federico II at the Monte Sant'Angelo campus, Via Cinthia. It is a limited-access course with 75 places: 30 for non-EU students and 45 for EU and Italian students.
The One-Health model treats the health of people, animals and ecosystems as one system. The degree trains biologists who can apply that holistic view to threats such as diseases spread by climate change, land use, closer contact with animals, and global travel and trade. It suits school leavers who enjoy biology and want a science degree with a strong public health and environmental angle.
What you will study
Teaching is organised in annual courses: 17 core courses, two courses of your choice worth 12 credits, an internship and an experimental thesis. The plan builds from the scientific basics to specialised biology with a One-Health focus:
- Principles of mathematics, biomathematics, physics, statistics and chemistry
- Core disciplines of the biological area needed to train a biologist
- Human health from a biological perspective
- Conservation, protection and restoration of ecosystems
- Main investigative and field techniques, with modern laboratory analysis
- Two elective courses (12 credits)
- An experimental thesis on methods and data processing, using One-Health case studies
How the programme is taught
Teaching is in person. The course can offer synchronous distance learning on Teams for no more than 20% of activities, and some courses use seminars, classroom exercises and language or computer laboratories. Internships with organisations that have an agreement with the university are optional and count as elective credits, and Erasmus study periods abroad are available.
Career paths
After the state exam, graduates can join section B of the Italian register of biologists and work as junior biologists in technical roles in biochemical and environmental control laboratories. The department points out that the most common next step is an English-taught master's degree, of which there are about 30 across Italy.
Fees and scholarships
Federico II calculates contributions from family income. In its 2026/27 fee simulator, foreign students who are citizens of non-EU countries appear among the categories fully exempt from contributions, though the regional tax and stamp duty still apply. Once enrolled, students can apply to ADISURC, the Campania scholarship body. This degree can be tuition-free for eligible students.
How to apply from outside the EU
Non-EU applicants living abroad apply through Universitaly, choosing Federico II and this degree. After the Universitaly window closes, the Course Coordination Committee interviews them on logical ability and basic scientific knowledge. For 2026/27, the interview schedule came out on 23 June 2026 and the list of admitted non-EU candidates on 6 July 2026; successful candidates receive a pre-acceptance letter on Universitaly to request a study visa. [1][2] Participation in the selection is free. Before enrolling you also need the B2 certificate, a CEnT (CISIA English Test) report and a declaration of value or CIMEA statement for your school diploma, and you enrol in person in Naples. [1] EU and Italian applicants follow a separate call on Segrepass, which for 2026/27 ran from 16 July to 31 August 2026.
How ApplyAZ helps
ApplyAZ is an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities. We can include this programme in a shortlist of 20 to 30 English-taught programmes that fit your profile, so your plan never rests on a single application.
For eligible students who start with us, a named person owns each stage, from A to Z:
- We check your school results against Federico II's entry rules for this programme.
- We write your CV and a tailored statement of purpose.
- We prepare and submit your Universitaly pre-application, CV and supporting documents.
- We help you declare your family income for reduced fees and file your ADISURC Campania scholarship application at the right time and in the right format.
- We prepare your visa file.
With operations in all 20 Italian regions, we follow each region's scholarship rules and deadlines as they change. The university decides admission, the region decides the scholarship and the consulate decides the visa, so no one can promise an outcome. You pay in milestones, and every service you pay for is either delivered or its fee is refunded (terms apply).
Programmes at Italian public universities can be tuition-free for eligible students. Check if you are eligible and book a one-to-one consultation session with one of our Italy experts, or see how ApplyAZ works.
Questions and answers
What school qualification do I need for Biology for One-Health at Federico II?
A high school diploma obtained after at least 12 years of pre-university education. To enrol, a diploma from a non-Italian school also needs a declaration of value or a CIMEA statement of comparability or verification. [1]
Is there an entrance exam?
Non-EU applicants living abroad have an interview on logical ability and basic scientific knowledge after the Universitaly window closes. Every student also needs a report of the CEnT, the CISIA English Test, which the call describes as a mandatory self-assessment taken in TOLC@HOME mode. [1][2]
What English level is required? Do I need IELTS?
You need English at B2 or higher. Federico II accepts Cambridge, BEC, Trinity, IELTS and TOEFL certificates, and its Language Centre checks the B2 level before enrolment. The guide does not list minimum scores, so we check which certificate your file can use. [1]
When is the deadline for non-EU students?
The 2026/27 non-EU guide gives no closing date. The department says the Universitaly pre-application period usually ends around June, and for 2026/27 the interview schedule came out on 23 June 2026 and the admitted list on 6 July 2026. The 2027/28 dates are not yet published. [2][3]
How many places are there for non-EU students?
The degree takes up to 75 students: 30 places for non-EU students and 45 for EU and Italian students. [1]
I studied Commerce in Class 12. Can I apply?
The guide sets no subject list, only a diploma after 12 years of schooling and English at B2. The interview tests logical ability and basic scientific knowledge, so without a science stream you need to prepare well for those questions. We check your subjects before you apply. [1]
What can I do after graduating?
You can sit the state exam for the junior section of the register of biologists and work in biochemical or environmental control laboratories, or continue to one of the English-taught master's degrees in Italy.
Can someone handle my whole application to Biology for One-Health at Federico II?
Yes. ApplyAZ, an Italy-based consultancy that works only with public universities, checks your school results against Federico II's rules for this programme, handles the application and Universitaly pre-enrolment, helps you file the ADISURC Campania scholarship application at the right time and in the right format, and prepares your visa file, for eligible students. Start by checking your eligibility.
I'm applying from India. What is the route into Biology for One-Health?
A Class 12 or Higher Secondary certificate after 12 years of schooling can meet the diploma rule, and a science stream helps, as the interview tests logical ability and basic scientific knowledge. You also need English at B2 and a CEnT report. The steps are Universitaly pre-application, the interview, a pre-acceptance letter and a declaration of value or CIMEA statement. [1] Indian students apply for the type D study visa at the Italian embassy or consulate that covers their state, such as New Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru.
Is the route different from Pakistan, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka?
No. The academic rules for Biology for One-Health are the same whatever your nationality. Applicants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka follow the same steps as India: Universitaly pre-application, an interview, a pre-acceptance letter and the CEnT before enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for their country of residence. Read our guide for students in Dhaka.
I live in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman or Bahrain. Where do I apply for the visa?
At the Italian embassy or consulate responsible for the country where you legally live, after Universitaly pre-enrolment. The academic rules for Biology for One-Health are the same whatever your nationality, and Gulf residents follow the same steps: Universitaly pre-application, an interview, a pre-acceptance letter and the CEnT before enrolment. Read our guides for Dubai, Riyadh and Doha.
I studied or live in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. What is the route?
The academic rules for Biology for One-Health are the same whatever your nationality, and your school results are assessed like any other foreign qualification. Non-EU applicants who live abroad follow the same route: Universitaly pre-application, an interview, a pre-acceptance letter and the CEnT before enrolment, then a type D study visa from the Italian mission for where they live. Read our guides for students in London, New York, Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
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