Sport and University: applications open for Dual Career Programme

Are you studying at the University of Macerata and competing in sport at a high level? Applications are now open for the UniMC Dual Career Programme, designed to help student-athletes successfully combine their academic studies with their sporting careers.

The programme offers flexible, personalised study arrangements to help you balance classes, exams, training sessions and competitions. It also provides a full exemption from university tuition fees, with the exception of the regional student welfare tax and stamp duty.

Who can apply?

The programme is open to student-athletes competing at a high level who meet the eligibility requirements set out in the University’s Dual Career Regulations.

Eligible applicants may include athletes competing in national-level championships, members of national teams, athletes officially recognised as being of national interest, and students representing their university in international sporting competitions.

Under specific conditions, referees and sports officials may also be eligible, as well as students enrolled in PhD programmes, Master's programmes and specialisation schools.

Haven’t completed your university enrolment yet? You can still apply, in accordance with the programme regulations.

How to apply

The application deadline is 15 December 2026.

Before applying, make sure you carefully read both the official Call for Applications and the Dual Career Regulations, which provide full details of eligibility requirements, admission procedures and available benefits.

You can find the link to the Regulations directly in the Call for Applications.

Read the Call for Applications and submit your application by 15 December 2026!