From May 1, 2026, the majority of MCI degrees can be recognized in Italy through a grade conversion agreement (“Notenwechsel”).
What is the Grade Conversion Agreement?
It is a bilateral agreement between Austria and Italy that provides a simplified procedure for the recognition of many academic degrees.
Which MCI degrees are included?
Bachelor:
- Business & Management
- Management & Law
- Social, Health & Public Management
- Social Work
- Biotechnology & Food Engineering
- Digital Business & Software Engineering
- Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering
- Industrial Engineering & Management
- Mechatronics
Master:
- International Business & Management
- International Business & Law
- International Health & Social Management
- Social Work, Social Policy & Management
- Biotechnology
- Environmental, Process & Energy Engineering
- Food Technology & Nutrition
- Industrial Engineering & Management
- Mechatronics – Automation, Robotics & AI
- Mechtronics – Smart Technologies
Renegotiations of the grade conversion agreement take place every two years; during this process, new or previously unlisted MCI degree programs may be added. For programs not yet included, the option of individual recognition (nostrification) is available. Applications must be submitted directly to a university in Italy that offers a comparable program.
Where can I find further information and advice?
The Study Information Service of the Province of South Tyrol provides guidance on the recognition of academic degrees. Further information can be found here.
Which authority handles the application?
For degrees obtained in Austria and covered by the grade conversion agreement, the University of Bolzano is responsible. Further information can be found here.