1.WHO CAN ACCESS THE RESTORATION SERVICE
The service is reserved for students enrolled at the University of Trento and in advanced training courses of other institutes/universities and facilities other than Unitn (including, for example: Conservatory, Trentino Art Academy, SSML, Advanced Training) and students enrolled in university and postgraduate courses in the health field in the province of Trento, as well as teachers and PhD students.
Special agreements are also in place in the cities of Rovereto and San Michele.
Access to the canteens is also granted to the Students enrolled in courses of the health field who are formally enrolled at the University of Verona, at the same prices as students enrolled at the University of Trento.
2. IS IT POSSIBLE TO REQUEST VARIATIONS TO THE MENU?
Variations are possible only in the case of food intolerances. It is possible to check the menu and the allergens for each proposed dish through the Opera4U App.
3. IS IT POSSIBLE TO BRING LUNCH FROM HOME TO EAT IN THE CANTEEN?
No, the use of our canteens is for those who buy their meals in the canteen.
4. WHAT IS THE ELECTRONIC WALLET
The electronic wallet is a feature of the Opera4U app, a sort of rechargeable virtual bank account that can be used to pay for meals in university canteens. All transactions, remaining credit and all purchases made by the user are registered in the electronic wallet.
5. CAN THE REMAINING CREDIT BE TRANSFERRED TO THE ELECTRONIC WALLET?
The old system does not allow for the transfer of remaining credit to the electronic wallet. For the initial period, the two systems will coexist so that any remaining credit can be used.
6. HOW DOES AUTHENTICATION ON THE OPERA4U APP WORK FOR UNITN USERS?
If you are a Unitn user, you have to log in using your university credentials, not using other email addresses. This will automatically activate the app.
7. I AM ABOUT TO START UNIVERSITY OR I HAVE JUST GRADUATED AND HAVE NOT YET FORMALISED MY ENROLMENT IN THE MASTER’S DEGREE. WHEN CAN I AUTHENTICATE ON THE APP?
If you fall into one of these categories, you will have to wait for Unitn to register and validate your institutional address (@studenti.unitn.it) before you can proceed with authentication!
8. WHAT IS OPERA THE STUDENT CARD USEFUL FOR?
Starting from the 2025-2026 academic year, the electronic wallet feature is used to access to restoration services.
The previous tool was the Opera Student Card, which is now limited to specific university services, including:
- access to toilets at the buildings of Sociology, Lettere and at CLA;
- opening the barriers at the Engineering building;
- use of university lockers.
If you do not need to use these services, you do not need to collect the card.
9. HOW TO REQUEST THE STUDENT CARD
The student card can be collected at the Opera office in Via della Malpensada no. 140. You can access the offices by appointment via the Opera4U app. To obtain a student card, you must be enrolled and have an identity document with you.
10. WHAT TO DO IF YOU LOSE YOUR CARD
If you lose your card, Opera Universitaria is not liable for any misuse of the Card by other students. Click here to request a duplicate
