• #=154 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • Very HighResearch Output
  • 71,509Total Students
  • 2,948Faculty
  • 6,502Int'l Students

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Alma Mater Studiorum offers 91 first cycle degree programmes/Bachelor  (3-year full time length courses; the academic qualification is obtained after having completed 180 ECTS credits) and 13 single cycle degree programmes  (5 or 6-year full time length courses; the academic qualification is obtained after having completed 300 or 360 ECTS credits). The Programme catalogue covers all subject and all sectors.

For information and admission procedures: http://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/degree-programmes

Libraries, digital resources and study rooms
The University of Bologna has a wide network of facilities, library and documentary services providing support for studies, teaching, research, professional and cultural activities.
http://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/libraries-digital-resources-and-study-rooms

Guidance and tutoring
The guidance services to help make the right study choices are available on all Campuses, targeting high school leavers, graduates and enrolled students.
www.unibo.it/Orientamento

Studying Abroad
The University of Bologna promotes international exchanges and offers enrolled students several mobility opportunities for study and traineeship abroad through various programmes: Erasmus+ Study for study mobility, Erasmus+ Placement for traineeship mobility, Overseas and ICM for non-European mobility. Students can also get funding from the Schools for the purpose of preparing their final dissertation abroad.
www.unibo.it/StudyingAbroad

Careers guidance
The Job Placement service puts graduates in contact with the job market, offering concrete support in finding a profession that matches their post-study aspirations. Students and graduates also have the opportunity to undertake internships with businesses, public institutions and professional firms.
https://jobplacement.unibo.it/en

Learning languages
The University Language Centre is a reference point for students wishing to learn foreign languages – Arabic, French, English, Spanish, German – or Italian as a second language, for personal or academic purposes.
www.unibo.it/LanguageCentre

Studying and beyond

Opportunities, subsidies and places of interest for studying and enjoying university life to the full.

http://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/studying-and-beyond

http://www.unibo.it/en/prospective-students

Access requirements, deadlines for application, admission methods and the number of places available vary depending on the degree programme and are published on the University Portal every year, starting in January.
www.unibo.it/admissions
Important! Non-EU students residing abroad must preenrol at the relevant Italian Embassies or Consulates.

Graduate employment (2016)

Graduates from the University of Bologna have an advantage when it comes to entering into the world of work, whether in Italy or abroad. Each year more than 16,500 students graduate from the University of Bologna. The statistics collected by AlmaLaurea tell us that almost 70% of total graduates (first-cycle graduates who do not continue their studies, second-cycle and combined-cycle graduates) obtain regular gainful employment within a year of graduation. This percentage rises to 83% after three years and 88.5% after five years. The same surveys report that 85% of our graduates would choose the University of Bologna again.

Internships and Job PlacementInformation on how to undertake internships and come into contact with the world of work.http://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/internships-and-job-placement

About

Alma Mater Studiorum offers 91 first cycle degree programmes/Bachelor  (3-year full time length courses; the academic qualification is obtained after having completed 180 ECTS credits) and 13 single cycle degree programmes  (5 or 6-year full time length courses; the academic qualification is obtained after having completed 300 or 360 ECTS credits). The Programme catalogue covers all subject and all sectors.

For information and admission procedures: http://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/degree-programmes

Libraries, digital resources and study rooms
The University of Bologna has a wide network of facilities, library and documentary services providing support for studies, teaching, research, professional and cultural activities.
http://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/libraries-digital-resources-and-study-rooms

Guidance and tutoring
The guidance services to help make the right study choices are available on all Campuses, targeting high school leavers, graduates and enrolled students.
www.unibo.it/Orientamento

Studying Abroad
The University of Bologna promotes international exchanges and offers enrolled students several mobility opportunities for study and traineeship abroad through various programmes: Erasmus+ Study for study mobility, Erasmus+ Placement for traineeship mobility, Overseas and ICM for non-European mobility. Students can also get funding from the Schools for the purpose of preparing their final dissertation abroad.
www.unibo.it/StudyingAbroad

Careers guidance
The Job Placement service puts graduates in contact with the job market, offering concrete support in finding a profession that matches their post-study aspirations. Students and graduates also have the opportunity to undertake internships with businesses, public institutions and professional firms.
https://jobplacement.unibo.it/en

Learning languages
The University Language Centre is a reference point for students wishing to learn foreign languages – Arabic, French, English, Spanish, German – or Italian as a second language, for personal or academic purposes.
www.unibo.it/LanguageCentre

Studying and beyond

Opportunities, subsidies and places of interest for studying and enjoying university life to the full.

http://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/studying-and-beyond

http://www.unibo.it/en/prospective-students

Access requirements, deadlines for application, admission methods and the number of places available vary depending on the degree programme and are published on the University Portal every year, starting in January.
www.unibo.it/admissions
Important! Non-EU students residing abroad must preenrol at the relevant Italian Embassies or Consulates.

Graduate employment (2016)

Graduates from the University of Bologna have an advantage when it comes to entering into the world of work, whether in Italy or abroad. Each year more than 16,500 students graduate from the University of Bologna. The statistics collected by AlmaLaurea tell us that almost 70% of total graduates (first-cycle graduates who do not continue their studies, second-cycle and combined-cycle graduates) obtain regular gainful employment within a year of graduation. This percentage rises to 83% after three years and 88.5% after five years. The same surveys report that 85% of our graduates would choose the University of Bologna again.

Internships and Job PlacementInformation on how to undertake internships and come into contact with the world of work.http://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/internships-and-job-placement

Available programs

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #194
  • 2014
    #188
  • 2015
    #=182
  • 2016
    #=204
  • 2017
    #208
  • 2018
    #=188
  • 2019
    #=180
  • 2020
    #=177
  • 2021
    #160
  • 2022
    #=166
  • 2023
    #=167
  • 2024
    #=154

Student & Staff

Total students
71,509

45%
55%

International students
6,502

61%
39%

Total faculty staff
2,948

179
2769

Total students
71,509

45%
55%

International students
6,502

61%
39%

Total faculty staff
2,948

2769
179
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Campus locations

Bologna,

Via Zamboni, 33 , Bologna , Italy , 40126

Campus di Cesena,

Via Montalti, 6 , Cesena , Italy , 47521

Campus di Forlì,

Corso A. Diaz, 45 , Forlì , Italy ,

Campus di Ravenna,

Via Baccarini, 27 , Ravenna , Italy , 48121

Campus di Rimini,

Via Cattaneo, 17 , Rimini , Italy , 47841

Representacion en Buenos Aires,

Marcelo T. de Alvear 1149, Piso. 4 (C1058AAQ) CABA , Buenos Aires , Argentina ,

+ 3 More Locations

English language requirements

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