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Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna

Bologna, Italy

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Quick facts

World rank
Unranked
Acceptance rate
—
Students
97,235
International students
12%
Institution type
Public
Founded
1088

Overview

Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna (Università di Bologna) is a public research university founded in 1088, widely regarded as the world's oldest continuously operating university. Headquartered at Via Zamboni 33, Bologna, Italy, the university operates 5 campuses: Bologna (main), Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna, and Rimini, with additional activities in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It comprises 55 departments and research centres, enrolls over 97,235 students including 11,302 international students, and employs approximately 6,881 staff of whom 3,423 are academic and research personnel. The university offers over 260 programmes across 16 disciplinary fields including economics, law, engineering, medicine, sciences, humanities, pharmacy, psychology, political science, and education, taught primarily in Italian but also in English, French and Spanish. It is a founding member of the Guild of European Research Intensive Universities, a member of the Una Europa alliance, Coimbra Group, EUA, and participates in Erasmus+ under charter E10209504. Institutional and programme accreditation is conducted under Italian national QA requirements by ANVUR, with additional international accreditations from ASIIN, AQAS, NVAO and EAEVE for specific programmes.

Fields of study

  • Economics and Management
  • Pharmacy and Biotechnology
  • Law
  • Engineering and Architecture
  • Languages and Literature
  • Medicine and Surgery
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Psychology
  • Sciences
  • Agricultural and Food Sciences
  • Education
  • Sport Sciences
  • Political Sciences
  • Statistical Sciences
  • Sociology
  • Humanities

Accreditation: ANVUR (Agenzia Nazionale di Valutazione del Sistema Universitario e della Ricerca); also ASIIN, AQAS, NVAO, EAEVE for specific programmes

Admissions requirements

IELTS (minimum)
—
TOEFL iBT (minimum)
—
GPA (minimum)
—
Intakes
—
Application deadlines
Varies by program
Rolling admissions
No

Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.

Tuition & costs

International students

Varies by program

Domestic students

Varies by program

Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.

Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.