University of Bologna
International Students
11.6%
Tuition
Varies by program
About University of Bologna
Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna, founded in 1088, is widely regarded as the world's oldest university. As a major Italian public research university, it offers over 260 degree programmes across 5 campuses (Bologna, Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna, Rimini), with instruction available in Italian, English and French. It hosts over 97,000 students, of whom more than 11,300 are international, and is a founding member of the Guild of European Research Intensive Universities and partner in the Una Europa alliance.
Institution profile
- Short name
- Unibo
- Founded
- 1088
- Ownership
- public
- Institution type
- University
- Research university
- Yes
Should you apply?
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Scholarships available
Funding opportunities exist for international students
Admissions
- Application deadlines
- Vary by program and intake
Academics
- Total students
- 97,235
- Language
- Italian, English, French
Cost & support
- Tuition
- Varies by program
- Scholarships
- Available
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Tuition & living costs
Tuition: Varies by program
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About
Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna is the world's oldest university, founded in 1088. A major Italian public research university with 5 campuses, over 97,000 students, and more than 260 programmes in Italian, English and French.
Official resources
Contact admissions
- General contact
- urp@unibo.it+390512080301
Ready to apply?
Start your application on the university's official site.