People
Our broad community of students, academic and professional staff has different roles and responsibilities while sharing the same values and goals. With 3,423 lecturers and 3,458 professional staff, the university supports a community of 97,235 students, including 11,302 international students. During a.y. 2024/25, 3,484 students from abroad chose Bologna for an exchange period, while 3,888 people enrolled at the University spent time studying abroad and building a living, evolving community every day.
The University
The University of Bologna is a dynamic and complex system covering 5 campuses: Bologna, Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna, and Rimini. With 31 departments, 11 of which received a recognition of excellence from the MUR in 2023, the university promotes research and teaching activities. It also includes 24 centres and over one million square metres of space dedicated to education, research and culture, including 24 libraries and 16 museums.
The Programme Catalogue
A wide range of degree programmes designed to meet the needs of each individual, ranging from basic to advanced and lifelong learning. The programme catalogue includes 103 first-cycle degree programmes, 142 second-cycle degree programmes and 15 single-cycle degree programmes, 115 of which are international and 92 taught entirely in English, reflecting a strong global vocation (a.y. 2025/26). For those wishing to further their knowledge and specialisation, the University offers 51 PhD programmes, 59 specialisation schools and 92 first- and second-level Professional Master's degrees (a.y. 2024/25). Lifelong learning is supported by numerous opportunities for further education and training, also designed to accompany professional development.
What we are working on
The university promotes research with a view to the advancement of society and collective well-being, with over 370 projects funded at European level, over 781 at national level and over 344 at regional and local level. The 128 approved NRRP projects testify to the commitment to developing innovative solutions. This inclination is reflected in the 56 active spin-offs and start-ups and the 900 patents and plant varieties, concrete examples of how research can generate useful applications for the community and contribute to a sustainable future.
Update 31 December 2025