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The video showcases the cultural heritage of the University of Bologna: libraries, museums, and people.
A heritage that thinks, grows, and transforms
Virtual Fair 2025
The annual online event to learn about degree programmes, meet people who are already studying at the university, get to know the university's facilities and services, and attend a real lecture.
PhD: pathways, tools, and opportunities
On 26 February at 10:30, join us online to discuss how to enhance your education and embark on a research journey. Th event will be held in Italian.
Explore educational opportunities
We guide you in choosing the degree programme based on your profile, showing you the available options to identify which ones best match your interests.
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Preserving the astronomical heritage of the Museum of the Specola with Art Bonus
In the heart of Bologna, the Museum of the Specola houses ancient instruments that revolutionized our understanding of the sky. It represents a tangible link between the past and the future, a place where cosmic wonder intertwines with the city's history. It is a heritage to preserve, not just for what it tells but for the inspiration it offers to visitors.
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Naturalistic collections and digital technologies
SN@BO is a project aimed at enhancing naturalistic collections by making them accessible and enjoyable for a broad and diverse audience.
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Bringing invisible architectural treasures to light
Europe is rich in churches, synagogues, and mosques that have been destroyed or never built. Through the CoVHer project and AI technology, we can bring them back to life with 3D reconstructions, allowing scholars and enthusiasts of films and video games to explore the past in new and engaging ways.
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The sound of ancient instruments comes to life
The European ERC NEMUS project aims to create virtual instruments—replicas of ancient specimens—that can be played through digital technology.
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The digital enhancement of cultural heritage
The VADIPAC project aims to survey, digitize, catalog, and provide access to the cultural heritage of the University of Bologna, fostering research and inclusion through Digital Humanities.
Data that tells a story
2024 figures from the Museum and Library Systems
15
University Museums
24
University Libraries
1,971
guided tours, workshops, and educational pathways
166,319
Visitors
1,036,109 m²
dedicated to culture
6,375,073
electronic and documentary resources
Highlights
Inauguration of the 2024/25 Academic Year - 1 March 2025
This ceremony, intertwining memory and vision, is a solemn occasion where the University presents itself with exceptional guests and symbolic recognitions. Koen Lenaerts, President of the Court of Justice of the European Union, will deliver a lecture and receive the Sigillum Magnum.
Enrolments for the 2024/25 a.y.: the figures for the University of Bologna
The University of Bologna reaffirms its strong appeal with a 3% increase in enrolments compared to last year, along with significant growth in applications, enrolments in second-cycle degree programmes (almost +8%), and the number of international students (+23%).
Philological Aperitifs: five meetings to explore the words of the present
The meetings of the "Lo spazio della parola" series are back: five free events, from February to June, to discuss the appropriate, skillful, and ethical use of language in a convivial atmosphere.
Voices, stories, ideas
Are you thinking about studying in Italy at the University of Bologna?
On 25 and 26 February, join Virtual Fair 2025 to learn all about our degree programmes.
Do you know Una Europa?
Meet our Student Local Task Force, the group representing UniBo students within the Alliance.
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions - postdoctoral fellowships
Researchers share their research projects, experiences, and expectations.
From research to society
University cooperation across the Mediterranean: the University of Bologna in Tunisia
The mission – a collaboration between the University of Bologna, Tunisian universities, and institutions – aimed to promote new joint initiatives, such as multidisciplinary educational projects and mobility programmes for students, faculty, and staff.
Reading I Promessi Sposi in Beijing
Developing an open and collaborative digital scholarly edition of I Promessi Sposi with a parallel Chinese text. This is the goal of Leggo Manzoni/Wo-Dú Manzoni. Reading I Promessi Sposi in Beijing, a project that will involve students from the University of Bologna.
Lactic acid bacteria and the fight against rare genetic diseases
The Telethon Foundation is funding a project by Alma Mater to study how to combat CDKL5 deficiency disorder, a severe rare neurodevelopmental condition, using lactic acid bacteria as factories for the production of therapeutic proteins.
The University's values
University campuses
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Bologna Campus
Testimonies from the past and experiences from the present intertwine in the academic facilities in Bologna.
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Cesena Campus
The Campus stands out for its strong link with local companies, serving as a bridge between academia and the business world.
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Forlì Campus
A modern and dynamic Campus with facilities and services in the heart of a liveable and accessible city.
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Ravenna Campus
A unique experience that allows you to connect closely with the history, art and ecosystem of a highly stimulating city.
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Rimini Campus
A people-focussed meeting place for cultures and ideas from all over the world.