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University of Bologna Open Days
First and Single cycle degree programmes
Do you have or will you soon have a high school diploma and want to enroll at university? Find the study path that best suits you.
International Master’s degree programme
From 2 to 12 December, take part in online sessions to learn more about the study programmes that interest you and talk with current students.
Highlights
Bologna City Run 2026: 5 km together to support research at the University of Bologna
The University of Bologna is an official partner of the Termal Bologna Marathon, which this year is dedicated to “Bologna la Dotta”. Among this year’s initiatives is a non-competitive race open to everyone, aimed at supporting the University’s research activities across a wide range of strategic areas, all geared towards creating new perspectives for the future.
The University of Bologna welcomes its international students
The event “Welcome to UniBo: Explore, Connect, Belong” at the University of Bologna just ended. It was a week of encounters, discoveries, and shared experiences to welcome the freshmen coming from all over the world.
Emanuele Orsini to receive an Honorary Degree from the University of Bologna
The Academic Senate of the University of Bologna has approved the proposal submitted by Rector Giovanni Molari to award an honorary degree in Architecture to Confindustria President Emanuele Orsini, one of the most prominent figures in Italy in the field of sustainable construction and the wood supply chain.
Talking about gender-based violence
10 DECEMBER - Recognising the signs, challenging stereotypes: an opportunity to develop awareness, responsibility and prevention skills through the insights of expert voices.
Voices, stories, ideas
"Something's good if you're sharing it with someone else!"
Ceylin, international students from Turkey
"Finding a community in Bologna was a very easy process."
Federico, international student from Argentina
What do you like best about your life here?
Aiswarya, who won a scholarship for international students, tells us about it.
From research to society
How did Italy’s Medieval “Economic Boom” begin?
Led by Lorenzo Tabarrini, a researcher at the Department of History and Cultures of the University of Bologna, the new ERC project RaESETfides will attempt to shed light on one of the unresolved mysteries of the Middle Ages: the sudden economic and commercial success of central and northern Italian cities at the dawn of the 13th century.
Three dinosaur eggs examined by CT scan at the Anatomy Centre of the University of Bologna
Thanks to the first computerised tomography scanner in Italy used exclusively for research, the three fossil specimens were analysed to explore their internal and external morphology and to investigate their original contents and shell structure.
The best time to take a university oral exam is midday
According to an analysis of more than one hundred thousand university exams, an international team of researchers has shown that the moment in which students achieve the best results is around 12 p.m. This trend may be explained by the physiological rhythms that regulate cognitive abilities and mental fatigue.
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.