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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.
Studying at university later in life – Guidance for the over-40s, 50s, 60s
4 June 2026. Find out our training and professional development opportunities: to nurture curiosity, skills and cognitive wellbeing.
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Knowledge makes us aware, free, and creative, opening up limitless possibilities.
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The Guidance services in Bologna, Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna and Rimini will support you in choosing your degree programme.
Study in Bologna: information session on Japanese student mobility
Want to study at the University of Bologna? Join our online session on 21 May, designed for Japanese students, to learn about our programs, student life in Italy, and practical information on studying abroad, and hear from current students.
Highlights
Bologna celebrates its intellectual capital: eight professors from the University of Bologna among the new Bologna Ambassadors
The recognition confirms the University’s contribution to the city’s international positioning, now firmly in the European Top 30 and on the national podium according to the latest International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) rankings.
Sheikh Zayed Book Award: the University of Bologna hosts the Italian opening of the prestigious award dedicated to Arab culture
Bologna launches the Italian conference series marking the twentieth anniversary of the award, reaffirming Italy’s role as a cultural bridge between Europe and the Arab world.
New agri-food infrastructure: shaping the future at the University of Bologna
The University of Bologna has inaugurated new research infrastructures dedicated to equipment and machinery for precision agriculture, digital systems and innovative solutions for the sustainability of agricultural systems. Over €12 million in investments from PNRR funds, within the national AGRITECH project, will support the testing and development of the agriculture of the future.
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Caroline, international student from Brasil.
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From research to society
The genetic profile of the oldest group of Neanderthals in Central-Eastern Europe
There were at least seven individuals, who lived around 100,000 years ago: the study – coordinated by scholars from the University of Bologna – stems from the analysis of ancient mitochondrial DNA from eight teeth found in the Stajnia cave in Poland.
We still know little about the biodiversity of the Mediterranean islands
A survey of the main databases on the distribution of plant species has revealed that data are available for only 790 of the 2,217 islands considered: a gap that needs to be filled if we are to ensure the conservation of the region’s ecosystems.
There is uncertainty over the threshold values for diagnosing hypertension
The blood pressure parameters used to consider a person “hypertensive” have steadily been lowered over the decades, to the point of reaching, in some cases, values that until recently were considered normal: but not all national and international guidelines agree.
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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.