About us

The identity, mission and vision of the Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna are founded in its community of people, in the daily commitment to society and in the projects that embody our values.

People

We believe that each person has unique potential, and we are committed to facilitating the full expression of each talent, to be open to all possibilities.

In the mutual intertwining of teaching, research and third mission, a cohesive academic community oriented to the realisation of our founding values continues to grow.

Our broad community of students, academic and professional staff has different roles and responsibilities while sharing the same values and goals.

Respect for difference is our hallmark, and we believe that only an environment capable of cultivating different perspectives and multiple relationships can guarantee meaningful development.

Our commitment

Increasingly orienting research ideas, training effectiveness and staff professionalism to the common good.

The University promotes the right to knowledge as a fundamental pillar for building a fairer, more charitable and stronger community.

The University of Bologna aware of its social responsibility:

  • it generates value and development in collaboration with the local community through global cooperation
  • it guarantees the right to knowledge by offering the possibility to pursue one's own goals
  • it contributes to scientific progress and innovation, generating a tangible and relevant impact in the life of the community
  • it dialogues with society to co-generate solutions for sustainable and inclusive development in research, education and third mission

What inspires us

Aware of our role in society and our history, we constantly redefine our identity to respond effectively to the complex demands of the contemporary world.

An ethical and transparent approach guides our actions.

Passion and intuition guide our constant innovation and advanced teaching methods in order to provide effective and relevant responses to people's growing needs and offering tools and skills in line with the changing needs of the contemporary world.

 

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A strong imprint of values, a decisive political line and an ambition inspired by our history and ideals, renewing them every day. Ambition that translates into the ability to promote broad and significant relations at local, national and international level.

The University in figures

96,945

Students

of wich 9,826 are international

6,843

People

of which 3,448 teaching staff and researchers and 3,395 professional staff

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Campuses

Bologna, Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna, Rimini

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Research and Training

Departments and Centres

458

Programmes catalogue

Degree programmes, PhD Programmes, Postgraduate and Professional Master's School

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Museums and collections

in the University Museum System

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