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Find your own pace, no matter the path
You might be unsure about what to expect or whether this is the right path for you. No one has all the answers: you'll find yours by exploring new possibilities, with a supportive community by your side.
12 March – Research the Future: PhD Open Day
Guidance event to learn more about doctoral programmes.
18 March – Studying at University later in life
Guidance event for people over 40, 50 and 60 to discover opportunities to return to study.
A Day at the University
Immerse yourself in university life: meet current students, talk with professors, discover opportunities, and share future perspectives.
People you can count on
The Guidance services in Bologna, Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna and Rimini will support you in choosing your degree programme.
Transformative experience.
Career Day - Job networking event
On 10 March, meet companies and test your approach to the job market.
An interweaving of cultures, personal growth
The opportunities you have to spend a period in another country.
Some figures
Data from the 2025 AlmaLaurea report on the profile and conditions of university graduates.
90%
of graduates report full satisfaction with the study program they completed
Over 60%
continue their studies with master’s degrees
78%
are employed one year after earning their degree
Highlights
Only three minutes to share your research: Giulia Raffaella De Luca wins the Challenge
With her pitch titled “A GPS for Lung Cancer”, she will represent the University of Bologna in the European selection of the Coimbra Group Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, the academic contest that challenges PhD students to deliver the most engaging presentation of their research project in just 180 seconds.
New Observatory on Diversity and Inclusion launched at the University of Bologna
An initiative by the Department of Management aimed at fostering dialogue between academia, businesses and institutions, promoting an inclusive culture and supporting its integration into organisational strategies.
Enrolments for the 2025/2026 academic year: the University of Bologna in numbers
The University of Bologna confirms its role as a major public university — open, inclusive and strongly competitive at the international level. Overall enrolments remain stable, with increases in second-cycle degree programmes (+2.3%) and in the number of international students (+10.4% compared with last year and +53.4% compared with two years ago).
Voices, stories, ideas
"Deciding where to go for university it's a really important decision."
Caroline, international student from Brasil.
Which degree programme suits you best?
Connect to our University’s virtual help desk to clear up any doubts!
Do you know UnaEuropa?
Meet our Student Local Task Force, the group representing Unibo students within the Alliance.
From research to society
Precarious health of migrants arriving in Italy reflected in their gut microbiome
An investigation into the gut microbiome of asylum seekers reveals clear signs of stress, dysbiosis, and the loss of sensitive, beneficial microbial taxa. These indicators suggest potential adverse effects on the refugees' health.
Humanity’s oldest geometries, engraved on ostrich eggs
An analysis of the markings found on hundreds of eggshell fragments dating back more than 60,000 years, unearthed between South Africa and Namibia, has revealed our ancestors’ remarkable ability to organise visual space according to abstract principles.
Jupiter is (slightly) smaller than we thought
New data from NASA’s Juno mission and the Hubble Space Telescope have enabled scientists to determine the planet’s shape with an uncertainty of just 0.4 kilometres: the gas giant’s radius is 8 kilometres smaller than previous estimates suggested.
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.