The Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna (UNIBO) was founded in 1088. It is the oldest university in the western world.
It is one of the most famous and prestigious Italian universities. The university ranks in the first places of national, European and international rankings both as a whole and for individual subjects. The university has established itself as one of the main international centers of learning by attracting numerous scholars, students, and intellectuals from all over Italy and the world.
The university has five campuses located at Bologna, Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna, Rimini and a branch in Buenos Aires. The university offers a diversified course curriculum that is formed according to the needs of present-day society. Over 85,000 students take the advantage of over 200-degree programmes among university’s 32 departments and 5 schools.
The applicants should go through the important points to study at the University of Bologna:
Acronym | UNIBO |
University Type | Public |
Tuition Fees (approx) | Varies depending on each individual course |
Accepted Examination | TOEFL 61 on iBT; min 500 on PBT, a 6.0 on IELTS or equivalent |
Course Duration | Bachelor’s Degree - 3 years/ 180 ECTS, Master’s Degree - 2 years/ 120 ECTS |
Teaching Medium | English, Italian and French languages |
Accreditations | Italy’s Ministry of Education, Research and Universities Coimbra Group Utrecht Network UNIMED & many more |
University Ranking | Country - 1 |
Let’s find out some of the main beneficial reasons why students prefer to study here:
The University of Bologna is ranked in the top 200 on the two most prestigious international university rankings.
This university is also considered as the leading university in Europe for student mobility (Erasmus+).
This university has formed alliances with industry and public/private organizations.
The University of Bologna is also a hub of international networks, it has close cooperation and agreements with not only European universities, but it also enjoys multiple connections with multiple Asian, American, African, and Australian educational organizations.
This university offers over 200 degree programmes among its 32 departments and 5 schools and 85,000 students are taking the advantage of these courses.
Students get a good scope for research at this university. There are research support bodies and committees that provide support for research activities of students.
There are a lot of facilities that the university offers to students such as internships abroad, student exchange programs, scholarships and subsidies and job placement opportunities for students.
For students there are various facilities of sports, cinemas, museums and theatres so that they can enjoy their life to the fullest.
The university takes care of the health of students and provides facilities like medical insurance, psychological support services, etc.
The medium of instruction for education at University of Bologna:
University of Bologna offers education in English, Italian and French mediums to all the students studying here.
University of Bologna has various National and international accreditations as given below and it is accredited by:
Italy’s Ministry of Education, Research and Universities (The Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca, Italia)
The University of Bologna is affiliated with -
Coimbra Group
Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities
Utrecht Network
International Forum of Public Universities (IFPU)
UNIMED
The university is a part of the European University Association (EUA).
Given below are the living expenses of Bologna, Italy which also depend on the living style of students and it may vary:
Activity | Cost (approx.) |
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Things of daily need (Milk, Pulses, Groceries, Bread, etc.) | Ranges in between Rs.34 - Rs.1360 |
Eating at a mid-range restaurant (approx. for 2 people) | Rs.5286 - Rs.5300 |
One way ticket of any local transport | Rs.154 |
A monthly pass for local transport | Rs.3172 |
Monthly rent for a 1 bedroom apartment | Cost between Rs.48,800 - Rs.60,000 |
The students must find out the Country and World rankings of this university mentioned below in the table:
Country | World |
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1 | 153 |
Bachelors
Programme | Duration | Medium of Teaching | Campus Location | Department |
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Bachelor in Statistical Sciences (B.Sc.) | 1st Cycle Degree | Italian/ English | Bologna | Sciences/ Statistics |
Bachelor Genomics (B.Sc.) | 1st Cycle Degree (180 ECTS) | English | Bologna | Pharmacy and Biotechnology |
Combined Bachelor and | Single cycle | English | Rimini | Pharmacy and Biotechnology |
Master in Pharmacy (B.Sc.) | degree (300/360 ECTS) | - | - | - |
Bachelor of Economics and Business (BBA) | 1st Cycle Degree | Italian, English | Forlì | Economics and management |
Bachelor in Economics and Finance (BBA) | First cycle degree - 180 ECTS | English | Bologna | Economics and management |
Bachelor in Economics, Politics, and Social Sciences (BBA) | First cycle degree/Bachelor - 180 ECTS | English | Bologna | Economics and management |
Bachelor in Tourism Economy (BBA) | 1st Cycle | Italian, English | Rimini | Economics and management |
Bachelor in International Relations and Diplomatic affairs (BBA) | First cycle degree/Bachelor - 180 ECTS | Italian, English | Forlì | Political Sciences |
Combined Bachelor and Master in Medicine and Surgery (B.Sc.) | Combined Bachelor and Master in Medicine and Surgery (B.Sc.) | English | Bologna | Medicine |
Masters
Programme | Duration | Medium of Teaching | Campus Location | Department |
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2 years (2nd cycle degree - 120 ECTS) | English | Parma, Reggio Emilia,Piacenza, Modena, Bologna | Agriculture and Food Sciences | |
2 years (2nd cycle degree - 120 ECTS) | English | Bologna, Bolzano | Agriculture and Food Sciences | |
2years | Italian, English | Rimini | Economics and Management | |
Second cycle degree/2 years Master Program - 120 ECTS | English | Cesena, Forlì | Economics and Management | |
Second cycle degree/2 years Master Program - 120 ECTS | English | Cesena, Forlì | Economics and Management | |
Second cycle degree/2 years Master Program - 120 ECTS | Italian, English | Bologna | Economics and Management | |
Second cycle degree/2 years Master Program - 120 ECTS | English | Bologna | Economics and Management | |
Second cycle degree/2 years Master Program - 120 ECTS | Italian, English | Bologna | Economics and Management | |
Second cycle degree/2 years Master Program - 120 ECTS | English | Bologna | Engineering and Architecture | |
Second cycle degree/2 years Master Program - 120 ECTS | English | Forlì | Engineering and Architecture | |
Second cycle degree/2 years Master Program - 120 ECTS | English | Bologna | Engineering and Architecture | |
Second cycle degree/2 years Master Program - 120 ECTS | English | Cesena | Engineering and Architecture | |
2 year Masters | English | Cesena | Engineering and Architecture | |
Second cycle degree/2 years Master Program - 120 ECTS | English | Bologna | Engineering and Architecture | |
2 years | Italian, English | Cesena | Engineering and Architecture | |
Second cycle degree/2 years Master Program - 120 ECTS | Italian, English | Bologna | Engineering and Architecture | |
Second cycle degree/2 years Master Program - 120 ECTS | Italian, English | Bologna | Engineering and Architecture | |
Second cycle degree/2 years Master Program - 120 ECTS | English | Bologna | Law | |
Second cycle degree/2 years Master Program - 120 ECTS | English | Bologna | Medicine | |
Second cycle degree/2 years Master Program - 120 ECTS | English | Bologna | Languages and Literature, Interpreting and Translation | |
Second cycle degree/2 years Master Program - 120 ECTS | English | Bologna | Pharmacy and Biotechnology | |
Second cycle degree/2 years Master Program - 120 ECTS | English | Bologna | Pharmacy and Biotechnology | |
Second cycle degree/2 years Master Program - 120 ECTS | English | Rimini | Sciences | |
Second cycle degree/2 years Master Program - 120 ECTS | English | Bologna | Sciences | |
Second cycle degree/2 years Master Program - 120 ECTS | Italian,English | Bologna | Sciences |
The students must have a look at the various faculties or institutes at the University of Bologna:
Arts Humanities & Cultural Heritage
Economics and Management
Engineering
Medicine
Science
Bachelor
Students/applicants willing to apply to the University of Bologna and who are EU or EU assimilated candidates can be assessed either by TOLC-I (in Italian), English TOLC-I or SAT (depending on the intake).
Students/applicants who are Non-EU candidates can be assessed either by English TOLC-I or by SAT.
Students who are non-EU citizens resident abroad can read the specific information prepared here
Candidates must prove their knowledge of the English language is not lower than level B2 (according to the CEFR - Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) by presenting an international language certification among the following: IELTS exam - International English Testing System ( required is 5.5-6.0-6.5) TOEFL exam - Test of English as a Foreign Language ( required is PBT 507-557; CBT 180-217; IBT 80-99) Trinity College of London (ISE II) Cambridge First Certificate TOEIC - English language Test for International Communication ( required is SLP 2222: listening 400 pts; reading 385pts; speaking 160 pts; writing 150 pts) PTE Academic ( required is 51-65).
Masters
Italian Language requirements are if students are a non-Italian citizen and are admitted to Bioinformatics, no Italian Language is required since all activities are carried out in English. It is a must for applicants to hold a B2 English Language level, according to the CEFR.
Admission to the specific Master’s Degree Course also requires the assessment of adequate skills and competences through one’s curriculum vitae (CV).
Students or applicants have immediate access to the Master’s Degree if they are considered to have satisfactory skills and competences according to the evaluation of their CV.
If applicants skills, results and competences are not satisfactory according to the evaluation of their CV, they could be asked to undergo an interview.
Candidates must prove their knowledge of the English language is not lower than level B2 (according to the CEFR - Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) by presenting an international language certification among the following: IELTS exam - International English Testing System ( required is 5.5-6.0-6.5) TOEFL exam - Test of English as a Foreign Language ( required is PBT 507-557; CBT 180-217; IBT 80-99) Trinity College of London (ISE II) Cambridge First Certificate TOEIC - English language Test for International Communication ( required is SLP 2222: listening 400 pts; reading 385pts; speaking 160 pts; writing 150 pts) PTE Academic ( required is 51-65)
Bachelor
Master
Each applicant must submit following documents along with application form in order to secure admission:
Front / back copy of any valid identity document (identity card, driving license, passport)
A copy of the residence permit of the applicant, if possessed English Form + certification document among those accepted, as per the model on the course website
Curriculum vitae must be filled by the applicants
Attach certificate of exams taken
Any other document of the applicant that certifies what is contained in the CV.
if available and applicable - Title of the final examination or of degree thesis, date and marks – otherwise possible date of graduation and weighted average of students
List of the exams taken by the students and registered in the previous Degree Programme, with their marks
Other qualifications of students, including a letter illustrating the applicant’s educational path and personal aspirations with reference to the Master’s Degree.
Students at the University of Bologna are encouraged to seek internships and jobs in and around the country.
After finishing their different degrees, graduates can return to India and look for a job.
The University of Bologna provides economic support for not only Italian but also for international students. These are in the form of study grants and exemptions for international students. Students can get housing and meal vouchers, prizes, and subsidies.
Study exemptions and grants for international students
ER.GO - Housing, and meals vouchers, Study grants
Incentives and Exemptions
Paid tutoring activities
University grants, prizes and subsidies
benefits and concessions for deserving students : Collegio Superiore
Tenders and competitions promoted by institutions, associations, companies