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The video showcases the cultural heritage of the University of Bologna: libraries, museums, and people.
Encounters between culture, history, and tradition
Inauguration of the 2024/25 Academic Year
This ceremony, intertwining memory and vision, is a solemn occasion where the University presents itself with exceptional guests and symbolic recognitions. Koen Lenaerts, President of the Court of Justice of the European Union, will deliver a lecture and receive the Sigillum Magnum.
Images from Japan
Ukiyo-e: The Art of the Floating World, on display at Palazzo Poggi.
Art and science through educational workshops
The historical and scientific collections of the University’s Museum System.
Museums and Collections of the University of Bologna
Spaces, herbariums, maps, globes, wax models, fossils, and rare stones.
SOMMOVIMENTI: poetry and engraving in dialogue
Poetry by Eugenio De Signoribus and engraving art at the University Library.
Cultural itineraries
Guided tours of the places, protagonists, and distinguished figures of the University.
A heritage that thinks, grows, and transforms
Students and alumni carry the cultural heritage of the University into the world, renewing it every day.
Alumni Association
For those who have left a mark and continue to do so.
Further your studies
For those who wish to grow without stopping.
Places that tell stories
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Preserving the astronomical heritage of the Museum of the Specola with Art Bonus
In the heart of Bologna, the Museum of the Specola houses ancient instruments that revolutionized our understanding of the sky. It represents a tangible link between the past and the future, a place where cosmic wonder intertwines with the city's history. It is a heritage to preserve, not just for what it tells but for the inspiration it offers to visitors.
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A centre of excellence for art history
The Federico Zeri Foundation is a reference point for research on Italian art. With over 450,000 images and 55,000 books, it promotes digital innovation, training, and global collaborations.
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Preserving and enhancing documentary heritage
The Historical Archive of the University of Bologna preserves documents and photos dating back to 1860, offering online access and exploratory paths to discover the academic and architectural history of the University.
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This project is funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP)
University Museums like never seen before
The collections housed in the University’s buildings tell the history of human knowledge, discoveries, and methods of inquiry, forming a historically and scientifically valuable heritage.
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The hidden treasures of the University of Bologna
Palaces, monasteries, and villas of the University narrate centuries of Bolognese art and history. Among arcades, courtyards, and staircases, they preserve a unique cultural heritage, alive in the heart of the University of Bologna.
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A journey to discover our University
The history, characters, historic places, libraries, and cultural heritage of the University of Bologna, told through images.
Data that tells a story
2024 figures from the Museum and Library Systems
15
University Museums
24
University Libraries
1,971
guided tours, workshops, and educational pathways
166,319
Visitors
1,036,109 m²
dedicated to culture
6,375,073
electronic and documentary resources
Exploring Possibilities
Continuing studies between passions and perspectives
Virtual Fair 2025
The annual online event to learn about degree programmes, meet people who are already studying at the university, get to know the university's facilities and services, and attend a real lecture.
Explore educational opportunities
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.
Uncertain about what to choose? Talk to us
The Guidance Service staff will help you clarify your thoughts.
The people you can rely on during your studies
The best advice on how to organise your time and adopt an effective study method comes from those who have already completed or are about to complete the same programme as you.
PhD: pathways, tools, and opportunities
On 26 February at 10:30, join us online to discuss how to enhance your education and embark on a research journey. Th event will be held in Italian.
Highlights
New Mixage Up: an installation for the Zeri Library
Until 28 March, the Federico Zeri Foundation is hosting New Mixage Up, a large installation by Flavio Favelli. The exhibition, which is free to visit, is part of the ART CITY Bologna 2025 program on the occasion of Arte Fiera.
GreenMetric Ranking for environmental sustainability
The University of Bologna enters the top 10 of the world's universities most committed to sustainability. This achievement is certified by the 2024 edition of the GreenMetric ranking, which has been evaluating universities' green actions and policies for fifteen years.
Trieste in the photos of the Wulz family
Until 27 April, the photography exhibition showcases over a century of the city’s history and the social advancement of women in the 20th century. This narrative unfolds through the photographs of the Wulz family, who managed the renowned Wulz photographic studio in Trieste for more than a century.
Voices, stories, ideas
Do you know Una Europa?
Meet our Student Local Task Force, the group representing UniBo students within the Alliance.
"The experience at the University of Bologna changed my perspective on life"
Sofia, student ambassador.
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions - postdoctoral fellowships
Researchers share their research projects, experiences, and expectations.
From research to society
Lactic acid bacteria and the fight against rare genetic diseases
The Telethon Foundation is funding a project by Alma Mater to study how to combat CDKL5 deficiency disorder, a severe rare neurodevelopmental condition, using lactic acid bacteria as factories for the production of therapeutic proteins.
How to turn a virus into an anti-cancer nanobioparticle
Even viruses can become our allies. A research team has genetically modified certain bacteriophages into new nanoparticles designed to eliminate specific cancer cells and tissues.
Beneath the surface of Io, there is no ocean of liquid magma
A new study based on data collected by NASA's Juno probe disproves the previously proposed hypothesis about the nature of Jupiter's moon, known for its intense volcanic activity.
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.