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Lifelong discovery
Knowledge makes us free and aware, opening up possibilities: discover, choose, and keep growing.
Exploring the possibilities
Take part in open days and events to learn about the degree programmes and talk with current students.
Highlights
The stories hidden in the ancient fragments of tattooed skin
The analysis of the ancient artefacts preserved in the “Luigi Cattaneo” Anatomical Wax Collection of the University of Bologna has revealed a new perspective on the material and symbolic culture of the 19th century, including religious motifs and themes of a personal, amorous and erotic nature.
The University of Bologna's 2026-2028 Budget Plan
Despite a context of resources not aligned with the growth of recent years, the University remains committed to maintaining and improving quality and performance across all areas: teaching, research, student services, third mission and operations.
Betty Vuk is the new Italian absolute Judo Champion in the −78 kg category
The athlete and student at the University of Bologna claimed the title at the Italian Absolute Judo Championships in Ostia. She was joined by another University of Bologna student, Sofia Bragagni, who won the bronze medal in the −63 kg category.
Voices, stories, ideas
"Something's good if you're sharing it with someone else!"
Ceylin, international students from Turkey
"Finding a community in Bologna was a very easy process."
Federico, international student from Argentina
What do you like best about your life here?
Aiswarya, who won a scholarship for international students, tells us about it.
From research to society
ERC Synergy: the University of Bologna is among the leaders of the European Research of Excellence
With four projects and total funding of 11 million euros, the University of Bologna is the Italian university with the highest number of grant holders in the latest ERC Synergy Grants and one of the most successful in the European Union. From the cohabitation between humans and animals on an increasingly fragile planet to the earliest microseconds after the Big Bang; from the ultra-fast processes of the photochemical reactions to the unsolved questions on the universe expansion, the participating researchers will join their forces to address some of the most complex challenges in contemporary science.
The last common ancestor of Homo Sapiens, Neanderthals and Denisovans
Some fossil remains discovered near Casablanca, dating back to around 773,000 years ago, may belong to an African population that lies at the base of the evolutionary trajectory from which the most recent human species, including our own, originated.
Artificial intelligence at CERN in Geneva to better understand the Higgs boson
The new ERC project ARTEMIS, coordinated by Viviana Cavaliere at the Department of Physics and Astronomy “Augusto Righi” of the University of Bologna, will use advanced neural networks to study the interactions of the Higgs boson.
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.