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Continuing your studies
24 February: Virtual Fair - Bachelor's programmes
Are you finishing high school? Take part in the online event to meet and learn about the degree programmes.
25 February: Virtual Fair - Master's programmes
Are you about to graduate or do you already have a degree? Explore your options for continuing your studies at the online event.
People you can count on
The Guidance services in Bologna, Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna and Rimini will support you in choosing your degree programme.
18 March – Studying at University later in life
Guidance event for people over 40, 50 and 60 to discover opportunities to return to study.
New visions: selected research projects
Circular and sustainable Made in Italy
With the MICS project, creativity and innovation are put at the service of a self-sufficient, self-regenerating and secure Made in Italy.
Creativity as a key to transformation
With the LINUS co-housing project, art and urban visions intertwine academic life and the urban fabric, reinventing the way we live.
The role of words in generating creative metaphors
The aim of the ABSTRACTION project is to explain how different types of words are related to our capacity for abstraction in thought, language and human creativity.
Entrepreneurial creativity for the university of the future
The TECH2X project aims to enhance innovation creativity and entrepreneurial skills by promoting specialised talent in Europe.
Rediscovering the female gaze that made a difference
The IFP project explores the creative and political role of women photographers in Italian history, intertwining feminist research, archives, exhibitions and digital technologies.
Highlights
QS Rankings: the University of Bologna among the top 20 in Europe for academic reputation
In the QS World University Rankings – Europe, the University of Bologna ranks 59th in Europe and second in Italy.
The 2026 season of La Soffitta kicks off, featuring music, theatre, dance, visual arts, cinema, and new media
The programme, curated by the Centre for the Promotion of Live Performance at the University of Bologna, this year is built around two thematic strands: Bologna at the Crossroads of Cultures and History on Stage. Both focus on the performative dimension as a tool for knowledge, research, and critical dialogue, and aim to engage a wide, intergenerational audience.
Space and Freedom: The San Giovanni in Monte Complex, From Convent and Prison to Home of the University Of Bologna
"The San Giovanni in Monte Complex is undeniably a place of memory: a collection of millennia of sedimented history alongside a sequence of episodes, some richer in detail than long periods of latency and silence".
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
ROAR, the first “made in Italy” rotating nanomotor, is unveiled: powered by light and capable of running in reverse
Designed, built and tested by a research group at the University of Bologna, it is the only nanomotor in the world able to reverse its direction of rotation simply by changing the colour of the light source that powers it.
Vera Rubin Observatory: a new era for astronomy
From the first images of the sky to the survey that will scan the cosmos for ten years: the Department of Physics and Astronomy “Augusto Righi” (DIFA) is playing a key role in a telescope set to transform astronomical observation. Members of the team share the story.
Getting lost and finding your way again: how our sense of direction works
We spoke with Raffaella Nori, Professor at the Renzo Canestrari Department of Psychology, whose research focuses on spatial memory, about how we find our way in unfamiliar places, gender stereotypes, orientation disorders, navigation tools, online maps and virtual reality.
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.