University of Bologna

The University of Bologna is a keystone and a point of reference for European culture itself. Its origins go way back, and it is considered to be the oldest university in the Western world, while its history is intertwined with that of the great names of science and literature.

Nicholas Copernicus, who formulated that the Sun is the center of the universe, is an esteemed alumnus of this reputed institution

Numbers that count

With 5 vast campuses, 32 departments, 10 research, and training centers, 221-degree programs, 78 international programs, 47 Ph.D. programs, 5733 members of faculty, 3079 international students, 1300 WiFi spots, the University of Bologna stand as the most popular university in Italy

Key features

Overseas Mobility Programme is the highlighting and most popular system among students who study at the university irrespective of departments.

Students can spend time studying at a university outside Europe. It allows students to choose any of the four continents (Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania) during the period of their respective courses. Notably, the entire program is run and funded by the University of Bologna and is the result of collaboration with other universities in countries outside the European Union