University of Bologna

The University of Bologna (Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna), founded in 1088, is widely recognised as the world's oldest university. A public institution located in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, it operates across 5 campuses: Bologna, Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna, and Rimini. It offers more than 260 degree programmes across 16 disciplinary areas at bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, taught in Italian and English. In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, it ranks 111th globally and 1st in Italy for the sixth consecutive year. In the GreenMetric World University Rankings 2026, it ranks 9th worldwide and 1st in Italy for sustainability, and is recognised as the most sustainable university in Southern Europe. Quality assurance is managed under the Italian AVA system by ANVUR; a Periodic Assessment Visit was conducted in November 2025. The university is a founding member of the Una Europa alliance and holds an Erasmus Charter (Code: I BOLOGNA01). Tuition fees for 2026/27 start from €157.04 per year, with extensive income-based exemptions available.