University of Bologna

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   The short answer

   The University of Bologna is a public university in Bologna, Italy, and it suits students who want a large European institution with a broad international student body. It is a strong fit if you want to study in Italy at a university with a long academic tradition and a public-university fee structure.

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   What you can study

   The university is a large public research university, but no subject areas or degree programmes are listed here. If you are considering it, use the official website to check the current programme catalogue and the language, level, and admission route for each course.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should check the entry requirements for the specific programme, the application deadline, and whether additional documents are needed for academic records, identity, or language proof. The university’s official admissions pages are the place to confirm the exact process for your chosen course and any country-specific requirements.

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   What it costs

   Tuition is listed at EUR 2,500 to EUR 3,000. Living costs in Bologna will be separate from tuition, so confirm housing, food, transport, and other expenses before applying; check the admissions office for the current fee for your programme and student status.

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   Coming from abroad

   The university has 8,000 international students, but the language of instruction is not stated here. Before applying, confirm the teaching language, whether your previous qualifications are accepted in Italy, and what visa and residence steps you will need after admission.

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   How it compares

   With 96 universities in Italy, Bologna stands out more for scale and international reach than for being a small specialist option. Its public status, large student body, and reported QS world rank of 133 make it a major national choice for students who want a well-established university in a large Italian city.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.