University of Bologna (Alma Mater Studiorum)

Bologna, Italy · Checked 26 September 2026

Founded in 1088, the University of Bologna is regarded as the oldest university in the Western world and is one of Italy's largest public universities, with campuses in Bologna, Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna and Rimini. It offers a range of international degree programmes taught in English, mainly at master's level.

Undergraduate tuition (international)Income-based (2026/27): fixed instalment EUR 157.04 plus a variable part up to a maximum of EUR 2,040 for most first-cycle programmes (some programmes higher); citizens of non-OECD or particularly poor countries whose family income is only outside It

Master's tuition (international)Income-based (2026/27): fixed EUR 157.04 plus a variable part up to a maximum of EUR 2,550 for most second-cycle (master's) programmes (some programmes higher); reduced flat fee possible for citizens of non-OECD countries with family income only outs

IntakesSeptember/October (academic year start)

English requirementInternational programmes require proof of the language of instruction as set in each programme's call for applications; Italian-taught programmes require Italian.

Official fees page · Official English requirements

Application deadlines

Admission (all programmes)	Set per programme in its call for applications/admission notice on the programme website; applicants with foreign qualifications should start early
Fee payment - open-access programmes (2026/27)	Bachelor's: 24 September 2026; master's: 29 October 2026

Fees, deadlines and requirements change every year and differ by course. Always check the course page on the university's official website before you apply.

University of Bologna (Alma Mater Studiorum)

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Scholarships

Bocconi Graduate Merit Awards

Padua International Excellence Scholarship

Politecnico di Milano Merit-Based International Scholarships (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze)

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