The University of Bologna is a public research university in Bologna, Italy. Founded in 1088 by an organised guild of students, it is the oldest university in continuous operation in the world, and the first degree-awarding institution of higher learning.

University of Bologna is ranked #122 in Best Global Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. Read more about how we rank school.

Courses are available in English and Italian. If you have completed two years of university-level Italian before departure, or equivalent, you can take some or all of your courses in Italian.

Overall, studying in Bologna is a great experience for international students. Whether you're looking for an afternoon spent studying at the many libraries or cafes or are seeking nights of adventure at some of Bologna's legendary clubs and events, there's no shortage of things to do