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About University of Bologna

Over the years, the Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna, the oldest university in the Western world founded in 1088 , has paved the way for innovation thanks to an increasingly rich programme catalogue, cutting-edge research, a convincing third mission strategy and a growing international perspective. It offers its student a varied course catalogue that is tailored to the needs of present-day society: over 200 degree programmes within its 32 departments and 5 schools.  Its community of more than 85,000 students makes the Alma Mater one of Italy’s largest universities, ranking first in Italy in terms of number of its students in exchange programmes abroad and within the top 5 universities in Europe in terms of number of exchange students. Moreover, the University of Bologna is among the top 5 Italian universities in major international rankings. In the European landscape of research and academic cooperation, the University of Bologna is surely among the most active institutions. Indeed it has shaped and maintains alliances with industries as well as public/private organizations and also represents a crucial hub for international networks with its lively relations with America, Africa, Asia and Australia, that add up to its great networks in Europe. 

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MASTER'S DEGREES

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PhD PROGRAMMES

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LISTEN TO THE PODCAST UNIBO GLOBAL - LIFESTORIES

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST UNIBO GLOBAL - LIFESTORIES

University years are a pivotal moment in anyone’s life, throw in moving to a different country and they become even more challenging.
But no worries, you can sort it all out with LIFESTORIES, the podcast that will take you on a journey across the globe with some of the students who have decided to leave their home country to study at the University of Bologna.

Over 7,000 international students chose the University of Bologna, and each one of them has their unique story. Where do they come from? Why did they choose to study in Italy? What are their hopes for the future? Join Jack, also an International student at the University of Bologna, on a journey to answer all these questions, and more.
Enjoy your listening as we explore their hopes, best memories, thoughts and fears!


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