University of Bologna
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University of Bologna is in Bologna, Italie; its bachelor's degrees are taught in English. Standard entry requirements: Foreign secondary school diploma at least 12 years of schooling. Language: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72. Applying: application fee €20. Scholarships: 2 from the university.
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Les étudiants internationaux doivent aussi prévoir un budget pour l'assurance santé, le visa et les frais de voyage, qui ne figurent pas ici.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | not yet determined |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 2 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. |
| Chances of admission | Foreign secondary school diploma: at least 12 years of schooling. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | not yet determined |
| Where and how students live | Bologna · 6 km from BLQ airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Available (apply) |
| Working while studying | With a study residence permit, students may work part-time in subordinate (employed) work, up to 20 hours per week and a maximum of 1,040 hours per year. |
| After graduation | Job-search or entrepreneurship stay permit for students (permesso di soggiorno per ricerca lavoro o imprenditorialità degli studenti): 9 to 12 months after graduating in Italy. · 68.3% go on to further study (2023-24) |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Aide financière et conditions pour les étudiants internationaux
| Bourses au mérite | Oui — les étudiants internationaux peuvent recevoir des bourses au mériteSources (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “International students can apply for a study grant Worth 11.000 € gross (assigned on the basis of the SAT and GRE tests) or an exemption from tuition fees (Unibo Action 1 and Unibo Action 2).”corsi.unibo.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Niveau d'anglais | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Economics and Finance is an international undergraduate degree course, entirely taught in English and open to Italian and international applicants.”corsi.unibo.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Delivered entirely in English”corsi.unibo.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Bourses pour les étudiants de première année
Unibo Action 1 (reference)
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: Frais de scolarité complets
Sources (1)
“International students can apply for a study grant Worth 11.000 € gross (assigned on the basis of the SAT and GRE tests) or an exemption from tuition fees (Unibo Action 1 and Unibo Action 2).”corsi.unibo.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Unibo Action 2 (reference)
- Who can receive it: Étudiants internationaux uniquement
- Amount: €11,000 (≈ US$12,200)
Sources (1)
“International students can apply for a study grant Worth 11.000 € gross (assigned on the basis of the SAT and GRE tests) or an exemption from tuition fees (Unibo Action 1 and Unibo Action 2).”corsi.unibo.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Programmes taught in English: Business and Economics · 3 years Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “CLABE – Business and Economics is a 1st cycle degree – 3 year Bachelor degree - entirely taught in English, forming graduates who are qualified for market oriented managerial or consultant positions within an international setting.”corsi.unibo.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: Economics and Finance · 3 years Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Economics and Finance is an international undergraduate degree course, entirely taught in English and open to Italian and international applicants. It lasts 3 years and leads to a Bachelor's degree (1st-cycle degree).”corsi.unibo.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Programmes taught in English: Genomics · 3 years · Bologna Source (4)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Language English”corsi.unibo.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Duration 3 years”corsi.unibo.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Place of teaching Bologna”corsi.unibo.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Delivered entirely in English”corsi.unibo.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Application fee | €20 one-time (≈ US$22) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Pay the €20 fee through the PagoPA platform. The fee is also valid to apply for any extraordinary selection and will not be refunded under any circumstance.”corsi.unibo.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Pay the €20 fee through the PagoPA platform. The fee is also valid to apply for the next ordinary selection and any extraordinary selection, and will not be refunded under any circumstance.”corsi.unibo.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | Genomics: English proficiency test: Required Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “English Language Certificate, B2 level or higher;”corsi.unibo.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“You need to have a valid B2 English Language Certificate among the ones accepted.”corsi.unibo.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Genomics: Passport copy: Required Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Copy of your valid passport. The document must clearly show the expiry date.”corsi.unibo.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12Genomics: Admission test scores (SAT/ACT/ATAR…): Required (reference) Source (1)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “If you apply through SAT : make sure your scores are received by the University of Bologna before the set deadline and according to the provisions of the Call for Applications.”corsi.unibo.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application deadlines | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
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| Tuition rule for international students at public universities (government) | Public-university tuition is calculated from the household's economic situation (ISEE; ISEE Parificato for families abroad). Under national guidelines, students with an ISEE below €22,000-€27,000 (depending on the university) are in the No-Tax Area and pay only fixed statutory charges. (reference) |
| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — consultez le site de l'université ↗ |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | Students must have health cover for the visa and the residence permit: an insurance policy covering the whole stay with no limits or exceptions on urgent hospital care, or voluntary enrolment in the National Health Service (SSN) for a yearly contribution. |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | €10,180 per year (≈ US$11,300) (2026–27 figure) |
Sources (7)
“Tuition fees at Italian public universities are generally lower than in many other major study destinations. They are calculated on the basis of your household’s economic situation (ISEE), so what you actually pay can be much lower than the official maximum.”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“International students whose families live abroad prove their situation with the ISEE Parificato”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Under national guidelines, students with an ISEE below €22,000-€27,000 (depending on the university) qualify for the No-Tax Area and pay only fixed statutory charges (regional tax and duty stamp, usually around €157 - €160/year).”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“You needed health insurance to get your visa and your permit. Once you are in Italy, you have two options: keep a private policy, or join the public National Health Service (Servizio Sanitario Nazionale, SSN) by paying a yearly contribution.”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Polizza assicurativa a copertura dell’intero soggiorno senza limitazioni od eccezioni alle tariffe stabilite per il ricovero ospedaliero urgente per tutta la sua durata.”consparigi.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Mezzi economici di sussistenza per il soggiorno previsto. Tali mezzi sono quantificati nell’importo di euro 10.179,85 annuali.”consparigi.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“At least €10,179.85 for the first academic year, plus money for your return journey (a return ticket is accepted as proof).”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Available (apply) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “To obtain a place in a hall of residence, students must apply through an ER.GO call for application.”www.unibo.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“Bologna has several university residences managed by ER.GO.”www.unibo.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | With a study residence permit, students may work part-time in subordinate (employed) work, up to 20 hours per week and a maximum of 1,040 hours per year. government rule Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Con il permesso di soggiorno per motivi di studio puoi anche svolgere un'attività lavorativa di tipo subordinato, per un tempo non superiore alle 20 ore settimanali, fino ad un massimo di 1040 ore annuali”prefettura.interno.gov.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“A study permit lets you work part-time, up to 20 hours a week (1,040 hours a year).”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 20 government rule Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Con il permesso di soggiorno per motivi di studio puoi anche svolgere un'attività lavorativa di tipo subordinato, per un tempo non superiore alle 20 ore settimanali, fino ad un massimo di 1040 ore annuali”prefettura.interno.gov.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“A study permit lets you work part-time, up to 20 hours a week (1,040 hours a year).”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Job-search or entrepreneurship stay permit for students (permesso di soggiorno per ricerca lavoro o imprenditorialità degli studenti): 9 to 12 months after graduating in Italy. government rule Source (3)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Italian law allows international graduates to stay after their studies. If you obtain a degree in Italy, you can apply for a new stay permit, called permesso di soggiorno per ricerca lavoro o imprenditorialità degli studenti (Stay permit for job search or entrepreneurship of students).”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“It lasts between 9 and 12 months, and its purpose is to look for a job or start a business that fits the studies you have just completed.”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“students who have obtained in Italy a bachelor’s or master’s degree (including single-cycle degrees)”ambseoul.esteri.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
| Graduates going on to further study (college survey) | 68.3% (2023–24 figure) (reference) Source (2)Cité dans la version originale anglaise du site de l'université. “Among first-cycle graduates, 68.3% choose to continue their studies one year after graduation, while 29.2% do not enrol in another degree programme.”magazine.unibo.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12“The analysis focuses on bachelor's and master's graduates from 2024 (interviewed one year after graduation) and on master's graduates from 2020 (interviewed five years after graduation).”magazine.unibo.it ↗ · vérifié le 2026-11-12 |
Lieu
| City / state | Bologna |
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| Nearest major airport | Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), about 6 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q131262 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).