University of Bologna: Statistics

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#99 of 14,131 In the World
#23 of 2,785 In Europe
#1 of 88 In Italy
#1 of 4 In Emilia-Romagna
#15 of 1,035 For Cosmetology
Top100 For 45 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
73%
Enrollment
79,999
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
www.unibo.it
Languages
Italian;English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate73%
Admissions RequirementsSecondary school certificate (maturità) or recognized foreign equivalent
Academic CalendarSemesters
Enrollment79,999

We've calculated the 73% acceptance rate for University of Bologna based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

University of Bologna is a world-class research university with 179,556 scientific papers published and 4,879,533 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Medicine, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Genetics.

Publications
179,556
Citations
4,879,533

University of Bologna majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
102,077 / 3,239,030
Chemistry
84,496 / 2,697,906
Engineering
80,940 / 2,215,062
Physics
79,594 / 2,234,778
Medicine
79,504 / 2,555,132
Computer Science
68,253 / 1,906,439
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
65,402 / 1,560,958
Environmental Science
63,057 / 1,723,034
Quantum and Particle physics
54,667 / 1,561,389
Genetics
50,990 / 1,750,468
Biochemistry
48,619 / 1,730,431
Organic Chemistry
39,458 / 1,232,095
Pathology
38,189 / 1,337,783
Materials Science
36,137 / 1,021,564
Psychology
35,395 / 1,036,745
Geology
34,258 / 980,374
Mathematics
33,655 / 879,707
Geography and Cartography
32,859 / 831,181
Philosophy
30,631 / 592,654
Statistics
26,365 / 736,505
Political Science
26,121 / 545,494
Surgery
25,867 / 781,287
Ecology
24,660 / 678,204
Law
24,126 / 526,420
Business
23,642 / 522,523
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
22,996 / 552,051
Paleontology
22,532 / 689,642
History
22,086 / 548,941
Optical Engineering
21,556 / 662,387
Sociology
21,191 / 531,908
Psychiatry
20,147 / 647,796
Archaeology
19,651 / 523,570
Immunology
18,600 / 651,242
Electrical Engineering
17,414 / 443,650
Economics
17,075 / 361,572
Astrophysics and Astronomy
16,918 / 579,850
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
16,121 / 461,832
Neuroscience
15,446 / 481,903
Metallurgical Engineering
14,247 / 445,026
Telecommunications
13,731 / 354,602

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 1313 9480
1993 1367 10131
1994 1434 11275
1995 1627 13442
1996 1851 15065
1997 1816 16692
1998 2030 19216
1999 2122 21845
2000 2257 26116
2001 2371 30516
2002 3297 38703
2003 3246 45370
2004 3402 51979
2005 3777 61776
2006 4211 72716
2007 4455 82587
2008 4800 95390
2009 5126 109321
2010 5384 123106
2011 5690 140425
2012 5861 162326
2013 6327 179449
2014 6871 195380
2015 6748 208831
2016 6844 224791
2017 7360 241674
2018 7592 258750
2019 8516 293223
2020 9585 356818
2021 10449 415628
2022 10217 397584
2023 10734 420554
2024 8814 411027
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for University of Bologna gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Cost (per year)
Bachelor's Degree €2,000 - €3,500
Master's Degree €2,000 - €3,500
PhD Program €160 (registration fee) + €160 (annual fee)
Professional Master's Programs €4,000 - €8,000

All costs are in Euros (€).

The University of Bologna has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Bologna.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Dottorato di Ricerca Agriculture, Architecture, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Heritage Preservation, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Performing Arts, Social Sciences, Sociology, Technology, Translation and Interpretation, Veterinary Science, Visual Arts

University of Bologna alumni

  1. Nicolaus Copernicus

    Nicolaus Copernicus
    Born in
    Poland Flag Poland
    Years
    1473-1543 (aged 70)
    Enrolled in the University of Bologna
    Studied in 1496-1500
    Occupations
    philosophercanonastronomerlegal scholarmathematician
    Biography

    Nicolaus Copernicus was a Renaissance polymath, active as a mathematician, astronomer, and Catholic canon, who formulated a model of the universe that placed the Sun rather than Earth at its center. In all likelihood, Copernicus developed his model independently of Aristarchus of Samos, an ancient Greek astronomer who had formulated such a model some eighteen centuries earlier.

  2. Pier Paolo Pasolini

    Pier Paolo Pasolini
    Born in
    Italy Flag Italy
    Years
    1922-1975 (aged 53)
    Occupations
    writerscreenwriterplaywrightfilm actorfilm critic
    Biography

    Pier Paolo Pasolini was an Italian poet, film director, writer, actor and playwright. He is considered one of the defining public intellectuals in 20th-century Italian history, influential both as an artist and a political figure. He is known for directing The Gospel According to St. Matthew, the films from Trilogy of Life (The Decameron, The Canterbury Tales and Arabian Nights) and Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom.

  3. Alexander VI

    Alexander VI
    Born in
    Spain Flag Spain
    Years
    1431-1503 (aged 72)
    Occupations
    Catholic priesttransitional deacon
    Biography

    Pope Alexander VI was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 11 August 1492 until his death in 1503. Born into the prominent Borgia family in Xàtiva in the Kingdom of Valencia under the Crown of Aragon, Rodrigo studied law at the University of Bologna. He was ordained deacon and made a cardinal in 1456 after the election of his uncle as Pope Callixtus III, and a year later he became vice-chancellor of the Catholic Church. He proceeded to serve in the Curia under the next four popes, acquiring significant influence and wealth in the process. In 1492, Rodrigo was elected pope, taking the name Alexander VI.

  4. Petrarch

    Petrarch
    Born in
    Italy Flag Italy
    Years
    1304-1374 (aged 70)
    Enrolled in the University of Bologna
    Studied in 1320-1323
    Occupations
    humanistmountaineerphilologistCatholic clericwriter
    Biography

    Francis Petrarch, born Francesco di Petracco, was a scholar from Arezzo and poet of the early Italian Renaissance and one of the earliest humanists.

All 100 notable alumni

University of Bologna faculties and divisions

Department/Division : Agricultural Sciences Agriculture, Agronomy, Chemistry, Entomology, Microbiology, Plant Pathology
Department/Division : Agriculture and Food science Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Biotechnology, Food Technology, Forest Products, Forestry, Oenology, Plant and Crop Protection, Viticulture, Zoology
Department/Division : Architecture Architecture
Department/Division : Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences Biological and Life Sciences, Environmental Studies, Geology
Department/Division : Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences Behavioural Sciences, Biochemistry, Health Sciences, Neurology, Physiology
Department/Division : Chemistry Chemistry
Department/Division : Economics Actuarial Science, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Economics, Tourism
Department/Division : Education Education, Education of the Handicapped, Educational Sciences, Teacher Training
Department/Division : Engineering Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Sciences, Materials Engineering
Department/Division : History and Cultures Cultural Studies, History
Department/Division : Humanities and Philosophy Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Greek, History, Journalism, Latin, Literature, Modern Languages, Music, Performing Arts, Philosophy
Department/Division : Industrial Chemistry Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry
Department/Division : Interpreting and Translation Translation and Interpretation
Department/Division : Law Law
Department/Division : Life Quality Studies Health Sciences, Psychology, Sports
Department/Division : Management Management
Department/Division : Mathematics Mathematics
Department/Division : Medicine and Surgery Biotechnology, Cardiology, Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Gastroenterology, Gerontology, Health Sciences, Hygiene, Laboratory Techniques, Medicine, Microbiology, Neurology, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Physical Therapy, Podiatry, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Rheumatology, Sports Medicine, Surgery, Urology, Venereology, Virology
Department/Division : Pharmacy and Biotechnoloogy Biotechnology, Cosmetology, Food Technology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Toxicology
Department/Division : Physics and Astronomy Astronomy and Space Science, Physics
Department/Division : Political and Social Sciences Political Sciences, Social Sciences
Department/Division : Preservation of Cultural Heritage Heritage Preservation
Department/Division : Psychology Psychology
Department/Division : Statistical Sciences Statistics
Department/Division : The Arts Music, Performing Arts, Visual Arts
Department/Division : Veterinary Medicine Animal Husbandry, Biotechnology, Veterinary Science

General information

Alternative names UNIBO
Università degli Studi di Bologna
Founded 1088
Accreditation Ministry of Education, University and Research
Motto Alma Mater Studiorum. Petrus ubique pater legum Bononia mater

Location and contacts

Address Via Zamboni 33
Bologna, 40126
Italy
City population 388,000

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