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
#16 of 1,011 For Cosmetology
Top100 For 47 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 155,333 scientific papers published and 3,496,809 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Medicine, Physics, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Genetics.

Publications
155,333
Citations
3,496,809

University of Bologna majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
91,321 / 2,450,675
Chemistry
76,100 / 2,059,959
Engineering
71,227 / 1,590,605
Medicine
70,551 / 1,903,060
Physics
69,150 / 1,566,053
Computer Science
60,426 / 1,388,029
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
56,763 / 1,078,196
Environmental Science
54,796 / 1,212,978
Quantum and Particle physics
47,047 / 1,064,448
Genetics
46,474 / 1,379,049
Biochemistry
45,086 / 1,408,189
Organic Chemistry
36,201 / 980,476
Pathology
34,686 / 1,028,358
Materials Science
32,167 / 754,144
Psychology
31,903 / 793,206
Mathematics
30,527 / 654,686
Geology
29,983 / 697,008
Geography and Cartography
27,846 / 550,339
Philosophy
26,843 / 419,424
Statistics
23,948 / 556,395
Surgery
23,408 / 622,743
Political Science
22,785 / 365,688
Ecology
21,952 / 505,261
Business
21,256 / 366,052
Law
21,220 / 353,924
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
20,499 / 401,607
Paleontology
20,089 / 486,874
Sociology
19,030 / 394,650
Optical Engineering
18,908 / 451,843
History
18,692 / 346,729
Psychiatry
18,330 / 500,328
Immunology
17,025 / 523,112
Archaeology
16,755 / 330,178
Electrical Engineering
15,487 / 290,425
Economics
15,222 / 239,189
Radiology and Nuclear medicine
14,643 / 361,437
Neuroscience
14,108 / 385,557
Astrophysics and Astronomy
13,525 / 353,960
Metallurgical Engineering
12,622 / 311,461
Telecommunications
11,970 / 215,833

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 1177 6255
1992 1208 7463
1993 1266 8054
1994 1344 9011
1995 1465 10429
1996 1718 11647
1997 1683 13073
1998 1791 14919
1999 1936 17019
2000 2046 20439
2001 2151 24176
2002 3008 30400
2003 2929 35930
2004 3104 40577
2005 3422 48687
2006 3781 57709
2007 4181 67252
2008 4319 74961
2009 4666 86882
2010 4894 97910
2011 4983 110917
2012 5258 124540
2013 5684 137732
2014 6187 150108
2015 6130 160325
2016 6305 169534
2017 6775 182539
2018 6975 199023
2019 7759 224943
2020 8868 271032
2021 9503 319047
2022 9099 327353
2023 9228 332029
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
    mathematicianphysicistdiplomatastronomerphilosopher
    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. Alexander VI

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

    Pope Alexander VI (epithet: Valentinus ("The Valencian") 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 (now Spain), 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.

  3. Pier Paolo Pasolini

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

    Pier Paolo Pasolini was an Italian poet, film director, writer, screenwriter, 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.

  4. Petrarch

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

    Francesco Petrarca, commonly anglicized as Petrarch, was a scholar 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 393,000

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