The University of Bologna confirms its role as a major public university — open, inclusive and strongly competitive at the international level. Overall enrolments remain stable, with increases in second-cycle degree programmes (+2.3%) and in the number of international students (+10.4% compared with last year and +53.4% compared with two years ago).
In the QS World University Rankings – Europe, the University of Bologna ranks 59th in Europe and second in Italy
Forward-looking collaboration leverages academic excellence and industry expertise to advance critical digital infrastructure innovation
The Annual Report of the Evaluation Group, the 2026–2028 Integrated Plan for Activities and Organisation (PIAO), the Policy on the ethical and responsible use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in administrative activities, and the criteria and planning for the 2026 Research Evaluation are among the topics addressed at meetings of the University’s Governing Bodies in January
The renewed exhibition layouts of the Specola Museum and the Museum of Palazzo Poggi– now directly connected to the University Library – together with a new multimedia room on the history of the University of Bologna, return a centuries-old narrative to the community and strengthen the bond between the University and the local area
"We know that each and every one of you is directly or indirectly affected by what is happening, and I would like to express, on behalf of the Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna and in my personal capacity, my most sincere solidarity to you, your families and your loved ones"
Despite a context of resources not aligned with the growth of recent years, the University remains committed to maintaining and improving quality and performance across all areas: teaching, research, student services, third mission and operations
The new degree programmes for 2026-2027, the launch of Fiscal Sponsorship services for fundraising in the United States, the Public Engagement Call 2026, the access to “related” and open-access programmes following the “open semester”: these are some of the topics addressed at the meetings of the University’s governing bodies in December
The athlete and student at the University of Bologna claimed the title at the Italian Absolute Judo Championships in Ostia. She was joined by another University of Bologna student, Sofia Bragagni, who won the bronze medal in the −63 kg category
"Once again this year, the University of Bologna has fulfilled its role with responsibility and dedication, confirming its ongoing commitment to teaching, research and the third mission"
The joint work between the University of Bologna and the University of Milano-Bicocca was presented in Milan during an event in collaboration with Amref Health Africa aimed at raising awareness and strengthening prevention and action against femal genital mutilation