University of Bologna
Bologna, Italy · Italy tuition policy
- Your destination
- Bologna, Italy
- Mandatory university cost / year
- Not yet verified
- Degree levels
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
- English-taught offering
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
University overview
Study fields & specialities
The world’s oldest university in continuous operation (Bologna, 1088), with a broad offering and strength in law, the humanities and medicine.
The list shows the fields offered at this institution; programme-level availability (language, level, fees) is on the university’s official website.
Research notes
Tuition is progressive and income-based; verify with ISEE.
Programme structure & languages
| Level | Standard duration | Standard ECTS | Language(s) of instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 3 years | 180 | Italian / English |
| Master | 2 years | 120 | Italian / English |
| PhD | 3–4 years | 180 | Italian / English |
ECTS and duration follow the Bologna structure (Bachelor 180 ECTS / 3 years, Master 120 ECTS / 2 years, PhD ≈ 180 ECTS). Individual programmes may differ — verify in the official catalogue.
Tuition policy & mandatory fees
This figure is the mandatory university cost (tuition + compulsory fees), not living costs.
Programme entries (13)
| Programme | Level | Language | EU tuition | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Italian / English | Income-based; public universities ≈ €900–€4,000/year (EU/EEA may pay less) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Engineering — Master (also in English) | Master | Italian / English | Income-based; public universities ≈ €900–€4,000/year (EU/EEA may pay less) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Engineering — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Italian / English | Income-based; public universities ≈ €900–€4,000/year (EU/EEA may pay less) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Italian / English | Income-based; public universities ≈ €900–€4,000/year (EU/EEA may pay less) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — Master (also in English) | Master | Italian / English | Income-based; public universities ≈ €900–€4,000/year (EU/EEA may pay less) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Humanities — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Italian / English | Income-based; public universities ≈ €900–€4,000/year (EU/EEA may pay less) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Law — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Italian / English | Income-based; public universities ≈ €900–€4,000/year (EU/EEA may pay less) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Law — Master (also in English) | Master | Italian / English | Income-based; public universities ≈ €900–€4,000/year (EU/EEA may pay less) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Law — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Italian / English | Income-based; public universities ≈ €900–€4,000/year (EU/EEA may pay less) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Medicine — Bachelor (also in English) | Bachelor | Italian / English | Income-based; public universities ≈ €900–€4,000/year (EU/EEA may pay less) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Medicine — Master (also in English) | Master | Italian / English | Income-based; public universities ≈ €900–€4,000/year (EU/EEA may pay less) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Medicine — PhD (also in English) | PhD | Italian / English | Income-based; public universities ≈ €900–€4,000/year (EU/EEA may pay less) | See the university page / official catalogue |
| Second-cycle Master’s degree programmes | Master | Italian / English | Income-based; public universities ≈ €900–€4,000/year (EU/EEA may pay less) | See university page |
English-taught options & language notes
English-taught offering: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Language requirements: Italian or English depending on programme. English test: Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme..
Admissions & entry requirements
Who can apply
A secondary school diploma (Diploma di maturità) or recognised equivalent. Some programmes (e.g. medicine, architecture) require admissions tests; many require a pre-enrolment via Universitaly. For a Master’s: a relevant Bachelor’s degree.
Language requirements
Italian-taught programmes require Italian (commonly B2); English-taught programmes require English proof.
English test
Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent); the exact threshold is set by the programme.
Documents generally required 4 items
- Secondary school diploma + declaration of value
- Bachelor’s degree + transcript (for Master’s)
- Language certificate
- Passport / ID copy
Application deadlines (typical)
Typical: pre-enrolment and admissions ≈ spring/summer; programmes vary — verify with the institution.
How to apply
Universitaly / direct portal · Admissions portal →
International applicants typically pre-enrol via Universitaly.
These are the typical requirements for this institution and its national admission system. Exact documents, subject requirements and deadlines are set per programme — date shown for the 2026/2027 cycle.
- Application platform
- Universitaly / direct portal
- Admissions page
- Official admissions / how to apply →
- Fees page
- Official tuition & fees information →
- Housing
- Not yet verified
- Scholarships
- Not yet verified
Deadlines & document submission
- Applications open
- ≈ spring
- Applications close
- Pre-enrolment/admissions ≈ spring–summer
- Documents to submit
- Declaration of value / CIMEA statement for foreign qualifications.
- Note
- Pre-enrol via Universitaly.
Typical dates for the 2026/2027 cycle from the national admission system. Always confirm the exact deadline on this university’s official admissions page (linked above).
Contact — admissions
- Website
- https://www.unibo.it
- Admissions page
- Open admissions / contact page →
- Admissions email
- Not yet verified — use the admissions page
- Admissions phone
- Not yet verified
- Address
- Not yet verified
Admission enquiries: use the official admissions / contact page linked from the university website.
CONTACT: VERIFYOfficial sources
- University of Bologna official website
https://www.unibo.it - University of Bologna — tuition / fees (official)
https://www.unibo.it/en/study/enrolment-fees-and-other-procedures/degree-programmes/tuition-fees-and-exemptions - University of Bologna — admissions / how to apply (official)
https://www.unibo.it/en/study/enrolment-fees-and-other-procedures - EU Education portal – Country profile: Italy
https://education.ec.europa.eu/study-in-europe/country-profiles