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University of Bologna
Flag of ItalyItalyQS #138BolognaPublic UniversityTaught in English, ItalianFully FundedTuition from €657 per year

University of Bologna

جامعة بولونيا

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About the scholarship program

The University of Bologna, the oldest university in the Western world, offers Unibo Action international talent scholarships to high-achieving international students in bachelor's and master's programs, usually including a tuition waiver and a study grant, alongside income-based regional right-to-study (ER.GO) grants. Applications follow an annual call with set deadlines. Details are on the international scholarships page.

Information last verified: October 16, 2026Official source

Tuition for international students

€657 – €1,557 per year
Academic year 2026-2027

Reduced fixed fee 2026/27: citizens of particularly poor countries €500–600 (bachelor's) or €600–700 (master's); non-OECD countries €1,000–1,200 (bachelor's) or €1,200–1,400 (master's); plus €157.04. ER.GO scholarship winners pay only €157.04.

Available programmes

Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:

Life and living

Bologna · Italy

Living in Bologna

The city of porticoes and towers, home to the University of Bologna, founded in 1088 and regarded as the oldest university in the Western world.

390,000
Population (2025)
Italian
Local language

Student housing

A single student room in Bologna rents for about EUR 585 a month on average (Immobiliare.it Insights, 2026-27 academic year).

Transport for students

The annual TPER pass for University of Bologna students costs EUR 161, with an extra EUR 100 off for 4,000 students with an ISEE up to EUR 35,000 (2026-27).

Top landmarks

Last verified: October 2026

Sources:ISTAT – resident population on 1 January 2025 (via Wikipedia: List of cities in Italy)Money.it – Student room rents by city 2026 (Immobiliare.it Insights)University of Bologna – TPER transport discounts

Faculties and programmes

31 faculties · 85 programmes

Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.

Show all faculties (+27)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.

Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Annual cash grant, Full fee exemption, Reduced fee if not awarded.

Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.

QS World University Rankings 2026

Rank#138

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Track your academic readiness

Use the checklist in your profile to prepare your documents and make sure you meet this scholarship’s requirements.

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Official website:
https://www.unibo.it/en

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