At a glance

Location Bologna, Italy

Erasmus Code I BOLOGNA01

Students 84,700

Campuses 5

Available places 2

Placement duration Full year

Specialisms

Economics, Finance,

Management

Taught Language English

Language Support

Italian language classes

available

Term dates September—May/June

Website https://www.unibo.it/

Description The University of Bologna, founded in 1088, is the

oldest University in the Western world. It is also one

of the largest in Europe with 5 campuses, 33

departments and 11 schools. Each year they accept

approximately 2,500 incoming exchange students to

study across the institution.

Surrounding Area Bologna is the capital city of the Emilia-Romagna

region of Italy and is neatly situated a short

distance away from Milan, Florence, Venice and San

Marino. Its Piazza Maggiore is a sprawling plaza

lined with arched colonnades, cafes and medieval

and Renaissance structures such as City Hall, the

Fountain of Neptune and the Basilica di San

Petronio.

Accommodation Students attending the University of Bologna use

SAIS (Student Accommodation and Information

Service) to help them find accommodation in the

city. It offers a mixture of student residences and

private accommodation. More information:

http://www.saisaccommodation.it/en-

us/sais.aspx?idC=61642&LN=en-US

How to apply

When successfully selected by UWE Bristol and

nominated to the University of Bologna you will

need to provide:

1. Completed online application form

2. Photocopy of your identity card or passport

3. Photocopy of your EHIC Insurance card

4. Copy of your transcript of records

5. Learning agreement

Further information http://www.unibo.it/en/international/exchange-

opportunities-at-Unibo/exchange-students-guide

University of Bologna