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University of Bologna, Italy
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City Information
Bologna is the capital and largest city of the Emilia-Romagna region in Northern Italy. The city has a humid subtropical climate with warm summers and icy winters. Being declared the European capital of culture in 2010 and the UNESCO city of music in 2006, Bologna is an important cultural and artistic centre with two intriguing halves. One side being hard-working, high-tech and super-rich. The other half is Bolshie, politically edgy and gothic.
University Information
Founded in 1088, the University of Bologna is the oldest university in the world as well as one of the leading academic institutions in Italy and Europe. Bologna is ranked as the 188th best university in the world according to the QS World University Rankings. It currently has over 80,000 students and over 2,800 academic staff members in its eleven schools and 33 departments. Notable alumni include three Nobel Prize winners, the founder of the discipline of toxicology and the formulator of the heliocentric universal model.
Additional Information
Please note, we have taken the estimated cost of living below from the partners website as a guide but it is important to do your own research too. You will also need to consider other potential additional costs such as VISAs, flights and health insurance too. You can find out more about what additional costs you should consider via our funding page, here.
Summary Table
| Competitiveness | Less competitive |
|---|---|
| Minimum Academic Average needed for Year Abroad | 60% |
| Number of places open for semester abroad | N/A |
| Number of places open for year abroad | 3 |
| Number of places open for summer abroad | N/A |
| Semester Abroad only: Do UK Students Need a Visa? | Yes |
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Total estimated cost per semester in local currency (check xe.com for current exchange rates) |
4,000 EUR per semester. . |
| City type | Medium city (100 k – 499 k) |
| Campus Type(s) | Urban |
| Where do exchange students normally live? | Mixture of university halls of residence & private off-campus accommodation |
| Are exchange students guaranteed a place in University halls of residence? | No |
| Which UoL semester would a student normally spend at this partner? | Full academic year |
| Term Dates |
Semester 1: September to February Semester 2: March to July |
Check www.xe.com for current exchange rates.