Cultivating talent, knowledge and relationships in a community of excellence.
The Collegio Superiore, founded in 1998 as a College of Excellence, welcomes deserving students, selected through a competitive call, enrolled in the University's degree programmes or PhD programmes. It offers pathways of advanced interdisciplinary learning and research that enrich the university experience and support the development of knowledge, competence and critical thinking abilities.
The Collegio was established to nurture talent, foster a passion for learning and create a space open to personal and cultural growth, where students can experiment, collaborate and fully develop one's potential in a stimulating, inclusive environment that encourages dialogue.
What are University Schools of Excellence and which ones are there?
The Collegio is a space for growth and dialogue, where knowledge, competence and relationships can be nurtured. The community is committed to:
The Collegio’s educational offering changes every year and includes Integrated Courses, Seminars and Transferable Skills Laboratories, ranging from scientific and technological fields to humanities and social sciences. These extracurricular pathways complement the university curriculum and enable the attainment of a diploma equivalent to a professional master's programme (2nd level).
The I-PHD College is a training and research programme, accessible through a call for applications, and complementary to the University's PhD programme. Those who take part have the opportunity to combine the research activity provided for by their PhD programme with seminars, meetings and projects organised by the Collegio and the University Schools of Excellence. The programme also includes interdisciplinary co-working activities, cross-disciplinary tutoring with professors from an area other than their own, and public engagement initiatives aimed at sharing knowledge and results with society.
Joining the Collegio means having an experience that goes beyond study and research, engaging with other disciplines and growing together with the community. Those who join the Collegio can rely on:
The advanced learning offered by the Collegio Superiore is reflected in the achievements of its members. Those who complete their degrees or PhDs often obtain scholarships, PhDs and research fellowships at the most prestigious universities, both in Italy and abroad, or pursue successful careers in leading companies.
The activities of the Collegio Superiore are supported by the University of Bologna and by public and private funders who, through their contributions, foster growth, innovation and meaningful relationships between members, lecturers and the scientific community.
Studying, building relationships and living in accommodation in the heart of the university district.
Find out more about the Collegio's training and research pathways.