In an enchanting medieval setting, Bologna is located in the centre of Italy; from there you can easily reach other precious locations such as Venice and Florence, among the most visited in the world, at 1h away, Milan at 2 and Rome at 2h30. There are also plenty of lesser-known but no less fascinating towns (Ravenna, Ferrara, Mantua, Padua, and many others).
The Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna, the oldest university in the Western world, paves the way for innovation through an increasingly rich programme catalogue, cutting-edge research, a constant and increasingly broad international perspective and a strong third mission.
Since it was founded 1088, the Alma Mater Studiorum has been student-centred, hosting prominent figures from the science and arts communities. With five campuses (Bologna, Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna, Rimini) and a branch in Buenos Aires, it offers a diversified course catalogue that is tailored to the needs of present-day society: over 200 degree programmes among its 32 departments and 5 schools are offered to over 82,000 students. 3,600 graduates are enrolled in PhDs and other 3rd-cycle programmes.
