QS World Ranking
#154
Acceptance Rate
50%
Annual Tuition (USD)
$3,000
On-Campus Housing
Available
Application Deadline
May 30
via Direct
Student Body
Total Enrollment
87,000
students
International Students
8%
US % data not publicly reported
Figures are approximate based on institutional reports and QS data.
Why This School
The world's oldest university (1088) in Italy's food capital, offering degrees at very low cost.
QS Subject Rankings 2025
Rankings by academic subject — source: QS World University Rankings by Subject
Notes for US Students
The world's oldest university (1088). Many English programs. Bologna is Italy's foodie capital.
Admission Criteria
Key requirements for US students applying to University of Bologna
Acceptance Rate
50%
Moderately selective
Application System
Direct
Deadline
May 30
Instruction Language
Italian/English
School Type
Public
Annual Tuition
$3,000
Requirements Checklist for US Applicants
- Apply via Universitaly portal (international student portal)
- University entrance qualification (high school diploma + transcript)
- Italian language proficiency required for Italian programs; English programs available
- IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL 80+ for English programs
- Income-based tuition: free for low income; higher for high income families
- Pre-enrollment through Italian consulate required
Class Size
Academic Calendar
One of the oldest universities in the world (founded 1088).
Requirements may vary by program. Always verify with the university's official admissions page.
Admission Details
- Language of Instruction
- Italian/English
- Estimated Annual Tuition
- ~$3,000 / year
- Application Deadline
- May 30
- Application System
- Direct
- School Type
- Public
- Acceptance Rate
- 50%
Programs Offered
Scholarships to Explore
- ✓ER.GO Regional Scholarship
- ✓University merit grants
Cost of Living — Bologna, Italy
Low CostEstimated monthly total
$1,090
vs. avg US college student
43% cheaper
US avg ~$1,900/mo
Bologna is one of the best-value cities in Western Europe. Famous food culture, walkable city, and very low student costs.
Estimates based on 2025–26 student budgets. Actual costs vary by lifestyle and housing choice.
About Studying at University of Bologna as a US Student
University of Bologna is located in Bologna, Italy and is ranked #154in the QS World University Rankings. The school offers programs in Law, Arts & Humanities, Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, and more. Instruction is offered in Italian/English. The estimated annual tuition for international students is ~$3,000 / year, with an acceptance rate of approximately 50%. Applications are submitted through Direct with a deadline of May 30. Scholarships available include the ER.GO Regional Scholarship.