Università di Bologna

Università di Bologna is a universitywide partner in Bologna, Italy.

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Webpages	General information for exchange students Course information
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Academic calendar	Semester I: mid September – end of January Semester II: early February – late July Orientation generally commences mid September for Semester I and early February for Semester II. Exams take place in January for Semester I and in June and July for Semester II. Exact dates depend greatly on the faculty, see more information (by clicking on the relevant Faculty).
Requirements	GPA (Average Grade) There is no GPA requirement for this destination. Language Requirement It is advised you are proficient in at least A2 Italian and B1/B2 English.
Areas of study open to exchange students	Almost all, but the number of courses offered in English is limited.
Courses at Master’s level	Yes
Language of instruction	Mainly courses in Italian, limited courses in English. You need to show your proficiency in the Italian language in case courses are not in English.
Housing assistance	Università di Bologna guides incoming exchange students in finding accommodation. Finding accommodation can be difficult however and it is advised you start looking for residence early. See the housing options
Estimated living costs per month	Average living costs are around 700 EUR per month (Estimate from 2022). You can find a more detailed breakdown of expenses here.
Credits	Normal study load per term in credits: 30, in courses:3-4. ECTS grading scale: A- E
Number of places available	15 places per year.
Selection	Selection was necessary in the past few years. You are advised not to place this exchange destination as a second or third choice.

A beautiful ancient courtyard at the University of Bologna.

Contact

If you have any questions about this universitywide partner university, contact the universitywide International Office.