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About University

The university of bologna (<a title="Italian language" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_language">italian</a>: alma mater studiorum – università di bologna, abbreviated unibo) is a <a title="Public university" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_university">public</a> <a title="Research university" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Research_university">research university</a> in <a title="Bologna" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bologna">bologna</a>, italy. Teaching began around 1088, with the university becoming organised as guilds of students (universitas scholarium) by the late 12th century,it is the <a title="List of oldest universities in continuous operation" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_oldest_universities_in_continuous_operation">oldest university in continuous operation in the world</a>, and the first degree-awarding institution of higher learning the university's emblem carries the motto, alma mater studiorum ("nourishing mother of studies"), and the date a.d. 1088 with over 90,000 students, the university of bologna is one of the <a title="List of largest universities by enrollment" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_universities_by_enrollment">largest universities in europe</a>.
The university saw the first woman to earn a university degree and teach at a university, <a title="Bettisia Gozzadini" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bettisia_Gozzadini">bettisia gozzadini</a>, and the first woman to earn both a doctorate in science and a salaried position as a university professor, <a title="Laura Bassi" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Bassi">laura bassi</a>. The university of bologna has had a central role in the sciences during the medieval age and the italian renaissance, where it housed and educated <a title="Nicholas Copernicus" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Copernicus">nicholas copernicus</a> as well as numerous other renaissance mathematicians it has educated a wide range of notable alumni, amongst them a large number of italian scientists, prime ministers, supreme court judges, and priests.
The university of bologna has campuses in <a title="Cesena" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cesena">cesena</a>, <a title="Forlì" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forl%C3%AC">forlì</a>, <a title="Ravenna" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravenna">ravenna</a> and <a title="Rimini" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rimini">rimini</a> as well as branch centres abroad in <a title="Buenos Aires" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buenos_Aires">buenos aires</a>, <a title="New York City" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City">new york</a>, <a title="Brussels" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brussels">brussels</a>, and <a title="Shanghai" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai">shanghai</a>. it houses the fully funded boarding college collegio superiore di bologna, the bologna school of advanced studies, the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orto_Botanico_dell%27Universit%C3%A0_di_Bologna">botanical gardens of bologna</a>, a large number of museums, libraries and archeological collections, as well as the <a title="Bologna University Press" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bologna_University_Press">bologna university press</a>.

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Admission Eligibility

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To be admitted to the university of bologna's single cycle degree programme in medicine and surgery, you must meet the following requirements:
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Have a secondary school diploma or equivalent qualification </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Meet the knowledge and skill requirements set by the italian ministry of education </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Pass the admission test, imat </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Have a b2 level of english language skills or higher </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Have a b1 level or higher of italian language skills to access clinical clerkships </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Score at least 20 points in the admission test if you are an eu citizen or non-eu citizen with eu-equivalent status </li>
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The university of bologna is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of around 73%. 
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">The admission test assesses your knowledge and skills in chemistry, biochemistry, cellular molecular biology, genetics, and medical physics</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">You can use your english language qualifications to improve your chances of acceptance if you are tied with another candidate on the imat score</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">You can take language courses during your first year to improve your italian language skills</li>
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The university of bologna's tuition fees for medical school are calculated based on the isee value, with a minimum fee of €157.04 and a maximum fee of €3,315.00. 
Tuition fees 
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">The tuition fee for the university of bologna's medical school is calculated based on the isee value.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">The minimum fee is €157.04 and the maximum fee is €3,315.00.</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">In addition to tuition, students should also consider living expenses, such as rent, food, and transportation. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Non-eu students need to register with the italian national health service (ssn) for an annual fee. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Students can purchase private health insurance, but this usually means they will need to pay for expenses and then request reimbursement from the insurance company. </li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">The university of bologna offers financial aid to international students, including scholarships, loans, and work-study programs.</li>
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The university of bologna offers scholarships and grants for medical students, including international students and non-resident students. 
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Scholarships for international students in second cycle degree programs, including the bachelor in medicine and surgery program. These scholarships are worth €6,500 gross and include full tuition fee exemption. They are awarded for two academic years. 
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Medical expenses grants for non-resident students</li>
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Grants for non-resident students to cover medical expenses. These grants are worth €1,000 for non-eu citizens and €500 for italian or eu citizens. 
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Information for international students on how to access healthcare and how to voluntarily register with the italian national health service. 
Eligibility 
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Scholarships are based on gre test scores and financial status.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Grants for non-resident students are based on isee.</li>
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Application process 
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Applications for scholarships and grants are usually submitted online.</li>
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Documentation required 
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;">Copy of the “permesso di soggiorno” for non-eu students</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: list 72.0pt;">Declaration of value (dov) of the highest level degree obtained outside of italy</li>
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Documents Required for Admission

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The university of bologna requires the following documents for admission: 
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Valid id: a copy of a valid passport or id card </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Transcript: a copy of academic records, including grades and the name of the final degree </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">English proficiency: a certificate of english proficiency at a b2 level or higher </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Cv: a curriculum vitae or resume that includes relevant academic and work experience </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Residence permit: a valid residence permit for non-eu citizens </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Portfolio: a portfolio of work </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Reference letters: one or two reference letters, if available </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Other certificates: certificates of extra-curricular activities, such as internships </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Research proposal: a multi-annual research proposal for phd programs </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Degree certificate: a certificate of the degree achieved, with the final grade and a list of passed exams </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; mso-themecolor: text1; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;">Translation: an official translation of the degree into english or italian, if the original certificate is not in english, french, or spanish </li>
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Why Choose University

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<li>Academic excellence: The university is consistently ranked among the best in the world. 
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<li>International outreach: The university has a global network of partners for mobility, exchanges, and interdisciplinary projects. 
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<li>Support for students: The university offers scholarships, facilities, and guidance to help students reach their goals. 
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<li>Inclusive education: The university offers personalized services for students with special needs. 
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<li>Work-life balance: The university supports students who want to balance work and study. 
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<li>Safety and well-being: The university offers free psychological support, and has a confidential counselor to help with discrimination, harassment, and other issues. 
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<li>Historical richness: The university has a rich history, and was the first university in Italy to have many disciplines in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings by Subject in 2023. </li>
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