ABOUT UNIVERSITY

The university of bologna (italian: alma mater studiorum – università di bologna, abbreviated unibo) is a public research university in bologna, italy. Teaching began around 1088, with the university becoming organised as guilds of students (universitas scholarium) by the late 12th century,it is the oldest university in continuous operation in the world, 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 largest universities in europe.

The university saw the first woman to earn a university degree and teach at a university, bettisia gozzadini, and the first woman to earn both a doctorate in science and a salaried position as a university professor, laura bassi. 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 nicholas copernicus 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 cesena, forlì, ravenna and rimini as well as branch centres abroad in buenos aires, new york, brussels, and shanghai. it houses the fully funded boarding college collegio superiore di bologna, the bologna school of advanced studies, the botanical gardens of bologna, a large number of museums, libraries and archeological collections, as well as the bologna university press.

 

UNIVERSITY TYPE ESTABLISHED ON COUNTRY QS RANKING
PUBLIC 1088 ITALY 133

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION OWN HOSPITAL LOCATION
ENGLISH Yes VIA ZAMBONI, 33, 40126 BOLOGNA BO, ITALY

WHY CHOOSE THIS UNIVERSITY

Why choose the University of Bologna?
  • Academic excellence: The university is consistently ranked among the best in the world. 
     
  • International outreach: The university has a global network of partners for mobility, exchanges, and interdisciplinary projects. 
     
  • Support for students: The university offers scholarships, facilities, and guidance to help students reach their goals. 
     
  • Inclusive education: The university offers personalized services for students with special needs. 
     
  • Work-life balance: The university supports students who want to balance work and study. 
     
  • Safety and well-being: The university offers free psychological support, and has a confidential counselor to help with discrimination, harassment, and other issues. 
     
  • 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. 

 

ADMISSION & ELIGIBILITY


To be admitted to the university of bologna's single cycle degree programme in medicine and surgery, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Have a secondary school diploma or equivalent qualification 
  • Meet the knowledge and skill requirements set by the italian ministry of education 
  • Pass the admission test, imat 
  • Have a b2 level of english language skills or higher 
  • Have a b1 level or higher of italian language skills to access clinical clerkships 
  • Score at least 20 points in the admission test if you are an eu citizen or non-eu citizen with eu-equivalent status 

The university of bologna is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of around 73%. 

Additional information 

  • The admission test assesses your knowledge and skills in chemistry, biochemistry, cellular molecular biology, genetics, and medical physics
  • You can use your english language qualifications to improve your chances of acceptance if you are tied with another candidate on the imat score
  • You can take language courses during your first year to improve your italian language skills

 

 

FEE STRUCTURE

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 

  • The tuition fee for the university of bologna's medical school is calculated based on the isee value.
  • The minimum fee is €157.04 and the maximum fee is €3,315.00.

Other costs

  • In addition to tuition, students should also consider living expenses, such as rent, food, and transportation. 
  • Non-eu students need to register with the italian national health service (ssn) for an annual fee. 
  • 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. 

Financial aid 

  • The university of bologna offers financial aid to international students, including scholarships, loans, and work-study programs.

 

 

SCHOLARSHIP

The university of bologna offers scholarships and grants for medical students, including international students and non-resident students. 

  • International talents @unibo

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. 

  • Medical expenses grants for non-resident students

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. 

  • Healthcare and medical assistance

Information for international students on how to access healthcare and how to voluntarily register with the italian national health service. 

Eligibility 

  • Scholarships are based on gre test scores and financial status.
  • Grants for non-resident students are based on isee.

Application process 

  • Applications for scholarships and grants are usually submitted online.

Documentation required 

  • Documentation may include:
    • Family composition
    • Gross annual income
    • Property ownership
    • Rent collected or paid
    • Copy of the “permesso di soggiorno” for non-eu students
    • Declaration of value (dov) of the highest level degree obtained outside of italy

 

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION

The university of bologna requires the following documents for admission: 

  • Valid id: a copy of a valid passport or id card 
  • Transcript: a copy of academic records, including grades and the name of the final degree 
  • English proficiency: a certificate of english proficiency at a b2 level or higher 
  • Cv: a curriculum vitae or resume that includes relevant academic and work experience 
  • Residence permit: a valid residence permit for non-eu citizens 
  • Portfolio: a portfolio of work 
  • Reference letters: one or two reference letters, if available 
  • Other certificates: certificates of extra-curricular activities, such as internships 
  • Research proposal: a multi-annual research proposal for phd programs 
  • Degree certificate: a certificate of the degree achieved, with the final grade and a list of passed exams 
  • Translation: an official translation of the degree into english or italian, if the original certificate is not in english, french, or spanish 

 

 

 

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