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New skills, passions and interests. At university you have the opportunity to combine theoretical knowledge with practical activities that will be crucial for your professional future: workshops, internships and experience abroad.

The university offers you free access to high-quality resources, including well-stocked libraries, research materials and state-of-the-art equipment for experimenting and learning.

The university experience is not limited to academic learning: it offers you the opportunity to mature personally and interpersonally, refining your critical thinking skills and gaining a broader view of the world.

You can choose the study programme that best suits your preferences from 16 different subject areas ranging from arts and literature to law, economics and social sciences, from medical, veterinary and pharmaceutical sciences to engineering and science disciplines.

First-cycle Degree Programme

This represents the start of university studies and lasts three years. At the end of this programme, you will graduate and obtain the title of “Dottore” (in Italy). Moreover, it will provide you with solid grounding for continuing your studies to second cycle degree level, if you wish.

Single-cycle Degree Programme

This programme takes longer, usually 5 or 6 years, and will award you the title of “Dottore/Dottoressa Magistrale” (in Italy). It is designed to provide advanced training, often required in specific professions.

Individual course units

If you have specific interests or wish to explore particular subjects, you can also opt for individual course units. This option allows you to take specific courses without committing to a full degree programme.

MOOCs (Open Online Courses)

You can enrol in MOOCs, online courses open to the general public and free of charge. These courses offer flexibility and the opportunity to gain knowledge in a variety of areas.

During your studies, you can complement your academic path with training activities that will help you gain the well-known ‘soft skills’ that are so important for the labour market.

After graduation, continuing to study for advanced training can refine your ability to adapt to a constantly changing work environment. This approach fosters the development of specialised skills and broadens career opportunities, keeping the mind open to new ideas and solutions. It also helps to build a wider professional network and stimulate innovation in various sectors.

In addition to Second-cycle degrees, you can also enrol in Professional Master's programmes and, if you want an international experience, you can participate in Summer and Winter Schools. After your second-cycle degree, you can also apply for a PhD programme.

Continuing your training will help you to gain:

• Advanced specialisation in a specific field
• Research opportunities to contribute to innovation and the development of society.
• Professional growth
• Networking to create a valuable network for your profession

After graduation, continuing to study for advanced training can hone your ability to adapt to a constantly changing work environment. This approach fosters the development of specialised skills and broadens opportunities, keeping the mind open to new ideas and solutions. It also helps you build a wider professional network.

In addition to Second-cycle degrees, you can also enrol in Professional Master's programmes and, if you want an international experience, you can participate in Summer and Winter Schools. If you already have a second-cycle degree, you can also apply for a PhD programme.

Continuing your training will help you to gain:

• Advanced specialisation in a specific field
• Research opportunities contributing to innovation and the advancement of your field of study, concretely contributing to society.
• Professional growth by opening doors to higher-level positions
• Networking with other industry professionals and building a network of connections that could be invaluable for your future career.

1. University helps you develop soft skills such as critical thinking and teamwork, which are useful in the increasingly complex and interconnected world in which we live.
2. Acquire skills, explore passions and further interests. At university you have the opportunity to combine theoretical knowledge with practical activities that will be crucial for your professional future: workshops, internships and experience abroad.
3. The university offers you free access to high-quality resources, including well-stocked libraries, research materials and state-of-the-art equipment for experimenting and learning.
4. The university experience goes beyond education: it will help to grow personally and interpersonally, refining critical thinking skills and broadening the students’ view of the world.
5. The programmes are divided into 16 subject areas: from literary-artistic to legal-economic-social, from medical-veterinary-pharmaceutical to engineering or scientific.

The University of Bologna offers a wide range of degree programmes.

We recognise the importance of inclusive and accessible education and offer personalised services for students to support them even with special needs, ensuring that every talent is supported and valued.

We know that the cost of education can be a concern. That is why we provide various scholarships and facilities to help everyone reach their academic goals in an affordable way.

Our team of guidance experts is on hand to offer support in choosing the programmes that are most in line with your children's aspirations and interests.

High-quality programmes and advanced research allow the University of Bologna to stand out in national and international rankings, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to providing excellent education.

In the work context, professional growth can be important and acquiring and refining skills is a necessity. University degree programmes can be a pragmatic way to do this.

Continuing education allows you to develop new skills or perfect those you already have, without neglecting your work.

Through our university programmes, you can come into contact with lecturers and experts in the academic field. This connection can help research projects or explore business ideas, opening new possibilities for development.

Many people find themselves having to work while wishing to pursue their studies. Figuring out how to make these two spheres fit together is challenging, but you can count on our support.

Extending the duration of studies is one of the most practical solutions for those who work and wish to study. This allows you to customise your academic studies to fit with your working needs.

You will then be able to distribute your study load more easily, reducing stress and allowing you to devote the necessary time to both spheres of your life.

Discover the information and services to find the right balance between work activities and academic studies.

Companies know that to remain competitive in an ever-changing world, it is essential to invest in the skills of their personnel. Continuous education is the key to tackling professional challenges and keeping up with new trends and best practices in the industry.

Offering continuous education as a benefit to your employees is not only good for them, but also for your company. This practice demonstrates your commitment to supporting their professional development and motivates them.

Through cooperation with universities, you can find training programmes that meet the specific needs of your company. This approach ensures that the staff acquire skills that are directly applicable to their work.

Some people choose to keep abreast of developments in order to adapt to social and technological changes, improve intergenerational communication and exploit the benefits for cognitive functions. Others, however, enrol in university to occupy their free time or to cultivate a dormant passion.

If you are retired and wish to continue to grow and learn, the opportunity for continuing education through university may be exactly what you are looking for. A training course that allows you to adapt your experience according to your time and interests, enabling you to follow your passions or resume studies that you have interrupted for work.

The university support services are available to help you along the way. It is not only about studying, but also about personal growth, exploration and mental well-being.

The programmes are divided into 16 subject areas: from literary-artistic to legal-economic-social, from medical-veterinary-pharmaceutical to engineering or scientific.

The University of Bologna offers a wide range of degree programmes.

We recognise the importance of inclusive and accessible education and offer services to meet all needs.

We know that the cost of education can be a concern. That is why we provide various scholarships and facilities to help everyone reach their academic goals in an affordable way.

Our team of guidance experts is on hand to offer support in choosing the programmes that are most in line with your interests.

High-quality programmes and advanced research allow the University of Bologna to stand out in national and international rankings, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to providing excellent education.