University of Bologna

University of Bologna

The University of Bologna, also known as UNIBO, is regarded as the oldest universities in the world, with a founding date in 1088. UNIBO was central in the development of mediaeval Roman law and has been both witness and participant to many historically significant movements such as the rise of medicine, the spread of modern languages and the Industrial Revolution.

Academic highlights

UNIBO is Italy’s most international and popular university, with 85,000 students enrolled across its 11 Schools. It conducts wide-ranging research and offers a large number and variety of degree programs.

Location

The University has five campuses: Bologna, Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna and Rimini; each one home to different areas of expertise, plus an international campus in Buenos Aires.

Did you know?

Notable alumni include the twelfth century Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket, Nicolaus Copernicus, early humanist, Petrarch and film director, Pier Paolo Pasolini.

Language of Instruction

English (limited in some areas), Italian

Program Duration

1 semester

Academic Level

Undergraduate, Postgraduate

Minimum Result Required60% WAM
Previous Round Cut-off (WAM (%) or GPA)79% WAM

Anticipated Places in Semester 1, 2027

4-5 places

Exchange Availability

Red

Eligible Monash Campus

Monash Australia and Monash Malaysia

Handbook/Catalogue

See UNIBO's unit catalogue here.

Full-time Credit Load Equivalents

Semester

Min. 18 Monash points

Max. 24 Monash points

22.5 ECTS*

30 ECTS

ECTS - European Credit Transfer System

*If your study load cannot exactly equate to 22.5 ECTS, then you will need to complete a study load as close to 22.5 ECTS without going under in order to receive 18 Monash credit points.

Year

Min. 36 Monash points

Max. 48 Monash points

45 ECTS

60 ECTS

Academic Calendar

UNIBO 'Fall' Semester (Monash Semester 2): September - January
UNIBO 'Spring' semester (Monash Semester 1): January – June

See UNIBO's academic calendar here.

Please note that different Schools at UNIBO may operate on a slightly different academic calendar. Find out more here.

Accounting

Ancient cultures

Anthropology

Architecture

Banking and finance

Biological sciences

Chemistry

Chinese languages & culture studies

Communications and media studies

Criminology

Design

Earth, atmosphere and environmental sciences

Econometrics and business statistics

Economics

Education - early childhood

Education - primary schooling

Education - secondary schooling

Engineering

Engineering - chemical

Engineering - civil

Engineering - electrical and computer systems

Engineering - materials science

Engineering - mechanical and aerospace

English as an international language

Film and screen studies

Fine art

French language & culture studies

German language & culture studies

History

Human geography

Information technology

Italian language & culture studies

Japanese language & culture studies

Law

Legal studies

Linguistics

Literary studies

Management

Marketing

Mathematical sciences

Philosophy

Physics and astronomy

Politics and international relations

Psychological sciences

Religious studies

Science

Spanish and Latin American languages & culture studies

Sociology

Theatre and performance

Translation studies

  

Note

  • The listed disciplines are not necessarily exhaustive and other fields of study might also be available at the institution.
  • Approval to study particular subjects at any institution is always at the discretion of the departmental/discipline and faculty advisers in your managing faculty(ies) and subject to available places at the host.

Accommodation

There is no on-campus accommodation provided, however UNIBO can assist by putting you in touch with helpful services. Visit their Services and Opportunities website for further advice on sourcing accommodation in the city of Bologna.

Visas

As a general rule, all students must obtain a student visa from the Italian Consulate-General before leaving Australia. Within eight days of arriving in Italy you must also apply for a resident's permit; your host university will assist you.

Monash Abroad can only provide general information, always check with the relevant consular/Embassy and consider advice that is right for you.

For more information on visas, please refer to the website of the Consulate-General of Italy.

UNIBO also provide some advice on visas, which can be found on their Incoming Students website.

Health and insurance

When travelling on a Monash Abroad approved program, you are automatically covered under the Monash University Student Travel Insurance policy.

Orientation and extra-curricular 

Find out about UNIBO's student associations on their Student Associations and Cooperatives website.

The UNIBO Language Centre runs Italian language courses for exchange students. You can attend one course free of charge. FInd out more here.

Cost of living

Bologna on the Expatistan site (this is a website external to the University and intended to be indicative only)

Funding

For information about funding available to support study on exchange overseas, see the Financial Information page on the Monash Abroad website.

Important notes

Due to the popularity of this partner institution, for semester 1, 2026 onwards Monash students can only apply to study here on exchange for one semester.

Please note that any student wishing to study in Italian must have reached at least Intermediate level Italian at Monash.

To begin your application and study plan, click the button below.

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