The origins of the University of Bologna go way back, and it is considered to be the oldest university in the Western world. Its history is intertwined with that of the great names of science and literature, it is a keystone and a point of reference for European culture. The University Today: Numbers and Innovation The presence throughout the territory, the international outlook, the research, the programme catalogue, the information services: in these and many other areas,… [+] today the Alma Mater paves the way for innovation. 5: the Campuses(Bologna, Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna e Rimini) 11: the Schools of the University of Bologna. 32: the Departments of the University of Bologna. 12: the Research and Training Centre. 11,000: (average) number of research products, more than 400 patents, 147 funded research projects (H2020 and LIFE), 10 SIR projects (Scientific Independence of Young Researcher), 7 Inter-departmental Centres for Industrial research (CIRI). 85,244: the students who have chosen the University of Bologna (A.Y. 2016/17), making it the most popular university in Italy. Teaching and extra-curricular activities take place in 1,162,506.81 m2 of space in the campuses of Bologna, Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna and Rimini. 215: Degree Programmes (A.Y. 2017/2018): 92 first cycle 3-year programmes, 110-second cycle programmes and 13 single cycle programmes. 71: International degree programmes, 47 of which are delivered in English. 41: PhD programmes (A.Y. 2016/17), 39 specialisation schools, 66 first and second level professional master's programmes, 16 of which are international. 2,113: international students from abroad on exchange programmes and 2,771 students enrolled at UNIBO who spent a study period abroad in 2016. 5,756 people: the university community of teaching and services staff. The library system offers access to 47,000 online journals, 190,000 e-books and 647databases. 1,100 wi-fi access points, 2 server farms with more than 520 virtual servers. Campuses The University of Bologna has a Multicampus structure, ensuring the opportunity to learn and promoting stable research activities throughout the region, aiming to improve the operations and quality of life for the university community. Cesena Campus Forlì Campus Ravenna Campus Rimini Campus Representación en la República Argentina University Structures and Articulations Departments, Schools, Centres, other structures (art. 25 University Statute), and articulations constitute the cultural, teaching and research nucleus of the University of Bologna.The Advanced Schools, Institutes and Colleges combine high-level scientific research with professional and specialist training. Departments Schools Advanced School of Studies on the City and Territory - SSCT "A. Gaudenzi and G. Fassò" Interdepartmental Centre for Research in the History, Philosophy, and Sociology of Law and in Computer Science and Law - CIRSFID Center for Advanced Studies in Tourism - CAST Centre for Applied Biomedical Research – CRBA "Ercole De Castro" Advanced Research Center on Electonic System- ARCES “Giorgio Prodi” Cancer Research Center - CIRC Interdepartmental Centres for Industrial Research Interdepartmental Research Centre for Environmental Sciences - CIRSA "L. Galvani” Interdepartmental Research Centre for Integrative Studies in Bioinformatics, Biophysics and Biocomplexity - CIG Public Sector Research and Training Centre - CRIFSP- Advanced School for Health Policy - SSPS- European School of Advanced Fiscal Studies - SEAST- High School for Legal Studies- Specialisation School for Legal Professions "Enrico Redenti"- Specialisation School for Public Administration Studies - SPISA Umberto Eco International Centre for Humanistic Studies University Centre for the protection and promotion of health and safety:- Occupational Safety and Health Service- Service for Animal Welfare in the University Teaching and Scientific Facilities University of Bologna Experimental Farm - AUB [-]

As part of the reorganization of Bologna University approved in 2012, the School of Engineering and Architecture has formed out of three previous Faculties: Bologna’s Engineering Faculty, the Second Faculty of Engineering at Forlì, and the Cesena “Aldo Rossi” Faculty of Architecture. The multiple experience and knowledge accrued by these different places of origin now converge in one new School. The School of Engineering and Architecture offers its students learning curric… [+] ula resting on a solid scientific basis, with a clear leaning towards applied technology that combines the differing approaches of systems, design and analytical engineering. This covers the fields of architecture and industrial design, as well as the various fields of engineering: industrial, mechanical, ICT, environmental, civil, constructional, biomedical, aeronautical and space, chemical and biochemical, electric energy, electronic, telecommunications, automation, and management. Besides these multi-disciplinary skills, students will develop qualities that will stand them in good professional stead: commitment, concentration, intellectual resilience, practice with group work, and a penchant for digging deep, learning properly and then delivering the fruits. The School organizes its studies so as to combine a solid methodological and scientific training with preparation for a career; humanistic learning twins with practical building know-how. The basic degree programmes aim to give students mastery of methods and general scientific contents, as well as specific occupational know-how. The second-cycle programmes are an advanced training geared to higher professional practice. In acquiring the statutory educational credits – each with its own skills – the student gains an academic qualification and professional training which will be snapped up by the job market – witness, the star employment rates of the School’s graduates. The School also imparts a pronounced international slant to its programme catalogue. Students may choose Joint Programmes and Double Degrees in collaboration with foreign universities, while degree programme curricula may be completely taught in English. Students are urged to spend periods of study and gain credits on international mobility programmes in Europe and elsewhere in the world, profiting by internships and research grants designed to help them prepare or develop degree dissertations. By way of baptism in the labour market, over 2,300 agreements have been struck with firms and institutes prepared to host the internships stipulated on the degree curriculum (as well as extra-curricular internships). The School teaching and other staff extend a warm welcome to those deciding to embark on a degree programme in Engineering and Architecture. Good luck with their studies and the career that will certainly ensue! The School has four Campuses. Bologna Campus Cesena Campus Forlì Campus Ravenna Campus [-]