Official name: Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna
University of Bologna has 3 English-taught programs admitted through IMAT or CEnT-S, with 510 seats in 2026/27: 260 for EU and resident candidates and 250 for non-EU candidates abroad. It is a public university founded in 1088, with its main seat in Bologna.
BolognaSeats from the MUR decree or the university’s call; minimum scores from the university’s own rankings.
Seats 2026/27
Seats 2026/27
Seats 2026/27
Source: MUR seat decrees (DM 1005/2026, DM 599/2025). Source: the university’s call for applications.
Public universities set the yearly contribution by family income (ISEE). Many also set fixed fees for international students.
Yearly contribution 2026/27
€0–€3,315
No contribution with an ISEE up to €27,000
Plus €157.04 in regional tax and stamp duty
Fixed fees for international students
Source: the university’s fee regulation and application portal.
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University of CagliariCagliari98 seats in 2026/27
University of Campania Luigi VanvitelliCaserta270 seats in 2026/27
University of CataniaCatania80 seats in 2026/27
University of MessinaMessina116 seats in 2026/27
University of MilanMilan340 seats in 2026/27
University of Milano-BicoccaMilan3 programs
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University of ParmaParma · taught in Piacenza130 seats in 2026/27
University of PaviaPavia318 seats in 2026/27
University of PerugiaPerugia1 program
University of Rome Tor VergataRome365 seats in 2026/27
University of SienaSiena35 seats in 2026/27
University of TeramoTeramo2 programs
University of TriesteTrieste1 program
University of TurinTurin · taught in Orbassano105 seats in 2026/27
University of UdineUdine100 seats in 2026/27Timed CEnT-S mock exams, topic practice and video lessons, with a progress report after every test.