University of Bologna
Oldest university in the world
| Source | Score |
|---|---|
| QS | 71 out of 100 |
| THE | 74 out of 100 |
| USC | 0 out of 100 |
| USG | 70 out of 100 |
| ARWU | 58 out of 100 |
| CWUR | 70 out of 100 |
| Niche | 0 out of 100 |
| Leiden | 0 out of 100 |
Ranking history
Real snapshots recorded each time this dataset is refreshed — never backfilled or estimated.
| Date | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | #139 | 90.7 |
| August 4, 2026 | #139 | 90.7 |
| August 5, 2026 | #139 | 90.7 |
| August 6, 2026 | #139 | 90.7 |
| August 7, 2026 | #139 | 90.7 |
| August 10, 2026 | #139 | 90.7 |
| August 15, 2026 | #139 | 90.7 |
| August 17, 2026 | #139 | 90.7 |
| August 20, 2026 | #139 | 90.7 |
Admissions
Most recently published acceptance rate and enrolled-student score ranges. SAT/ACT and GPA are US-specific admissions measures, so they're only shown where applicable.
Not yet published for this university on Analects Proverbs.
Campus & outcomes
Class size, graduation and freshman retention rates, sticker tuition vs. what students actually pay after aid, how many receive it, post-graduation employment, research output, and a few real, commonly-cited top recruiters. Everything except ratio and enrollment is US-specific or approximate — papers/year and top employers in particular are rounded/illustrative, not exhaustive or precise database exports. Earnings figures and what they imply against cost are in their own section below.
Not yet published for this university on Analects Proverbs.
Studying in Italy as an international student
Public university fees are means-tested on family income (the ISEE assessment), so a low-income international student can pay very little. These are country-level figures for a typical bachelor's at a public university (2025–26 academic year) — not a quote for this university, which sets its own fees.
- Who pays less
- Assessment is income-based rather than nationality-based — internationals can submit an equivalent declaration.
- Funding routes
- Regional DSU grants often cover fees plus a maintenance stipend and housing.
Subject strengths
An Analects Proverbs editorial estimate — derived from this university's specialty and overall standing, not pulled from a named subject ranking.
| Source | Score |
|---|---|
| CS | 85 out of 100 |
| Eng | 82 out of 100 |
| Business | 85 out of 100 |
| Medicine | 79 out of 100 |
| Law | 80 out of 100 |
| Sciences | 81 out of 100 |
| Social | 83 out of 100 |
| Arts | 81 out of 100 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is University of Bologna's ranking?
University of Bologna ranks #139 on Analects Proverbs's combined score of 90.7/100, aggregated across 5 major published rankings.
What is University of Bologna known for?
Oldest university in the world. Its strongest subject areas, by our editorial estimate, are Computer Science, Business, Social Sciences.