University of Bologna - Campus Rimini

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 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 Campuses (Bologna, Cesena, Forlì, Ravenna e Rimini).

32 Departments of the University of Bologna and 5 Schools.

11 Research and Training Centres.

306 Research projects funded by the European Union within H2020, and 50 within

87,590 students have chosen the University of Bologna (a.y. 2019/2020), 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.

The first University courses at Rimini date back to 1972; then, in the Eighties degree programmes were started in Economics and Statistics. When other degrees were added – Industrial Chemistry, Fashion, Pharmacy, Motor Science, Medicine and Educational Science – a proper university dimension began to take shape.

Over the years we have seen more and more young people from other areas of Italy, Europe and the whole world enrolling on Rimini degree programmes. This affords some confirmation that the quality of our education is competitive not just within the Italian peninsula but internationally as well.

Situated in northern Italy, the Province of Rimini lies in the south-eastern zone of Emilia Romagna. The town itself dates back to as far as 390 BC, and has played a pivotal role through the centuries. Rimini was by turn a florid harbour where commerce and travels thrived, as well as a noteworthy resource for the Roman military fleet. Through the Middle Ages, under the patronage of the influential Malatesta family, Rimini would be the outset of many social and political upheavals. Nowadays Rimini is chiefly known for its miles of sandy beach along the Adriatic coast, the hospitality of the area’s inhabitants and the high quality cuisine, but the town has a lot more to offer than its beaches and tacky seaside attractions. Observe the city's history by way its abundance of monuments, the historical-artistic heritage and landscape beauty and you will see this city as more than a mere beach town. Better yet, discover Rimini via Federico Fellini's poetic vision, and you will be sure to perceive an entirely new reality.

Language(s) of Instruction: The University of Bologna requires Italian level A2 if the exchange student wants to attend classes in Italian (B1 for healthcare professions) and English level B2 if the student wants to attend classes taught in English. Specific language certificates are not required.

Semester Dates: Winter Semester: mid September until mid February / Summer Semester: mid February until end July / Full semester calendar available at https://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/academic-calendar

Tuition Costs: None, however other expenses should be considered

Course Offering: https://www.unibo.it/en/teaching/degree-programmes?codiceCampus=rimini

Accreditation: EFMD

Student Housing: Most of students in Rimini live in shared private flats. Prices for month range from 250 to 350 euro. Students at the Rimini Campus who wish to register their rental lease or to take over the lease from another student can ask an Inland Revenue Advisor at the Campus – If required, ask the IRO office for more information. As you might prefer to see available solutions before renting a flat or a room, we suggest booking a temporary accommodation for your first days in Rimini. You may find on web many hostels, which are convenient to Erasmus students and small hotels or apartment hotels offering rooms at affordable rates. Other than renting a room in a shared flat, there are the options to stay in the student residence (Er-Go) and Erasmus house.

Students with Disabilities: The Services for disabled students and students with specific learning disabilities mainly carries out the addresses of students with disabilities on entry and exit from the university and support them throughout their course of study, with the aim of identifying and designing the types of support needed to each student to successfully perform their studies. More information can be found at http://www.studentidisabili.unibo.it/