Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Bologna. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2026):
Bologna University Business School in the QS programme rankings (2027):
| Programme ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| QS Global MBABologna University Business School | #205 |
| QS Business Masters: Masters in ManagementBologna University Business School | #122 |
| QS Business Masters: Masters in FinanceBologna University Business School | #155 |
| QS Business Masters: Masters in MarketingBologna University Business School | #121 |
| QS Business Masters: Masters in Business AnalyticsBologna University Business School | #142 |
| QS Business Masters: Masters in Supply Chain ManagementBologna University Business School | #47 |
Master's courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering & technology | 12 | $3,316 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 7 | $3,316 | See → |
| Business & management | 6 | $3,601 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 6 | $3,601 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 6 | $3,030 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 5 | $3,601 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 4 | $3,316 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 4 | $3,744 | See → |
| Social sciences | 3 | $3,601 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 2 | $3,458 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 2 | $3,316 | See → |
| Psychology | 2 | $3,316 | See → |
Costs and entry
1 course mentions scholarships.
Jobs after studying at the University of Bologna
The job market for the University of Bologna's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Italy.
Questions students ask
How much does a master's course at the University of Bologna cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $3,601 a year; half of the University of Bologna's master's courses with a published fee cost between $3,030 and $3,601. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: life sciences & biotechnology courses are typically $3,744, natural sciences $3,030.
How is the University of Bologna ranked?
The University of Bologna is ranked #123 by QS (2027), #111 by Times Higher Education (2027) and #268 by ARWU (2026) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Archaeology (#19) and Petroleum Engineering (#24).
How many master's courses does the University of Bologna offer?
59 master's courses across 12 fields; the largest are engineering & technology (12), environment, sustainability & agriculture (7) and business & management (6).
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Updated 21 October 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Bologna's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2027, Times Higher Education 2027, ARWU 2026, QS subject rankings 2026.