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🇮🇹 Bologna, Italy · Public
University of Bologna Fees for Indian Students
Bologna (Bologna) is known for the world's oldest university in continuous operation. Below: tuition, living costs in Turin, Bologna, Padua & Pisa, the total in rupees and loan options.
- Total ≈ ₹24 lakh – ₹31 lakh
- Tuition €0 – €3,000 a year
- Intakes: September/October (main)
- Typical loan ₹17 lakh – ₹28 lakh
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How much does Bologna cost for Indian students?
A 2-year master's at University of Bologna costs about ₹24 lakh – ₹31 lakh in total for an Indian student: tuition of €0 – €3,000 a year, living costs of about €10,000 a year and one-time visa and travel costs of ₹1.8 lakh – ₹3 lakh. Most families borrow ₹17 lakh – ₹28 lakh and cover the rest from savings or scholarships.
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Official sources: University of Bologna — official website · Universitaly — pre-enrolment portal
Bologna at a glance
- Location
- Bologna, Italy
- Type
- Public university
- Known for
- The world's oldest university in continuous operation
- Tuition (international)
- €0 – €3,000 a year
- Fee note
- Income-based fee — confirm the band you fall into with the university
- Living costs used
- €10,000 a year
- Total for 2 years
- ₹24 lakh – ₹31 lakh
- Intakes
- September/October (main), February (selected programs)
- English tests
- IELTS, TOEFL or an equivalent accepted by the university
- Work during study
- Up to 20 hours a week (1,040 hours a year)
- After graduation
- Residence permit of up to 12 months to look for work after graduation
- Official website
- unibo.it
Fee breakdown
Bologna cost for Indian students
2-year master's, at €1 ≈ ₹109. Tuition varies by program — use the figure on your offer letter.
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Living there
Living costs in Turin, Bologna, Padua & Pisa
Italian university cities with modest living costs. A room in shared housing usually costs €350 – €650 a month, and a realistic yearly budget is €10,200 – €13,800.
For the cost table we use €10,000 a year — planning figure for student life in Bologna. During your studies you can work up to 20 hours a week (1,040 hours a year).
Funding
How Indian students fund Bologna
Typical loan: ₹17 lakh – ₹28 lakh. EMIs on a ₹22 lakh loan start after the course and moratorium.
Timeline
Applying to Bologna for the September/October 2027 intake
- 01
10–12 months before
Take IELTS; shortlist programs at Bologna and similar universities.
- 02
8–10 months before
Write your SOP, request two or three LORs and prepare transcripts.
- 03
6–9 months before
Apply on Bologna's application portal and to scholarships.
- 04
4–6 months before
Accept the offer, pay the deposit and start the education loan (₹17 lakh – ₹28 lakh).
- 05
2–4 months before
Apply for the National (type D) study visa, after pre-enrolment on Universitaly: pre-enrol on the Universitaly portal; the university validates your application.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Tuition is €0 – €3,000 a year for international students (income-based fee — confirm the band you fall into with the university). With living costs the total for a 2-year master's is about ₹24 lakh – ₹31 lakh.
At €1 ≈ ₹109, a year's tuition is about ₹0 – ₹3.3 lakh. Exchange rates move, so we recalculate with the live rate before you pay.
Of the 6 universities closest to it in cost, 0 cost less in total and 6 cost more. Bologna's tuition is below the middle of our Italy list.
Yes, within visa rules: up to 20 hours a week (1,040 hours a year). Part-time income helps with living costs but shouldn't be counted on for tuition.
Often, yes — private banks and NBFCs lend unsecured amounts for many universities if the co-applicant's income is steady. Larger amounts at the lowest rates usually need collateral. Most families borrow ₹17 lakh – ₹28 lakh.
September/October (main), February (selected programs). Start preparing 10–12 months ahead; popular programs fill early.
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